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2. Norwood Day buttons are now available for purchase at the Morrill Library for $3 each! Remember buttons will be $4 the day of the event - Sept. 15.

3. There will be a free open house at the Gymnastics Academy of Boston on Vanderbilt Ave. tonight from 6-8 p.m. Come by to meet the staff and check out the facilities. There will be free raffles and refreshments as well!

4. On Wednesdays, you can drop in to the Morrill Library between 10 a.m. and noon to participate in various arts and crafts activities. For children in kindergarten and up, no registration required.

5. The weather report for the next few days is clear and sunny with temperatures in the mid-80's. Enjoy these last couple weeks before the start of school!