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1. On Thursday, all ages are welcome to Eclectic Expressions. A free musical event which will explore diversity through vocal music. The event will include rhythm-n-blues, spoken word, Americana, world jazz, Gospel, Afro-pop, and more. Organized by Lisa Marie Garver, of the voice faculty at The Real School of Music. BCYF Roslindale Community Center. Call 617-635-5185 or Lisa Marie Garver at 503-902-2140 for more info. 6-8 p.m.
2. Registration for Parkway Little League is now open online.
3. The Boston Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees for composting in Roslindale from Jan. 7-18, 2013.
4. On Thursday night, Congressman Stephen Lynch, who is exploring a US Senate run, will be the guest speaker at the Ward 20 Democratic Committee meeting. 7 p.m. West Roxbury Pub Function Room, 1885 Centre St. The meeting is open to the public. Free.
5. Call the Mayor's 24-hour hotline at 617-635-4500 for clogged sewers, broken streetlights, and other public way problems.

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