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🌱 Patch AM: How Tewksbury kids spent a week training with first responders.
Spotted on the Tewksbury calendar: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser

Good morning Tewksbury! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Tewksbury kids spent a week training with first responders.
Also on today's calendar: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (thereadingpost.com) — Kids from Tewksbury joined more than 500 cadets from across Middlesex County at the sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy in Chelmsford this summer. Through hands-on activities with police, fire, and other partners, they learned about safety, leadership, and potential careers while enjoying visits from groups like the State Police Air Wing and National Guard.
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📸 Around Tewksbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tewksbury
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★ Featured events ★
- VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser →
Mini-Golf on the Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
10:30 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Board of Health →
Tewksbury, MA Calendar, 1009 Main Street, Tewksbury
6:00 pm - VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Fantasy Cafe Talks Fantasy)
Tewksbury Public Library Online , 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury\
6:30 pm - VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Leelynn Brady Talks Inclusive
Tewksbury Public Library Online , 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury\
7:30 pm - Monarch Meadows Bug Hunt!
Tewksbury Public Library Community Garden , 300 Chandler Street
10:30 am - VIRTUAL: The Truth Behind The Westerns -- Wyatt Earp
Tewksbury Public Library Online , 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury\
2:00 pm - OFFSITE: Touch-A-Truck at Livingston Park
Tewksbury Public Library Offsite , 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury
10:00 am - No Story Time Today
Tewksbury Public Library Meeting Room , 300 Chandler Street, Tewk - In Person: QUEEN BEAN COFFEE TRUCK at TPL
Tewksbury Public Library Outside Front Doors , 300 Chandler Street
10:00 am - Bingo →
777 South St, Tewksbury
6:45 pm - Dine Out Free for a Week Raffle! →
Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St, Tewksbury
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Monday August 31
📣 Tewksbury Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Program - Gratitude Calls
Billerica Public Library 15 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
9:00 am - STEM Kids Storytime
Billerica Public Library Meeting Room Lower Level , 15 Concord R
9:30 am - Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
10:00 am - Reading with Officer Maggie
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Children's Room
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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- VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
- Champion Soccer School
- 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
- Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Prep Worker - Tewksbury Hospital in Tewksbury. Apply here.
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Tewksbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tewksbury here.
🗞 Nearby News
Andover
- Andover Residents Warned Of Temporary Discolored Water (patch.com)
- Andover Resident Charged With Voter Fraud In 2024 Presidential Election (patch.com)
Billerica
- Massachusetts doles out $27 million in tax credits to climate-tech firms (bostonglobe.com)
- Entegris Achieves Further Success in Defending Its CMP Slurry Patent Portfolio (lasvegassun.com)
- Gold Star parents' anger over Iran war underscores Moulton's closing Senate argument (masslive.com)
Wilmington
- THIS WEEKEND: Wilmington Youth Hockey To Hold 'Drop The Puck' Street Hockey Tournament Fundraiser On August 22 (wilmingtonapple.com)
- THIS WEEKEND: RMLD To Hold Electric Vehicle Showcase On Wilmington Farmers Market On August 23 (wilmingtonapple.com)
Ok Tewksbury! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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