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5 Things: Author Talk, Drugs/Alcohol Talk, and A Cappella

From a mystery author to talking with kids about substance abuse to buying tickets for your weekend entertainment, there's lot to see in today's 5 Things.

1. Hank Phillippi Ryan in Town. Local investigative reporter and veteran crime novelist Hank Phillippi Ryan with be at the Wayland Public Library to talk about her newest novel, "The Other Woman."

2. Talking to Kids about Drugs/Alcohol. Wayland High School students and child development expert Joani Geltman will be at Wayland Middle School tonight to talk about the latest data related to youth substance abuse and how to address the topic with your kids.

3. College A Cappella Concert. Tickets are on sale now for Saturday's popular Fall College A Cappella Concert. Purchase tickets online at www.WHSArts.org  or in Wayland at Donelan's supermarket, Russell's Garden Center and the Wayland High School Main Office. The event does sell out.

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5. Enough Thanksgiving Already? In case you aren't turkey-ed out at this point, we bring you today's historical tidbit. On this date in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the modern Thanksgiving holiday.

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