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Benjamin Pierce

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Welcome to the first annual Natural Food Exchange Lifestyle Wellness Event! Join us on September 26, 2026, for an exciting day dedicated to your health and well-being. This special event brings together an incredible group of experts to help you live your best, healthiest life.
Kick off the event with our featured lecture on healthy skincare choices by Robert, the owner of Replenish Plus. You will learn how to feed your skin from the inside out and choose safe, clean products. Later, bring your kids for a fun class run by Greg, our Adaptive Physical Educator. Meet Our Experts - Connect directly with our wellness pros. They will answer your questions and share tips on their unique specialties: Peptide Specialist: Learn about the latest science in cellular health and anti-aging. Birthing Doula: Get supportive guidance for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care as well as information regarding compatibility with healthcare plans. Lifestyle Coach: Discover easy ways to build healthy habits and reach your personal goals. Adaptive Physical Educator: Find fun, customized movement and exercise plans that fit your child's abilities and needs. Reiki / Cupping Practitioner: Explore the healing power of energy work to lower stress and balance your mind. Skincare advisors: Two local skincare companies will have representatives on hand to sample their products and advise you on your options.
Bring your curiosity and your questions. We cannot wait to see you there! Keep a lookout for additional information. \We will update you as more participants and activities are added.

Local Event: Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm

Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food...

Welcome to the first annual  Natural Food Exchange Lifestyle Wellness Event! Join us on September 26, 2026, for an exciting day...

Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm

Fellsmere Park where Savin Street meets Fellsway East. 

&nbsp;A celebration of creativity, community and beautiful Fellsmere Pond. Featuring lantern-decorating, coloring, followed by a walk around the pond towards dusk.&nbsp; Decorate a lantern or bring your own from a previous walk. Decorate a pinwheel. Color or draw your own picture.&nbsp; The Traveling Acoffecary beverage truck will be there.&nbsp;

Local Event: *CANCELED* DUE TO Weather Forecast:  Lantern Walk and Arts Activities Celebrating Fellsmere Pond 

*CANCELED* DUE TO Weather Forecast:  Lantern...

 A celebration of creativity, community and beautiful Fellsmere Pond. Featuring lantern-decorating, coloring, followed by a...

*CANCELED* DUE TO Weather Forecast:  Lantern Walk and Arts Activities Celebrating Fellsmere Pond 

Robbins Memorial Town Hall

<a href="https://givebutter.com/2026-tcr-community-walk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Walk with us for children, teens, and families who are grieving.</a>
This September, The Children’s Room is bringing our community together in Arlington for a special 3-mile Community Walk marking 30 years of grief support.
Join us for a family-friendly day featuring games, remembrance activities, food and drinks, and a walk along Massachusetts Avenue. Whether you know The Children’s Room well or are discovering us for the first time, everyone is welcome.
For 30 years, TCR has provided grief support to children, teens, and families after the death of someone close to them. <a href="https://childrensroom.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Our services are offered free of charge</a>, made possible by the generosity of our community.
By registering, fundraising, or donating, you can help ensure that families who need grief support can continue to access it at no cost.
Come walk with us, meet our community, remember the people who matter to us, and help make this support possible for more families.
Register by September 1 to secure your Community Walk T-shirt.Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/2026-tcr-community-walk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">givebutter.com/2026-tcr-community-walk</a>

Local Event: The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk

The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community...

Walk with us for children, teens, and families who are grieving.
This September, The Children’s Room is bringing our community...

The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk

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!

Cambridge

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...

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

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

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...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

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Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

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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CANCELED DUE TO Weather Forecast: Lantern Walk and Arts Activities Celebrating Fellsmere Pond

The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk

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

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

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

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Intro to ADUs

Austin Prep: Fall Open House

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin