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 …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Wednesday, May 8. Here are five things worth knowing today. Westside Social Club Blood Drive: Today and Thursday from 1 to 7:30 p.m., the Westside Social Club is holding 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. Also at the blood drive, stickers made by three Wakefield businesses to show support for the local marathon bombing victims will be available for $5. 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 …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Tuesday, May 7. Here are five things to know today. 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. Call Jim at 781-850-6478 for tickets or more information. Wakefield History Scavenger Hunt: There’s one day left to register for the Wakefield History Scavenger Hunt, which is scheduled for this Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Wakefield UU Church’s bicentennial steeple campaign. Click here to learn more about the scavenger hunt. Spring Concert: Another event coming up this weekend is the Wakefield …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Monday, May 6th. Here are five things to know today. WHS Presents Aida: Next weekend, Wakefield High School contnues its production of Tim Rice and Elton John’s version of “Aida” The coming weekend’s showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th. For ticket information, click here. Starting Your Garden: Tonight at 7 p.m., Gretel Anspach, past president of the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association, will be at the Beebe Library in downtown Wakefield for a presentation on “Starting Your Garden From Seeds. Making Strides: Coming up this Saturday, May 11th with a 9:30 a.m. registration time, it’s Wakefield’s annual Making Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis at the gazebo on the lower common, with the …
Friday, May 3, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Friday, May 3. Here are five things to know today. M.A.S.H. Production: This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Theatre to Go’s production of M*A*S*H continues at the Greenwood Union Church. Click here for showtimes and ticket information. WHS Presents AIDA: This weekend and next, Wakefield High School presents the Tim Rice and Elton John production of “Aida.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Next weekend’s showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th. For ticket information, click here. Barefoot Running: Coming up on Sunday, the Barefoot Runners Society MA Chapter is holding its 3rd International Barefoot Runners Day starting at 10 a.m. with free barefoot running …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Thursday, May 2. Here are five things to know today. Cystic Fibrosis Walk: Coming up on May 11th with a 9:30 a.m. registration time, it’s Wakefield’s annual Making Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis at the gazebo on the lower common, with the walk going around Lake Quannapowitt. Click here for more information. Lemonade Day: This Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lucy and Summer Milsky and Noah and Luke Greif hope to raise at least $1,000 for OneFund Boston and the Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry with their National Lemonade Day stand at the Lower Common Playground. Click here to learn more. Mah Jongg: Tonight from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Beebe Library in downtown Wakefield, stop by and learn how to play Mah Jongg with a group …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Wednesday, May 1. Here are five things worth knowing today. 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 will pick it up while doing their postal routes. Click here for more information. WHS Presents AIDA: This weekend and next, Wakefield High School presents the Tim Rice and Elton John production of “Aida.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Next weekend’s showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th. For ticket information, click here. …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Tuesday, April 30th. Here are five things worth knowing today. Wakefield Votes Today: The state’s special Senate primary election is today, as is the town election in Wakefield. Results from the Republican and Democratic primary races will appear tomorrow on Lynnfield Patch. Burbine in Court: Accused child molester John Burbine is expected for his next court date today at Middlesex County Superior Court. An update will be provided later in the day on Wakefield Patch. Ultimate Bootcamp: This Sunday on the common on Lake QUannapowitt, Ultimate Bootcamp is having a free Bootcamp Basics session at 10 a.m. Click here to learn more. Library Event: Coming up Monday, May 6th at 7 p.m., Gretel Anspach, past president of the Massachusetts …
Monday, April 29, 2013
A look at what's coming up in and around Wakefield.
Today is Monday, April 29th. Here are five things worth knowing today: State Rep. Paul Brodeur has a constituent service hour is today at 10 a.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street. Mystery Writers: Coming up on Wednesday, May 7th, the Beebe Library holds a panel discussion featuring three mystery writers – Kate Flora, Steve Ulfelder and Susan Fleet – discussing the writing process. Click here for more information. Business After Hours: The next Business After Hours event with the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce is Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Bank on Main Street. Thumbs-Up Walk: Coming up on Tuesday, April 30th with a 4 p.m. registration, it’s the Kelly McLean Thumbs-Up Walk around Lake Quannapowitt. Cost is…
