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1. The Fourth of July holiday is next week, check here for information on local fireworks displays.

2. Join librarians Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan at the Morrill Library today for a "Beach Reads Review." No registration necessary. There will be a session at 10 a.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

3. There will be a Friends of Norwood Center Meal Mob at The Sweeterie on Friday at 1 p.m. Come for an ice cream, help support small business and your downtown.

4. Norwood seniors are invited to attend a weekly Bingo event at the Senior Center at 1 p.m.

5. The Norwood Recreation Department will hold an Ice Cream Social at the Hawes Pool area from 6:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow night. The community is invited to make their own ice cream and meet the summer playground staff. Admission is $2 per person.