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Business Roundtable Discussion, Jazz Concert Thursday in Wakefield

A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.

Today is Thursday, August 29. Here are five things worth knowing today.

Business Roundtable: Today from 3 to 4 p.m. at The Savings Bank in downtown Wakefield, state Republican lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Brad Jones and Rep. Donald Wong, will hold a business roundtable discussion on repealing the state “technology tax.” Click here for more information.

Plaza Jazz Concert Series: Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., the Plaza Jazz Concert Series continues in front of the Beebe Library with jazz guitarist Yuto Kanazawa. The concert series will conclude next Thursday evening, also from 6 to 8 p.m., with blues band Pistol Pete & The Smoking Guns.

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Are you a local artist? Then you may be interested in joining the Plein Air Paint-Out, to be held at the Wakefield Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hall Park on North Ave. Artists will be able to paint wherever they choose along Lake Quannapowitt, with an exhibit and sale set for noon to 1 p.m. The participation fee for the artists is $25. Click here to learn more about this annual event.

Wakefield History Scavenger Hunt: The Unitarian Universalist Church in downtown Wakefield is holding a Wakefield History Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, September 22 from 3 to 6  p.m. All answers can reportedly be found without any prior knowledge of Wakefield history, and all ages are welcome. Email admin@wakefielduu.org to sign up or learn more.

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