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1.     The Town of Wellesley Planning Department is conducting an online transportation survey. If you live or work in Wellesley, you're encouraged to take it. The focus is on future development of public transportation needs for the town.

2.     The Wellesley High School boys and girls' hockey teams will faceoff against Framingham tonight. The girls will play a home game (At the Babson College recreation center) beginning at 6:15 p.m., and the boys will be at Framingham High School where the puck drops at 7 p.m.

3.     Visions Medical Center at 170 Worcester St. (Route 9) is hosting a seminar on the concept of Chakra entitled "Understanding the Chakra System: Igniting your Internal Light." The seminar is $10 and begins at 7:00 p.m.

4.     As Christmas nears, homes in Wellesley are becoming works of art. Wellesley Patch wants to see how you've decorated your home. Check out this image gallery on Wellesley's best decorated homes and upload your home's photos.

5.     Also, don't forget about Wellesley Patch's Q&A section. It's there to serve your needs. Need to know where to eat for lunch? Maybe you need a babysitter for the weekend? Click here to submit a question or an answer.