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Robbins Library

This memoir by local author Sandra Mahaniah got its start in a popular Arlington Community Education class taught by Lissa Franz. The book chronicles her life in Congo where she worked as an English teacher, office manager, grant writer and editor of educational books for a nonprofit devoted to rural development. 4.9 stars on Amazon!

Local Event: BOOK LAUNCH: Calling the Rain: Memoir of an American Woman in Congo

BOOK LAUNCH: Calling the Rain: Memoir of an...

This memoir by local author Sandra Mahaniah got its start in a popular Arlington Community Education class taught by Lissa...

BOOK LAUNCH: Calling the Rain: Memoir of an American Woman in Congo

Creative Corner School

Join us for a free early literacy workshop featuring guest speaker Christine Cronin to discover how literacy begins at birth and grows with your child. Attendees can take advantage of free babysitting during the event, though RSVP is required via the more info link or by phone.

Local Event: Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop!

Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop!

Join us for a free early literacy workshop featuring guest speaker Christine Cronin to discover how literacy begins at birth...

The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at First Parish in Cambridge. Director Adam Bernstein will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at First...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

American Legion Post 221

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American Legion Post 221. Director Tim Bongiovanni will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Bedford

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American...

Medford Public Library

Experience a unique musical fusion of styles &amp;&nbsp;rhythms from Africa, Haiti, Martinique, and Brazil and American jazz and pop blended together to create a fresh, new sound. Organized by Medford guitarist Mark Torgerson, this performance is supported in part by the Medford Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council.

Local Event: Mark Torgerson

Mark Torgerson

Experience a unique musical fusion of styles & rhythms from Africa, Haiti, Martinique, and Brazil and American jazz and pop...

At 4 pm on Saturday, October 3 Gospel Soloist Bella Harris will be offering a concert at Church of Our Saviour. The concert will feature musicians of different ages singing Gospel and other uplifting music.&nbsp;
Admission: Pay-what-you-can, $10-$25 suggested for those who are able.

Local Event: Joyful Gospel (Plus!) Concert - Church of Our Saviour

Joyful Gospel (Plus!) Concert - Church of Our...

At 4 pm on Saturday, October 3 Gospel Soloist Bella Harris will be offering a concert at Church of Our Saviour. The concert...

Joyful Gospel (Plus!) Concert - Church of Our Saviour

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm 
Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History 
Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Weston

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

The Arlington Center

In this 8 week course, students will engage in a practice to support building bone, learning twelve poses that specifically help maintain and build bone strength. These poses, based on the scientific research of Dr Loren Fishman, are shown to enhance bone strength as well as improve posture and balance, increase range of motion and reduce anxiety. Students will be guided in setting up a daily home practice for maximum benefit. Visit <a href="https://www.sciatica.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sciatica.org</a> for further information on the research study and this approach. Helen Theodosiou, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is certified by Dr. Fishman to teach this program. $199 includes all materials, or Unlimited pass + $99 ~ spaces limited ~ <a href="https://www.goteamup.com/p/3673903-the-arlington-center/courses/138441/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">preregistration required here</a> <a href="https://goteamup.com/p/3673903-the-arlington-center/courses/138441/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: YOGA for Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Helen Theodosiou

YOGA for Osteoporosis and Bone Health with...

In this 8 week course, students will engage in a practice to support building bone, learning twelve poses that specifically...

YOGA for Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Helen Theodosiou

Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Suffolk County

Boston

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Learn all about Accessory Dwelling Units and Your Home at this free workshop. We'll cover planning, building and renting an ADU in MA.
Thinking about adding extra living space to your property? Curious about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Massachusetts? Whether you plan to convert a basement or attic, construct a detached unit, or renovate an existing in-law suite, this workshop covers important factors to consider before starting your ADU project.
Led by local Realtor Jennifer Keenan, this informative workshop equips both first-time homeowners and seasoned real estate owners with practical guidance to plan, construct, finance, and manage an ADU.
Key takeaways include:
<ul><li>Legal definitions and statutory requirements governing ADUs</li><li>Building codes and design considerations</li><li>Estimated project costs and available financing solutions</li><li>Current market rental rates in the Greater Boston area</li><li>Helpful resources for staying informed on evolving local regulations and public policy</li></ul>
This workshop is completely free, open to the public, and involves no sales pitch or obligation.
WHILE THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING HELD IN MEDFORD, IT IS NOT MEDFORD SPECIFIC.
Presented by Jennifer M. Keenan, Realtor, 4Squares Residential Group at Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest (MA Real Estate Sales License #009513152 | Keller Williams Realty Brokerage License #7995) and Kevin Greeley, Senior Loan Officer, Leader Bank (NMLS #449250 | NMLS MLO #38403).

Local Event: Intro to ADUs

Intro to ADUs

Learn all about Accessory Dwelling Units and Your Home at this free workshop. We'll cover planning, building and renting an ADU...

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand Your power , Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recouured to thee, (three times). Holy Mary , I place this cause in your hands(three tomes). Say this prayer for three consecutive days &nbsp;and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. JS

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin 

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of...

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BOOK LAUNCH: Calling the Rain: Memoir of an American Woman in Congo

Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Mark Torgerson

Joyful Gospel (Plus!) Concert - Church of Our Saviour

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

YOGA for Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Helen Theodosiou

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Intro to ADUs

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin