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1. There is an 80 percent chance of showers today. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperatures will fall to around 49 by 5 p.m. North wind will be around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Tonight it will rain 2 to 3 inches and could be heavy at times. Patchy fog is expected. The low will be around 47. East wind will be between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

2. Karl Bock hosts karaoke Sundays and Thursdays at Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 184 W. Main St., 8 p.m. For more information visit Trinity's website.

3. The Natick Sports Card and Memorabilia Show will be held at 95 Speen St., Natick, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free pre signed autograph will be given away with all paid admissions. If you don't want an autograph admission is free. For more information visit Bostonautographs.com or facebook.com/bostonautographs.

4. Looking for a new home in the area? Check out open houses happening today here.

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