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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 6

Blaze a new trail for 2012.

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. Independent painting at 10 a.m. at

2. Whist will be played at 1 p.m. at Grafton Senior Center.

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3. A can and bottle drive will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at

4. A pleasant forecast and the first full weekend of the new year add up to a great time to walk the trails of Grafton.

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5. Forecast: Sunny, high 35, low 25.  

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