WILMINGTON, MA — Here are FIVE things you need to know in Wilmington for Saturday, August 19, 2017.
#1) According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
#2) The Wilmington Rotary Club is hosting its 3rd Annual Ice Bucket Challenge at 10:30am at Rotary Park. All proceeds will go to the Angel Fund for ALS Research. Come on down and get drenched with ice cold water for a good cause! You can also help by:
- Sending a donation of any amount to Wilmington Rotary Club at P.O. Box 503, Wilmington, MA 01887.
- Contacting people you know — your child’s coaches, teachers, tutors, etc.
- Spreading the word; the bigger the crowd the larger the impact.
Contact Mike Burns at 508 574-7897 or mburns4447@aol.com with any questions, thoughts, or suggestions. Learn more HERE.
#3) The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door (183 Middlesex Avenue) is open from 10am to 4pm. All books are $2 or less! Every penny of every sale benefits the Wilmington Memorial Library. Learn more HERE.
#4) The Wilmington Food Pantry (142 Chestnut Street) is open from 10am to noon for food donation drop-offs. Learn which food items the Pantry is most in need of HERE.
#5) REMINDER: There is NO commuter rail service on the Lowell Line during the weekend, from August 5 to October 1. Instead, MBTA will be providing shuttle buses. Learn more HERE.
PLUS: Read the latest blog post from WCTV Executive Director Shaun Neville. Visit the station at the Farmers Market on Sunday, plus find out how you can watch the solar eclipse via Wilmington Community Television.
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