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Today in Needham: Celebrations and Cheerful Fundraisers, and More!

Five things you need to know for Needham and Dover-Sherborn on Oct. 7, 2013.


1. Tuesday is looking to be sunny and mostly clear overnight, says the National Weather Service. High of 68ΒΊF, low of 43ΒΊF predicted.Β 

2.Β Sherborn's adult-only fluΒ clinic is scheduledΒ in the Town Hall, room 204A,Β from 9:30 a.m. toΒ 11:30 a.m.Β Call the Board ofΒ Health office atΒ 508-651-7852Β ahead of time to reserve a dose. Bring your insurance cards to the clinicΒ with you on the day.Β 

3.Β The Friends of theΒ Sherborn Library are presenting another installment of their guest reader seriesΒ with "Who are the People in your Neighborhood" on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.Β 

4. Support the Needham JuniorΒ Cheerleaders in a cool way--and one that is pretty tasty to boot. Head into Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt today, anytime after 5 p.m., mention the Needham Jr. Cheer group, and they will get 15 percent of the proceeds from your purchase.Β 

5. The Circle of Hope, a Needham-based organization, is celebrating a birthday today! They are having a "party" all over town, atΒ The β€œparty” is at places likeΒ Lisa’s, Lola Tortola, Joel’s Gifts and Confections, Not Your Average Joe’s, Closet Exchange, Taylor’s Stationery, Swizzles Yogurt, Black Sheep Knitting, Babel’s Paint & Decorating, and Perennial Designs. These local hot spots are keeping their doors open until 9 and giving 20 percent back to the Circle of Hope.Β For more about Circle of Hope or theΒ celebration on October 8th, visitΒ CircleofHopeonline.org.

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