Recovery and Remembrance event tonight on Common

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Recovery and Remembrance event set for tonight on Wakefield Common

The Town of Wakefield, the Wakefield Police Department and the Wake-Up Coalition invite all to a Recovery and Remembrance event at 6 p.m. tonight on Wakefield Common, celebrating those in recovery from substance-use disorder and remembering loved ones lost to substance misuse and suicide. The evening will feature resources, networking and local speakers. The event marks National Recovery Month, and purple ribbons have been placed on downtown light poles, with remembrance ribbons on the Town Hall lawn.

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McCarthy Senior Center offers Tuesday morning Zumba

A beginner-friendly, low-impact Zumba class with chair modifications meets today at 9 a.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center; cost is $5.

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Human Rights Commission meets tonight

The Wakefield Human Rights Commission meets tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss local human rights and community inclusion initiatives; location not specified.

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Storm cleanup keeps Wakefield crews busy through Monday

Wakefield police, fire, public works and light department crews responded through Monday to downed power lines and fallen tree limbs from weekend high winds and heavy rain.

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Wakefield volleyball swept 3-0 by Reading

Wakefield Memorial's girls' varsity volleyball team lost 3-0 at home to Middlesex League rival Reading on Monday night.

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Woodcarving with Leo meets today at Senior Center

Woodcarving with Leo takes place today at 10 a.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center; cost is $5 per session.

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Free beginner Tai Chi targets fall prevention today

A free beginner Tai Chi class for new participants meets today at 10 a.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center; registration required, space limited.

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Adult tap dance lessons begin today at Americal Civic Center

Wakefield Recreation's fall adult tap session begins today from 11 a.m. to noon in the Americal Civic Center Heritage Room and runs weekly through November 17.

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Wakefield duplex auction closes Wednesday

An online auction for the two-unit property at 60-62 Montrose Ave. runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30, with an opening bid of $465,000.

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Economic Development Council meets Thursday

The Wakefield Economic Development Council meets Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at 1 Lafayette Street.

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Fall-prevention screening set for Wednesday at Senior Center

Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, leads a talk on balance and fall prevention Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m., followed by individual fall-risk and walk screenings from 2:30-4 p.m.

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