Happenings | Nemasket

header_bg

Visit our partners:

Happenings

April Vacation Week programs for kids and teens at the Middleboro library

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library has a mix of fun events for youth to enjoy over April Vacation Week. Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m.…

MBTA reduced fare event at the Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE — The MBTA Mobility Center Travel Training Team and the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority will both be at the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct…

Most Popular

Summer horseshoe leagues forming at Lakeville’s Ted Williams Camp

LAKEVILLE — The Loon Pond Horseshoe Club will be holding sign up sessions for the Summer Horseshoe Leagues, which will begin the first week of May at the horseshoe courts in the Ted Williams Park. Both the Singles and the Doubles Leagues are...

Things to do: April 4 - 7

NONE

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Egg hunt! LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. sharp for kids ages 9 and under. The hunt will take place at the Lions clubhouse on 170 Main St. in Lakeville. Attendees...

POSTPONED: Youth invited to try a ‘buffet’ of books at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE — Students in grades 4-12 are invited to the Lakeville Public Library for a tween and teen "book buffet" to sample books from a variety of genres. The event has been postponed for later this summer. Youth Services Librarian Teresa Mirra...

Reception for area artist Charles Wood coming to Lakeville library

NONE

LAKEVILLE — A reception for artist Charles Wood will be held in the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library on Monday, April 6 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. to introduce his latest exhibit, “Carousels, Creatures, and Coastlines.” Wood is a...

Mayflower Chamber Orchestra to present classics in Middleboro

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — On April 12, the Mayflower Chamber Orchestra under the direction of J. Fred Thornton will present a concert of music titled “Classical Masters: Haydn and Mozart.” The performance is free to the public, although a donation of $10 to $20...

Easter services scheduled for Lakeville United Church of Christ

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville United Church of Christ will host a Maundy Thursday Worship Supper on April 2, at 6 p.m., in the church’s Fellowship Hall. A supper of salad, soups, fruit desserts, and communion will be served. Reservations are needed and...

Hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny with the Lakeville Lions

NONE

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. sharp for kids ages 9 and under. The hunt will take place at the Lions clubhouse on 170 Main St. in Lakeville. Attendees can search for eggs with candy...

Easter events at the Cornerstone Community Church of Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — The Cornerstone Community Church of Lakeville invites the community to join in on a morning of worship, singing, and celebration during its annual Easter celebration. The Easter service will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 9:30 a.m.,...

Easter services with the Central Congregational Church

MIDDLEBORO — Everyone is invited to the Central Congregational Church for several programs to celebrate the Easter season. There will be a Good Friday service at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3. On Easter Sunday there will be an early Easter Sunrise...

Got a question for the candidates?

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro’s 2026 Candidates Night – sponsored by the Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week – will be held on Wednesday night, March 25, at the Middleboro Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St. Beginning at 7 p.m., candidates in races...

Lakeville Garden Club to host first meeting of the year

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Historic Town House on 2 Precinct Street. Refreshments will be served and the business meeting will follow the program. The...

Learn life-saving skills at upcoming Lakeville Lions CPR course

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....

Nigerian-American poet, Barry Eneh, to speak at Lakeville Public Library

NONE

LAKEVILLE — To kick off April's National Poetry Month, the Lakeville Public Library welcomes Nigerian-American poet and storyteller, Barry Eneh, on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Author of Pulse of Becoming: The Path of Infinite Transformation,...

Holy Week, Triduum Liturgies and Easter Sunday Masses Scheduled for St. Isidore Parish

Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the schedule of the Holy Week, Triduum liturgies and the Easter Sunday Masses. St. Isidore Parish is made up of three worship sites: Sts. Martha and Mary Church in Lakeville;...

Calling all bids for the Rotary Club’s annual charity auction

NONE

The Rotary Club of Middleboro and Lakeville’s 37th Annual Auction is live. Bidding is open now through March 28 to raise funds for the club’s charitable and educational activities. The auction is the club’s primary fundraiser for their Charitable...

Middleboro pro-democracy group to participate in upcoming nationwide protest

MIDDLEBORO — Indivisible Middleboro, a newly formed nonpartisan pro-democracy group, has announced plans to participate in the “No Kings III” protest this month. The “No Kings III” protest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at...

Things to do: March 21 - March 24

NONE

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Cooler Middleboro Fair MIDDLEBORO — The fourth annual Cooler Middleboro Fair has a cool new addition this year — a hand-painted Earth globe as tall as a house. The free fair will return on Saturday, March 21, and will run from...

Hit the ropes with a wrestling storytime at the Middleboro Public Library

MIDDLEBORO — Join wrestlers, ahead of Middleborough Mania 5, for a storytime and crafts at a family friendly event on Tuesday, March 24. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Large Meeting room. Middleboro Public School’ own Meghan...

Lakeville Lions honor longest living resident, past member

NONE

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions recently awarded an honorary membership to Lakeville resident Daniel Fernandes. At age 99, Fernandes is the oldest resident in town and received the Boston Post Cane last year. He was a past member of the Lakeville...

Middleboro high school musicians perform at Oak Point, leave with many thanks

NONE

MIDDLEBORO —The Oak Point community recently hosted the Middleboro High School band, orchestra, choir and the Sachem Singers to perform a “America 250 Pops Concert” to a nearly packed ballroom. The 90 minute show featured patriotic standards like...

