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Lakeville Lions to host tree lighting Dec. 3

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions will be hosting the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Lions Clubhouse, 170 Main St. Festivities will include caroling, s'mores, hot chocolate and Santa. Those attending are asked to bring new,...

Middleboro tree lighting, Christmas market set for Dec. 3

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro’s ninth annual Christmas tree lighting and second annual Christmas market fest will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 in the Town Hall ballroom, second floor of 10 Nickerson Ave. The festivities, sponsored by the Middleboro Tourism...

Live Nativity among Christmas features at Cornerstone Church event

LAKEVILLE – Cornerstone Community Church, 111 Highland Road, will host a Christmas event 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The event will include a live Nativity, Christmas walk-through, carolers, food and hot chocolate. This is an outdoor and indoor...

Soule Homestead to host wreath making workshop

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., Middleboro, will host a holiday wreath workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in the West Classroom. Long-time volunteer and instructor Mary Ann Cunningham will conduct two sessions of wreath...

American Legion Post to host meeting Dec. 1

MIDDLEBORO — The Simon L. Nickerson American Legion Post 64 has scheduled its December post meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the post, located at 8 Thatcher's Row, Middleboro. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. All veterans...

Hungrytown to perform Nov. 20 at library

MIDDLEBORO — The Friends of the Middleboro Public Library will host a performance by Hungrytown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 as part of the “Music that Moves” Sunday Concert Series at Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. Hungrytown is a modern...

Sweet treats among attractions at Christmas Fair

MIDDLEBORO — The Central United Methodist Church Christmas fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, will feature an array of baked goods and other treats, including h omemade apple pies, jams and jellies, baked goods,...

Holiday events coming up in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — As the calendar races toward the end of the year, Middleboro is getting into the holiday spirit with a series of events. The Festival of Trees is approaching. The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at 46 South Main St. The trees...

All that Glitters shopping event Dec. 2 and 3

The Lakeville Arts Council will host All That Glitters, a holiday craft event from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 inside Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Park, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville. A cash bar will be offered...

Christmas Toy Drive event Nov. 19

MIDDLEBORO — A Christmas toy drive event will be held from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Elks Club, 24 High St., Middleboro. Those attending are asked to bring an unwrapped toy or gift cards to be donated to a child during the holiday season...

Things to do this week

There’s a lot happening in Middleboro and Lakeville in any given week. Here’s what’s coming up. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit nemasketweektoday.com. SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Fall holiday craft show The annual Oak Point Fall/...

Voices can join ‘Messiah’ singing at Christmas baroque concert

MIDDLEBORO — The Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will present its pandemic-postponed program from 2021, “A Baroque Christmas: Music from 18th Century Europe,” Nov. 12 and 13. Both performances are free to the...

Mayflower Chamber Orchestra to present Baroque Christmas Concerts

On November 12th and 13th, the Mayflower Chamber Orchestra under the direction of J. Fred Thornton will present its pandemic-postponed (from 2021) program entitled “A Baroque Christmas: Music from 18th Century Europe”. Both performances are free to...

Local photographer to speak at Focus on Lakeville

At the next Focus on Lakeville, photographer and Lakeville resident Mike Ojjeh will talk about his wildlife photography at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing. Ojjeh has had his photographs published in magazines...

‘Cycle of Memory,’ film on Alzheimer’s, to be screened Nov. 12

MIDDLEBORO — The film “Cycle of Memory’’ will be screened at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. The screening is co-sponsored by the Middleboro Council on Aging. Born to Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn,...

Holiday craft fair Nov. 12

MIDDLEBORO — The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleborough, 25 South Main St., will be hosting a holiday craft fair in the Parish Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a selection of home baked goods, soups and...

Traditional roast beef supper Nov. 5 at Congregational Church

MIDDLEBORO — North Congregational Church, 58 Plymouth St., also referred to as The Little Yellow Church, will be hosting its traditional roast beef supper on Saturday, Nov. 5. The long-standing tradition of a sit-down dinner has morphed over the...

Grange to host Farm to Table Turkey Dinner

MIDDLEBORO — South Middleborough Grange #337 will host its annual Farm to Table Turkey Dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the South Middleborough Grange Hall, 570 Wareham St., South Middleboro. Reservations for the dinner should be made by calling...

Grange to host Farm to Table Turkey Dinner

Soup’s on Oct. 22 at Methodist Church annual supper

MIDDLEBORO — A buffet of soups, chowder, cornbread, desserts and a beverage will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the annual soup supper at Central United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Middleboro. Diners may select a bottomless...

Ghost Drive Oct. 28, 29 in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO _ The Middleboro Park Department will host a ghost drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 at Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson St. Vehicles will drive by decorated fields and costumed characters. There is a $15 donation...

Scare up a good time at Middleboro Library

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Public Library is hosting some spooky fun in the weeks ahead. Perennial favorite Toe Jam Puppet Band is returning to town this month for a "Spook-tacular" performance in the ballroom at Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Mr. Tom...

Things to do

There’s a lot happening in Middleboro and Lakeville in any given week. Here’s what’s coming up. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit nemasketweektoday.com. Saturday, Oct. 15 9th Annual Crantoberfest Middleborough...

The stuff of nightmares: Bad dreams explored at Middleboro Library

MIDDLEBORO _ One of the most visible and prolific researchers of folklore and legends today, Jeff Belanger returns to the Middleborough Public Library with his presentation, “Nightmares,” on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. People spend a third of...

Prepare for a fright as ghost tours return to Middleboro Town Hall

MIDDLEBORO — Some scary stuff will be happening in late October at Middleboro Town Hall. The Middleboro Tourism Committee is sponsoring the ninth annual Town Hall Ghost Tours on Oct. 21, 22, 28, and 29 at Town Hall. There will also be a special VIP...

