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Five Things You Need to Know in Hyattsville Today (the Hy-Five)

Check out a neat idea for those leaves lying around waiting to be collected.

Morning, Hyattsville! Here are five things you need to know today:

1. Have you checked out the Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Park yet this year? That’s one huge Christmas tree!

2. Author Stacey Trock will be at today to sign copies of her new book, Crocheted Softies.

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3. Are you going to flag football game on Saturday? Patch will be there rooting for … Who are you backing?

4. Hyattsville’s own Christmas tree is ready to be decked out in lights Friday at 7 p.m. Great event to grab hot cocoa and cookies, all the while ensconced with holiday cheer. See you there!

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5. Leaf collection has been slowed down by wet weather and mechanical mishaps but if you’ve got a sea of leaves by the side of your curb, check out this idea for putting them to good, green use.


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