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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 9

The NextDoor Theater wll have a talk about nutrition tonight.

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Today is Thursday, Feb. 9. Here are five things you need to know.

  1. Still cool: It’s still cold enough where you should wear a jacket, but not exactly a New England winter. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Thursday is expected to be 46 degrees. It should be partly sunny throughout the day, and by Thursday night temperatures are going to drop to 25 degrees.
  2. Body Image and Nutrition: Psychologist Jodi R. Galin and nutrition therapist Amy Aubertin will be at the tonight at 7:30 p.m. to help you talk to your son or daughter. This panel discussion will bring to life key protective factors that parents and caregivers need to know in order to help their growing children develop healthy eating and exercise habits.  Learn warning signs of childhood obesity and eating disorders that may signal a need for professional attention. Appropriate for parents of children of all ages, especially late elementary school and middle school.  Questions for the panelists may be submitted ahead of time by emailing info@parenttoparentwinchester.org and at the talk.
  3. Absentee ballots: Absentee ballots for the March 6 Presidential Primary will be available on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Registered voters who expect to be out of town on Election Day, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. when the polls are open, or who are unable to get to the polls because of illness or physical disability, may apply for an absentee ballot, which will be mailed to them as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 8. Requests for ballots must be in writing, and signed by the voter or an immediate family member.
  4. Town Election: Looking to get involved in town government? The Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Planning Board will each have two seats up for re-election. The last day for candidates to submit nomination papers is Tuesday, Feb. 7 is the. Town elections will be held on Tuesday, March 27.
  5. Valentine’s Day Dance: Head down to the on Feb. 10 for a night of Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The band, The Entertainers, a well-known group will be providing the music. They will serve up some great sounds, and there will be treats, and a wine and beer bar. Tickets to this event are $15 per person, and are available at the Center. The Jenks asks that you get tickets in advance, so that they can plan and provide enough food for everyone. You may call the Center at 781-721-7136 to reserve tickets and tables.

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