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1. Holiday decorations are up on Centre Street! Volunteers put up the LED-snowflakes and wreaths on light poles. 
2. Vote for Fabutique as the West Roxbury entry in Boston's Deck the Windows contest. Voting ends tomorrow Dec. 18.
3. On Tuesday, Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury is presenting a free workshop for seniors - Stay Sharp–Memory Fitness. This is a two-hour a week for four weeks class. The classes are held at St. Theresa Church Pavilion on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. The first class started on Nov. 27. Call 617-477-6616 to sign up for future classes.
4. Check out the City of Boston's website for holiday events all round the city.
5. Enter your house in Patch's Deck the House contest and win $100,000 for the Boston Public Schools district and $500 for your electricity bill.

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