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1. The Boston Bandits Softball travel teams are holding tryouts today. 5:30 p.m. West Roxbury Education Complex. The Bandits are the traveling teams for the Parkway Girls Softball League. Tryouts are for the U-16 and U-18 teams.
2. US Congress candidate Republican Matt Temperley will be chatting live and taking your questions on Thursday on West Roxbury Patch from 1-2 p.m. Come back to the homepage.
3. 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.
4. The school year is so close, or already here for some. 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. Follow this link to apply for Boston Public Schools meal benefits program for the 12-13 school year.

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