Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood, July 11

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

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2. On Wednesdays starting today, you can drop in to the between 10 a.m. and noon to participate in various arts and crafts activities. For children in kindergarten and up, no registration required.

3. Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren will be live chatting on Norwood Patch on Friday, July 13, at 1:15 p.m. Now's your chance to ask the Democratic candidate from Massachusetts any question you want answered. For more information, click .

4. Chirimoto Development Project, Inc. is holding a fundraiser Saturday night at the CDP is a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization conducting humanitarian efforts for the relief of poverty in Chirimoto, Limabamba, Totora and Milpuc, Peru, and their surrounding areas. The event will be from 6-10 p.m. and will feature a silent auction selection, dinner buffet, Latin ballroom dance performances, and more. Get your tickets now!

5. Dedham Savings and Mix 104.1 will have their first designated free ice cream day at the Elm Street branch in Dedham. Stop by for a free treat between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.