Linden Tree Coffeehouse Concert Saturday Evening

Today is Friday, Nov. 1. Here are five things worth knowing today.

Wakefield DPW has announced curbside leaf and yard waste collections on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 23. All containers must be curbside by 7 a.m., with leaves and grass placed in biodegradable paper bags or barrels. Branches must be tied in bundles, no larger than 3 feet long and 16 inches in diameter. No plastic bags accepted. Call 781-246-6301 for information.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., the Beebe Library welcomes cave explorer Aaron Tester for a talk about his experiences exploring the various types of caves found in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky and elsewhere.

The next Linden Tree Coffeehouse performance is Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. with Pete and Maura Kennedy, as well as an opening set from young fiddling prodigy “Fiddling Quinn.” Tickets are $18. Complete info on this and other shows can be found at this link.

An art and craft show featuring artists from Wakefield and Melrose has an opening reception tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beebe Estate Gallery, 235 West Foster Street in Melrose. The gallery is open Saturdays in November from 11 to 3 p.m.

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