The Select Board will hear an update on reuse of the Trahan school property
There were two fundraisers in town this weekend, both in their second years, and both for great causes.
On Saturday, the Dr. Sandy Johnson Creamer Foundation drew a crowd to the Elks to help fund a scholarship for a TMHS senior pursuing a career in nursing. Then on Sunday, all four candidates for Tewksbury Select Board — (above, l-r) James Mackey, Jomarie Buckley, Eric Ryder and Tom Bowley — came to Wamesit Lanes, along with Reps Vanna Howard and Dave Robertson, for the Soldier On and Tewksbury Home Build event to support veterans’ housing on Main St.
Flip through some photos here.
Looking ahead, Shawsheen Valley Technical School’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program is offering a St. Patrick’s Day inspired menu, available for dining in or takeout on March 13 and 15. Learn more.
If you have a stack of books from your winter reading, note the Friends of the Library book and DVD donation drive on Saturday from 9:30 to noon. Drop off old books and find new ones on the honor carts. And mark your calendars for Monday, March 18 when the 100 People Who Care invite residents to 3 Amigos to hear from House of Hope, Strongwater Farm and The Megan House Foundation. Learn more.
Finally, you can check out vintage photos of the Tewksbury State Hospital from the Harvard Art Museum collection. Just put “Tewksbury” in the search box. Or, Tewksbury history maven Nancy Reed tells us that the material also available as a document in the Tewksbury Historical Society digital archive section.
Monday, March 11
Wellness Workshop: Alcohol/Substance Abuse
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Senior Center
We will look at ways to get help for alcohol or substance abuse, identify how much of a problem it is in someone’s life and if it is affecting people around you or someone you know. Please note that pre-registration is appreciated for Wellness Workshops, though walk-ins are welcome. Sign up online, in person at the Center or by calling 978-640-4480.
Consignment Boutique Intake
When: 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Senior Center
All residents are invited to bring in like-new clothes, jewelry, home décor and decorations. Volunteers will help with pricing your items. Consignment sellers get 50% of the marked price when the item is sold, with the balance going to the Senior Center. If an item hasn’t sold in 60 days, the item becomes the property of the Senior Center, the price will be marked down and the Center receives all proceeds. After 30 additional days, marked-down items are donated to local charities. Learn more.
Housing Authority
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Saunders Circle Community Building
Fresh off high marks for its financial audit, the Tewksbury Housing Authority will meet this afternoon. Agenda
Beautification Committee
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Library, Trustees Room
The committee will review switchbox art proposals and plans for the annual Spring Town Cleanup on May 4. Agenda
Planning Board
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)
The board is scheduled to continue a hearing on Tewksbury Dental’s proposed parking expansion as well as the carwash proposal for 402 Main St. Agenda
Boston Marathon Traditions & Lore
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Library, register here
Bestselling author Paul C. Clerici will share stories about the iconic Boston Marathon in this popular multimedia presentation. Come learn about the history and iconic traditions of America’s most famous road race. First run in 1897 — making it America’s second marathon and the world’s fourth marathon — the Boston Marathon attracts tens of thousands runners annually thanks to its long and unique history.
Tuesday, March 12
Trivia & Tunes Networking – with Snacks!
When: 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Beehive Coworking Community
Calling all small business owners: Are you looking to expand your network and grow your business? Join us for a networking event like no other. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals to give and get ideas, support and referrals. We’ll have some delicious snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled up and ready to share. Learn more and RSVP.
Paris Noir — Bricktop, Baker and Porter
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Virtual, register here
Explore the life and works of Saloon host and doyenne of café society Ada Bricktop, Cole Porter and Josephanie Baker during the jazz era in Paris. Led by professional jazz singer and lecturer Nanette Perrotte, who has a BA in Jazz Composition from Berklee School of Music and an MA in Education from Lesley University.
Select Board
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)
The Select Board is scheduled to vote on two retail cannabis license applications and hear an update on Trahan school reuse, among other items. Agenda
Wednesday, March 13
Technology Class: Navigating the Settings
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Senior Center or Zoom
This class provides a general overview of the iPhone and iPad Settings app, guiding participants through customization options and empowering them to optimize their devices for personalization, security and ease of use. Technology classes are free to participants thanks to a State of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs grant. Learn more.
Poetry Circle Discussion
When: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Library, register here
Gather with fellow poetry lovers on the second Wednesday of each month to read and discuss poems. All poems are distributed one week prior to the meeting and are available in print at the library or via email.
Thursday, March 14
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
When: 3 – 4 p.m.
Where: Library, register here
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more. Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family. This program is for children aged 0-5. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Winterfest 2024
When: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Reading Town Common
Winterfest returns to the Reading Town Common! This year there will be fire tables and s’mores on the common, a beer garden featuring Hypothecary Ales and Small Change Brewing, food vendors, lit ice sculptures, and photos with Olaf. Come stroll the downtown, pop into stores and restaurants, and make memories in Reading Square. Learn more.
Friday, March 15
Movie: The Color Purple
When: 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Library, register here
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — The Color Purple (2023). Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks. Musical drama. PG-13. 2 Hours, 20 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Silvertones Big Band Dance
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Senior Center
Come listen and dance to the sounds of the Silvertones — waltz, Latin, jitterbug, foxtrot, big band, line dances and more. Cost is $10 at the door. This is not a BYOB event. Door prizes this month are two tickets to a future Silvertones dance. Soda & bottled water available for purchase for $1. Coffee/tea and cake are served during the break.
Weekend
Friends of the Library Book Donation Drive
When: Saturday 9:30 a.m. – noon
Where: Library
Join the Friends of the Library for a book donation drive. If you are interested in donating books or DVDs in good condition, please visit the Friends’ table on the first floor of the library. All donations will be reviewed by a volunteer from the Friends of the Library. Accepted items will then be sorted and sold on the Friends’ ongoing book sale carts located on the first floor
Castleberry Spring Craft Festival
When: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Shriners
The Castleberry arts and crafts fair returns to the Shriner. Get discount tickets here.
Lorna Garey
Lorna is a past and current Malden resident, U.S. Army veteran, and longtime tech and community journalist who has written for organizations ranging from the DIA to InformationWeek. In her previous hometown she founded a hyperlocal news site, the Tewksbury Carnation.
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