Community Corner
Five Things to Do This Weekend
A Memorial Day Parade, book signing, and flag football are on tap this weekend.
Looking for something to do during the long weekend? Here are just five activities to keep you busy:
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND BOOK SIGNING
Where/when: The Memorial Day Parade will kick-off at 10 a.m. on Monday at the common. There will also be a book signing at the on 157 Park St. at 1 p.m. Jimmy Arsenault will sign his new book "Brothers of War: The P.O.W. Experience."
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Why go: Celebrate Memorial Day, support war veterans that will take part in the parade, visit the book signing, socialize with friends and neighbors, and enjoy the festivities.
Cost: Free.
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Where/when: Look What I Made pottery studio on Lowell Road is open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. They are closed on Monday.
Why go: Take advantage of their Father's Day special, a 10 percent discount off any gift for dad.
Cost: Free to enter, cost per piece varies.
LIVE MUSIC AT
Where/when: Great American Tavern Lounge on Main Street from 9 to 11:45 p.m.
Why go: Listen to The Shotz Band play live, eat a good meal, and meet up with friends.
Cost: Free to enter.
Where/when: from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why go: Exercise and have some fun playing flag football.
Cost: Visit i9sports.com to buy tickets.
Where/when: Turf Time on Carter Street in Tewksbury from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Why go: Give your toddlers a chance to exercise and socialize with other kids. The program is designed for children up to age five, and tumbling mats, ball pits, jump houses, slides, tunnels, basketball hoops, push cars and ride-ons, blocks, crafts and other toys are available.
Cost: $5 per walking child, infants are free.
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