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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 29
A blood drive, an author event and the first day of school for Newton teachers.

1. Welcome back! Today is the first day of school for Newton Public School teachers. Students head back next Tuesday, Sept. 4.
2. Blood drive. The will hold a blood drive today from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
3. Job fair. The in Four Corners will hold a job fair today for positions in all of its departments. Apply online first and then bring in the printed application to the store. No appointments necessary. The job fair will run from 9 a.m. - noon.
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4. Author event. , will appear at the today for a reading, discussion and book signing. The event begins at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat by emailing dave.nembf@gmail.com.
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