Bluegrass band to perform at Middleboro Library

MIDDLEBORO — The Friends of the Middleboro Public Library will kick off their Sunday Concert series at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 with a performance by CrabGrass, which has been described as the Cape’s “premiere bluegrass band.’’ The CrabGrass sound is...

Things to do

There’s a lot happening in Middleboro and Lakeville in any given week. Here’s what’s coming up. For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit nemasketweektoday.com. Friday, Oct. 7 First Friday The Middleboro Downtown...

Pet costume parade Oct. 8 at Ted Williams

LAKEVILLE — A blessing of the pets and pet costume parade will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Ted Williams Park, 305 Bedford St., Lakeville. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. The event will also feature crafts, and raffles and...

Comic Steve Sweeney to perform at Alley Theatre

MIDDLEBORO — Boston comic and actor Steve Sweeney will perform at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleboro Friday, Oct. 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Bartending Service of New England begins pouring at 6:30 p.m. Singer Jake Gervais will...

Beethoven concerts Oct. 8 and 9

The Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will present its twice-postponed from 2020 program, titled Beethoven @ 250, on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9. The Saturday, Oct. 8 concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at...

Pipe band to host open house, seeks drummers

LAKEVILLE — Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band will host its annual open house at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 pm at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 1 Precinct St., Lakeville. The band will perform and band members will be available...

Things to do

Chair massage Oct. 4 at Lakeville Senior Center

LAKEVILLE — A free session of chair massage will be available at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing. Chair massage is said to reduce stress, improve circulation and promote relaxation. Space is limited and the...

Crafts, music, kids’ fun at Lakeville Arts and Music Festival

LAKEVILLE — The 17th annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, rain or shine. The free festival includes activities, music and shopping. Musicians include Sophia Crippin, who performs 80’s...

Harvest festival set for Elliot Farm Oct. 8

LAKEVILLE — Elliot Farm, 202 Main St., will host its second annual harvest fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will include live music by ARLO; face painting by Art on the Spot; petting zoo and artisan products by Child’s Play Alpaca;...

The best is yet to come: Strictly Sinatra concert Oct. 10

MIDDLEBORO — Michael Dutra will present Strictly Sinatra at The Alley Theatre, 133 Centre St., Middleboro on Monday, Oct. 10. Dutra has been hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound in the world. He performed for former New...

Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft Show set Nov. 5

MIDDLEBORO — The annual Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Oak Point Clubhouse, Grand Ballroom and Gym, 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. T here will be over 40 tables of handmade items,...

Author Michael Tougias to speak at Middleboro Library

MIDDLEBORO — To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Fans of Nonfiction Book Club, the public is invited to join the book club members for a program by author and inspirational speaker Michael Tougias, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the...

Yard, plant sale at South Middleborough United Methodist

MIDDLEBOROUGH —South Middleborough United Methodist Church, 563 Wareham St., will be holding a yard sale and indoor/outdoor plant sale at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Household items and plants will be available. The Clothing...

South Middleborough United Methodist Church to host community event

MIDDLEBORO — The South Middleborough United Methodist Church, 563 Wareham St., will be holding another community event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. There will be a bouncy house for children, baked snacks, drinks and activities. The...

Historic home tour theater fundraiser is Sept. 25

MIDDLEBORO — Nemasket River Productions will host their final fundraiser of the 2022 season, Opening Doors on South Main Street, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Opening Doors has been a popular fundraiser for the past few years. At this event,...

Oak Point festival and yard sale set Oct. 1

MIDDLEBORO — The Oak Point Garden Club will host its annual fall craft fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the club room at 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. The fair will feature decorated corn stalks, mums, house plants and fall and...

Lakeville Fire Department hosts open house Oct. 8

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire department, 346 Bedford St. The event will feature food, games and other attractions.

Crantoberfest celebrates state’s official berry

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleborough Tourism Committee will sponsor the 9 th Annual Crantoberfest from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Admission and parking are free for this family-friendly event. Events...

Lakeville Arts & Music Festival returns Oct. 1

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Arts Council will once again sponsor the 17 th annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the junctions of routes 105 and 18 and Precinct Street. The festival will bring culture,...

Pig roast Sept. 17 at Church of Our Savior

MIDDLEBORO — The Church of Our Savior is hosting its annual pig roast from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The cost is $16 per plate and includes meat, sauce, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit salad, cornbread and cookies...

Yard sale fund-raiser scheduled Oct. 1

MIDDLEBORO — Oak Point Homeowners Scholarship Association is hosting a fall yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at 200 Oak Point Drive. The yard sale, which returns after a three-year hiatus due to Covid, benefits scholarships to...

Crantoberfest scheduled Oct. 15

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Tourism Committee is hosting the ninth annual Crantoberfest from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 on the Middleboro Town Hall front lawn. Admission is free. The event will feature vendors, food, a Miss Crantoberfest...

Goodies in the Garden at Oliver House

Oliver House is sponsoring Goodies in the Garden at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. The event takes place in the Herb Garden at the Oliver Estate, 445 Plymouth St. Carrot cake and other treats will be available for visitors to try. Only 16 spots are...

Yoga in the Ballroom Sept. 9, 15

MIDDLEBORO — Oliver House is sponsoring Yoga in the Ballroom on Sept. 9 and 15. The program has moved to the ballroom at the Middleboro Town Hall due to ongoing renovations at Oliver House. Led by local yoga instructor Lisa DeBrase, the class will...

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