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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast, high school games and more to start your week in Weston.

1. What's open, closed: All schools are closed today, as are banks, libraries, post offices and town offices.

2. Annual MLK Day breakfast: The Interfaith Citizens Advocating Racial Equality (ICARE) holds its at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Superintendent of Weston Schools Cheryl Maloney this year's featured speaker. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for seniors and children age 12 and under.

3. High school games: Sports today include girls' junior varsity basketball vs. Wayland High School, 2:30 p.m.; girls' varsity basketball vs. Wayland High School, 4 p.m.; boys' junior varsity basketball at Wayland High School, 264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland, 2:30 p.m., boys' varsity basketball at Wayland High School, 4 p.m.; and boys' varsity ice hockey at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, West Suburban Arena, 35 Winsor Ave., Natick, 7:40 p.m.

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4. Outside: Following the freezing weather this weekend, things should warm up considerably today, with sunny skies a high today near 34.

5. Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Most people are familiar with Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech. But do you think his vision has been realized? Check back later and take our poll.

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