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Nonprofit Launches Free E-Bike Lending Library in Brookline

Community Pedal Power, a volunteer-run nonprofit founded in 2023, has opened a Brookline Hills branch of its e-bike lending library, where residents can borrow electric cargo bikes free for a week. Founder Christopher Schmidt said a ride around the block can't answer the big questions behind an expensive purchase, so the program lets riders fit a bike into their daily routines and routes. The effort began with four bikes in Schmidt's backyard and now serves Newton, Somerville, Roslindale and Brookline.

Brookline.News

DCR Traffic Restrictions Set for Horace James Circle Today

The Department of Conservation & Recreation says excavation work will restrict travel through Horace James Circle today from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the westbound right lane of Newton Street approaching the rotary will also close.

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Danish Puppet Thriller-Comedy Comes to Puppet Showplace

The House by Sofie Krog Teater plays tonight at 7 p.m. at Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station Street; the 55-minute glove-puppet show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Puppet Showplace Theater

Coolidge Corner Theatre Screens Silent-Film Classic Häxan

Coolidge Corner Theatre screens Benjamin Christensen's Häxan tonight at 7 p.m., along with the short film The Merry Frolics of Satan (1906).

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Free Rooftop Screening of Poltergeist Set for Beacon Street

@WickedVHS hosts a free outdoor rooftop screening of Poltergeist (1982) tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Esmai's, 1306 Beacon Street; the event is for ages 21 and up, with food and drinks for purchase.

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St. Mary's Hosts Tuesday Evening Bible Study

St. Mary of the Assumption's weekly parish Bible study meets tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

Mishkan Tefila Hosts Dine Under the Stars

Congregation Mishkan Tefila hosts its Dine Under the Stars gathering in the sukkah tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 384 Harvard St.

Congregation Mishkan Tefila

Brookline Hosts Natick for Girls JV Volleyball

Brookline hosts Natick in a girls junior varsity volleyball match today at 4 p.m.

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Lindy 2 Swing-Dance Series Begins in Brookline

Boston Lindy Hop's three-week Lindy 2: Rhythm, Timing, and Music series begins tonight with class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 25 Monmouth St.; later sessions meet October 6 and 13.

Boston Lindy Hop