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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 12

Books, babies and basketball! All part of the things you need to know today.

1) Take time out to cheer on the girl’s JV and Varsity basketball team as they play Lake Washington from 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. here at the MIHS gym. There's also a girl's basketball game vs Skyline today at 3:45 in the North Mercer Gym.

2) Babies and books, what could be more fun? hosts Story Time for Terrific Two's, which combines stories, songs and early literacy activities at 11 a.m. today  For more information contact Margaret Martin at 206-236-3537.

3) Do you want a say in the arts in your community? is meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center at Mercer View. If you are interested in attending call Eileen at 206-275-7609 for details.

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4) What a great way to start your day, with a fun moderately-paced class that will strengthen your heart and body. From 7-8 a.m. there will be a Senior Cardio Fitness class at the . Call 206-388-0836 for more information.

5) Do you like to walk and chat with friends? Join Solemates 55 and over walking group today for a 4 mile walk and chat, followed by a stop at a coffee shop, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $3. No registration necessary, just meet in the lobby.

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