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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

A heritage festival, a chance to catch up on some local Olympians and open houses.

1. Heritage festivals. The city of Newton will put on another heritage festival this evening on the Newton Centre Green. Tonight's performance will feature Four Guys in Tuxes. The free show starts at 6:15 p.m. and will be canceled in the event of rain. 

2. Local Olympians. Newton's Gevvie Stone yesterday and will compete again next week. Stay tuned to Patch for updates on and . 

3. Looking for a new home? There are . 

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4. Reminder. The is closed on Sundays in July and August. 

5. Brick program. The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee has an ongoing engraved brick program. They have a limited number of bricks still available for engraving. To purchase a 1-3 line engraved brick for the walkway to the memorial, call Sande Young at 617-527-1726 or email Ssyspts33@aol.com and she will send you an engraved brick form with directions. Visit the committee's website for more information or to download a form.

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