5 Things: Kindergarten Registration for Boston Public Schools Has Begun

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1. Kindergartern registration for Boston Public Schools started on Thursday. More info and where to register here.
2. Want to get notified when Boston declares emergencies such as for snowstorms, hurricanes and the like? Sign up for Alert Boston here to receive notifications.
3. Why wait until April to celebrate the earth? Add a little green to your new year on Saturday. Discover some kid-friendly ways to help the earth while creating recycled art, handmade paper, and other green crafts. Get crafty together and have fun on a cold winter day at the Mass Audubon's Animal Nature Center. 500 Walk Hill St., Boston. 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. $5 for members, $7 for non-members.
4. Do you call it Roslindale Village or Roslindale Square? What's the difference?
5. Christmas trees are being picked up Jan. 7-18, more info here.

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