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Five Things You Need to Know: July 31

Storytime at the library, a knee pain seminar in Norwood, Zumba in Dedham and a food festival in Quincy.

 

Today's Weather: Should be a foggy Tuesday with highs of 78. Things will be cooling down at night to 59 according to the National Weather Service.

1. The will be hosting this morning at 9:30 a.m. For children ages three and up.

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2. There will be a focusing on MAKOplasty at Norwood Hospital at 6 p.m. tonight.

3. For those interested in getting a workout, will be taking place at the Dedham Community House tonight at 7:15 p.m. Email drebc04@­gmail.­com to sign-up for the 8-week course or for info on drop-in classes.

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4. If you want to make the trek over to Quincy, the will be taking place at 6 p.m. Music, raffles and food from over 40 south shore restaurants.

5. Today in History: Today, in 1790, the first US patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for a process of making fertilizer.

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