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Black Vinyl to perform next for Lakeville Summer Concert Series

LAKEVILLE — The third concert in the 2025 Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Lakeville Arts Council, will feature Black Vinyl on Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Center Stage in front of the Lakeville Public Library. Black Vinyl is a cover...

Clear Pond lake is open and ready for summer fun

LAKEVILLE — Season passes for Clear Pond Park are available for the summer recreation season. Clear Pond Park, located at 49 Clear Pond Rd., is open until Aug. 23. Passes are required to enter the park and can be bought online or at the park gate...

Middleboro Sip and Stroll to return for 15th year

MIDDLEBORO — The 15th annual Middleboro Sip and Stroll: Summer returns Saturday, July 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn, featuring 95 vendors offering music, food trucks, crafts, baked goods and, of course, a beverage of choice. Nearly a...

Exploring family in art

MIDDLEBORO — Head down to the Middleboro Council on Aging for the “Families in Art” event with Jill Sanford of Art for Your Mind. The “Families in Art” program offers an opportunity to experience the concept of family as expressed by a variety of...

Hey Jude and more

MIDDLEBORO — Prepare for an upbeat musical program at the Middleboro Council on Aging that includes pop, rock, and folk-rock songs primarily from the 1960s and early ‘70s called “Beatles and Beyond” with musician Roger Tincknell. The concert will be...

Support from the Council on Aging

MIDDLEBORO — The Council on Aging’s “Supportive Day Program,” also known as “The Good Times Club,” is designed to meet the needs of individuals who would benefit from group activities, recreation, exercise and companionship. The program runs Monday...

Get excited about reading with the help of a little magic

MIDDLEBORO — Award-winning magician Mike Bent will perform his interactive show “Game On!” at the Middleboro Public Library on Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Bent, who has performed on Nickelodeon television programs, will perform a puzzle-themed magic...

A summer for bookworms

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library is hosting the “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program through Aug. 21. Participants can register through the Beanstack platform, available on the library’s website or the Beanstack Tracker mobile...

Adult summer reading challenge at the library

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library is offering an adult summer reading program featuring a Bingo challenge. Participants can pick up a bingo card at the library or download one online from the Middleboro Public Library website. Completed...

Nama-stay at this event

MIDDLEBORO — Explore the feeling of yoga at the Middleboro Public Library during “Evening Yoga” with Paige Hogg this month. The class combines breadth movement, flexibility and strength to focus on the feeling of yoga postures rather than seeing the...

Want to learn how to draw?

MIDDLEBORO — Get your pencils out and join Raùl the Third during a virtual author-talk, “Drawing Your World”, on Tuesday, July 8. Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!”. The virtual event will...

The history of the beer can

MIDDLEBORO — Have a “lager” than life experience at The History of the Beer Can and Pop Up Museum at the Middleboro Public Library on Aug. 20. The presentation will take participants on a trip through beer can history with Kevin Logan, curator and...

Having a ruff day?

MIDDLEBORO — A meet and greet event with a certified therapy dog will be held at the Middleboro Public Library on Aug. 18. Children can meet Ms. Marilyn and her pet Spaniel, Merline, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 102 N. Main St., in the library’s Large...

A Wicked cool party

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public library will host a movie showing for “Wicked” on August 13. Dress in pink or green for a “Wicked” themed watch party at the library, located at 102 N. Main Street, from 2 to 5 p.m. on August 13. The movie “Wicked...

Independence Day Parade, watermelon-eating and greasy pole contests

MIDDLEBORO — On Thursday, July 4, the North Middleboro Parade, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Pratt Free School at the intersection of Plymouth and Pleasant streets. A long-standing tradition, the parade will wind through North Middleboro and feature...

Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day

MIDDLEBORO — Independence Day celebrations in Middleboro will stretch over five days this year and feature a carnival, fireworks, a parade and more. The festivities kick off Wednesday, July 2, and run through Sunday, July 6, at Peirce Park, located...

