Things to Do Today: One Book One Belmont Talk, Rugby in the Afternoon, Calling Precinct 3

• One Book One Belmont presents John Stauffer, Professor of English, American Studies and African American Studies at Harvard University, who will talk about Phillis Wheatley, a Boston slave born in Gambia, became one of the foremost poets in early America from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Belmont Public Library’s Assembly Room. The talk is co-sponsored by Belmont Against Racism, the Belmont Historical Society and the Human Rights Commission.

• There is a meeting of Precinct 3 Town Meeting members from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Fleet Room (across from the Children’s Room) at the Belmont Public Library.

• The defending state Div. 1 rugby champions, the Belmont High School’s Rugby Club, will take on Arlington Catholic at Harris Field (adjacent to the skating rink on Concord Avenue) at 3 p.m. If you haven’t had the chance to see the team in action, here is your chance to see why this team is so special.

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