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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, Dec. 23

Here's a look at the day ahead.

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Today's Forecast: Friday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for snow before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain. High near 40. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Notable Events:

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  • Exercise for Life for seniors at the Center will be held today at 10:15 a.m.
    The Center will close early today at 1 p.m. for the holiday season and will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 27th.
  • Darryl and the Derelicks, a local five-piece band, invite you to celebrate the seaons and dance the night away at the .  From 7 to 11 p.m. the band will play a blend of classic rock and blues. The band features Medfield’s own Kevin Shiels (MHS 1986) on keyboard. Admission is $5.
  • The will hold a Holiday Party and Gingerbread House Iron Chef Event for students in grades 6 - 12 on Dec. 30th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This fun event will feature music, food and games as students partake in a little friendly competition during the Gingerbread House making workshop.  Each team will receive candy canes, gumdrops and a secret ingredient to create a one of a kind Gingerbread House, iron chef style. As well as prizes, the winning creation will be displayed in the library as well as their website. Students are also asked to leave the apron behind and wear their ugliest sweater. Space is limited, you can sign up HERE or call the library at (508) 359-4544.

2 Days Until Christmas: Have you heard about our holiday house decorating contest that could win the $100,000? Click here to learn more and enter!

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