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Soccer gear swap tonight at Pierce Field

September 15, 2026

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Soccer Club Holds Tuesday Gear Swap

Arlington Soccer Club runs a gear swap Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Arlington Soccer Celebration on Pierce Field at Arlington High School, collecting gently used or new cleats, shin guards, jerseys, balls and goalie gloves. No sign-up is needed: families can bring what a player has outgrown and take what fits. Two other collection points are listed, including the club's booth at Town Day on Mass. Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Arlington Soccer Club

Arlington Democrats Meet at Donut Villa

The Arlington Democratic Town Committee meets in person Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7–8:30 p.m., in the Function Room at Donut Villa, 319 Broadway. No registration required.

Your Arlington

Veterans Council Meets Tuesday Evening

The Arlington Veterans Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5:30–7 p.m. in a hybrid session at the Community Center and online, offering a public forum on veterans issues.

Town of Arlington

Affordable Housing Overlay Committee Meets

The Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7–8 p.m. via Zoom, continuing work on housing policy and zoning for affordability.

Town of Arlington

Chamber Holds Annual Meeting and Networking Event

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting and networking event Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5–7 p.m. at The Artemis in Arlington Heights, where members will vote on the 2026–2027 board slate.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Pickup Basketball Welcomes Players

Tuesday Night Basketball runs Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8–10 p.m. at the Boston Church of Christ, 75 Pleasant St., with pickup games open to anyone.

Tuesday Night Basketball

First Parish Offers Tuesday Lectio Divina

First Parish's Tuesday Lectio Divina gathering meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7–8 a.m. via Zoom, using guided reading and reflection; newcomers welcome.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington

Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Meets at Summer St.

The Arlington Ocelots meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3:40–5:10 p.m. at the Summer Street Complex for middle-school co-ed ultimate frisbee; the fall program is currently full.

Arlington Recreation

Arthur L. Lafleur Obituary Announces Services

The Boston Globe reports Arthur L. Lafleur died Sept. 10; visiting hours are Thursday, Sept. 17, at Keefe Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass Friday, Sept. 18, at Saint Agnes Church.

Boston Globe

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