WILMINGTON, MA — Here are 5 things you need to know in Wilmington for Friday, February 17, 2017.
#1) According to the National Weather Service, it will be sunny in Wilmington, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
#2) The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding TWO programs today:
- Bilingual Storytime (10am)
- R.E.A.D. Middle School Book Club (3:45pm)
Learn more HERE.
#3) The Wilmington Senior Center (15 School Street) is holding its regular Friday activities:
- Video Exercise (10am)
- Special Exercise (11am)
- Bingo (1pm)
- Cards (1pm)
Learn more HERE.
#4) TICKETS GOING FAST: The Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce is holding its 10th Annual Comedy Night on Friday, March 3, 2017 in the Fez Room at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road). Doors open at 6:30pm. Comics take the stage at 8pm.
This year’s Comedy Night will include a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Attendees are encouraged to wear green. Besides the hilarious comics, the event will feature a raffle table and a cash bar, with green beer on tap. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dinner/snacks.
Tickets cost $20 per person. Tables of 10 are available. For tickets, contact Chamber Executive Director Nancy Vallee at 978-657-7211. Act fast as this show has sold out for nine consecutive years!
#5) THESE TICKETS ARE GOING FAST TOO: What if I told you you could celebrate St. Patrick’s Day TWICE this year? On Saturday, March 11 — six days before St. Patrick’s Day — Wilmington residents are invited to attend a special St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (112 Middlesex Avenue). Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:30pm.
The party features a concert from the Andy Healy Show Band, a performance from the Heavey-Quinn Academy of Irish Step Dancers, and a Red and Grey Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner.
Tickets cost $25 per person. To order tickets, or for more information, contact organizer Kevin Doherety at 978-697-7313 or kpdoherty[at]comcast.net to order. Last year’s evening sold out, so act fast!
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