It’s School Vacation Week. Here’s What to Know In Tewksbury

Happy Patriot’s Day! No school buses means roadwork, so avoid Whipple Rd. and Victor Dr. if you can

In preparation for paving, the town will begin milling Whipple Road from the intersection of Pine Street to Pond Street on Tuesday. The milling and paving work is anticipated to last one to two weeks, depending on weather. Local access to business and residents will be allowed, but a detour will be set up to redirect traffic to Pond Street during working hours. The town is also working on Victor Dr. this week. Check the new Roadway Resurfacing website for maps and details.

Time to grab advance tickets for The Tewksbury Memorial High School Theater Company’s spring musical, The Addams Family School Edition. Tickets are just $10 and are available now. There are showings on April 25 and April 26 at 7 p.m. and two shows on April 27, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Small-branch pick-up will take place April 16 to April 19.  Please remember to place bundled small branches curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday.  Yard waste pickup starts April 22 and runs through June. Again, waste should be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Monday. 

Looking ahead, the second annual Friends of the Tewksbury Library Wine Tasting event will be held at OneStop Oakdale Liquors on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. There will be a variety of wines to try and special buys. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance, available here.

Finally, there is a one day delay in trash pickup due to the holiday.

Monday, April 15

Town offices, the Senior Center and the Library are closed for Patriot’s Day

Tuesday, April 16

Council on Aging
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Senior Center

The CoA will review financials and May events. Agenda

Meet & Greet With MassHire Lowell For Jobseekers & Business Owners
When: 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Library, register here

Tewksbury job seekers & business owners, and those from surrounding communities, are invited to learn about all the free services provided by the MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board and Career Center. Stop by MassHire’s informational tables in the library’s first-floor Meeting Room & chat with their staff. Learn more.

Wednesday, April 17

Build-a-Bed
When: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Tewksbury

Trucks will roll into the parking lot of the Tewksbury Federal Credit Union today loaded up with all the supplies to build 10 twin beds. The goal: Support the A Bed for Every Child program in making sure every young person in our community has a place to read, sleep — and dream big dreams. Learn more.

Conservation Commission
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)

Fresh off a 4-1 approval of new parking spaces, Tewksbury Dental will go before the Conservation Commission. The MacLellan Oil development is also on the agenda, and residents who wish to ask questions about proposed regulation updates will have an opportunity at this meeting. Agenda

Medicare 101 Program
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Library, register here

Learn about Medicare from every angle. Understand the healthcare, coverage and benefits of Medicare and walk through Medicare Advantage plans centered on you. Led by Margot Messier, MMgt, Account Executive, Medicare Advantage for Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Senior Center.

Thursday, April 18

Bingo with the Police
When: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Where: Senior Center

All adults, not just Senior Center members, are invited to bring their children or grandkids for Bingo with the Police. There will be prizes, raffles and refreshments. This is not a drop-off event. While walk-ins are welcome, signup is appreciated. Email or call Officer Welch at jwelch@tewksbury-ma.gov or 978-640-4385 x230.

Take Back the Night
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Lowell

Lowell’s 19th Annual in-person Take Back the Night will begin at 5:00 p.m. at JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Dr., Lowell. From there, we’ll march to University Crossing at UML, where survivors can speak out. Please save the date to support survivors and end sexual violence. Learn more about this nationwide event.

Friday, April 19

Children’s Concert with Mary Beth Maes
When: 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Library, drop in

Children of all ages are invited to join us for a free concert featuring Mary Beth Maes! This event is sponsored by Community Teamwork Incorporated.

Movie: American Fiction
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Library, register here

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases. American Fiction, which was nominated for 5 Academy Awards this year. A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. Starring Jeffrey Wright. Comedy/Drama. R. 1 Hour, 56 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 Tewksbury Public Library Annual Meeting
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Library

Everyone is welcome to the annual meeting of the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.  Come and see how the Friends support the library.

Spring Fling Spaghetti Supper
When: Saturday, 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Senior Center

Please join the Friends of the Elderly for a delicious spaghetti supper. Tickets are just $10 per person. Raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets available at the Center or call 978-640-4480. Learn more.

Movie: Common Ground
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: Mill No. 5 Luna Theater

The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common — the very soil beneath their feet. The film investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems, from large to small-scale farmers who are the champions of soil health as the key to unlocking more (and healthier) food to feed America and the world. Cast includes Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder and Donald Glover. Hosted by 350 Mass of Greater Lowell and Soil4Climate, there will be a panel discussion afterwards. Trailer and advance ticket sales are here.