Five Things You Need To Know: March 28

Today is Wednesday, March 28. Here are five things you need to know.

Tree Committee: Many town residents have by now received their Spring 2012 of Tree Talk, the newsletter of the Lynnfield Tree Committee. What people may not know is that the Tree Committee is another of the numerous Lynnfield boards and organizations in need of help from some new volunteers. Jane Bandini of the committee reports that “any individual who shares the passion, time and creativity to inform and inspire our community about the benefits of trees is welcome.” That said, the committee is also hoping to find a volunteer who has worked professionally in the fields of forestry or horticulture.

Finally, Bandini also reported that the annual Arbor Day Celebration will take place as part of the Geraniumfest event on Saturday, May 19. People will be able to participate in a contest where they hunt for clues about the benefits of trees, and there will be three trees as prizes.

Huckleberry Hill Golf Tournament: Just a reminder that if you register before Friday, April 6, you can save ten bucks on the registration fee. The annual fundraising event is on Monday, June 4 at the Black Swan Country Club and the PTO has provided .

Girl Scout Dog Show: Another fun Lynnfield event is coming up this Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. on the Town Common. Girl Scout Troop 60186 is holding a dog show with prizes for different categories. The $5 entry fee will help raise money for local animal shelters, and the girls will also be collecting donated items for the shelters, including pet food, blankets, cat litter, string cheese and more. .

Race To Nowhere: Tomorrow, (Thursday) evening  at 7 p.m., check out the film “Race To Nowhere” at the Lynnfield Middle School. The movie has generated considerable attention from educators and parents with its exploration of whether children are too over-scheduled in their lives. Tickets are $15 at the door or you can get them online for $10, plus a $1.54 service charge. The event will also include a panel discussion with some of Lynnfield's educational leaders.

Neuropathy Lecture: The next Lunch and Lecture event at the Lynnfield Senior is on Thursday, April 5 at 12:30 p.m.. Dr. Ellen Blomerth, a registered neuropathy doctor who co-owns Blomerth Chiropractic in Peabody, will talk about new therapies for the pain, numbness and weakness caused by neuropathy.  Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. for $2. Sign up at front desk for the lunch and the lecture separately.

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