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Science Research Symposium, Welcome New Blogger, Thula Sizwe Concert

Here are five things you need to know today, May 31.

1. Science Research Symposium Tonight

The Yorktown High School science research symposium where the brilliant student showcase their projects is tonight at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.

2. Welcome New Blogger

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Welcome to our latest local Yorktown Patch blogger ! She is an educational consultant and a long time resident of Yorktown Heights. Joan is also the president of the board of trustees at the . Read her first post . 

3. 

Find out what's happening in Yorktown-Somersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

, an a capella singing and dancing group from South africa is finishing up their 2012 US tour. The group performs traditional Zulu songs as well as contemporary music.  

The men will hold a concert at  on Friday at 7 p.m. for more information.

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4. Volunteers Make a Difference in Yorktown

Five KeyBank employees completed a volunteer project last week at an Ability Beyond Disability group home in Yorktown. The project was done through the company’s national “Neighbors Make A Difference” program. They painted exterior doors, stained fences, repaired a walkway and planted flowers at a group home that houses four women with disabilities. about it here.

5. Sunny Day, How to Beat the Heat

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day, with a high near 78. North wind between 6 and 13 mph. Read these  to beat the heat.

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