Spy Ponders shut out Wakefield 28-0 for first win

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Arlington Spy Ponders Shut Out Wakefield, 28-0

Arlington High's Spy Ponders defeated Wakefield Memorial 28-0 on Friday, Sept. 25, earning their first win of the season and improving to 1-2. The result was a surprise: Wakefield entered ranked 92nd in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings to Arlington's 202nd, and the loss was the Warriors' first of the season. Arlington hosts Reading Memorial next Friday at 6 p.m., the Spy Ponders' first conference game.

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Public Athletic Fields Open Through Weekend, Use at Discretion

The town's field status notice, updated Friday, says public athletic fields may be used at users' discretion through Sept. 27, with rain possibly affecting conditions.

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AFD Theatre Stages Matinee of 'Jagged Little Pill'

Arlington Friends of the Drama presents a matinee of 'Jagged Little Pill: The Musical' Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-4 p.m. at 22 Academy St.; tickets cost $30.

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Amit Tandon Brings Stand-Up Comedy to Regent Theatre

International comedian Amit Tandon performs his observational comedy show 'Halwa' at the Regent Theatre Saturday, Sept. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour Opens at Jason Russell House

The Arlington Historical Society hosts a behind-the-scenes tour Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, offering guided access to archives, storage areas and rarely displayed artifacts; registration required.

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Cutter Gallery Hosts Closing Reception for Wilson Exhibition

A free closing reception for Michael Wilson's 'Bridges Between Two Worlds' exhibition takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-2 p.m. at Cutter Gallery, 611 Massachusetts Ave., rear.

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3.5-Mile Fun Run Starts and Ends at Jason Russell House

A 3.5-mile fun run for ages 21 and up starts and ends at the Jason Russell House Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m., followed by a swag raffle.

Arlington Brewing Company

Arlington Catholic Hosts Wilmington in Varsity Football

Arlington Catholic hosts Wilmington Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. at Arlington High School.

High School On SI

Hardy PTO Bagel Fundraiser Runs Saturday

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Wicked Bagel hosts a Hardy PTO fundraiser: mention Hardy PTO when ordering a dozen bagels and half the purchase goes to the PTO.

Hardy Elementary PTO

Center for Jewish Life Marks Sukkot With Services, Kiddush

For Saturday, Sept. 26, the Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont lists Chag Morning Services at 10 a.m., Kiddush in the Sukkah at 12:30 p.m., and Sukkot Evening Services at 6:30 p.m. at 129 Lake Street.

Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont

Saturday Toastmasters Meets at Robbins Library

Saturday Toastmasters of Arlington meets Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9:15 a.m. at Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Ave.; guests may attend a few meetings free.

Toastmasters: Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Plays Regent Theatre Saturday Night

The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra performs Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Regent Theatre in Arlington.

Consequence

Robbins Library Hosts Good Neighbor Day Drop-In Crafts

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Robbins Library invites visitors to work on puzzles or contribute to an adult sticker-art activity at 700 Massachusetts Ave.

Robbins Library

Robbins Library Celebrates the End of Summer Reading

An all-ages drop-in reading party takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m. at Robbins Library, with face painting, crafts and other activities.

Robbins Library