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In today's newsletter:

  • How Belmont High's tiny forest became a big community classroom

Also on today's calendar: Hunger in Belmont and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Celebration Marks First Year of Miyawaki Mini Forest (belmontvoice.org) — Belmont residents just marked the first birthday of the Miyawaki mini forest on the front lawn of Belmont High School, celebrating a year of student science projects and community care for more than 1,100 young trees. Local students, teachers, and faith and climate leaders shared how the dense pocket forest is becoming both an outdoor classroom and a calming green refuge, with several Belmont students earning honors in a related poetry contest.
   

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  • The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra will perform its Fall Concert entitled "New Horizons" on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the St.
    Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA 02476. Led by Music Director Orlando Cela, the program will include Fuga (Ricercata) a 6, by… (Nextdoor Belmont Trapelo)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor - Tewksbury Hospital in Belmont. Apply here.
  • Ricoh USA, Inc. posted a job opening for International Shipping & Receiving Specialist in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Pressure Mapping Systems Healthcare Market To 2035: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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