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Greenwood Back-to-School Night is tonight

September 17, 2026

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Greenwood School holds Back-to-School Night tonight

Greenwood School's Back-to-School Night runs tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Families can meet teachers and learn about the school year ahead. The school's PTO meeting for room parents and committee chairs and members follows on Sept. 23.

Greenwood PTO

Free mindfulness workshop set for Sept. 21

A free Sunny Side Up mindfulness program will be held Monday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center, offering stress-management techniques, music and breathing exercises.

Town of Wakefield

Books on Tap discusses Dennis Lehane novel tonight

The library's Books on Tap group meets tonight, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Main St Grille & Tap House to discuss Dennis Lehane's 'Small Mercies.'

Town of Wakefield

Brie & Boundaries talk tackles back-to-school limits tonight

Life Love Cheese hosts a mental-health discussion on back-to-school boundaries tonight, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., with therapist Edith Block and cheese tastings.

Patch

Wakefield Fast cycling ride departs tonight at 5 p.m.

North Shore Cyclists' Wakefield Fast ride leaves at 5 p.m. tonight from the parking lot at 142 Lowell Street for an intermediate-paced route through Wakefield, Lynnfield and North Reading.

North Shore Cyclists

Walk-Fit class meets today at Moulton Playground

Walk-Fit with Jen runs Thursdays through Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. at Moulton Playground, offering walking drills, aerobic intervals and bodyweight strength training.

Town of Wakefield

Preschool story time returns to Beebe Library today

Beebe Library hosts a story time for ages 3-5 today, Sept. 17, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., with stories, songs and play time. Registration required.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Library launches guided reading of Homer's Odyssey

A five-week community reading of Homer's 'Odyssey' begins Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Beebe Library living room, led by Chris Constas.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Beginners' English class opens at Beebe Library

English at Large offers a beginners' English class on basic conversation and everyday skills Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is open through Sept. 24.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Music Bingo brings hit songs to Beebe Library

Music Bingo pairs bingo-style play with popular songs and hidden gems Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Beebe Library.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Teen Creativity Cafe hosts tiny duck party Sept. 24

Middle and high schoolers can attend Beebe Library's Teen Creativity Cafe Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., with a tiny-duck trading and show-and-tell theme.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Beebe Board Game Club meets Sept. 24

Patrons ages 14 and up can play Codenames, Dominion, Ticket to Ride and other games at Beebe Library Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

West Coast Swing lessons and dance held tonight

West Coast Swing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Knights of Columbus, followed by an open dance party at 9 p.m.; admission is $15.

Waterside Westies

Reiki-infused sound bath planned tonight

Sacred Journey Sound leads a Reiki-infused sound bath from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at Holistic Life Community, combining guided meditation, breathwork and sound relaxation.

Sacred Journey Sound

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