Holiday Weekend In Belmont: Ruggers and Marchers

Events over the Memorial Day three-day holiday weekend.

1. The Belmont Rugby Football Club will be playing in the Division 1 State Championship Game at Fort Devans in central Massachusetts vs top-ranked Bishop H. The D1 match begins at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 and will be played on Antietam Field. Getting to Devens is as easy as hopping on Route 2 and staying on the highway a little past Route 495 to Exit 37B Jackson Road/Deven then follow Jackson Road to the designated parking areas for Willard/Antietam Field. 2. Belmont will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Observance on Monday, May 27 beginning at 11 a.m. in Cushing Square. The parade, which will include veterans, active military and police and fire units will be accompanied by the combined Belmont Middle School and High School …

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This Weekend in Belmont: Croquet on the Homer House Lawn

Events occurring in Belmont over the weekend.

• Today is Belmont Town Day. Sponsored by the Belmont Center Business Associaton and Belmont Savings Bank, the festivities will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Almost too much to do; from sampling food, visiting more than 60 tables set up by merchants and local groups, buying raffle tickets, viewing the animals at the Fire House, riding the kiddy carnival rides, listening to music, admiring classic cars and much more. • Recreate the famous croquet matches depicted by artist Winslow Homer at the location he stetched the games 150 year ago as the Belmont Woman's Club invites families to play the game on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free in the front lawn of the Homer House, 661 Pleasant St, (across from Town …

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This Weekend in Belmont: Electronic Recycling and Kids Concert

Events happening in Belmont Saturday and Sunday.

• The Butler Elementary School PTA is sponsoring their annual Electronics Recycle Day Fundraiser. in the Butler Elementary School Parking Lot, 90 White St. beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 11. It’s time to “Spring Clean”, so head out to your garages, into the forbidden closets and the damp and scary basements. Accepting cash or checks only. Go here to find out what can be accepted and at what cost. Here's a sample: $15.00 each for large appliances and TVs 27" diagonal or less, $35.00 for microwaves and Laptops.  • Join Matt Heaton for this wonderful children's program as part of the Belmont Public Library's Saturday Music. From 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11. in the Assembly Room. • Pan Massachusetts Challenge Belmont KIDS RIDE …

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This Weekend in Belmont: Solstice Sackbuts in Saturday 'Sliding' Concert

Events over the weekend in Belmont.

• The Belmont Public Library's "Music on Saturday" concert series presents "Sliding Through the Ages" with the Solstice Sackbuts, a trombone tour-de-force performing music from the the medieval and Renaissance age to modern classical, pop and jazz. David Lindsey, Alan Johnson and Leslie Havens play soprano, alto, tenor and bass trombones in a concert filled with interesting anecdotes about the composers and times and history of the trombone. All are welcome to attend this free concert that will take place in the Assembly Room from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. • Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. is the final performance of "Once Upon a Mattress" begin performed by the students of the …

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This Weekend in Belmont: Library Open House Filled with Chocolate

What to do in town.

Library Open House  What better way is there than chocolate to say "I love you." Residents and patrons are invited to celebrate "Fifty Shades of Chocolate" month at the Friends of the Belmont Public Library's Open House on Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon at the Belmont Public Library (of course). And show your love for the library by joining or donating to the Friends. Sing with me! Ed Morgan, better known as "the Music Man" will be performing for kids and parents who love to sing-along at the Belmont Public Library on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. For more than a decade, the Music Man has delighted kids and grown-ups alike with his interactive songs. The concert, funded by the Jane Gray Dustan Trust, is part of the library's…

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This Weekend in Belmont: Egg Hunts and Klemzer and Beyond

A light weekend due to Easter but something for everyone.

Annual Egg hunt  The 13th annual Belmont Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 30 at Chenery Middle School Field. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. The hunt is for kids 8 and under and their families. This year we will be having a performance by Wayne Potash, and as always, you can take your picture with the Big Bunny.  There will be thousands of eggs, and many prizes. Rockin' the Klezmer-way at the Library The "Music on Saturday" series at the Belmont Public Library welcomes Klezwoods, Boston's Euro-Balkan jazz-infused klezmer rockers performing traditional music of the Jewish, Eastern European and Arabic cultures with a modern edge. All are welcome to attend this free concert that starts at 3 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the …

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This Weekend in Belmont: Dance Parties and Photo Show

Events happening on Saturday and Sunday in Belmont.

• On Saturday, Feb. 2, Parents of Music Students and Belmont Savings Bank are holding a gem of a night filled with dancing and music at the Sounds of the 80's dance party held in the High School cafeteria. This fundraiser includes admision prices of $15 per adult; $10 per student; and a cap of $40 per families, Tickets will be sold at the high school doors. • You didn't need to grow up and have lived "out west" to appreciate how much dang fun square dancing can be. Now you can as Square Dance for Everyone will be holding its monthly "four-hands" eventaon Saturday, Feb. 2, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Saturday, Feb. 2.  Explore the many and varied styles of traditional square dance along with a few classics…

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Five Things To Do This Weekend

This weekend is filled with song, dance and food centered festivities. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Belmont and around.

1. Dogfish Head:  Book Signing + Beer Tasting Where/When: Craft Beer Cellar, 51 Leonard St., Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Why Go: Authur of Brewing Up a Business, Sam Calagione will sign second edition copies of the book, while the “dudes” of Dogfish Head will be passing out refreshing samples of various brews. Pricing:  Phone 617-932-1885 or visit the Web site info@bostoncraftbeercellar.comfor further information. 2. “Bye Bye Birdie” presented by Winchester HS Where/When: Winchester High School, 80 Skillings Rd, Winchester, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Live orchestra and inspiring young actors take the lead in presenting the 1950’s production filled with “energizing” song, music, and dance.  Pricing: Tickets: $15 available at …

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