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Week Ahead in Wheaton: Shazam! at the Library, Cactus Show, Fossils

Five things to know for Monday, July 29, and the week ahead.

1. EVENT >> The Montgomery Art Association opens its August show Tuesday, with featured artist Julie Gross. The opening reception will be held Aug. 4 at the gallery in the Westfield Wheaton mall, and the show will run through Aug. 25.

2. EVENT >> Magician Peter Wood comes to the Wheaton Library Tuesday afternoon. Shazam!

3. EVENT >> The Annual Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale will be held at Brookside Gardens this weekend.

4. AROUND TOWN >> Are you getting the sniffles? Here are tips for preventing and treating summer colds.

5. EVENT >> "Would you like to see ancient animals that have turned to stone and beautiful minerals in a multitude of colors?" Brookside Nature Center is putting together a special display of minerals and fossils on Saturday. 

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