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1. Today is the first early release day for Framingham Public Schools.

2. There will be a all-you-can eat fundraiser for Eastleigh Farms today at the Framingham Farmer's Market from 12 to 4 p.m. Cost $5. The Farmers' Market will be open from noon to 5:30 p.m. on the Framingham Centre Common.

3. State Rep. Chris Walsh will be at the manager's tent at the Framingham Farmer's Market from 3 to 5 p.m. holding office hours today.

4. The main Framingham Library is holding an end of the summer party for students in grades 6-12 today from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, click here.

5. A free children’s chorus class will be held at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest from 4 to 5 p.m. Please call to register your child.

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