Friday, December 7, 2012
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Today is Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Here are five things you need to know. It's the 71st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor: It was 71 years ago today that Japan launched its devastating surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu, sparking the nation's entry into World War II. Visit the Wakefield World War II Memorial: The memorial, and its accompanying Walk of Remembrance, is the perfect place to spend some time today for thankful reflection on our veterans' sacrifices. Read About One Local Who Was There: Dorothy Lyons, whom we profiled last year, treated the wounded that day. She lives in Lynnfield. Donate to Help Veterans: One way to remember Pearl Harbor is to help today's veterans by donating to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Attend a …
Friday, August 3, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Friday August 3, 2012: Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Kid's Activities: The Wakefield Recreation Department has openings in the following programs for next week (August 6-10): Pretty Pretty Princess, Tennis, Boys Outdoor Bonus, Wicked Cool Lego Engineering (half day program), Explore the Ocean, and Track and Field. To register and see a full list of programs please go to our website www.wakefieldrec.net. If you have any questions please call 781-246-6389 or email recreation@wakefield.ma.us. Entertainment: The Wakefield Youth Repatory Theater presents "The Prince and the Pauper" several times throughout the weekend at the Melrose …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Thursday, August 2, 2012: Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Business: Several Wakefield businesses are open later on Thursday nights during the summer: Avon Beauty Center, Butterfly Yarns,Gone to the Dogs, (who encourages dogs and their humans to attend) J'Adore, Rada Boutique, Silver Clay Gifts, The Queen's Vaultand Your IT Solutions will each be open until 8 p.m., and some stores will even have refreshments. Entertainment: Join the Middlesex Concert Band as they perform a variety of patriotic and other hits at a free outdoor concert tonight at Lake Quannapowitt at 7 p.m. Song choices will include service medleys, themes from Hogan’…
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Wednesday, August 1, 2012: Weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Kid's Activities: Send your artisitic kids to the Beebe Library today to experience Yarnbombing, or colorful knitted graffiti. Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome, some materials provided and crocheters also welcome. This activity is meant for kids in grades five through 12. See here for more information. Community: Every Wednesday evening, The Mystic Runners Club sponsors a 5K race at Wakefield’s Lake Quannapowitt. This Wednesday, however, is a charity race for the Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Tuesday, July 31, 2012: Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Kid's Activities: Today at the Beebe Library, Guard Up is coming at 10:30 a.m. for A Samurai Tale: Warriors and Weapons of Ancient Japan. Guard Up staff members will share their knowledge of the Japan’s historical weaponry and ancient Samurai culture. Registration and a signed waiver are required for this program. See here for more details. Community: Tickets are now on sale for the Friday night Festival Italia Dinner Buffet to be held on August 10th from 6 - 10 p.m. Included in the price is a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. and an Italian all-you-can eat dinner buffet from 7 - 10…
Monday, July 30, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Monday, July 30, 2012: Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Kid's Activities: Today at the Beebe Library, kids in grades five can attend a Museum of Science Rocket workshop. Kids will create an air rocket that launches across the room, and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to Earth. This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Registration is required. See here for more details. Community: Tickets are now on sale for the Friday night Festival Italia Dinner Buffet to be held on August 10th from 6 - 10 p.m. Included in the price is a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. and an Italian all-you-can …
Friday, July 27, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Friday, July 27, 2012: Weather: Today will be cloudy with a high near 82 degrees and a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. Community: If you think you're seeing people running around the lake at all hours of the night, you're not crazy. This weekend is the annual 24-hour road race around Lake Quannapowitt. There's a marathon, a 12-hour race, a team relay race, and an ultra 24 hour race. See here for more details. Community: Tickets are now on sale for the Friday night Festival Italia Dinner Buffet to be held on August 10th from 6 - 10 p.m. Included in the price is a cocktail hour…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Thursday, July 26, 2012: Weather: Today will be cloudy with a high near 83 degrees and a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain and thunderstorms. Business: Several Wakefield businesses are open later on Thursday nights during the summer: Avon Beauty Center, Butterfly Yarns, Gone to the Dogs, (who encourages dogs and their humans to attend) J'Adore, Rada Boutique, Silver Clay Gifts, The Queen's Vault and Your IT Solutions will each be open until 8 p.m., and some stores will even have refreshments. Community: Tickets are now on sale for the Friday night Festival Italia Dinner Buffet to be held on August 10th …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Wednesday, July 25, 2012: Weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 86 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Business: The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free workshop tonight at 7 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center for small business owners or HR reps to receive quotes for health insurance programs using the state chamber health discount. Tables will be manned by Chamber Health Services, Aflac, Lynch Insurance Group, Health Services Administrators, HD Physical Therapy and others.You do not have to be a member of a chamber to attend this program. See here for further information. Library: Interested in genealogy? Tonight at the library, a group of genealogy and …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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Here are a few things worth knowing on Tuesday, July 24, 2012: Weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 89 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a slight chance of thunderstorms before 2 p.m. Kids' Activities: The Beebe Library is holding a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt decorating hour for kids entering grades 5 through 12, today from 6-7 p.m. Kids will use glow in the dark fabric paints to decorate a t-shirt. Materials will be provided. Registration is required, call 781-246-6334 to register. Health: Since the Olympics inspire so many of us to try new sports and activities, we're teaming up with First Lady's Let's Move initiative to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family. (The First Lady is …
