Learn How to Paint Beach Scenery, Friday Night Flicks and More

1. Your Weekend Forecast: 

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday. It will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. 
• Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Expect a west wind from 3 to 7 mph.
• Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Expect a west wind 6 to 10 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.
• Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Expect a southwest wind from 3 to 7 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.
• Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79. There is a 20 percent chance of rain
• Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 56.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'm not crazy about increasing the gasoline tax, but MA is still somehow middle of the road compared to other states. I do think that there's plenty of garbage that our tax dollars are spent on that could be used to fund these projects. As far as the cigarette tax goes, maybe you should stop smoking. I hear those things will kill you," reader VGP commenting on the article, Are you OK with Higher Gas and Cigarette Taxes?

3. It's Happening Today: Learn a step-by-step process of how to paint a beach canvas and take home your piece of art! Magic Brush Pottery will hold a group painting class on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each through Paypal.

4. Weekend Planner: Still don't have anything to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our weekend planner, full of events happening in Tewksbury this weekend including Friday Night Flicks, painting lessons and more. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, your fall sports team can be featured on the front page of Tewksbury Patch each week. Find out how to get your team featured on Patch.