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1. Have you taken all of Readers' Choice polls yet? Click here and vote for your favorite pizza place, dry cleaners and more. Voting ends tonight! 
2. Do you have a $5 million innovation idea? The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayor’s Challenge awards multiple cities with million dollar grants to create the winning ideas. 
3. Today at 10:30-11:30 a.m. is Toddler Storytime for children up to 5-years-old at the Roslindale Library. Free. 4246 Washington St., Roslindale. 
4. On Friday, is a Free Fun Friday at The Sports Museum. Admission is free for everyone. 100 Legends Way, Boston.
5. Before you know it Boston's Restaurant Week will be here on Aug. 19-24. Check out the participating restaurants here and make reservations.