Community Corner

What's Up Wakefield? August 21 Edition

A look at some upcoming events and activities in Wakefield. Today - dine at Mandarin Reading to help support Wakefield Repertory Theatre.

Good morning. Here are some things worth knowing in Wakefield this morning, August 21, 2012.

Spraying: The town has announced that it will spray for mosquitos tomorrow evening. As noted in this article this morning, mosquitos testing positive for the EEE virus have .

Dine For A Cause: All day today, dine at the Mandarin Reading restaurant at 296 Salem Street (near Exit 40 on 128) and 20% of your meal proceeds will benefit the Wakefield Repertory Theatre.  Visit their website here to print out a voucher to use for the fundraising promotion.

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Weather: National Weather Service predicts a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the area on Tuesday, but mostly sunny and a high near 82.

Walk Of Hope For ALS: Coming up on Saturday, September 8, it’s the 11th Annual Walk of Hope to Benefit ALS research. Proceeds benefit the Angel Fund, which is devoted to fighting ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Registration begins at 9 a.m. that day and the walk is at 11 a.m.  To get involved as an individual or as a team, go to www.theangelfund.org or call the Angel Fund at 781-245-7070.  Donations to the Angel Fund can also be sent to 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.  Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities are also sought.

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Do you have an announcement or upcoming event to tell the community about? Email William.laforme@patch.com.

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