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Things to do: Feb. 19 - Feb. 25

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FRIDAY, FEB. 20 Dinner and a show fundraiser MIDDLEBORO — On Friday, Feb. 20, the North Congregational Church will be hosting a fundraiser for Carver policewoman Laicey Leronimo…

Valentines Day at the Lakeville COA marked with Bingo fun and love-song music

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LAKEVILLE — Community members and older adults celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special edition Friday Café at the Lakeville Council On Aging last week.…

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Veterans can have a cup of Joe and find what to know

MIDDLEBORO — A weekly social club for veterans gathers in Middleboro and Brockton every week. The Middleboro Elks host weekly social and informational coffee hours for veterans throughout every month. All veterans are welcome, and no sign up is...

Free monthly meal for veterans

MIDDLEBORO — All veterans are welcomed to the Middleboro Elks’ monthly lunch for veterans. The Elks host the free lunch every third Thursday of the month, at 12 p.m. at the lodge located at 24 High St. Assistants for veteran attendees are also...

Lakeville seeks photographers to show the beauty of town

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LAKEVILLE — Calling all photographers, the Town of Lakeville is seeking pictures showing off Lakeville’s natural beauty and historic features. The photos will be incorporated into the new town website, with credit given to the photographer. All are...

Rotary Club donates an ‘eye in the sky’ to Middleboro’s cable access media

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MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro-Lakeville Rotary Club recently donated a state-of-the-art drone to Middleborough Community Cable Access Media, also known as MCCAM. Director of Media Technology Karen Foye noted that this addition to MCCAM’s arsenal marks...

February Vacation Week programs for kids and teens at the Middleboro Public Library

MIDDLEBORO — The public library is hosting a slew of free activities and events for youth to pass the time during February school vacation week. Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 12 - 7 p.m. Drop-in for life-sized Candyland in the Children’s room. Participants...

Enjoy music, bite by bite

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MIDDLEBORO — The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Middleboro will host the Little Songbook Opera group for a food-themed musical performance this month. The church will host a food and music themed event, “La Bonne Cuisine,” where eight...

Things to do: Feb. 12 - Feb.17

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SUNDAY, FEB. 15 Free concert MIDDLEBORO — Musical historian and singer John Murelle and pianist Chris Morris are returning to Middleboro to present “Spotlight on the Gershwin Brothers.” On Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m., the duo will perform a free...

A Happy Valentine's Day to Middleboro's first responders

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MIDDLEBORO — Mary K. Goode Elementary School second graders show their love for Middleboro's first responders. The students learned about the many people that work to help the Middleboro community. They made valentines to be delivered by their...

‘Hares’ the contestants for Soule Homestead’s Sweetheart Fundraiser

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MIDDLEBORO — Two furry residents at Soule Homestead Education Center are “hoppy” to help raise funds for repairs to their home. Flake, a Florida White rabbit, and Coffee, a Flemish Giant, are the two contestants for the homestead’s Sweetheart...

Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Council meeting at Lakeville COA

LAKEVILLE — All older adults are invited to attend the February meeting of the Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Council at the Lakeville Council on Aging. The council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. is part of the Plymouth County’s TRIAD...

Author Marie Dion coming to Lakeville library to share journeyed story

LAKEVILLE — Local author Marie Dion will be at the Lakeville library to talk about her latest book, “Returning What's Sacred.” Her book details a ten-year journey to bring a Native American sacred object back to its rightful home out west. Dion will...

Drop-in genealogy visits at the Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE — Need help researching your family tree? Cynthia Souza, the Lakeville Public Library’s resident expert on genealogy research, can help people navigate Ancestry.com Library Edition as well as resources available in the newly reorganized...

Find ways to lower heating costs and reduce waste at ‘Lean and Green Guide’ workshop

MIDDLEBORO — A workshop “The Lean and Green Guide: Lowering Costs and Reducing Waste” will be held at the Middleboro Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10:00 a.m. The keynote speaker, Kimberly French, will share how a local non-profit can help...

'Spotlight on the Gershwin Brothers' free concert coming to Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — Musical historian and singer John Murelle and pianist Chris Morris are returning to Middleboro to present “Spotlight on the Gershwin Brothers.” On Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 pm, the duo will perform a free concert at the Grand Ballroom of the...

Middleboro church to host fundraiser for Boston Marathon runner, bringing food and music

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MIDDLEBORO — On Friday, Feb. 20, the North Congregational Church will be hosting a fundraiser for Carver policewoman Laicey Leronimo and her next Boston Marathon run. This year will be Leronimo's third time running the marathon, and will be on a...

