Weekly Buzz | Fall Sports Scrimmages to Begin This Week

Plus, hear the Buzz on What Works podcast

Some photography lessons at Mill Pond yesterday. Photo by Hannah Kadilak.

Hello, Burlington, and welcome to a new week—the last full week without school!

I keep forgetting to tell you some cool news: I had the opportunity to be on a podcast last week, interviewed by two local news gurus, Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg. We talk about local news and the Buzz in particular; if you’re interested in hearing more, take a listen!

This Week in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Monday, August 21

• 6:00 PM - Select Board (Town Hall and Virtual)

• 7:00 PM - Fox Hill School Building Committee (BHS and Virtual)

• 7:00 PM - Zoning Bylaw Review Committee Sign Subcommittee (Virtual)

• 7:00 PM - An Evening with Author Nan Fischer (Zoom) (Library event; Register)

Tuesday, August 22

• 6:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at 3rd Ave.

• 7:00 PM - Board of Health (Town Hall and Virtual)

• 7:00 PM - School Committee (BHS and Virtual)

Wednesday, August 23

• 8:00 AM - Ways & Means Subcommittee TH1 (Town Hall)

• 10:00 AM - Fall Cookie Decorating at Made in Burlington

• 6:00 PM - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Evening Session) - Create Your "Career Story" Pitch (Register)

• 7:00 PM - Democratic Town Committee features special guest Susan Labandibar, Co-Lead of Swing Blue Alliance, www.swingbluealliance.org, the largest all-volunteer Democratic grassroots organization. (Town Hall Annex Basement Meeting Room)

Thursday, August 24

• 5:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.

• 6:30 PM - Conservation Commission (Town Hall and Virtual)

• 6:30 PM - Last Word Toastmasters Club at the library

Friday, August 25

• 9:30 AM - Kids’ Jammin’ With You on the Green at 3rd Ave.; Register

• 5:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.

• 7:00 PM - Summer Adventures String Art at Made in Burlington

Saturday, August 26

• 9:15 AM - Free Saturday morning yoga on the Green at 3rd Ave.

• 10:00 AM - Door knob basket, Bracelet or Jar Weaving Class at Made in Burlington

• 5:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave.

Sunday, August 27

• 10:00 AM - Kids’ Painting on the Green at 3rd Ave.; Register

Sports and Activities

Tryouts start this Monday for most fall sports, and scrimmages begin as well!

• In soccer, boys play Marblehead on Thursday at 3:30; girls play in Tewksbury on Friday morning at 10.

• Football game on Saturday at 3:00 against Revere.

That’s all for today. You have an amazing week, Burlington!

Nicci