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Tax Free Week; Dream Ride; and Other News!

What's on tap for today and the weekend?

Happy Thursday! 

Tax Free Week lasts through Saturday, just in time for that weekend shopping spree or back to school shopping.  

What are your go-to store to find clothes and shoes for your kids (or yourself)? Tell us in the comments!

Here's what's going on today and the weekend. 

Dream Ride
The motorcycle ride Special Olympics fundraiser starts at 9 a.m. at The Farmington Club on Aug. 25. 

Ice Cream, Mini Golf and Special Olympics: In light of the Dream Ride, Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor will be hosting a Dream Ride weekend Aug. 23-25 to benefit Special Olympics. 

Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom Hosts Camp Style Shabbat.

There's a chance of thunder and rain in the forecast, but fingers crossed for some sun! The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 percent chance of precipitation and partial sun. Click here to read the full seven-day forecast.

Taking a trip or just commuting to work? Click here to check the DOT's interactive travel map before you leave home.

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