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO — The Soule Homestead Education Center will host a free beginners birding class as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16. The class will teach how to use both MerlinID and old-fashioned birding field guides....

Middleboro Girl Scouts rally community support to adopt the Nemasket River

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MIDDLEBORO — Ten Girl Scouts from Middleboro Cadettes Troop 64979 recently earned unanimous approval from the Middleboro Conservation Commission to adopt a portion of the Nemasket River. The approval will launch a youth-led project focused on...

Soule Homestead kicks off ‘Sweetheart’ fundraiser

MIDDLEBORO — The Soule Homestead Education Center is raising money to make repairs to their small animal barn where the chickens, duck, and rabbits call home. The homestead has set a goal of $3,000 which will help with roughly half the cost of the...

See display of handcrafted artworks aimed to help children undergoing hospital treatment

LAKEVILLE — On Sunday, Feb. 8, the annual Madison E. Gallagher Blanket Project dedication will take place at 10 a.m. at the Lakeville United Church of Christ. The event is a joint collaboration between the Lakeville church and North Congregational...

Valentines Day party with jazzy tunes and more coming to Middleboro COA

MIDDLEBORO — The Play It Again music group is returning as a five-piece band to put the Middleboro Council on Aging into a romantic mood for Valentine’s Day. On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m., the musicians will perform the styles of jazz, country,...

Oak Point Book Club delivers again

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MIDDLEBORO — Members of the Oak Point Book Club delivered their annual book donation to the Children’s Room of the Middleboro Public Library on Jan. 28. Over the last 11 years, the book club has donated more than 215 books to the library. The...

Valentine’s Café and music bingo at Lakeville COA

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging invites older adults to a special Valentine’s edition of their Friday Café on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. At the event, attendees can enjoy sweet treats and music bingo with DJ David Santos of Mighty Music....

Celebrate ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’ at Middleboro public library

MIDDLEBORO — Celebrate the international “Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Middleboro Public Library. The day is an international initiative to encourage families to take their children to...

Learn the ways of the web at Lakeville COA Digital Literacy Sessions

LAKEVILLE — Instructor Jennifer Shallcross of Chalk Talk Technology is holding new sessions of Digital Literacy for older adults at the Lakeville Council on Aging starting in March. All classes will be taught using new tablets, which will be loaned...

Founder of nonpartisan democracy group to speak at Oak Point

MIDDLEBORO — On Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m., Christina Hughes will speak to the Oak Point Democrats at the Oak Point Clubhouse Ballroom. Hughes is the founder and leader of Indivisible Middleboro, a nonpartisan pro-democracy group. She has been...

Lakeville Lions to offer CPR classes

LAKEVILLE — Learn how to save a life at the Lakeville Lions Club monthly CPR classes. These CPR/AED courses are held at the group’s clubhouse on 170 Main St. and include Basic Life Support for professionals and Heart Saver for the general public....

Don’t get burned: Lakeville residential burn permit requirements

LAKEVILLE — Residential burn permits are required for all open burning in Lakeville and must be obtained prior to any burning activity. Only permits that have been approved and paid in full are valid. A burn permit may be applied for only by the...

Free energy efficiency guide for landlords

MIDDLEBORO — Making rental properties more energy efficient offers numerous financial benefits to landlords, even though they may not be the ones paying the heating bills. Area nonprofit Sustainable Middleboro has published a free 20-page “Guide to...

Middleboro Youth Citizenship Award

MIDDLEBORO — Do you know a young Middleboro resident who deserves a $500 citizenship award? The Middleboro Democratic Town Committee is introducing a new annual Youth Citizenship Award program that awards $500 cash prize to youth residents who are...

Fire performers and ice mosaics on their way to Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — A massive gallery of frozen artwork and fire dancing performances are coming to Middleboro. Attendees can explore a glacial gallery featuring dozens of large artworks composed of colorful ice shards at a two day event hosted at the KOA...

Things to do: Jan. 22 - Jan. 28

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UNTIL FEB. 17 Stitched sacrifice LAKEVILLE — An exhibit exploring the sacrifices of military members through quilt artwork will fill the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library until Feb. 17. The Great Ponds Gallery's new exhibit...

‘Sacrifice: The Heart of the Military’ quilt art exhibit now showing at the Lakeville library

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LAKEVILLE — An exhibit exploring the sacrifices of military members through quilt artwork will fill the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library until Feb. 17. The Great Ponds Gallery's new exhibit titled "Sacrifice: The Heart of the...

