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Daily 5: NEAD Sports Night at Polcari Playground
Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on Friday, July 19 in the North End.

1. Mostly sunny and hot: The heat wave will continue with mostly sunny skies and a high near 101 degrees on Friday, July 19. Heat index values could reach 105, according to the National Weather Service. Low around 78. Weekend forecast: Saturday will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. High: 92, Low: 70. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with showers and T-storms likely before 10 p.m.; again, some storms could be severe. High: 79, Low: 63.
2. NEAD Sports Night: North End Against Drugs will host a Sports Night at the Polcari Playground (between North Bennet and Prince streets) on Friday, July 19 from 6-9 p.m., according to a post on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The event is open primarily to ages 8-15, although six- and seven-year-olds are welcome if a parent stays with them. There will be various fun games and activities.
3. Free Fun Fridays: Explore some of the Boston area's best museums this summer for free through the “Free Fun Fridays” program offered by Highland Street Foundation. On July 19, admission is free at the JFK Library and Museum (220 William T Morrissey Blvd.) in Boston, plus five other locations. Details here: http://bit.ly/155laxB.
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4. Sunday movie series: Boston Push Cart’s free movie series will be held on Sundays through Aug. 18 at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. Movies are open to the public and begin at sunset, the NorthEndWaterfront.com reports. The July 21 feature will be “Singing in the Rain.”
5. Free wellness clinic: A free wellness clinic for veterans and their families will be held on the third Saturday of the month from July through October from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Charlestown Yoga (191 Main St.). Discover the healing benefits of Reiki, acupuncture, reflexology and massage at this free community clinic. To reserve a spot or for more information, email lthompson@thereandbackagain.org or call 800-311-0187.
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