Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Happy Thanksgiving!

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1. Happy Thanksgiving Norwood! Click here for a list of what's open and what's closed on this holiday.

2. In addition to being "Turkey Day," today is the two-year anniversary of Patch's arrival in Norwood. What is your favorite Patch story of the past two years? Tell us in the comments!

3. The Norwood Mustangs football team will take on the Dedham Marauders in the first Thanksgiving Day game at the new high school today at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7 at the field.

4. The Red Cross will be holding the Norwood Community Blood Drive sponsored by Orient Lodge of Masons on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to donate. For more information visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

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