Fundraiser Tonight For Norden Brothers

Today is Friday, August 9. Here are five things worth knowing today. 

Farmers market: The Wakefield Farmers Market runs on Saturdays through Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hall Park, off North Ave. Click here for more information.  

Coming up Saturday, August 17 from 2 to 8 p.m., it’s the annual Festival Italia. Complete information about this year’s event is available on the Wakefield Event Planning Committee website. 

There’s a benefit Las Vegas night fundraiser coming up on Friday, August 9 at The Crestview in Woburn for the Norden Brothers, who were among those injured in the Boston Marathon bombing. Click here for more information. Tickets are $25 per person and locally can be purchased at the Dockside, 1099 Main Street in Wakefield. Email nordenbrothersbenefitfund@aol.com for information.

Coming up on Friday, September 13, the Pinnacle Invitational Golf Tournament will benefit local nonprofit Gathering Change, which helps support local food pantries. Click here for more information about registration and the day’s planned activities. Sponsors are also still sought for the event. More information at this link.

Wakefield resident Nina Barresi, 17, is performing in “Hair” at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield this weekend, August 9-11. Click here for more information.