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🌱 Patch AM: Safety Concerns Delay Arlington Park Playground Opening
Make time for KIRTAN MASALA! A Celebration with Shubalananda Larry Kopp & Friends on the Arlington Patch calendar

Greetings Arlington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Safety concerns stall opening of Menotomy Rocks Park playground
- How did Arlington fare against Reading Memorial's red-hot volleyball squad?
Also on today's calendar: KIRTAN MASALA! A Celebration with Shubalananda Larry Kopp & Friends and 29 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
- Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Safety Concerns Delay Arlington Park Playground Opening (patch.com) — Families who have been eagerly awaiting the new Menotomy Rocks Park playground in Arlington will have to wait several more weeks after a certified inspector flagged potential defects in some equipment. Town officials say they are working with contractors and the manufacturer to fix the issues and will release a revised timeline, emphasizing that safety and accessibility come before opening the popular play space.
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• Volleyball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Reading Memorial (maxpreps.com) — Arlington volleyball fans will want to know their team recently fell 3-0 to undefeated Reading Memorial in a match played on September 22. The recap highlights Reading's dominant stretch, including their sweep of Watertown and strong serving and defense from key players. It also notes Watertown's struggles and quick rebound with a win over Stoneham.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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★ Featured events ★
- KIRTAN MASALA! A Celebration with Shubalananda Larry Kopp & Friends →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
1:00 pm - Celtic Flutes →
20 Claremont Ave, Arlington
4:00 pm - Mystic Moon: A Full Moon Ceremony →
Mystic Open Studio, 785 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
6:30 pm - Little Miss and The Boom Live at Lou's →
Lou's, 13 Brattle St, Cambridge
7:00 pm - The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk →
Robbins Memorial Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
11:00 am - Awakening The Artist Within →
Mystic Open Studio, 785 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
12:00 pm - WALKING + SQUATTING: An 8-Week Series with Ruth Knill →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
9:45 am - BOOK LAUNCH: Calling the Rain: Memoir of an American Woman in Congo →
Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
8:00 pm - Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop! →
Creative Corner School, 11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester
6:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
7:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church St, Cambridge
7:00 pm - Community Flea Market →
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 54 Brighton St, Belmont
9:00 am - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am - YOGA for Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Helen Theodosiou →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
10:30 am - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm - Intro to ADUs →
111 High St, Medford
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
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Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Jagged Little Pill →
Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy St, Arlington
8:00 pm - HALWA By Amit Tandon →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
7:00 pm - Free Concert with Larry Bernabei Brazilian Quartet at the Tiny Shed →
Arlington Visitor Center, 4 Mystic St, Arlington
12:30 pm - Manhattan Short Film Festival →
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
3:00 pm - Drop-in Improv workshop with True Story Theater →
Arlington, MA (address sent after registration)
4:00 pm - Enjoy a meal at Panera Bread in Waltham to support the Boston Skyline Chorus! →
1100 Lexington St, Waltham
9:00 am - Joyful Gospel (Plus!) Concert - Church of Our Saviour →
21 Marathon St, Arlington
9:00 am - MINDFUL MOVEMENT FOR THE LOWER BODY: Balance, Flexibility, Strength, & Stability with Steven Cardoza →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
1:30 pm - Lowell Chamber Orchestra Concert: "Seven Rabbits On A Pole" →
Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
7:30 pm - Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis A Parade, a Blessing of the Animals, & More! →
21 Marathon St, Arlington
8:30 am - DHARMA TALK + MEDITATION with Lama Tsering ~ Free/Donation →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
12:00 pm - Free World Fusion Concert at the Tiny Shed →
Arlington Visitor Center, 4 Mystic St, Arlington
12:30 pm - 31st Annual 2026 Arlington Boys & Girls Club Alumni & Friends Golf Outing →
Wayland Country Club, 121 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland
8:00 am - 31st Annual ABGC Alumni & Friends Golf Outing →
Wayland Country Club, 121 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland
8:00 am - The Chateau All Day Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus →
The Chateau 195 School St. Waltham or Burlington 43 Middlesex Turnpike
11:30 am - It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
11:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
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