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1. Weather: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in Westwood today, according to the National Weather Service, with cloudy skies and a high of about 71 degrees.
2. Little League Clinic: The Westwood Little League will take part in a clinic on Sunday at Morrison Field. For more info, .
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3. Westwood Day Help: The Westwood Recreation Department is currently seeking residents to step up and help with the , which is expected to take place in September or October of 2012.
4. Friday Night Football: Want to follow the Westwood High School varsity football team to victory? The Wolverines take on Bellingham in an away game with a kickoff starting at 7 p.m. tonight.
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5. Hazardous Waste Day: Residents in Westwood will have the opportunity to dispose of hazardous chemicals and/or materials they may have at home as part of Westwood Hazardous Waste Day, which takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Department of Public Works yard at 50 Carby St.
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