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Five Things You Need to Know: July 5

Zumba, a learn how to paint special offer in Natick, Keys for Hope continues and a chance to blog with Dedham's Patch.

 

Today's Weather: Partly sunny with highs of 86. Patchy fog will be coming in at night as temperatures drop to 63 according to the National Weather Services.

1. takes place tonight at 7:15 p.m. on 671 High St. Email drebc04@­gmail.­com to see about signing up for the class.

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2. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has modified its Commuter Rail surcharge policy, which began on July 1. (Full details on the MBTA fare hikes can be found here.)

3. Dedham's Annual Fund Raiser, continues throughout the week. Drop your used keys off at the Town Hall during normal business hours.

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4. Have a good 4th of July? Want to let Dedham know about it? Dedham Patch is looking for writers to tell us about their Fourth of July celebrations and blog with Patch. Are you an aspiring writer who would like some exposure? Contact Regional Editor Liz Taurasi at lizt@patch.com to join the Dedham Patch blogging community.

5. Today in History: It was today in 2002 that baseball great and Boston sports hero Ted Williams passed away.

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