Councilors Urge Stronger Mental-Health Outreach

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Councilors Urge Stronger Mental-Health Outreach

At the Sept. 28 City Council meeting, Ward 8 Councilor Cathyann Harris and Councilor Sean T. Durkee spoke about substance-use recovery and suicide prevention as the council formally recognized National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Awareness Month. Harris shared the story of her sister, who died as a result of a substance use disorder, and urged residents to reach out to loved ones and support their recovery. The councilors asked the council to hear from community groups and experts.

Behavioral Health Network

Multi-Chamber Business Expo Is Today at the Westin

The Waltham Chamber of Commerce's Multi-Chamber Business Expo runs today, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Westin Waltham-Boston, 70 Third Ave. Admission is free, and the event is aimed at networking and sales leads.

Waltham Chamber of Commerce

Japanese Paper-Art Workshop Tonight at the Library

Adults can try chigiri-e, the Japanese art of hand-torn paper collage, tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St. Materials are included, beginners are welcome, and no registration is required.

Waltham Public Library

Teen Movie Night Tonight at the Library

Teen Movie Night runs tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Teen Room at 735 Main St. Snacks will be provided, and no registration is required.

Waltham Public Library

Harmony Choir Meets Tonight at First Parish

Harmony Choir meets tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Parish Hall at First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church St., led by Music Director Emma Campbell. The choir is open to all, and no audition is required.

First Parish in Waltham

Open Meditation Practice Tonight at First Parish

A Buddhist meditation practice meets tonight from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the Chapel at First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church St. All are welcome.

First Parish in Waltham

Open Mic Tonight at The Gaff

The Gaff hosts a free open mic tonight at 7 p.m., 467 Moody St. The weekly night features local performers.

The Gaff

Open Mic Tonight at Rhino Restaurant & Lounge

A free open mic for poets, musicians and comedians starts tonight at 7 p.m. at Rhino Restaurant & Lounge, 11 Cooper St.

Rhino Restaurant & Lounge

PokeJam Card Show Tonight at Game Underground

Game Underground hosts its weekly PokeJam card show today from 6 to 10 p.m. Vendors buy, sell and trade Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards, and open table play is available.

CardShows.io

Calling Hours Today for Claire Marcinowski

Calling hours for longtime resident Claire L. Marcinowski are today from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Joyce Funeral Home on Main Street.

Joyce Funeral Home

Massachusetts Medical Society Nominations Committee Meets Today

The Massachusetts Medical Society's Committee on Nominations meets today from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Waltham Woods Conference Center on Winter Street.

Massachusetts Medical Society

Bedford JV Field Hockey at Waltham High Today

Bedford's junior varsity field hockey team plays at Waltham High School today at 5:30 p.m.

MaxPreps

Waltham Boys Soccer at Boston Latin Today

Waltham's boys varsity soccer team plays at Boston Latin today at 4 p.m.

MaxPreps