12 Things You Need To Know In Wilmington Today (October 25)

WILMINGTON, MA — Here are 12 things you need to know in Wilmington for Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

#1) According to the National Weather Service, it will be mostly sunny in Wilmington, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

#2) The Surface Transportation Board is holding a Public Scoping Meeting at 5:30pm in the Wilmington Middle School Auditorium. Learn more HERE.

#3) The Shawsheen Tech School Committee meets at 7:30pm at the Shawsheen Tech. Read the agenda HERE.

#4) The Wilmington Congregational Church (220 Middlesex Avenue) is holding a Red Cross Blood Drive from 2pm to 7pm.  Learn more HERE.

#5) The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) will be holding three programs:

  • Pumpkin Carving for Teens (3:30pm-5pm)
  • College Financial Aid For Teens & Parents (7pm-8:30pm)
  • Creative Writing Skill Building (7pm-8:30pm)

. Learn more and register HERE.

#6) The Wilmington Senior Center (15 School Street) is hosting its normal Tuesday activities:

  • Walking Group (9am)
  • Zumba (9am)
  • Computer Class (9:15am)
  • Bocce (9:30am)
  • Aerobics (10:30am)
  • Wii Bowling (12:30pm)

There will also be a Pop-Up Library at 10am.  Learn more HERE.

#7) Several Wilmington High School sports teams are in action:

  • 3:30 pm — BOYS Varsity Cross Country vs Burlington (at Wilmington High School)
  • 3:30 pm — GIRLS Varsity Cross Country vs Burlington (at Wilmington High School)
  • 3:45 pm — GIRLS JV Soccer @ Stoneham
  • 3:45 pm — GIRLS Varsity Soccer @ Stoneham
  • 4:00 pm — BOYS JV Soccer vs Stoneham (at Woburn Street School)
  • 6:00 pm — BOYS Varsity Soccer vs Stoneham (at Wilmington High School)

#8) The Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks (777 South Street, Tewksbury) holds bingo — open to the public — every Tuesday at 6:45pm. Doors open at 5pm. Pizza, hot dog and pastries are sold. Free coffee.

#9) Red Heat Tavern is holding its weekly bar trivia (pub quiz) with Geeks Who Drink from 7pm to 9pm. Learn more HERE.

#10) Angels In Motion meets every Tuesday, from 9:30am to 2:30pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (112 Middlesex Avenue).  The club provides a great opportunity for seniors to meet new friends or reacquaint with old ones.  Spend the day playing cards, board games, or just chatting with folks!  A luncheon is served as noon.  There are NO fees. The KofC Hall is handicap accessible.

#11) The Wilmington Town Museum (430 Salem Street) is open from 10am to 2pm. Explore Wilmington’s history! Learn more HERE.

#12) Residents can “vote early” in the Presidential Election TODAY from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Town Hall.  Learn more HERE.

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