Hello and Happy Weekend, Burlington!

There is no shortage of autumn events to be had in Burlington, and today we highlight one coming up in just a few days. The United Church of Christ, Congregational, is holding a coffeehouse event on Saturday, October 21, from 7:00-9:30 PM. From UCC’s Deana Trudeau:

Please join us for a celebration of Harmony, Pie & Fellowship.

If you are looking to enjoy some great music over homemade fall treats, cider, tea and of course, coffee, then come to the Coffeehouse sponsored by the UCC Special Music Committee... We offer a harvest of great contemporary and traditional folk, Americana and bluegrass music with wonderful harmonies while showcasing seasoned local talent, such as Ted Brierley, the Three of Cups (Debbie Claar & Ann-Marie Messbauer), Cathy Beyer, Sarah Clark, Brian Gionet, Reverend Andrew Harris, Julie Lewis, Chris and Liz Silva, and a featured guest from Temple Shalom Emeth: Ben Silver. Mike Tredeau will emcee the event.

Tickets for this event, which include refreshments, will be $15 for adults or $12 for seniors; that price goes down with advance purchase, which you can arrange by calling the Church office at 781-272-4547. All proceeds will support the general fund of the Church and the Special Music fund.

Also of note:

• The Friends of the Burlington Public Library are seeking volunteers to support their book sale this weekend. Slots are available for setup, cleanup, and the sale itself. Sign up here or call 781-832-0028.
• Today, don’t miss Miles for Mental Health at the MSMS track at 11:00 (registration started at 10:00; optional donations to NAMI are appreciated) and Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Girl Scouts at BHS from 2:00-4:00 PM (please bring an optional donation for the Food Pantry).

This Week in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Monday, October 16

• 12:00 PM - Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee (Town Hall)
• 6:00 PM - Recreation Commission (BHS)
• 7:00 PM - BPL Chess Club (Library)

Tuesday, October 17

• 2:30 PM - Shawsheen School Council Meeting (Shawsheen Tech)
• 6:30 PM - General Bylaw Review Committee (Virtual)
• 6:30 PM - Ghost Jar Charms (Library event; Register)
• 7:00 PM - Board of Appeals (Administrative Meeting; Public Hearings to begin at 7:30 in the Town Hall Main Hearing Room)

Wednesday, October 18

• 9:30 AM - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Morning Session) - Resumes: Beyond the Basics (virtual library event; Register)
• 2:00 PM - Board of Health Subcommittee - Tri-Ton Coalition (Virtual)
• 4:00 PM - Assessors Meeting (Town Hall)
• 7:00 PM - Historical Commission (Grand View Farm)

Thursday, October 19

• 9:00 AM - Dual Enrollment Parents’ Breakfast (BHS)
• 10:00 & 10:45 AM - Young Artists in the Park (The Park at Burlington Mall; Register)
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.
• 6:00 PM - Financial Aid Event for Senior Parents (BHS)
• 6:00 PM - Free Cornhole Tournament on the Green at 3rd Ave.
• 6:30 PM - Planning Board (Town Hall & Virtual)

Friday, October 20

• Burlington Police Department Protecting Houses of Worship Training (more will be offered in the future so anyone who wants to attend can do so)
• 9:30 AM - Kids’ Jammin’ With You at 3rd Ave. (Register)
• 10:30 AM - Mysterious Mornings Book Group: Her Every Fear (Library event; Register)
• 10:30 AM-5:30 PM - Friends’ Book Sale at the Library
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.
• 7:00 PM - An Evening with Angels featuring Spiritual Medium Laura Lee (Made in Burlington)

Saturday, October 21

• 10:00 AM - Witch's Hat/Pumpkin Door Hanger, Mini Pumpkin or Candy Corn Basket Weaving Class (Made in Burlington)
• 10:30 AM-4:30 PM - Friends’ Book Sale at the Library
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.
• 7:00-9:30 PM - UCC Coffeehouse

Sunday, October 22

• 10:00 AM - Kids’ Painting on the Green at 3rd Ave. (Register)
• 1:15-3:30 PM - Friends’ Book Sale at the Library

Sports and Activities

The volleyball team sent $6200.28 to the American Cancer Society following their Spike Out Cancer event on Friday, ranking 25th out of 110 participating teams. Thank you all for your support for this fun and meaningful event!

Two out of our three volleyball teams won their matches on Friday against Stoneham: Freshman fell 1-2, while JV and varsity teams won 2-0 and 3-0. With their 10-4 record, varsity has officially qualified for the state tournament, with two weeks to go in the regular season. The golf team ended their regular season with a 19-6 lost against Billerica. The Woburn/Burlington swim team fell to Wakefield 91-77.

Girls won their soccer game against Stoneham on Friday night 2-1 while boys lost  0-3. And, our varsity football team beat Melrose 7-27 on Friday night while the JV team lost a close 26-21.

The regular season is on the brink of winding down for most teams; this week we’ll see action from volleyball, soccer, field hockey, cross country, football, and swim teams.

Nicci

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