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1. Herb Chambers Lexus of Sharon hosts a Cars and Coffee from 7 to 10 a.m.

2. The First Congregational Church of Sharon will hold a car wash to benefit the Western Mass. tornado victims at 9 a.m. The fee is $5, and a can for the food pantry.

3. The grand opening of The Store @ Charles River Apparel is at noon. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

4. Heights Elementary School's four Kindergarten classes will help Western Mass. tornado victims by washing cars and selling lemonade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $5 per car donation is sought for this Heights Hope Project.

5. A softball tournament involving 26 teams runs from 7:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ames Street Fields.