5 Things: Shrewsbury Cooling Center

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Popsicles, air conditioning and water. Those are the things I'm hoping that will keep me cool today. How are you staying cool in the first heat wave (of the summer, officially today)? . And don't forget about your furry friends—. And the will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 98 Maple Ave. There will also be movies for kids at 1 p.m. Transportation is also available as well as small home repair of fans/air conditioners installation. Please call: 508-841-8640 for more information.

2. . See what were the best buys in Shrewsbury. One Shrewsbury Patch reader calls one sale a "steal."

3. . Talking to students about learning disabilities and working through them is a cause close to her heart.

4. . Take a look at the 25 categories and get ready to vote and review your favorite businesses in Shrewsbury.

5. Where will you watch fireworks this summer? . Tell us your favorite shows in the comments of the article.

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