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North Reading Buy Local Weekend

Friday, September 30, 2011

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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Buy Local Weekend, a football game and fundraiser are all on tap this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five ideas: BUY LOCAL WEEKEND Where/when: Various businesses in town will offer discounts all weekend. Why go: Keep your town thriving by buying local and save money. NORTH READING VS. AUSTIN PREP Where/when: North Reading High School, Friday, 7 p.m. Why go: Cheer for the Hornets while they play Austin Prep. MARK G. FLANAGIN FUNDRAISER Where/when: Kitty's, Friday at 8 p.m. Why go: Donate to a good cause and listen to live music. DOUBLE FAMILY YARD SALE Where/when: 38 Pleasant St., Saturday at 9 a.m.  Why go: Various items for sale including an entertainment center, toys and household items. PANCAKE EATING CHALLENGE Where/when: The Centre Cafe, Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. Why go: Compete or …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: September 30

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Friday, September 30. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 77 degrees this afternoon and drop to 57 in the evening. Expect sunny skies throughout the day and p.m. showers. 2. Buy Local. Shop at local businesses like Ryers and Carr's Hallmark this weekend and save. Keep your town thriving during Buy Local Weekend. 3. Mark G. Flanagin Scholarship Fund. There will be a fundraiser at Kitty's for the Mark G. Flanagin Scholarship Fund tonight at 8 p.m. Local favorite Jim Plunkett and Maneater, the only Hall and Oates tribute band, will perform live music.  4. Post Office. Did you know that the Post Office on Main Street may be closing? 5. This day in history. In 1982, the famous …

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