WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to know in Wilmington on Saturday, January 25, 2020:
#1) WHS Girls Hockey Holds Alzheimer’s Awareness Benefit Game
The Wilmington High School Varsity Girls Hockey Team battles Lexington on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at noon at Ristuccia Arena (190 Main Street). The Wildcats will be wearing special purple uniforms to help raise awareness and raise money towards finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. Fans are encouraged to take part in the bake sale and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The Wilmington Kitchen food truck will also on site. Help support the girls support a great cause.
#2) Wilmington Methodist Church To Hold Pasta Dinner
The Wilmington Untied Methodist Church (87 Church Street) is holding its Annual Pasta Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6pm in its Fellowship Hall.
The menu will include Pasta & Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Fresh-Baked Bread, Beverages, and Dessert.
Tickets cost $5 for children (12 and under) and $10 for adults, with a $30 family cap. See a member of the Committee’s Outreach Committee for tickets. (If you don’t any members, contact the church’s office at 978-658-4519.)
All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the mission work of the church’s Outreach Committee.
#3) Suburban Boston Spring Home Show At Shriners Auditorium
The Suburban Boston Spring Home Show will emanate from Wilmington’s Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road) on Friday, January 24, 2020 (11am-8pm); Saturday, January 25, 2020 (10am-8pm); and Sunday, January 26, 2020 (10am-6pm). Admission is free with advance online registration or $10 at the door. Parking is free.
The show describes itself as follows:
Our Home Show events are designed for homeowners – such as yourself – who are in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each of our events includes home improvement and remodeling exhibits with product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes. Many of our exhibitors go to great lengths to provide you with visual, interactive experiences designed to stimulate your creativity and dreams for your home improvement plans. Plus with our exhibitors’ special, show-only deep discounts, you have a fantastic opportunity to shop, compare and save all under one roof – in a fun, interactive environment!
Think about that for a moment: you could spend days searching the internet for contractors, then setting up appointments and meeting them at your home. Or you can spend an afternoon with us getting to know our carefully selected home improvement professionals until you find the right one for your project. Saving you time – and money – is one of our primary goals!
With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, we believe the Home Show will inspire you with countless ideas on enhancing your home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.
Best of all, we’re pleased to provide all this to you, free. That’s right – admission is free at the Home Show!
So whether you are a new homeowner, or someone who has lived in your home for years, anyone with an interest in updating, enhancing, or creating a new look or amenity for their home will enjoy the Home Show.
Attend The Home Show And…
• Shop, compare and save. Ask exhibitors for show specials
• Save time by meeting a wide range of companies under one roof
• Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home
• Find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services
• Meet face to face and get a “feel” before you hire
• Get expert advice and learn from the pros
• Get inspired and excited about your home and the countless possibilities
#4) Wilmington Youth Center Open
The Wilmington Youth Center, located inside Villanova Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue), is open every Saturday night, from 7pm to 9:30pm, from November 23, 2019 to March 28, 2020.
The Wilmington Youth Center offers a variety of activities, including:
- Board Games
- Jukebox
- Foosball
- Ping Pong
- Billiards
- Video Arcade Room
- Video Games (Game Cube, Playstation II, Wii, X-Box Kinect)
During the season, the Center sponsors several activities, including:
- Dances with DJs
- Craft Nights
- Whiffle Ball Games
Snack items, including pizza, candy and beverages, are available for purchase each week.
A member’s parent is required to chaperon for a minimum of two Saturday nights.
Registrations will be accepted on Saturday nights during the season. Registration costs $40 per child or $80 per family. The registration form can be found HERE.
Learn about the Youth Center by joining its Facebook group HERE.
#5) Registration Session For Shawsheen Tech’s Learn To Swim Program
Shawsheen Tech will be holding registration for their upcoming Spring Learn to Swim Program.
Walk-in sign-ups will be held at the Shawsheen Tech Pool on Saturday, January 25, 2020; Saturday, February 1, 2020; and Saturday, February 8, 2020; from 9:15am and 11am, in the pool hallway. There is NO online registration.
The registration form with additional information can be found HERE.
- Lessons run Saturday, February 29, 2020 to April 11, 2020, from 9am to 1pm, with the last class starting at 12:30pm.
- Levels 1-4 (half-hour classes) cost $84.00.
- Level 5 (one-hour classes) costs $168.00.
Have a question? Contact Aquatics Director at jtildsley@shawtech.org.
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