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1. Nominate your favorite businesses to be Patch's Readers' Choice 2012 contenders! Nominations will be taken until July 6 in 25 categories.

2. The Paradise Cafe in Dedham is celebrating its newly expanded menu which now includes a large selection of beer and wine with a free concert by classical guitarist Steve Marchena. Free admission from 6:00-10:00 p.m., with complimentary wine samples and assorted treats.

3. Good luck and happy camping to Norwood's Boy Scout Troop 42, chartered through the First Congregational Church, who will be tent camping on the Miller River and white water rafting the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts this weekend!

4. Personal Best Karate's Black Belt Spectacular will be held today from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Oliver Ames High School in Easton. There will be martial arts demonstrations and Black Belt rank promotions, and Rick and Dick Hoyt (TeamHoyt.com) will present the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Hoyts will also be signing their book after the show. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 508-285-5425 or at the door. You can contact Personal Best Karate at www.personalbestkarate.com.

5. Norwood's pools open tomorrow! Check out the pool schedule and rules right here.