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Hello Arlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See why Arlington made a national list of top small cities.
Also on today's calendar: E. Arlington - Yard Sale - Corner of Bowdoin/Rawson and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
- Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best Small Cities to Visit in USA 2026: Explore Lexington, Apex, Saratoga and More (travelandtourworld.com) — Arlington earns a spot on an additional top-ten list of small U.S. cities to visit, alongside places like Milton and Lexington. The ranking highlights communities with strong quality of life, safety, and local attractions, and encourages travelers to explore smaller New England towns beyond the usual big-city destinations.
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📸 Around Arlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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★ Featured events ★
- E. Arlington - Yard Sale - Corner of Bowdoin/Rawson →
Arlington
9:00 am - Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
Saint Camillus Parish Arlington, MA, 1185 Concord Tpke, Arlington
9:00 am - It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
11:00 am - Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra →
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
7:30 pm - Waltham's Comic Book & Collectibles Show →
193 Elm St, Waltham
10:00 am - Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville →
All local VFW Auxiliaries looking for new members!,
3:00 pm - Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School →
Online,
7:00 pm - Children's Own School Open House →
Children's Own School • 86 Main St • Winchester, MA,
9:00 pm - Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere! →
Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
11:30 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Arlington Estate Sale →
Knights of Columbus #109, 15 Winslow St, Arlington
9:00 am - Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Honors Native Americans →
Arlington Masonic Temple, 19 Academy St, Arlington
11:00 am - "Eephus" Special Screening with Cast and Crew Q&A →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
12:00 pm - Neighbors Eating All Together (NEAT) Serves up Chinese! →
Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington
5:00 pm - Stories of Mental Health - a public performance by True Story Theater →
Calvary United Methodist Church, 300 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
7:00 pm - "Tiny Shed" Season Finale Concert →
Arlington Visitor Center, 4 Mystic St, Arlington
12:30 pm - Trail Connections & Best Day Ever: New England Youth Cycling Special Screening →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
3:00 pm - A Simple Machine →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
7:30 pm - House of Hope →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 Arlington Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Chapter for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce —Arlington Chamber of Commerce Read on Patch
- True Story Theater performs "Stories of Mental Health" in honor of World Mental Health Day —Tonia Read on Patch
- Walking on High Street Medford —Jonathan S. Read on Patch
- Winchester best fall views walking —Jonathan S. Read on Patch
- Earl Enterprises posted a job opening for Bertucci's-Dishwasher in Medford. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Meat Manager in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
- Support LGBTQ+ People, Families and Friends (belmontvoice.org)
- A Spot for Knitting and Coffee Opens on Brighton Street (belmontvoice.org)
- Uncharted territory: This CT man is looking to be a front-runner at the Hartford Marathon (courant.com)
Medford
- Concert Review: Horse Lords/Rong/Forbes Graham (spectrumculture.com)
- Friend Of Mother Killed In Reading Speaks Out, Remembers Her As "Kind" (iheart.com)
Somerville
- Free Vaccine Clinics Scheduled Across Somerville (patch.com)
Ok Arlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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