Today is Thursday, March 21st. Here are five things worth knowing today.

Mah Jong: Ever wonder what is Mah Jong and how is it played? Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Library, you can find out. They have a group that meets bi-weekly and which is learning how to play the Chinese/Western version of the game. More here on the Beebe Library website.

Double The Stuff Sale: This Sunday, March 24th,from 9:30 a.m. to noon, it’s the “Double The Stuff Spring Sale,” held by the North Suburban Parents of Multiples, at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street in Wakefield. Check out their Facebook page here.

D.C. Trip Fundraiser: Coming up on Wednesday, March 27th – a benefit concert at Galvin Middle School will help fund a trip by five students to the Junior National Academic Championship in Washington, D.C. A rock band comprised of Galvin students, the 21st Century Outlaws, will perform starting at 7 p.m. with The Moonlighters, led by Principal Mark Bedrosian. More information here.

Town Election Info: Next Wednesday, March 27th is also the last day for candidates to submit their nomination papers for certification for this spring’s town election. The last day to object to or to withdraw nomination papers is Friday, March 29th.

Prom Dress Drive: If you have a new or gently used prom dress you can donate to a student in need – you’ve got one day left to do so. Wakefield High School is having their third annual prom dress drive this week. Drop them off at the main office between now and Friday. Click here for more.

 
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