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1. Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren will be live chatting on Norwood Patch today at 1:15 p.m. Now's your chance to ask the Democratic candidate from Massachusetts any question you want answered. For more information, click here.

2. No plans for the weekend? Be sure to check out our Weekend Planner for local events!

3. Interested in blogging? Blog on Patch! It's easy, and even easier to sign up - email Kelly.Glista@patch.com for more details.

4. Norwood Patch will be at the Farmer's Market on the Common Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. Stop by and say hello!

5. Chirimoto Development Project, Inc. is holding a fundraiser Saturday night at the Olde Colonial Cafe. CDP is a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization conducting humanitarian efforts for the relief of poverty in Chirimoto, Limabamba, Totora and Milpuc, Peru, and their surrounding areas. The event will be from 6-10 p.m. and will feature a silent auction selection, dinner buffet, Latin ballroom dance performances, and more. Get your tickets now!