5 Things: Arts and Crafts at West Roxbury Library Today; MFA Admission for Kids is Free

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1. Today is Arts and Crafts: Fluffy the Snowman at the West Roxbury Library. Kids can attend a fun holiday craft workshop: "Fluffy the Snowman" with art teacher, Michele Brooks. For ages 5-10. 3-4 p.m. Call 617-325-3147 for more info.
2. Due to the Christmas holiday, recycling and trash will be delayed one day for the remainer of the week.
3. Not sure what to do with the kids this week? Admission for kids is free this week at the Museum of Fine Arts!
4. Want to know about First Night in Boston - click here.
5. Check out West Roxbury's Richie DiSalvo's house, which was selected as the best Decked out holiday house in the area for Patch's Deck the House contest. All you have to do is visit this page to browse a gallery of the finalists and cast your vote beginning Dec. 18. On Dec. 28, we’ll announce the grand prize winner of our Deck the House contest.

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