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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 12

Give blood and expand the drum circle.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Do a good deed and donate at the blood drive at 1 p.m. at the 7 Main St., South Grafton.

2. Play whist at 1 p.m. at the, 30 Providence Road, Grafton.

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3. Release your stress and share a unique experience at the Grafton Drum Circle at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the , 3 Grafton Common, Grafton.

4. Today is International Youth Day, sponsored by United Nations. The day puts the spotlight on opportunities for and a celebration of young people around the world. Learn more here: http://www.un.org/en/events/youthday.

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5. Today’s forecast: Sunny, high 81, low 60.

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