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5 Things: Spring Fling for Walton, Comedy Night for Boys and Girls Club

Five things worth knowing today, March 30, 2012, in Wakefield, MA.

1. Spring Fling - If it's a chance to get your boogie on with a live DJ that you're looking for tonight, the West Side Social Club is hosting the annual Walton Elementary School Spring Fling. Besides the dancing, there will be a music trivia game, a silent auction, raffles for great prizes and a cash bar.  All proceeds will go to the Walton School PTO. Tickets are $10 each.

2. Laugh it up - Join in for a night of comedy to support a Wakefield branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham. The show starts tonight at 6 p.m. at 20 Howley St. in Peabody with food, drink, and live music. There will be several  raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. And to top it all off, comedians Lenny Clarke, Tony V, and their group of entertainers will perform. Tickets are $40 each.

What's up for this weekend - Besides the events already mentioned on Friday night, there's also KidSing's Rock & Roll Forever in Reading at 7 p.m.

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4. Today in Wakefield sports Girls varsity lacrosse will play Arlington at 5 p.m. at home, and boys varsity lacrosse will play Arlington at 5:30 p.m. @ Arlington. 

5. Sun returns - Today will be sunny with a high near 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service

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