Good Morning!

It would appear Punxsutawney Phil was right, as March brings with it warmer temperatures and starts waking up the plants that have been dormant all winter. The bulbs are already breaking through the soil’s surface, and it’s not hard to believe spring will be here soon! Also here soon: Daylight Savings and Ramadan, which both begin next Sunday. Share how your family observes Ramadan and some of your favorite traditions with us, and be featured in our Community Celebrations feature!

We have a handful of little announcements for you today. Read to the end for a chance to keep a very important title right here in Burlington.

A Better Way Pet Sitting Wants to Buy Your Coffee

Wendi Dellemonico of A Better Way Pet Sitting Services, is celebrating her business’s 18th anniversary this weekend, and she wants to give you a gift! Stop by True North on Sunday from 10:00-11:30 to help celebrate this milestone, and enjoy a cup of coffee courtesy of A Better Way. You can also learn more about the business’s services and about Buddie Belly Bites, a homemade treat and dog toy business run by Burlington resident, Ivana McGrail. Enjoy!

Operation Magic Carpet, Presented by Burlington Historical Society

Join Burlington’s Historical Society next Thursday, March 7, in welcoming historian Dan LeClerc for a presentation about Operation Magic Carpet, an operation to return eight million military personnel from 56 war zones and coastal ports of call back to their homes in the United States after World War Ii. The operation took two years to organize and was the largest movement of humanity of history.

The program will be presented at the Burlington Human Services Building at 61 Center Street. Doors open at 6:30pm and the program begins at 7:00pm. The building is handicap accessible and all are welcome. There is no admission fee.

Start Planning Your (and Your Kids’) Spring and Summer Now!

Registration is now open for Shawsheen Technical High School’s Summer at Shawsheen program, featuring activities from cupcake decorating to volleyball clinics to business classes for kids ages seven and up. There are a ton of activities to choose, and they fill up fast! Last year, there were a record 572 students enrolled in the program. Get your child signed up now!

Speaking of signups, it’s time to grab the (virtual) pen and start marking up the Burlington Parks & Recreation Spring Catalog. Registration for Burlington residents will begin on March 6 at 6:00 PM. The Recreation Department offers activities for all ages and abilities, from therapeutic horseback riding to yoga & meditation to boxing and more! Check out the catalog and get those clicking fingers warmed up for Wednessday!

While we’ve got the Rec Department on the mind, they’re currently looking for community input on their Outdoor Facilities Master Plan. Fill in this survey today and help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Burlington!

Help Burlington Keep Our Minute Madness Title!

We’re Number One! We’re Number One!

That was the chant heard throughout Burlington last year as the title of Minute Madness Champions was bestowed upon our fair town and its library users. Help keep the championship here by participating in Minute Madness this year!

Minute Madness runs throughout March and pits library against library to encourage residents to do more of what they’re (hopefully) already doing—reading or listening to books!—while engaging in some friendly competition. And participation is easy! All you need to do is fill out this quick one-minute form every day that you read. Your minutes will be tallied with everyone else’s in Burlington, and if all goes according to plan, Burlington will come out on top yet again.

The competition starts today, so crack that book, or flip on your audiobook on the way to work or as you go about your home tasks, and start accruing minutes! Don’t forget to log them each day!

Today and This Weekend in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Friday, March 1

• 8:30 AM-1:00 PM - Early Voting for the Presidential Primary at Town Hall - LAST DAY
• 12:00-1:00 PM - Cookbook Book Club - Bring the recipe you made, the list of ingredients, and a take home container in case there are any leftovers. Be ready to taste some delicious recipes! (Library)
• 6:30-8:30 PM - MSMS 7th & 8th Grade Dance (MSMS)
• 8:00 PM - The Dragonfly Plays, presented by the Asian-American Playwright Collective and the Burlington Players (Park Playhouse; Tickets)

Saturday, March 2

• 10:00 AM - Basket Weaving - Grab a neighbor or a friend, get your tickets before they are sold out, and come down to the local Made in Burlington store to learn how to weave baskets with bunny/gnome themes before the Easter holiday. (Made in Burlington, Tickets)
• 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Free Citizenship Class - a joint effort by several local libraries, including Burlington, this six-week course will be held at the Woburn Library.  The course topics will include the naturalization process and will prepare participants for the citizenship interview. In order to participate, you must have an intermediate understanding of English and either hold a green card for the last 4.6 years OR 3 years if you’re married to a US citizen. This is the first of six weeks, so be sure to register now if you’d like to take part! (Woburn Library; Register)
• 6:00 PM - Voices Storytelling Show - Join seven speakers as they share their stories of life, love, loss, and finding themselves. Modeled after the famous storytelling show The Moth, Voices strives to create empathy, understanding, and connection through storytelling. This show features stories by South Asian speakers, and community members of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. (Academy of Creative Arts; Tickets)
• 8:00 PM - The Dragonfly Plays, presented by the Asian-American Playwright Collective and the Burlington Players (Park Playhouse; Tickets)

Sunday, March 3

• 2:00 PM - The Dragonfly Plays, presented by the Asian-American Playwright Collective and the Burlington Players (Park Playhouse; Tickets)
• 3:00 PM - Princess Bead & Bling - KC StYleS will make sure you’re the best dressed in town with your fancy beaded jewelry! All ages are welcome. (Made in Burlington, Tickets)
• 3:00-4:00 PM - Concert for Kids: Ferdinand and the Bull featuring the Solar Winds Quartet - introduce your kids to the joys of classical music with a story they will love. (Winchester Community Music SchoolTickets)
• 4:00 PM - Voices Storytelling Show - Join seven speakers as they share their stories of life, love, loss, and finding themselves. Modeled after the famous storytelling show The Moth, Voices strives to create empathy, understanding, and connection through storytelling. This show features stories by South Asian speakers, and community members of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. (Academy of Creative Arts; Tickets)

Sports and Activities

Hingham hockey shut out the Devils last night, putting an end to the boys’ hockey season. Congrats to the boys on a hard-played season!

The boys’ basketball team, including BHS all-time high-scorer, Cedric Rodriguez, will take on Whitman-Hanson tonight at home at 6:30 in the Round of 32.

Lady Devils will play their Sweet 16 game on Saturday at 2:20; they’ll be hosting Plymouth South.

Good luck to the boys’ basketball and girls’ hockey teams!

Friday Funny

It’s so cute watching them grow up and stay exactly the same!

That’s all for today! Have a great weekend, Burlington!

Nicci

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