10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Thursday, September 12, 2024: Fire Department To Host Teddy Bear Clinic At Community Market

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Thursday, September 12, 2024:

Tewksbury Community Market To Feature 30 Vendors

The Tewksbury Community Market is open from 4pm to 7pm at Livingston Street Park, behind the Recreation Center (288 Livingston Street). The town’s farmers market features 30 vendors this week, including Aaronap Cellars, Black Sheep Craft Ice Cream, Drive-By Pies, Empanada Dada Food Truck, Farmer Palmer, Fudge n Stuff, F-Word Farm, Olive World, Pleasant Valley Gardens, Polish Prince Pierogi, Seafood Express, Sophie’s Apples, The Stand “Shaken Not Stirred”, Tewksbury Honey, Tewksbury Public Library Community Garden, Thwaites Market Food Truck, Totally Nutz, What The Fork Food Truck, and Whoopie Wagon (whoopie pies).

Tewksbury Fire Department To Hold Teddy Bear Clinic

The Tewksbury Fire Department is holding its annual Teddy Bear Clinic, in conjunction with the Tewksbury Community Market, from 4pm to 7pm at Livingston Street Park, behind the Recreation Center. Kids should bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to this free, family-friendly event. Kids will also get to meet firefighters and EMTs, and explore the inside of the ambulance. The Community Market is also offering face painting for a small fee.

Free Meditation Class @ Tewksbury Public Library

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of Living My Dream Yoga, is lead a 4-week series of meditation classes this month on Thursdays, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat, beach towel, blanket or cushion to sit/lay on. This series is sponsored by Winchester Hospital. While the classes are full, contact librarian Robert Hayes at rhayes@tewksburypl.org to get on the waiting list.

Tewksbury Public Library To Hold Two Science Webinars

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding two webinars for science lovers tonight. Kimberly Kowal Arcand, Ph.D., the Visualization Scientist & Emerging Tech Lead for NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory, will present “The Beauty & Science of Light” at 6pm on ZOOM. Learn more and register HERE. Arcand has co-written seven popular science books, including Light: The Visible Spectrum and Beyond and Light from the Void: Twenty Years of Discovery with NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. At 7pm, former Sky & Telescope editor J. Kelly Beatty will present “Auroras — Nature’s Light Show” on ZOOM. Learn more and register HERE.

Preschool Playgroup @ Tewksbury Public Library

Community Teamwork hosts a Preschool Playgroup every Thursday morning at 11am at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Kids can meet, play, and learn, while picking up some literacy skills. Free and open to all preschoolers.

7 Fitness Classes @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting 7 fitness/wellness classes today:

• Wii Bowling League (9:30am)
• Body Works (10:25am)
• Fit For All (11:15am)
• Light Yoga for Seniors (12:30pm)
• Bone Builders (2pm)
• Chair Yoga (3:30pm)
• Cardio Drumming (4:30pm)

Most fitness/wellness class fees are paid either by the month OR by purchasing a punch card. Punch card cost is $35 and allows seniors to attend 10 classes of their choice. Cards can be purchased in the Senior Center’s Office. Seniors may drop in to try any of the fitness/wellness classes for FREE. Please note Bone Builders classes and the Cardio Drumming class are grant-funded with no cost to participants but do require registration to participate. Call the Senior Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

Open Mic Night @ TJ Callahan’s

TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) is holding its monthly Open Mic Night at 8pm. Learn more HERE.

Public Health Museum Tours

The Public Health Museum, located on the grounds of the Tewksbury Hospital (365 East Steet), is open from 10am to 2pm. A hospital campus walking tour will take place at 10:30am. Tours of the museum are also scheduled for 10:30am and 12:30pm. Register for any of the tours HERE. The Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum, with a mission to strive to preserve records and artifacts from America’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health; and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee Meeting

The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee meets at 6pm at Town Hall (1009 Main Street). Read the meeting agenda HERE. Highlights from the agenda include a trail proposal off Bligh Street and an update on the Pickleball Court project. The meeting is open to the public and typically not televised.

Tewksbury Housing Authority Meeting

The Tewksbury Housing Authority meets at 4pm in the Saunders Circle Community Building. Read the meeting agenda HERE. Highlights from the agenda include a report from the Executive Director about vacant units, as well as updates on a variety of projects (roof repairs, kitchen renovations, shower improvements). The meeting is open to the public and typically not televised.

Dewing Elementary School PAC Fundraiser @ Anthony’s

The Dewing Elementary School PAC is holding a fundraiser at Anthony’s Roast Beef & Pizza (1921 Main Street) from 4pm to 8:30pm. A portion of each customer’s bill will be donated to the Parent Advisory Council. Customers must mention the flyer when placing their order.

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