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'Inspired by...' art exhibit opens tonight
October 2, 2026
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Arts Collaborative Opens "Inspired by..." Exhibit Tonight
The Arts Collaborative of Wakefield invites the public to the opening of its annual fall exhibit, "Inspired by...," tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Albion Cultural Exchange. The show features local artists working across multiple mediums, with art sales, demonstrations, collaborations and a special exhibit. Featured works include Judy Hartman's mixed-media "Autumn Woodland" and acrylic paintings by Karin Samatis and Lori Del Genis.
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Prospect and Hopkins Crash Sends Two Cars to Tow
A two-vehicle crash near Prospect and Hopkins streets at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, left no one injured. Both cars were towed and one driver was cited, according to a police report.
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Fix-It Clinic Set for Sunday at Project Pop-Up
Wakefield's Environmental Sustainability Committee co-hosts a community Fix-It Clinic Sunday, Oct. 4, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Project Pop-Up on North Avenue. Residents can get help repairing household goods.
Town of Wakefield
PAWS Holds Meet-and-Greet for Adoptable Cats Saturday
PAWS hosts an in-person meet-and-greet Saturday, Oct. 3, at its Wakefield office, introducing prospective adopters to adoptable cats and kittens.
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Family Art Studio Makes Washi-Tape Notebooks and Pencils
The Beebe Library's all-ages Family Art Studio meets today, Oct. 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants use washi tape to customize notebooks and pencils; registration is required.
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
Dane Street Project Trio Plays Waves Tonight
The Dane Street Project performs tonight, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Waves Restaurant & Bar, 595 North Ave.
Waves Restaurant & Bar
Wakefield Football Visits Woburn Tonight
Wakefield Memorial plays an away non-conference varsity game against Woburn Memorial tonight, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at Woburn High School.
MaxPreps
Farmers Market Returns Saturday at Hall Park
The Wakefield Farmers Market runs Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hall Park, 468 North Ave. Organizers say the layout is adjusted because of construction.
Wakefield Farmers Market
Strides For Safety 5K, 10K and Kids' Run Is Saturday
The WAAV Strides For Safety races are Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Lakeside Inn, 595 North Ave.: kids' fun run at 8:45 a.m., 10K at 9 a.m. and 5K at 9:15 a.m. The fundraiser supports survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
Wakefield Alliance Against Violence
Lake Quannapowitt Cleanup Set for Saturday
Friends of Lake Quannapowitt volunteers and Galvin Middle School fifth- and sixth-graders clean up around the lake Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Students should meet at the organization's table by the bandstand on the Lower Common for bags and gloves.
Friends of Lake Quannapowitt
Middlesex Concert Band Plays Children's Concert Sunday
The band's Children's Concert is Sunday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Galvin Middle School. It includes an instrument petting zoo and a chance for one child to conduct "Stars & Stripes Forever."
Middlesex Concert Band
Conservation Commission Meets Tuesday, Oct. 6
The Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m.
Town of Wakefield
Planning Board Meets Tuesday, Oct. 6
The Planning Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m.
Town of Wakefield
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