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UPDATED: 5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 6

The Shrewsbury Trails Committee meets Wednesday at Town Hall.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

CORRECTION: The correct time and date for the Shrewsbury Trails Committee meeting is listed below.

1. The Shrewsbury Trails Committee meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at .

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2. has posted an offer on its Facebook page for 20 percent off a full week of full day camp. The offer expires Aug. 10. 

3. Not Your Average Joe's restaurant in Westborough has agreed to donate 15% of purchases made on Tuesdays in September and October to the Shrewsbury Fragrant Garden, Inc., a non-profit organization with a plan to plant a public garden in for the benefit of the blind and visually-impaired. Get your certificate and more information by clicking here.

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4. The date for the St. Mary's 2012 Family Festival has been set for Fri., Sept. 14, through Sun., Sept. 16. Lots of activities are planned. For more information, click here

5. Voting continues through Aug. 17 for the Readers' Choice categories we've selected for Shrewsbury.  Cast your vote and help us decide who's best. Today, we're highlighting "best bank."  

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