Things to do: Oct. 16 - 23
A crowd of attendees listen to a live-musical performance at a previous Sunday Concert Series. Photo source: Paula Fay
A crowd of attendees listen to a live-musical performance at a previous Sunday Concert Series. Photo source: Paula Fay
Saturday, Oct. 18
Wheel over to Middleboro Road Rally
MIDDLEBORO — Racers will rally in front of the Middleboro Town Hall parking lot for the Middleboro Unitarian Universalist Church's 5th annual Road Rally.
The rain or shine event will be held Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will use directions and clues to navigate roads around Town Hall as they pick up clues. Winners are determined by time, milage and correct answers — not speed.
Up to 20 teams can participate, and four person teams are highly recommended.
Teams will be released in three-minute intervals begining at 9:30. Lights snacks and entertainment by Ed Priest will be provided for participants as they wait for the awards ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the church's parish hall at 25 S. Main St.
Entrance is $45 per vehicle.
Belly-up for soup supper at Central United Methodist Church
MIDDLEBORO — The annual fall soup supper returns this month at the Central United Methodist Church in Middleboro.
The church will host the soup supper event Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church at 14 School St. in downtown Middleboro.
Guests can enjoy a selection of soups and chowders, along with breads, desserts, coffee and tea. The meal is all-you-can-eat, with prices set at $12 for teens and adults, $6 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and younger. Takeout will also be available for $12 for one large serving of soup, and $6 per pint of soup.
Although Sunday worship services have moved to 69 Main St. in Lakeville, the soup supper tradition will continue at the Middleboro location.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Dennis and Dennis come to Middleboro Town Hall for Sunday Concert Series
MIDDLEBORO — Interested in free live-music this fall and winter? The Sunday Concert Series will return to Middleboro starting Oct. 19, and will run monthly musical performances until March.
The 4th annual concert series will take place at the Grand Ballroom of the Middleboro Town Hall at 10 Nickerson Ave., and is free and open to the public. Musical duo Dennis and Dennis will perform at the first concert of the series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Dennis and Dennis has brought their traditional bluegrass style to the Town Hall before, during past performances at the Summer Concert Series held at Town Hall.
The concerts are organized by the Peter H. Peirce Homestead organization.
The next five concerts include: The Unlikely Strummers on Nov. 16, Very Merry Dickens Carolers on Dec. 21, John Murelle on Jan. 18, Country Duo on Feb. 15 and Bank of Ireland performing at the last concert on March 15.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Arts and crafts: Frankenstein’s lab
LAKEVILLE — Broken toys will find new life at a Frankenstein-inspired craft night.
The Lakeville library will hold the event Oct. 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. for youth aged 12-18. Attendees can use parts from discarded toys to piece together a new creation.
For more information, visit the library website.
