5 Things: Celebrate Black History Month at Roslindale Library Today

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1. At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley will read her favorite children's books at the Roslindale Library in celebration of Black History Month. 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. 4246 Washington St.
2. On Tuesday, YMAA Boston will be hosting Boston Police Officer Elvis Garcia for a kids safety talk from 5-6 p.m. Officer Garcia will give tips on how to stay safe on a daily basis. This is a valuable opportunity for parents and kids to learn about practical safety for the city. Kids classes will be consolidated into one class. Please arrive anytime after 4:30 p.m. This event is free open to everyone. Please invite any friends and family who might be interested in joining us. Contact for info: info@ymaaboston.com 617-363-9622. 5 Basile St.
3. Tonight the External Advisory Committee on Student Assignment is scheduled to vote on the proposed models tonight to recommend one. 6 p.m. Suffolk University, 73 Tremont St., 9th Floor, Boston. This meeting is open to the public.
4. On Tuesday there will be an event at the Arnold Arboretum about Biodiversity 2013: Crisis and Opportunity at the Hunnewell Building. Free, but registration requested. 7-8:15 p.m.
5. See a downed wire, a clogged sewer, a flooded public way? Call the Mayor's 24-hour hotline at 617-635-4500.

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