Sacred Heart pantry receives recognition for commitment to distributing healthy food

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — The Sacred Heart Food Pantry has been recognized as a 2025 Healthy Pantry by The Greater Boston Food Bank for its commitment to nutrition, client dignity, and evidence-based pantry practices. As a 2025 Healthy Pantry, the pantry is part...

Upcoming Cooler Middleboro Fair to return with new massive addition this year

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — The fourth annual Cooler Middleboro Fair has a cool new addition this year — a hand-painted Earth globe as tall as a house. The free fair will return on Saturday, March 21, and will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Middleboro High...

Girl Scouts travel the world through thought

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Girl Scouts traveled the globe as they celebrated World Thinking Day earlier this month. Five troops each researched a country and made a poster about their findings. The Girl Scouts got to sample food from each country, make...

Lakeville COA dawns green and stays lucky

NONE

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging hosted a special St. Patrick's Day celebration with games, laughter and prizes on Friday, March 13. Rob Peters Entertainment brought the thrill of playing live game shows to the Lakeville COA. Teams used...

Things to do this weekend

NONE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 St. Patty’s Cafe LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging asks “Do You Feel Lucky?” with a special St. Patrick’s Day Café on Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. The COA will transform into a live game show with Rob Peters...

Sacred Heart pantry receives recognition for commitment to distributing healthy food

MIDDLEBORO — The Sacred Heart Food Pantry has been recognized as a 2025 Healthy Pantry by The Greater Boston Food Bank for its commitment to nutrition, client dignity, and evidence-based pantry practices. As a 2025 Healthy Pantry, the pantry is part...

Learn the basics of beekeeping at the Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO — Explore the practice of beekeeping at an upcoming workshop with area beekeeping expert Kevin O’Donnell at the Soule Homestead and Education center. O’Donnell will present the basics of beekeeping in a 2-hour workshop for adults on March...

Listen to Irish tunes at a free concert this month

MIDDLEBORO — The Bank of Ireland band will perform a free concert at the Middleboro Town Hall on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. The Bank Of Ireland performs music written, borrowed, begged, and stolen by Peri DeLorenzo and Mark Dobbyn. The band features...

St. Patrick’s Day Café at the Lakeville COA

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging asks “Do You Feel Lucky?” with a special St. Patrick’s Day Café on Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. The COA will transform into a live game show with Rob Peters Entertainment, encouraging contestants to “come...

Manicures with the students at the Lakeville COA

LAKEVILLE — Old Colony sophomore Cosmetology students will offer free manicures at the Lakeville Council on Aging on Thursday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m These traditional manicure sessions include hand and arm massage and an...

Support the Middleboro COA through a tasty meal

MIDDLEBORO — On Saturday, March 14, Middleboro Services to the Elderly will offer its 2nd annual Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser at the Middleboro Council on Aging. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lunch will include a grilled cheese sandwich, attendees’...

Middleboro Elks to host fundraiser dinner, live music and wood-carving raffle to support Tunnel to Towers

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks will host live music and a meal on Saturday, March 14, to raise funds for first responders and veterans. The fundraiser will feature dinner, live music from the Glen Charlie Affair band and wood-carving auction and...

Upcoming free singalong concert at Middleboro church

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — The community is invited to a free concert and singalong event on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Middleboro. The concert will be led by the creators of the songbook, “Rise Up Singing and Rise...

Lakeville COA to host presentation on vaccines through the ages

LAKEVILLE — Pediatrician Dr. Martin Gross will present an overview of vaccines, from their earliest use to present day on Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Lakeville Council on Aging. Dr. Gross will also outline routine immunizations and schedules...

Sign up for a free tree

MIDDLEBORO — Registration is now open for the Soule Homestead and Education Center’s annual free tree planting for Earth Day. The homestead had a successful program last year, and will be yet again giving out native trees for kids and teenaged...

Middleboro is about to get cooler with return of annual environment and clean energy fair

MIDDLEBORO — The 4th Annual Cooler Middleboro Fair, a free, fun, and educational fair for the whole family about the environment and clean energy will take place March 21. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middleboro High School, attendees can learn...

Volunteers needed to construct a natural helping hand for the Nemasket River

NONE

MIDDLEBORO — Calling all volunteers, help is needed to construct a living willow-fence along the Nemasket River. A volunteer event to plant a willow fence along the river to protect the river’s water quality is in need of extra hands and help. The...

Middleboro homeschool students can connect with others at upcoming library event

MIDDLEBORO — Board Game Day is making its return to the Middleboro Public Library. Homeschool students are welcome to hang out, play games and socialize with other homeschool families at the library from 1:30-3:30 p.m., on Feb. 26. The available...

Learn life-saving skills at upcoming Lakeville Lions CPR course

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....

Lakeville seeks resident input on new bylaw aimed to preserve natural resources

LAKEVILLE — The town of Lakeville is seeking residential input for the creation of an Open Space Residential Development bylaw at an upcoming community meeting. The new bylaw aims to enforce regulations that will guide new residential subdivisions...

Things to do: Feb. 19 - Feb. 25

NONE

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 and her next Boston Marathon run. This year will be Leronimo's third...

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

NONE

LAKEVILLE — Community members and older adults celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special edition Friday Café at the Lakeville Council On Aging last week. Guests enjoyed sweet treats and played music Bingo with DJ David Santos of Mighty Music. There...

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

NONE

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

NONE

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

NONE

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

NONE

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

NONE

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...