Five Things You Need To Know: April 16

Today is Monday, April 16. Here are five things you need to know.

Patriot’s Day: It’s Patriot’s Day and the library and town hall are closed and the schools are on vacation week.  To mark the day, this website is featuring information about all of the Lynnfielders registered to run in today’s Boston Marathon. However, today also provided a good excuse to do a local history package, and you will also see in this morning’s news a three-story package featuring a story about Lynnfield’s Revolutionary War history, plus a list of all soldiers from Lynnfield who fought in the town, and, just for the heck of it, a fun quiz.

Lunch And Lecture: This week at the – Nancy D’Amore from Home Health Foundation will talk about food choices and stayin healthy. The talk is free, lunch, served at 11:30 a.m., is $2. Sign up for both the lecture and lunch at the front desk.

Earth Day Party: Later this school vacation week, bring the kids by the Lynnfield Library at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday for an Earth Day party featuring stories about the environment and a kit to start a vegetable plant with.

Annual Auction: This Thursdy at 7 p.m., the Lynnfield Art Guild holds its largest fundraising event, the annual auction. Drop by the Lynnfield Senior Center this Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at help support the arts in Lynnfield.

Reid's Ride Fundraiser: The annual Reid’s Ride comedy night is coming up on Thursday evening, May 10 at Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 in Saugus. The event helps support the annual (July) 28-mile bike ride from Lynnfield to Gloucester that raises money for children’s cancer research. Doors open at 7 p.m., there is a cash bar, and tickets are $20 each.  Email meredith.greeno@gmail.com for more information.

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