Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Wednesday, May 22. Here are five things worth knowing today. Juried Art Exhibition: Coming up on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. and May 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – the Americal Civic Center hosts the Wakefield Fine Art Exhibition at the Americal Civic Center. This juried art show is part of the ongoing celebration of the 100th anniversary of the civic center. Tennis Team Fundraiser: This Saturday starting at 9 a.m. stop at Flo’s Auto Bath until 2 p.m. and you can help support the Wakefield Girls Tennis team with a $10 car wash. Book Sale: Coming up Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Friends of the Beebe Library hold their book sale fundraiser at First Baptist Church, 8 Lafayette Street. Irish Set Dancing for Adults: …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things worth knowing today. Tonight at 7 p.m., the “Traveling Librarian” Jeff Klapes is at the Beebe Library for a presentation on the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. The town has announced the schedule for its 2013 Memorial Day observation. The annual parade leaves Galvin Middle School at 1 p.m. and heads toward the Veterans Memorial Common in front of the WWII Monument. Complete details are available on the town website. LCC Coffeehouse: This Friday night at 7:45 p.m. at the Lynnfield Community Church on Salem Street, Alec Hutson performs. Click here for more info about the shows, which occur on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Sailing on the Lake: The next open house at the Quannapowitt Yacht…
Monday, May 20, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things worth knowing today. Mystery Writers: The Beebe Library is having a Sisters in Crime mystery author panel, this time featuring Coralie Jensen, Susan Oleksiw, and Clea Simon. Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Wakefield Farmer's Market: A recent announcement from the Wakefield Farmer’s Market says that this season will run June 22 through October 19 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Juried Art Exhibition: Coming up on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. and May 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – the American Civic Center hosts the Wakefield Fine Art Exhibition at the Americal Civic Center. This juried art show is part of the ongoing celebration of the 100th anniversary of the civic center. …
Friday, May 17, 2013
This weekend's activities include Bowl-a-Thon for Boys and Girls Club, a Home, Health and Garden Show, Floral Way Festival, and Quannapowitt Yacht Club open house.
Today is Friday, May 17th. Here are five things worth knowing today. Home, Health and Garden Show: This Sunday, May 19th, there's a Home, Health and Garden show at the Americal Civic Center at 467 Main Street in Wakefield. Local businesses and nonprofits will be on hand. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sing-A-Long: Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church downtown presents a Bicentennial Sing-a-long concert featuring Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, creators of the Rise Up Singing songbook, with Reverend Maddie Sifantus. More information here. The 9th annual Bowl-a-Thon for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield is this Sunday at the Wakefield Bowladrome, and there’s still time to get your team of up to four people involved. The …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Thursday, May 16. Here are five things worth knowing today. Mah Jongg: Tonight at 7 p.m. the Beebe Library downtown holds its biweekly “Learn to Play Mah Jongg” group at 7 p.m. They meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Home, Health and Garden Show: This Sunday, May 19th, there's a Home, Health and Garden show at the Americal Civic Center at 467 Main Street in Wakefield. Local businesses and nonprofits will be on hand. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homeless Veterans Fundraiser: Jim Cotter of Wakefield Cares, Inc. is organizing an Italian buffet/comedy fundraising night for homeless veterans on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mattola VFW Post, 84 Temple Street, Revere. Tickets are $25 each, or $250 for a table of ten. …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Wednesday, May 15th. Here are five things worth knowing today. The Beebe Library has announced its schedule for the 2013 Plaza Jazz outdoor summer concerts. Each concert takes place out in front of the library on a Thursday evening through the summer, starting with Byron Manchest on June 6 followed by the Jussi Quintet on June 13. Click here for more information and for the full schedule through August 29. Tennis Team’s Car Wash Fundraiser: The Wakefield High School boys tennis team is having a fundraiser Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flo’s Auto Bath on Water Street in Wakefield. Donations from the car wash will go to the team. Click here for more information. The 9th annual Bowl-a-Thon for the Boys & Girls Clubs of …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Tuesday, May 14th. Here are five things worth knowing. Quannapowitt Yacht Club: This Saturday morning at 9 a.m., the Quannapowitt Yacht Club holds the first of several open house events. Click here to learn more. Comedy Fundraiser: The Greenwood PTO is holding a “Laugh at Ourselves Fundraiser,” featuring comedy by Jim Collilton and Dan Lee, both from Wakefield. Tickets are $15 for Friday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall on North Ave. Chamber of Commerce: Today from noon to 7 p.m. the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce has an open house for HD Physical Therapy at Lakeside Office Park, 607 North Ave. to celebrate its first year in business. Speaking of the Wakefield Chamber, this Thursday, May 16th them and the Stoneham Chamber …
Monday, May 13, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Monday, May 13th. Here are five things worth knowing today. Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Library, Traveling Librarian Jeff Klapes gives a presentation on a visit to Laos. A follow up lecture is planned for Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Tomorrow from noon to 7 p.m. the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce has an open house for HD Physical Therapy at Lakeside Office Park, 607 North Ave.. Looking ahead to next Sunday, May 19th, there.s a Home, Health and Garden show at the Americal Civic Center at 467 Main Street. Local businesses and nonprofits will be on hand. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jim Cotter of Wakefield Cares, Inc. is organizing an Italian buffet/comedy fundraising night for homeless veterans on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the …
Friday, May 10, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Friday, May 10. Here are five things worth knowing today. Bake Sale for One Fund: Chef Tabatha Brennan of Sunrise Senior Living on Salem Street in Lynnfield is reportedly baking up a variety of things for a bake sale this Saturday at Sunrise from 1 to 4 p.m. Spring Concert: Another event coming up this weekend is the Wakefield Choral Society Spring Concert, set for Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish Congregational Church. Tickets are $15, and this happens to mark the choral society’s 25th year. Learn more here. Spring Plant Sale: Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the New England Daylily Society holds a plant sale at First Parish Congregational Church. Click here for more information. WHS Presents AIDA: This …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Thursday, May 9. Here are five things worth knowing today. West Side Social Club Blood Drive: Today from 1 to 7:30 p.m., the West Side Social Club continues its blood drive to benefit kids at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Jimmy Fund Clinic. The drive is in honor of Ashley Cashell, Scottie Einarson and Jessica Downing, as well as all of the children being treated at BCH. Call Mark at 978-604-9566 or click this link to make an appointment. Letter Carriers Food Drive: Do you have some nonperishable food items you can donate to the Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry? Coming up on Saturday, May 11th, it’s the annual Letter Carriers Food Drive. Town residents can leave non-perishable foot items by their mailbox and letter carriers …
