10+ Things to Know This Week In Tewksbury

Temps might hit 90 on Wednesday so skip cooking and drop by the Wynn Food Truck Festival or Lions Club meetup.

The rain mostly held off for the Tewksbury Garden Club plant sale on Saturday. Organizers thanked Bob Baden and Grow Greenhouses for organic, locally grown vegetables, herbs and flowers. Leftover plants were donated to the Manchester MSPCA to support their efforts, said TGC’s Debbie Takach Adams.

As we head toward the unofficial start of summer, if you see a poster with the logo “No I.D., No Service, No Exceptions,” that’s a reminder from TPD Chief Ryan Columbus, who says all licensed liquor retailers in the community have been notified of upcoming random compliance checks.

The Library, Senior Center and town offices are closed Saturday through Monday, but planning is underway for the June 14 last-day-of-school summer kickoff at Livingston, featuring the opening of the splash pad. Here’s what else is going on this week.

Looking ahead:

Thursday, May 30 is Tewksbury Youth Lacrosse Music Bingo at the KofC. Learn more.

Saturday, June 1 is the Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild quilt show at the Senior Center. Learn more.

Sunday, June 2 is the Tewksbury Pride Picnic on the Common from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with music from Tee & the Gents. Exhibitors and food vendors welcome. Learn more.

Friday, June 7 is the Tewksbury Health Fair at the Senior Center from 1 – 5 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday, June 8 is the Tewksbury Historical Society Annual Meeting at 1 p.m. at Tewksbury Town Hall. Learn more about the Society.

Monday, May 20

DJ Dance & Lunch
When: Doors open 11:30 a.m.
Where: Senior Center

The monthly luncheon dance is $8 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door but may not include lunch, and there is no discount for tickets purchased without the meal, which is provided by AgeSpan’s Traveling Chef. This month’s menu is a carving station: turkey & roast beef, potatoes au gratin, carrots, chocolate mousse for dessert plus water, coffee and tea.

Spring Community Roundtable
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Library, register here or drop in

Looking to get involved? Representatives from Tewksbury-based nonprofit organizations will network at the library’s Spring Community Roundtable, sharing information about their respective organization’s programs, services and upcoming events and fundraisers. 

Tuesday, May 21

Breast Cancer Education
When: noon – 1 p.m.
Where: Lowell Community Health Center

Learn how breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment work in the Merrimack Valley and resources that are available to help those without access. Everyone is welcome. Learn more.

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

The COA will review the June calendar of events and nominate and elect a chair. Agenda

Becoming An Indie Author — Steps To Self-Publishing Success
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Library, register here

Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifteenth, you’re bound to learn something helpful from this panel discussion on self-publishing. Three area experts — Jeff Deck, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs and Dale T. Phillips — will talk about how to prepare, publish and promote your work.

Wednesday, May 22

Flag Planting at Tewksbury Cemetery
When: 11 a.m.
Where: East St. cemetery

Join VFW Post 8164 for flag placement in the veterans area of Tewksbury Cemetery in advance of Memorial Day. 

Wynn PAC Food Truck Festival
When: 5 p.m.
Where: TMHS

Take a night off from cooking, support local businesses and check out TMHS clubs and sports teams, including the Tewksbury Titans Robotics team.

School Committee
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: TMHS LG1 or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (22) or Verizon (34)

The School Committee will award the Ginsburg Family and Krissy Polimeno Outstanding Educator Awards and recognize TMHS clubs and athletics, including the E-Sports Rocket League, All Scholastic athletes, Wynn Drama Club and Robotics Team. There will also be an update on homework policy and cyber security. Agenda

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

The ConCom will discuss projects at Emerald Court and 1596 Andover St., among other hearings. Agenda

Historical Society Commemoration
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall

Calling all history geeks: Have you ever wondered about the stone tablets in town hall? Join the Tewksbury Historical Society to commemorate Memorial Day, WWI veterans and learn about our town’s role in 1920.

Tewksbury Lions Club Community Meetup
When: 7 p.m.
Where: T.J. Callahan’s

Everyone is welcome to come meet current Lions members, learn about the organization and find out how you can help your community. Last week, the Lions held a Meat Bingo event where one lucky winner got up close and personal with a lobster.  Learn more about the Lions mission here.

Thursday, May 23

Combatting AI Deep Fakes
When: 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Zoom, register here

Delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content. From examining examples of deep fakes to ethical considerations, uncover the multifaceted strategies and innovations that are shaping the battle against malicious AI-generated misinformation.

Friday, May 24

Movie: One Life
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Library, register here

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — One Life. Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Starring Anthony Hopkins. Biographical Drama. PG. 1 Hour, 49 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:15pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. 

Memorial Day Weekend

Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee Meeting
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Town Hall

The TDTC will meet in advance of the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention on June 1. All residents are welcome.

Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
When: Monday, 10 a.m.
Where: Tewksbury Cemetery

Tewksbury’s Memorial Day remembrance starts with a ceremony at the veterans area of the Tewksbury Cemetery at 10 a.m., followed by a parade on Main St. Learn more.