Today is Thursday, February 21st. Here are five things you need to know.

Town Business: The Wakefield selectmen meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25th at 7:30 p.m. in the Wakefield Cable Access TV Studio.

AARP Tax assistance is available until April 10th at the Wakefield Senior Center on 30 Converse Street for those aged 60 and up with low to moderate incomes and uncomplicated returns.  Call 781-245-3312 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins.

Pastels Workshop: Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., the Beebe Library in downtown Wakefield features a workshop on pastels with artist Gregory Maichack, who will use the work of Georgia O’Keeffe for inspiration.

Watercolor Demonstration: Tonight in Lynnfield at 7 p.m., North Shore artist Karen Nastuk gives a watercolor demonstration at the Lynnfield Senior Center at 525 Salem Street. For more information, click here.

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