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Five Things You Need to Know: August 2

A slight chance of rain today with a new artist to celebrate at the Dedham Artists Guild, the Brockton Rox are playing, zumba and a new fund raising effort focusing on back to school supplies.

 

Today's Weather: Another 20% chance of heavy rain today with highs of 88. Temperatures at night around 66 as fog rolls in according to the National Weather Service.

1. Come celebrate the new artist of the month, Barye Hall, whose avian photography will be on display this month. The will take place from 5 -8 p.m. at the Guild on 553 High St.

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2. For those interested in minor league baseball, the will be playing tonight at 7:05 p.m. on 1 Feinburg Way. Tonight's theme is 80's vs. 90's night.

3. will be going on tonight at 7:15 p.m. at the on High Street. Email drebc04@­gmail.­com for information about signing up for classes or drop in costs.

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4. There is a new fund raising effort in Town. The is asking for school supplies for the needy. Drop your supplies off at MacFarlane Energy on 95 Bridge Street during normal business hours.

5. Today in History: It was today in 1990 that the Persian Gulf War began when Iraq invaded Kuwait. The United States would respond nine months later by launching Operation Desert Storm to repel the invaders.

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