Five Things You Need to Know Today, June 14

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1. The Fourth of July Committee is looking for donations to help with the annual celebration. Whether $5, $10, or $100, . Donations can be given at the .

2. There will be a free seminar for children tonight at 6 p.m. at on "Stranger Danger." Children are taught in a friendly and fun environment to learn to recognize specific sounds that can lead to dangerous situations. Registration is required, call 781-688-1510 for more information.

3. Life Skills Facilitator Deb Titus will return to the tonight at 6:30 p.m. to present the first in a series of three workshops for women. Tonight's workshop - "Stop Worrying!" - will provide valuable tips and strategies to allow you to live happlily in the now. Sign up at the Reference or Information desks or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222.

4. Have you 'liked' Norwood Patch's Facebook page yet? It's just one more great way to stay involved in your community. Check it out here!

5. There will be a bone marrow and blood drive on June 16 at the Hand in Hand Children's Center in Norwood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by Be The Match National Registry. To make an appointment log onto www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org. The sponsor code for this drive is HANDINHAND or call Heather at 781-702-6591 x222.