Weekly coffee hour brings Veterans together

MIDDLEBORO — A weekly coffee hour for veterans is hosted by the Middleboro Elks Lodge every Wednesday. The "Cup of Joe & What Veterans Need to Know," weekly event takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The program alternates...

Get a ticket to a theatre trip from Middleboro to Victorian England

MIDDLEBORO — The Alley Theatre will perform “Oliver Jr.”, a youth version of Lionel Bart's classic musical starting Thursday, July 10. Students from The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts will be performing “Oliver Jr.” at the Alley Theatre,...

Dragons, manhunts and more to do this week

Are you looking to start an adventure? Or would you rather dive into some local history — either way there’s plenty to do this week. Teens ages 12 to 16 can join the summer Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Middleboro Public Library from 6 to 7:45 p...

Music and mocktails to return to Lakeville’s summer concert series

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Center Stage summer concert series will see a small change in location this year, but the diverse musical lineup remains the same. A total of four bands will perform in July as part of the Lakeville Summer Concert Series...

The 19th annual Middleboro summer concert series to return soon

MIDDLEBORO — The annual summer concert series will kick off its weekly lineup of free, live music on July 3. The 19th annual Middleboro Summer Concert Series will take place on the Town Hall lawn and will feature eight free concerts this year. The...

Homebrew alcohol festival coming to Middleboro next month

MIDDLEBORO — A homebrew alcohol beverage festival is set to bring home-brew makers and enthusiasts together on July 12. The annual Warped Pours homebrew festival is organized by Metro South Homebrew League and the South Shore Homebrew Club. The...

Expect five days of fun and celebration for Middleboro Independence Day

A night of history about the Coyle brothers manhunt

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Society will host a presentation on the infamous 1959 manhunt for John and William Coyle, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25. The program, “The Coyle Brothers Manhunt in Middleboro,” will be presented by Ben Carr...

Keep those hydrangeas alive!

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will host a presentation on hydrangea plant care at the Lakeville Senior Care Center on Tuesday, June 24. The event will feature Master Gardener Kathi Skinner, who will present “Hydrangeas: Which One Is Right...

A showcase of the art in our textbooks

Beginning July 2, visitors to the Lakeville Public Library can explore work from visual science artists as part of the Great Ponds Gallery. Visual science artists create descriptive illustrations and renderings of complex scientific topics to better...

Wool-felted Mario arts and crafts

A local arts and crafter, Jennfier Tinkham, will host an arts and crafts event for youth ages 10 to 17 at the Middleboro Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 10. Attendees can learn about simple felting techniques as they create “mushroom” and “...

Check mate! Informal chess drop-ins

The Middleboro Public Library’s Youth Chess Club will host an informal drop-in session from 1 to 3 p.m. for youth ages 6 to 17 on July 3. Attendees can play and learn the game of chess at the drop-in. Other drop-in sessions are planned for July 24...

Pajama party and a whole lotta’ Bluey

Ms. Amanda will host a “Bluey” storytime and party at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the Middleboro Public Library. Families are invited to dress in pajama attire to hear stories and participate in arts and crafts. The event is intended for ages 3 to 8 but all...

Blow the dust off of board games

The Middleboro Public Library is accepting gently used and complete board-games and puzzles beginning June 21. In addition, a “game-swap” will be hosted at the library at 2 p.m. on July 9. Registration is not required for the swap event. Games must...

Game themed storytime at the library

Ms. Amanda will be hosting a game-themed storytime event at the Middleboro Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on July 10. The storytime event will include audience participation. The event is intended for kids who range from preschool age to age 8...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons quests await!

The Middleboro Public Library’s summer Dungeons and Dragons Club will run from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. Teens ages 12 to 16 are invited to join the club, where they create characters and play with an experienced teen “dungeon master” who...

Spooky stories with Ms. Marilyn

Ms. Marilyn will be hosting a campfire-style summer storytelling event for elementary aged kids and above at the Middleboro Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. on July 1. Ms. Marilyn, the former Children’s Librarian, will tell scary stories including “...

