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Five Things to Know: August 17

Here are five things to know to help start your day!

Todays Weather: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Tonight will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

1. will be performing tonight at Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street, Dedham.  The show is free and it starts at 8 p.m.

2. Born and raised in Dedham, was drawn to nature early on. Raising numerous birds and mammals left him with a strong connection to wild things and their beauty. Come see Barye's work at the Dedham Square Artists Guild, 553 High Street.  The event starts at 12 noon.

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3. You can also check out at The Dedham Community House, 671 High Street, Dedham. This class for Karate beginners is open to all from the age of 7 to senior citizens. Sensie John Morash is the instructor for this class. $102.00

4. And if Karate isn't your thing, you can try some .  The classes are also offered at The Dedham Community House, and starts at 7 p.m.  $102.00

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5. Today in History: Hurricane Diane, following hurricane Connie floods Connecticut River killing 190 and doing $1.8 billion damage (1955),President Bill Cinton admits he had an "inapproprate realtionship" with Monica Lewinsky (1998), and Michael Phelps wins 8 Gold Medals (2008),


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