5 Things You Need To Know Today

This Weekend in Arlington: High School Sports and a Magic Show

Also, a Shabbat dinner, and family folk dancing.

Today is Friday, Jan. 11. Here are five things you need to know: 1.) The Arlington High boys’ basketball team is at home at 7 p.m. tonight against Lexington. The girls’ team is on the road at Lexington at the same time. The high school’s wrestling team is at Winchester at 10 a.m. Saturday, and the girls’ and boys’ ice hockey teams are at Winchester at 2:10 and 4 p.m. Saturday, respectively. Winchester’s home ice is the O’Brien Rink in Woburn (55 Locust St.). The Arlington Catholic girls’ basketball team is at home at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Cardinal Spellman. The boys’ team is on the road at Cardinal Spellman at the same time. The girls’ ice hockey team is at home at 6 p.m. Saturday against Austin Prep. The boys’ team is on the road at …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

5 Things to Do This Weekend

The Topsfield Fair opens, Angelina's Pastry's at the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival and more.

1.) Arlington-Belmont Crew is holding a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (929 Concord Turnpike, Arlington). The breakfast is $10 for adults, $7 for children 7 and under. There will be pancakes, bacon, donuts, fruit and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Fall 2012 AB Crew Program. 2.) Together in Motion is holding a Empower Spinal Cord Injury Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday. Complete details. 3.) Events at the Regent Theatre: Voices from the Balkans is performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Annie Royer at 8 p.m. Saturday and the Tanglewood Marionettes at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. 4.) Arlington’s Angelina’s Pastry will be a featured restaurant at the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival, which goes …

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Labor Day Getaways: Laser Show, Wind Festival, Regatta, Greek Fest

Looking for day trips in Massachusetts and beyond this holiday weekend? Check out what's happening in Boston, on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.

Looking for a fast and fun day trip from Arlington this Labor Day weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this holiday weekend in a few favorite summer spots: (note that weather forecasts subject to change): Weather: Sunny throughout the weekend, with a high near 85 on Saturday and near 80 on Sunday and Labor Day. Clear nights with lows from 60-65 until Monday night, when it'll be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Laser Lights at the Frog Pond: Call Dustin Pedroia—it's time for a laser show. This multi-media event comes to the Boston Common Frog Pond on Sunday, Sept. 2, with festivities starting at 7:30 p.m. and the show scheduled for 9 p.m. Radio BDC, the new station streaming live on boston…

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Summer Weekend Getaway: A Fair, A Luau, and Willy Wonka

Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.

Looking for a fast and fun getaway from Arlington this weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots: Weather: On Saturday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy with a high near 77, and at night at 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m., mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. On Sunday, a 30 percent chance of showers, partly sunny, with a high near 77, and at night a chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a low around 63. County fair, everybody in town'll be there: The 151st Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair takes place on August 16-19 in West Tisbury. Rides and amusements provided by Cushing Amusements. There is …

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Summer Weekend Getaway: Trains, Yachts, Fireworks and Muddy Women

Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.

Looking for a fast and fun getaway from Arlington this weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots: Weather: There's a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday, with highs around 83. On Sunday, temperatures will be in the mid 70s, and there's a slight chance of showers. Historical Train Station Museum and Scenic Train Rides Take a train ride through the cranberry bogs and marshlands of Cape Cod, including trips across the Cape Cod Canal, and visit an historical train station and museum. The Cape Cod Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, in West Barnstable, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and trains depart at 9:25 a.m. and 12:25 p.m…

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Summer Weekend Getaway: Regattas, Wine and More

Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.

Looking for a fast and fun getaway? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots:   Weather: Expect sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid-sixties for both Saturday and SUnday, Oak Bluffs Open Market: Antiquing and crafts shopping has always been a draw to the Cape and Islands, so why not do your haggling by the sea. The Oak Bluffs Open Market runs every Sunday morning. For more events and summer news, check out Patch's Cape and Islands Summer Guide.   Weather: There's sunshine both Saturday and Sunday, though the temperature will struggle to reach 70 degrees on either day. Jazz and Wine Tasting: Enjoy some wine and great music at a Portsmouth, RI vinyard. …

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POPS! Strawberry Festival and Concert

The Philharmonic Society of Arlington's annual event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 8.

The POPS! Strawberry Festival and Concert is Friday, June 8, in Town Hall. The festival ($3) starts at 6:30 p.m. with the concert ($15 reserved table, $6 balcony) following at 7:45 p.m. The Arlington-Belmont Chorale and Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra will perform (program). The event is put on by the Philharmonic Society of Arlington.

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Family-Friendly Bike Tour to Pedal Around Arlington Sunday

The annual BIKE-Arlington Tour is set for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20.

The following is a press release from the Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee (ABAC). It has been lightly edited. The annual BIKE-Arlington Tour is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20.  This easy-paced bicycle tour around Arlington is organized by the Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee (ABAC) in local celebration of National Bicycle Month. The family-friendly bike tour will travel on both the Minuteman Bikeway and local roadways, including informational stops along the way. This year's BIKE-Arlington Tour will feature Safe Routes to School (with stops at Thompson and Hardy Schools) as well as the Alewife Brook Greenway path, which is nearly completed in East Arlington. The nuts and bolts The bike tour is FREE. Bicycle helmets are …

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Lennon Biographer to Speak Tuesday

Tim Riley, author of "Lennon: The Man, The Myth, The Music -- The Definitive Life," is giving a talk at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington High School.

The following is a press release from Arlington Community Education. It has been lightly edited. Arlington Community Education will host a conversation with Tim Riley, author of “Lennon: The Man, The Myth, The Music – The Definitive Life” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Arlington High School. Admission is $5. ‘Lennon: The Man, The Myth, The Music – The Definitive Life’ Published in September 2011, “Lennon” has been called “the most reliable guide yet to Lennon’s messy life and musical genius” by Will Hermes of Rolling Stone magazine and in December 2011 was named by the Christian Science Monitor as one of the best books about John Lennon. Riley draws on numerous new and exclusive interviews with Lennon’s friends, enemies, confidants and …

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: New Slides at Robbins Farm Park to be Officially Unveiled Saturday

The Friends of Robbins Farm Park is hosting a 'thank you' celebration for the community at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Christian Klein of Friends of Robbins Farm Park, Community Events. Last year, we were able to replace our beloved hill slides through the generous support of our members, our community and our town. This project involved a unique partnership between the Friends of Robbins Farm Park and the Arlington Recreation Department, where we each agreed to raise half of the funds required to replace the slides. Not only did we reach out goal, through your efforts, we exceeded it. (The additional funds have been placed in an isolated account dedicated to the future maintenance of the slides.) This is deserving of a celebration! We are hosting a party in honor of our new slides on Saturday, May 12, at 4 p.m…

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