Lakeville adult knitters club hooks into good times at weekly knitting group

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LAKEVILLE — In a quiet corner of the Lakeville Public Library, an adult knitters group meets every week to collaborate, create and come together to share the love of knitting and crocheting. The club meets at the library every Thursday, from 4 to 6...

Alzheimer’s caregivers support group

MIDDLEBORO — A support group for caregivers, led by a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held at the Middleboro Council on Aging this month. At the support group, Jenn Hoadley of the Alzheimer’s Association will lead a discussion...

Learn about Social Security updates, new policies at Middleboro COA presentation

MIDDLEBORO — A discussion on Social Security updates and policies will be held at the Middleboro Council on Aging. The upcoming discussion will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and will focus on the latest changes from the Social Security...

Annual Lakeville Lions Comedy Show to return with roaring laughs

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LAKEVILLE — Three comedians will hit the stage of Loon Pond Lodge this month at the annual Lakeville Lions Comedy Show. Doors open for the show at 6:45 p.m., and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Loon Pond Lodge at 28 Precinct...

Things to do: Jan. 8 - Jan.15

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Brain bootcamp MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Council on Aging will host a “Brain Teaser Boot Camp” workshop, an informational event on the mental and social benefits of puzzles. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8,...

Lakeville COA goes back in time to welcome new year

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging had a blast from the past on Friday, Jan. 2, welcoming 2026 by going back in time with a disco themed New Year’s party. Attendees danced as DJ Dave played disco-music favorites at the council. People...

Brain teaser bootcamp at the Middleboro COA

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Council on Aging will host a “Brain Teaser Boot Camp” workshop, an informational event on the mental and social benefits of puzzles. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the council, where presenters...

Recycling holiday decor lights? Here’s where to bring them

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LAKEVILLE — From now until Jan. 10, the Lakeville Public Library and the Center on Aging will be collecting string lights and extension cords for proper disposal. The collection aims to properly dispose of these items, since they can get tangled in...

Leftover Styrofoam can be recycled at Middleboro nonprofit event

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MIDDLEBORO — Bring Styrofoam from the holiday season to a recycling event in Middleboro. On Saturday, Jan. 10, a Styrofoam collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Department of Public Works, located at 65 Sachem St. The...

Get filled-in on Lakeville happenings with the Lakeville Senior Connection

LAKEVILLE — Every month, leaders at the Lakeville Center on Aging host a broadcast show that discusses happenings at the center and across town. Lori, Cheryl and Karen from the center discuss and explain the current month's newsletter with some...

Things to do: Dec. 31 - Jan. 5

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 Celebrate Middleboro MIDDLEBORO — The Town of Middleboro will host the second-ever “Celebrate Middleboro” New Year’s Eve event during the dawn of the new year. Attendees can expect a “noise parade” that will parade around the...

Happy New Year Disco

LAKEVILLE — Boogie into the New Year at the Lakeville Center on Aging. On Friday, Jan. 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., the center on aging will host a special edition of their weekly Friday Café with a disco-themed dance party. DJ Dave will spin...

PHOTOS: Middleboro police partake in pie-throwing fundraiser

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro School Resource Officers recently received a “pie-full” from kindergartens at the Memorial Early Childhood Center in Middleboro. School Resource Officers Wiksten, Porter, Valerio, along with Officer Marshall of the...

PHOTOS: Grinch spotted at Mullein Hill in Lakeville

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LAKEVILLE — The Grinch recently came by the Mullein Hill Christian Academy, accompanied by Lakeville Police officers, to hand out candy canes to students.

Lakeville COA finds the happiness in the holidays during annual luncheon

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Center on Aging recently hosted their annual Holiday Luncheon, celebrating the holiday season with Lakeville’s older adults and special guests. During the festivities at Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp, the Loon Pond...

Rotary Club members pitch in to help others during holiday season

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MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro-Lakeville Rotary Club spent a recent Saturday fulfilling Christmas wish-lists for families in need. A dozen members and friends of the club spent last Saturday at My Brother’s Keeper, an area nonprofit that provides food...

Things to do: Dec. 24 - Jan. 5

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 Candles and carols MIDDLEBORO — Sing a long to classic carols and find Chrsimas spirit this week. The Central Congregational Church of Middleboro will host a Christmas Eve candlelight service at the church, located at 2 Webster...

Middleboro to host second annual New Year’s Eve bonanza

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MIDDLEBORO — The Town of Middleboro will host the second-ever “Celebrate Middleboro” New Year’s Eve event during the dawn of the new year. Attendees can expect a “noise parade” that will parade around the block, and a firework display during the...