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The Wheaton Five: Dec. 12

Five things to start your Monday.

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1. Today’s forecast: Sunny, with highs in the mid 40s, then partly cloudy in the evening with lows in the upper 20s.

2. Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At large) is holding a at Richard Montgomery High School at 7 p.m.

3. In case you missed it, the LA Fitness at Wheaton Plaza (formerly ) has a

4. Check back with the Patch today for a restaurant review of in Wheaton.

5. The launched last week! Let the holiday decorating begin. The grand prize is $100,000 for Montgomery County public schools.

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