5 Things: Needlepoint Workshop Today; Christmas Tree Pick Up Info

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1. Today there will be a Needlepoint Workshop at the West Roxbury Library for kids from ages 6 to 12 for free. 3:45-4:45 p.m.
2. The city of Boston will pick up Christmas trees from Jan. 7-18. Click here for more info.
3. Due to the New Year's holiday, trash/recyling will be delayed one day.
4. Looking for a job or looking for an employee? Check out Patch's Jobs section.
5. I know this is West Roxbury, but Roslindale is our sister or brother neighborhood. So cast your vote - do you call it Roslindale Village or Roslindale Square?

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