🌱 Patch AM: How Wilmington High teams are bouncing back in a packed fall schedule

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In today's newsletter:

• How Wilmington High teams are bouncing back in a packed fall schedule

Also on today's calendar: Burlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington High Roundup: Wildcat boys soccer beats Woburn (homenewshere.com) — Wilmington High's fall teams have had a busy stretch, with boys soccer rebounding from tough losses to shut out Woburn 3-0 at home and girls soccer battling Belmont, Melrose, and Woburn in tight matches. Field hockey, golf, and volleyball are also deep into their seasons, giving Wilmington fans plenty of local games, improving records, and standout individual performances to follow.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Burlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St, Burlington
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
  Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  9:15 am
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• BOOST Halloween Workshop →
  EBG Creations, 87 Church St, Wilmington
  4:15 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fleece Fest Collection Begins
  Wilmington Memorial Library -
• Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  10:00 am
• Cookin' The Books
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Spirit Of Wood Art Show and Craft Fair 2026 →
  Villanova Hall, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington
  9:00 am
Friday October 23
• WHS Lamplighters Presents She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition! →
  159 Church St, Wilmington
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• WHS Lamplighters Presents She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition! →
  159 Church St, Wilmington
  7:00 pm
• Fall Castleberry Fair →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  10:00 pm

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• Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• 🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 10-7-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
• 🩺 Board of Health 10-8-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
• 🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 10-7-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Burlington

• Election Connection: What the Ballot Questions Mean (bcattv.org)

Ok Wilmington! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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