Kids & Family

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 25

A thank you reception, free clam chowder and a place to catch the Bruins game.

1. Thank you reception. The will hold a special reception today for the Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach (KCVO) program, which recently donated 500 Korean books to the library. General Consul Kangho Park along with several of his consuls, the Korean Society of New England president, members of the Korean community and library staff will attend the free event, which starts at 9:30 a.m.

2. Go Tigers! The boys' varsity basketball team will face Acton-Boxborough in a home scrimmage today at 11 a.m. 

3. Free clam chowder. In celebration of National Clam Chowder Day,  is offering up free clam chowder today with the purchase of an entree. Just print out this coupon and bring it to Skipjacks when you order lunch/dinner!

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5. Catch the Bruins game! Want to watch the Bruins vs. Senators game this evening? Head on down to the  tonight at 7 p.m.

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