Five Things You Need To Know: Feb. 7

Today is Thursday, February 8th. Here are five things you need to know.

Networking: Today at 5:30 p.m., the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce is participating in the Multichamber Networking Event at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn. Members from 16 area chambers of commerce are expected to be on hand. Click here for more information.

Local Authors: On Monday, February 11th, Wakefield residents and local history authors Alison Simcox and Douglas L. Heath give a talk at the Saugus Library, 295 Central Street, at 6:30 p.m. The two have recently published a vintage photo book featuring Breakheart Reservation. They have also published a vintage photo book on Lake Quannapowitt.

Area History: On February 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Meeting House, the Lynnfield Historical Society welcomes  author/journalist Stephanie Schorow for a talk on the Coconut Grove fire, which killed 492 people in Boston in 1942 and which influences law and other areas to this day.

Boston Children's Hospital Fundraiser: Local resident Tracy Ellsworth is raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital this spring by running in the Boston Marathon and also with an upcoming comedy night fundraiser at Giggles (in Prince Restaurant) on Route 1 in Saugus. Tickets are $20, the night features three comedians, and unlimited pizza. Proceeds benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Click here for more information

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