A Great Weekend for Fathers Young and Old

Saturday, Sept. 18

Dads and Donuts

Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St.

10:30am

Before they get busy with chores or football, dads can bring their little ones to listen to stories. Other caregivers are also welcome to attend. But because it's a dads event, you know there will be snacks! For more info, log onto www.tewksburypl.org

Saturday, Sept. 18

Tewksbury High Football Home Opener

Doucette Field

1:30 p.m.

The Tewksbury Redmen (1-0) host the Lawrence Lancers (1-0) Saturday afternoon. The Redmen defeated Dual County League Large power Lincoln-Sudbury last week 28-17.  The Lawrence Lancers are coming off of the week's biggest early season upset as they defeated Lynn English 13-9.

Lawrence defeated Tewksbury last season 12-8 on a fourth quarter touchdown pass from Nick Elwell to Mike Calzetta. Anthony Alcari had the lone score for the Redmen on an 11-yard touchdown run. 

This early season league test should prove to be another close battle between the two schools who both look to improve to 2-0 on the young season.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19

Krochmal Farm Pumpkin Festival

Jennie's Way

10 am. to 5 p.m.

If its fall, it must be time for the annual Pumpkin festival at Krochmal Farms.

Beginning Sept. 18 and running weekends through the end of October, Krochmal Farms will be hosting their annual pumpkin festival where families can spend their weekends outside in the fresh air, walking through a corn maze, riding a pony, picking pumpkins, or petting the zoo animals. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, log onto, http://www.krochmalfarms.com/Annual_Pumpkin_Festival.html or call 978-657-5906.

Saturday, Sept.18

Zero Waste Day

Wynn Middle School, 1 Griffin Way

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Zero Waste Day is an opportunity for you to share your used but usable stuff with people in need by bringing it to a central location (Wynn Middle School parking lot) where you can donate it to one of nine local charities.

Acceptable donations include: clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture, books, cds, dvds, bikes (without rust), baby gear, linens, pet supplies, appliances. But don't bring anything you wouldn't give to a friend, or anything that is broken, missing pieces or stained. It can be used but it can't be trash.

Also, for a nominal fee, the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation will responsibly recycle your televisions, appliances, and other small electronics.

For more information, log onto http://www.tewksburycc.org/zerowasteday .

Sunday, Sept. 19

High Tea at the Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St.

2 p.m.

The craft ladies have been hard at work to make the annual High Tea an elegant affair. The event includes a performance by theater and TV star, Richard Clark, as he provides wit and wisdom through the character of Mark Twain. High Tea to follow his performance. Tickets are available at the senior center, $12 per person. This event is being funded in part by the Tewksbury Cultural Council.

And one more ….

Sunday, Sept. 19

Church of St. William Anniversary Mass.

Celebrated by Cardnial Sean Omalley

 Church of St. William, 1351 Main St,

11:30am

A mass to recognize St. William Parish's 75th anniversary will be celebrated by Cardinal Sean O'Malley 11:30 a.m. A family barbecue will follow. For more information, log onto  http://home.catholicweb.com/StWilliams/index.cfm