Weekly Buzz | Be Featured in the Buzz Spring & Summer Guide
Hello, Burlington!
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This evening starting at 6:00, there will be a Holi celebration at Tanjore Bar & Restaurant in Cambridge. If you're looking to celebrate the festival of colors a day early, grab your ticket now. And if you'd like to share with the Buzz community how your family and community celebrate Holi, send us your story and be featured in the Buzz's Community Celebrations feature.
Another semi-local event that might interest you is Message in a Bottle, a dance-theater event choreographed by "five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting." According to the event website, "With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope." There will be shows every evening from March 26-30, with matinees on the weekend. Check it out at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Be Featured in the Buzz Spring & Summer Guide
The Buzz Winter Guide was a great way for residents to learn about all the different activities, resources, services, and businesses that could enhance their lives throughout the winter. Our new guide, the Spring & Summer Guide to Burlington, will be coming out on April 8, and we want to feature your stories!
Do you have a favorite refreshing summer dish you'd like to share?
What is an outdoor activity you like to do alone or with your family?
Is there a particularly fun staycation you can remember?
Share your stories, and be featured in the Spring and Summer Guide, which will be sent to everyone in the Buzz community and advertised via a direct mail postcard to all households in Burlington.
Your spring/summer business can take part of this awesome opportunity, as well. For a few more days, we're accepting business partnerships for the Spring/Summer Guide. We take care of nearly everything, and our readers get to learn more about your business and take advantage of your offers. Join Presenting Sponsor Kadilak Realty Group, along with Perfectly Clean & Organized, School of Rock, Burlington Landscape, Shuttle Up Transportation, and many more businesses who are joining the Buzz to enrich the lives of Burlington residents of all ages this season. Just email hello@burlington.buzz and schedule a quick conversation!
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This Week in Burlington
Municipal Meetings and Community Events
Monday, March 25
6:00 PM - Recreation Commission (Burlington High School)
6:00 PM - Select Board (Town Hall and Virtual)
7:00 PM - Teen Event: Escape Room (Burlington Public Library; Register)
7:00 PM - Virtual Trivia Night - Zoom (Burlington Public Library-zoom; Register)
Tuesday, March 26
9:00 AM - Ways & Means Town Hall II Subcommittee - BYFS (Burlington Youth and Family Services)
10:30 AM - Bluebird Creations Handmade Cards (Made in Burlington)
10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime (Burlington Public Library; Register)
1:00-3:00 PM - Candidates' Afternoon (Council on Aging)
4:00 PM - Teen Volunteer: Bookend Painting (Burlington Public Library; Register)
5:00 PM - Shawsheen Facilities/Capital Planning Subcommittee (Shawsheen Tech)
6:30 PM - Origami Club (Burlington Public Library)
6:30 PM - General Bylaw Review Committee (Virtual)
7:00 PM - School Committee (Burlington High School)
7:00 PM - Board of Health (Town Hall and Virtual)
7:00 PM - Shawsheen School Committee (Shawsheen Tech and YouTube)
7:30 PM - Message in a Bottle music and dance performance (Emerson Colonial Theater; Tickets)
Wednesday, March 27
10:00 AM -Ways & Means Town Hall II Subcommittee (Town Hall 2nd Floor)
10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime (Burlington Public Library)
11:30 AM - Preschool Storytime (Burlington Public Library)
12:00-6:00 PM - Cousins Maine Lobster (Wayside)
1:00 PM - Howie Newman Musical Baseball Show (Council on Aging)
1:30 PM - Book Bingo and Browse (Burlington Public Library)
5:30-7:00 PM - Free Community Dinner (Presbyterian Church in Burlington)
6:00 PM - Town Clerks Election Workers Training (Town Hall Annex)
7:00 PM - Garden Club presentation: Attracting Butterflies to your Yard (61 Center Street, Murray Kelly Wing)
7:00 PM - Ways and Means (Town Hall and Virtual)
7:00 PM - All-Town Band Concert
7:30 PM - Message in a Bottle music and dance performance (Emerson Colonial Theater; Tickets)
Thursday, March 28
9:00 AM - Town Clerks Election Machine Testing (Town Hall)
12:30-3:00 PM - Bridge Club (Human Services Building, 2nd floor)
4:00 PM - The World of Owls: Family Event (Burlington Public Library; Register)
5:30 PM - Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt (Simonds Park)
6:00 PM - Ocean Wave Glass & Resin Craft Class (Made in Burlington)
6:30 PM - The World of Owls: Book Club Evening Session (Burlington Public Library; Register)
6:30 PM - Conservation Commission (Town Hall and Virtual)
7:00 PM - All-Town String Concert
7:30 PM - Message in a Bottle music and dance performance (Emerson Colonial Theater; Tickets)
Friday, March 29
No School in BPS
4:00 PM - Pokemon Fuse Beads (Burlington Public Library; Register)
2:00 & 8:00 PM - Message in a Bottle music and dance performance (Emerson Colonial Theater; Tickets)
Saturday, March 30
1:00 PM - Charcuterie Class to benefit the Rotary Club (Register)
3:00 PM - Storytime with Bunnies (Burlington Public Library; Register)
2:00 & 8:00 PM - Message in a Bottle music and dance performance (Emerson Colonial Theater; Tickets)
Sunday, March 31
Sports and Activities
We've got some lacrosse and volleyball scrimmages early this week, and the regular season begins officially in the second half of the week. Best of luck to our spring sports athletes as they begin what will hopefully be a great season!
The DevilBotz robotics team is at it again this weekend, competing in their second and final regional qualifying match. More about that tomorrow!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, neighbors!
Nicci
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