Things to do: Oct. 22- Oct. 29

Thursday, Oct. 23

Food access forum to share ‘concrete steps’ to address food insecurity 

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Democratic Town Committee will host an informational forum, “Access to Healthy Food,” where speakers involved in food access will discuss how communities can address food insecurity.

The forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the parish hall of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro at 25 South Main St. Speakers who are involved in pantries and food access in Massachusetts communities will share information on how federal policy ties into local food insecurity. 

Information regarding how residents can get involved in improving food access will also be shared. The forum is a non-partisan event, and the committee invites all members of the public to attend.

All attendees are requested to bring an unexpired food item to donate to the church’s food pantry.

“We hope that all will attend with the intention of learning about and discussing matters that affect all of us. Food insecurity is an important issue in our community, and this forum will highlight challenges and concrete steps we can take to support each other,” stated Chair of the Middleboro Democratic Town Committee Rich Young, in a press release.

Speakers will include Kat Kowalski, a food systems specialist, David Cunningham and Olinda Morrison of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Middleboro, Meghan Riley, Agricultural Educator with Plymouth County, and a speaker from the Marion Institute.

The Unitarian Universalist parish hall on the lower level is handicap accessible. Additional parking is available in the Town Hall parking lot.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Class to demonstrate how to save on winter utility bills

MIDDLEBORO — Town residents can attend a free workshop to learn how to winterize their home as temperatures drop. 

Sustainable Middleboro, a local nonprofit, will hold a heating bill savings class this week. Many homes lose up to 45% of their heat through air leakage, so learning to seal these leaks can result in significant savings. 

Kimberly French, the group’s president, and Matt Perry, a local insulation contractor, will present no- and low-cost ways to lower heating bills Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Council on Aging. Seniors who attend can also register for a beef stroganoff lunch following the presentation for $5. 

The workshop is free and open to the public, and Council on Aging beneficiaries can receive free air-sealing materials donated by JM of New Bedford and the nonprofit. 

For more information or to register for either event, email Hayden Kane at navigator@sustainablemiddleborough.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Slight scares to come to Middleboro Public Library

MIDDLEBORO — Teens and adults looking for only a slight scare can hear from Nancy Franks at the Middleboro Public Library. 

Franks will share her presentation from 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 29. She will tell spooky stories from around Massachusetts, including the Hoosac Tunnel, the USS Salem and the Franklin Park Zoo, among others. 

A Halloween raffle will follow the program. 

Registration for the event is required. For more information, visit the library website.