🌱 Patch AM: How Chelmsford’s Chinese school is shaping the region’s next cultural leaders

What's up Chelmsford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Chelmsford's Chinese school is shaping the region's next cultural leaders

Also on today's calendar: The Tenderbellies - LIVE award-winning folk/bluegrass! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
• Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From students to teachers: Westford Academy teens pass Chinese dance to the next generation (westfordcat.org) — Chelmsford's Chinese Language School is spotlighted as Westford Academy teens teach Chinese folk dance to children from Chelmsford and nearby towns, passing on cultural traditions. Their performances at regional festivals and the school's upcoming 40th anniversary highlight how local youth leadership is strengthening cross-cultural connections for families across the area.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• The Tenderbellies - LIVE award-winning folk/bluegrass! →
  First Church Unitarian, 19 Foster St, Littleton
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• UNWIND & REALIGN: Navigating Anxiety, Menopause & Intuition →
  Tranquility Wellness Center, Inc, 235 Littleton Rd, Westford
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Break Free 5K →
  Chelmsford MA
• Bottle & Can Drop-off →
  McCarthy Middle School, 250 North Road, Chelmsford
  10:00 am
• Indigenous People's Day Celebration →
  Town Common, 4 North Rd, Chelmsford
  11:00 am
• Oktoberfest →
  Good Pickin' Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford
  3:00 pm
• Traditional New England Bean Supper →
  Congregational Church In North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  5:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Library closed for Indigenous Peoples Day
  Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford
Tuesday October 13
• Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session →
  Alpha Martial Arts Academy, 40 Vinal Square, Chelmsford
  5:50 pm
Saturday October 17
• Annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale →
  Congregational Church In North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  9:00 am
• Trinity's Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  170 Old Westford Rd, Chelmsford
  2:00 pm
• Music Bingo to Benefit Officer Sean Collier Memorial Fund →
  Princeton Station, 147 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  7:00 pm

📣 Chelmsford Shout Outs!

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• Massachusetts Auto School LLC — (978) 692-2244
• Tranquility Wellness Center — (978) 692-2100
• Denommee Plumbing, HVAC & Electric — (978) 649-8886
• Heavey Quinn Irish Dance — 9782509100
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• First Tech Federal Credit Union posted a job opening for IC Member Service Specialist - Hybrid Chelmsford, MA in Chelmsford. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 452 in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelmsford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

• Fall Busker Fest Brings Lowell's Creativity to the Streets (insidelowell.com)
• GLCF opens Arts Elevate: Embedded Community Artist Grants (lowellsun.com)
• Drop the puck: UMass Lowell hockey team starts season this weekend (lowellsun.com)

Westford

• Beyond the Badge: how Westford's police leaders see a changing role for local policing (westfordcat.org)

Tewksbury

• 2 Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine In Tewksbury, Police Say (patch.com)
• MA Patch Candidate Profile: Barry Finegold For State Senate (patch.com)

Ok Chelmsford! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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