Reedy Meadow Hike Saturday, Upcoming Movie Nights Announced

Today is Friday, Nov. 15. Here are five things worth knowing today. 

This Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m., the Lynnfield Tree Committee will lead a walk through the town’s Reedy Meadow Conservation Area along the boardwalk to Partridge Island. Meet at the entrance on Main Street at the corner of Heritage Lane. “There are still trees displaying their spectacular colors, and with the receding water table and few insects, the Fall is a great time to walk through the woods. Research from 2007 found “that a walk in the woods elevates counts of the white blood cells responsible for resisting tumors and viruses - attributing the effect to phytoncide, an aromatic substance given off by trees. The more phytoncide that a person inhales... the stronger the immune boost, with effects lasting for up to a month after exposure!” Improve your health - take a hike!” said Committee Chair Jane Bandini.

The LHS volleyball lost its MIAA State Division 3 semifinal game last night against Fairhaven, 3-0. Fairhaven goes on to play Frontier Regional in the state division final. Congratulations to all of the LHS teams that competed in this season’s MIAA tournament.

Lynnfield Recreation has announced some upcoming movie nights at the Summer Street School for kids aged 6-11. Coming up on Friday, December 6, it’s Monster’s University. Cost is $12 per child, including two pieces of pizza, a drink and the movie. Questions contact Julie Mallett at 781-334-9488 or recreation@town.lynnfild.ma.us.  There’s also a movie night planned for Friday, Dec. 13 with the film TBA. For more, click here. 

Coming up next Thursday, Nov. 21, the Lappin Foundation holds a Hanukkah Party at the Lynnfield Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Hanukkah songs, stories and traditional treats are planned. Kids aged 5 and up. Email posher@lappinfoundation or call 978-740-4404 if you plan to attend.

Historian and author Anthony Sammarco will discuss his new book “The History of Howard Johnson’s: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon” on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Meeting House (617 Main Street). A book signing will follow and books will be available for sale. Call 781-334-4899 for more information.