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1. Boston Restaurant Week is this week and (last week, too). So why don't they call it Boston Restaurant Weeks this year? Masona Grill and Sofia's Italian Steakhouse are participating, check out the rest here.
2. The Boston Bandits Softball travel teams are holding tryouts today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Today is the U-10 and U-12 teams. 5:30 p.m. West Roxbury Education Complex. The Bandits are the traveling teams for the Parkway Girls Softball League. Tomorrow is tryouts for the U-14 team. Same time, same place. Wednesday tryouts are for the U-16 and U-18 teams. Same time, same place.
3. Boston Police District E-5 is holding its National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday night at Adams Park in Roslindale. Fun, food, dancing, music, awards and more. 5-8 p.m. Washington Street and Cummins Highway, Roslindale.
4. The school year is so close. For assistance with student assignment, transportation or other back-to-school issues, call the Boston Public Schools Back-to-School Hotline at 617-635-9046.
5. Need to get your dog a license? Here's the City's link to get you started. 

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