Senior Center to Host 'Lunch With Mark Twain'

Today is Tuesday, September 17. Here are five things worth knowing today. 

Tomorrow (Wednesday) from 1 to 2 p.m., the Lynnfield Library hosts its Afternoon Art Explorers Club, for those in grades K-4. At their monthly meetings, group members create artwork based on the work of a picture book illustrator. 

From The Lynnfield Senior Center: Lunch and an afternoon with Mark Twain: Come and enjoy a delightful look at the life and work of one of America’s foremost humorist. Enjoy his special brand of storytelling, wit and wisdom. A southern inspired lunch will be served. Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 11:30. Tickets on sale now.  Please purchase your tickets at the front desk. $7.00. Seating is limited !

The 10th annual OD’s Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, September 22nd 2013, in memory of Johnny O’Donnell.   The road race and walk will begin and end at Lynnfield High school, starting at 10:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:30.)  This professionally timed event includes awards to the top three runners in each age division (M/F), raffles and t-shirts to first 150 pre-registered.  Pre-registration fee is $15 and $20 on day of event.  All proceeds to benefit the John O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by Sports Medicine North and Friends.   We are seeking runners, walkers, sponsors and volunteers to take part in this special event.  Additional information and online registration available at www.odsrunwalk.weebly.com.  Contact Karen Mahon at 508-528-1286 or  odsrunwalk@comcast.net.

Anton’s Cleaners kicks off its annual Coats for Kids drive on Monday, October 14, helping kids in need stay warm during the winter months. Click here to learn more about it. 

A new season of coffee house events is underway at the Lynnfield Community Church on Salem Street. Concerts are the second and fourth Fridays of the month, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and music starting at 7:45 p.m. Coming up on Friday, September 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Andrew Geano performs.