5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 12

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1. Tonight the ICA is hosting Anna Myer and Dancers, famous for their physically and visually innovative choreography. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. $36 dollars for members, $40 for nonmembers.
2. Tomorrow the Bellevue Hill Neighborhood Block Party will feature the only all-female Queen tribute band - Gunpowder Gelatine. It's also a potluck, so bring something tasty to drink or eat. A chair would be good, too. 1-5 p.m. 32 Robin Street, West Roxbury.
3. On Sunday is the Roslindale Day Parade stepping off from Washington Street at 1 p.m. and ending at Fallon Field (Robert and South streets, Roslindale) for fun, games and activities. 
4. Apply to be on the Boston School Committee. Applications are due Nov. 19 by noon. Follow this link for the application.
5. Tonight is the 27^th Annual Hyde Park YMCA Auction. The evening will include a silent and main auction, catered by Sophia’s Grotto. Rich DiMare (from KISS 108 Matty in the Morning Show, presented by Music Management) will be back again this year to entertain us. All proceeds benefit the Hyde Park YMCA annual fund. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, reserved table of 10 for $225. Tickets can be purchased online at ymcaboston.org/hydepark For additional information or to purchase tickets or donate to the event, please contact Michelle Consalvo at 617-361-2300 or mconsalvo@ymcaboston.org. At the Elks Hall in West Roxbury. 6:30 p.m.

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