SouthCoast Mothers of Multiples celebrates decades of nonprofit work

LAKEVILLE — The SouthCoast Mothers of Multiples Group will celebrate 50 years of supporting mothers with twins and triplets. The nonprofit will host their 50th anniversary celebration from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Hill Golf Course’s back nine,...

Dancing like a cool banana, tidying up and more to do this week

Do you want to dance like a cool banana? Or would you rather tidy up the town. No matter your answer there’s plenty of things to do this week. Head out to Soule Homestead Education Center on Saturday, June 21 for plenty of singing, dancing, and...

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Ms. Amanda will be hosting a storytime for babies and toddlers at the park near Peirce Playground, located at 26 Jackson St., on Wednesday, June 25. Storytime for babies begins at 10 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. for toddlers. The event will be held indoors...

St. Isidore Parish to host Eucharistic adoration service in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — St. Isidore Parish will host a Year of Hope Eucharistic Adoration service on Sunday, June 29, at 3 p.m. at Sts. Martha and Mary Church, Bedford Street. The 90-minute service will include meditative music, a presentation by guest speaker...

Litter-ally cleaning up the town

The Middleboro Mess Movers II will litter-ally be cleaning up the town from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June, 21. Join the group of volunteers in making Middleboro less-messy starting at the Hannaford Parking Lot at 8 Merchant’s Way. The group...

Don’t bug out

Join Entomologist and Plymouth County Extension Educator Blake Dinius for Rainbows on the Wing, a walk to see dragonflies and damselflies, on Saturday, June 21 at Soule Homestead Education Center at 46 Soule Street. Participants will meet at the...

Are you a cool banana?

Get ready for plenty of singing, dancing, and laughing at the Cool Banana Wig Kids’ Concert at Soule Homestead Education Center on Saturday, June 21. The concert is scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 46 Soule Street in Middleboro. Kids will be able to...

Hot diggity dog it’s movie night

Enjoy a showing of “Dog Man” in the large meeting room of the Middleboro Public Library located at 102 North Main Street on Tuesday, June 24. Families are welcome to bring dinner/snacks to enjoy during the PG-rated film. The showing will be from 6...

Veteran appreciation, Father’s Day and more to do this week

Father’s Day is near and there’s plenty to do this week. Ken Monterio returns to the Middleboro Council on Aging to celebrate Father’s day on Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. Monterio is based on the South Shore. He blends a mix of modern and classic...

A day for veterans and families in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The town of Middleboro will hold its second annual Veterans and Family Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Battis Field on Jackson Street. The event will include a free cookout, games, and activities for...

Fathers will feel the rhythm

At this truly note-able event, acoustic musician Ken Monterio returns to the Middleboro Council on Aging to celebrate Father’s day on Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. Monterio is based on the South Shore. He blends a mix of modern and classic favorites...

Middleboro church to host free vacation Bible school for children

MIDDLEBORO — Central Congregational Church will host a free Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 through grade 6 from June 23 to June 27. The program will run daily from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church, located at 2 Webster St. in downtown...

Bingo was their name-o

Game faces will be on while participants play Bingo every Monday night starting at 6 p.m. at the the Middleboro Elks #1274 on 24 High Street. Doors open at 4 p.m., tickets are sold at 4:30 p.m., and the game starts at 6 p.m. There is delicious,...

Shake it till you make it!

Hop in line and start dancing during Monthly Line Dancing with Dave and Marcia Burbank at the Middleboro Council on Aging. The program runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. Participants must pay $5 per class and there will be no class in...

Are you covered? Find out with the Middleboro Council on Aging

Christie Rexford, a representative of the state and federally funded program Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone, will present an informational session on Medicare health and drug coverage on Wednesday, June 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the...

‘A truth universally acknowledged’: Fashion has changed greatly

No need to get your corset in a twist. Hosted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Ren Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion is teaching a Lifelong Learning Series about the History of Undergarments. This program begins on Thursday, June 26 at 1 p.m...

Sew far, sew good

Thready or not, Barbara Chadwick will be at the Middleboro Council on Aging on Wednesday, June 25 to teach participants how to cross stitch. The program will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and all materials are supplied. Participants will begin their first...

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