5 Things: Vote for Sebastian's in Boston's Deck the Windows Contest

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1. Sebastian's is the Roslindale entry in the citywide Boston Main Streets' Deck the Windows contest. Vote for Sebastian's here - voting ends Dec. 18.
2. On Thursday will be another fun and entertaining Roslindale Village Holiday Wander when businesses stay open later than normal offering discounts, deals, entertainment and more. 5-9 p.m.
3. Also on Thursday, Minerva's Owl Boutique will host a performance of the Vadalna Tribal Dance company who will dance The Three Muses, in honor of the Winter Solstice. This is a free event. The Vadalna Tribal Dance company is founded by Roslindale resident, Naraya Ligouri. 7 p.m.
4. Also on Thursday, keep the winter lights glowing by joining the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library for a performance by two Boston based singers. Indie-folk artist Clara Kebabian electric violin, guitar, loops and vocals; and American singer songwriter Thea Hopkins, with accompianist Andy Hollinger. 7:30 p.m. Roslindale Branch Library.
5. Enter your house in Patch's Deck the House contest to win $100,000 for the Boston Public Schools and $500 for your electricity bill.

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