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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 20

A trash collection reminder, a bottle and can drive and a fifth grade concert are among things to take note of today.

Today's Forecast: It'll be sunny in Westwood today, with a high near 33 degrees and a west wind of 8-14 mikles per hour, according to the National Weather Service

1. Donate to Homeless Veterans: is sponsoring a collection to benefit the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Among the items requested are travel size personal care items, such as soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, as well as disposible razors, nail clippers, combs, brushes, travel bags. Also being accepted are new men's underwear in the color white, as well as gently-used pillow cases and men's shoes, sneakers and boots. Drop off items any time at the Religious Education Office of St. Denis Parish.

2. Babies & Books: The Westwood Public Library's Babies & Books program will start at 9:30 a.m. today at the . The program is for children 2 years old and younger with parent or caregiver, and will include short stories, songs, dancing and puppets.

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3. Bottle & Can Drive Has Been POSTPONED: The All Night Graduation Party's has been postponed to Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, due to forecasted snow. The collection will take place on the Natahan Street side of .

4. MLK Trash Schedule Reminder: There will be no delay in this week's trash schedule due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday.

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5. Bring it on, Mustangs! Westwood High School's freshman, junior varsity and varsity basketball teams are all taking on Medway today in various games. For times and locations, click here.


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