5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 1

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1.) The Friends of the monthly meeting will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 68 E. Main St. All are welcome.

2.) art exhibitors are wanted. For more information contact Gloria O’Brien at 508-285-3355.

3.) Homeschool: Basic Botany 101 - Trees will take place at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, 1417 Park St., Attleboro, March 1, 8, 22 and 29, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Master Gardener Kathi Gariepy on a journey through the forest. Topics include cell structure, winter tree identification using classification keys and habitat exploration. Registration is required. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information call 508-223-3060 or e-mail oakknoll@massaudubon.org.

4.) Even when you vow to never become your parents, it will eventually happen. Read Claire LeSage’s take on this at noon.

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