8 Things You Need To Know In Wilmington Today (November 18)

WILMINGTON, MA — Here are 8 things you need to know in Wilmington for Friday, November 18, 2016.

#1) According to the National Weather Service, it will be sunny in Wilmington, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

#2) The Wilmington Rotary Club is holding its Annual Auction at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (112 Middlesex Avenue). Viewing of items begins at 6:00 PM and the first item auctioned at 7:00PM. There is no admission to attend.  A complimentary buffet and cash bar will be available. Learn more HERE.

#3) The Aleppo Shriners will be holding its Festival of Trees on Friday, November 18 (4pm to 8pm); Saturday, November 19 (9am to 8pm); and Sunday, November 20 (9am to 6pm) at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road). This new event features a large number of beautiful trees with lots of presents to raffle.  The event also features Pictures with Santa, Duck Fishing for Kids, a Wine Pull, a Raffle Room, and live music. Admission costs just 50 cents.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Aleppo Shriners General Fund. Learn more HERE.

#4) The Shawsheen Tech Parents Advisory Council is sponsoring “A Night with Joey Voices” at the Tewksbury Knights of Columbus Hall (2068 Main Street). Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $25. Pizza and salad will be served.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and snacks. There will also be a cash bar. All money raised will support the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Parent Advisory Council’s All Night Graduation Party. Learn more HERE.

#5) The Wilmington Board of Registrars meets at 5pm in the Town Hall’s Small Conference Room. Read the agenda HERE.

#6) The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding TWO programs:

  • Drop-In Storytime (10am-10:45am)
  • R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club (3:45pm-4:45pm)

Learn more and register HERE.

#7) The Wilmington Senior Center (15 School Street) is holding its regular Friday activities:

  • Video Exercise (10am)
  • Special Exercise (11am)
  • Bingo (1pm)
  • Cards (1pm)

Also, the Fire Department Union is holding a free breakfast for seniors from 8am to 10am at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus. Learn more HERE.

#8) The WHS Freshmen Football Team battles Tewksbury at 3:15pm at Tewksbury High.

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