Happenings

Soule Homestead to host winter vacation events

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleboro, will host two events during the school holiday vacation. A drop-in winter break craft will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 27. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for...

Holly, jolly snowmen help support food pantry

MIDDLEBORO— A quick stroll in front of Middleboro Town Hall’s lawn will bring a smile to the face of any passerby, thanks to the abundance of holly, jolly snowmen that have taken up residence there. The 31” snowmen, all 100 of them, were decorated...

Celtics dancer to offer class at Burt Wood School

MIDDLEBORO — Celtics Dancer Tatyana Brown will offer a master class at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. In addition to being a Celtics dancer, Brown serves as Miss Boston and was a top 10...

Holiday Lights at the Park Dec. 20, 21 and 22

MIDDLEBORO — Wander through a sea of holiday decorations at Holiday Lights at the Park at Peirce Playground, 26 Jackson St., Middleboro. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 Parking is...

Santa to visit Forever Farm animal sanctuary Dec. 15

MIDDLEBORO — Santa will visit Forever Farm, an animal sanctuary at 168 Highland St., Middleboro, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15. Santa will be available for take-your-own photos and to talk with youngsters. Kids can make a free craft and...

Firefighter to read book on holiday safety Dec. 12 at library

MIDDLEBORO — Local author and Maynard firefighter Michael Parr will lead an interactive reading of his book, “A Firehouse’s Night Before Christmas’’ at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Middleboro Public Library. In the story, firefighters respond to...

‘Elf Jr. The Musical’ to be performed at Alley Theatre

MIDDLEBORO — “Elf Jr. The Musical’’ will be presented by the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 13 and at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleboro. Tickets are $...

Purr-fect for feline fans: Cat show Dec. 14, 15 in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Cat Fanciers Federation will host a cat show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the Middleboro Elks, 24 High St., Middleboro. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Cash payment may be made at the door.

Gingerbread house making among Lakeville library events

LAKEVILLE – The Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., will get into the holiday spirit with two events on consecutive Saturdays. A Friends of the Library open house and gingerbread house making will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,...

Monthly yoga classes to begin Dec. 21 at library

MIDDLEBORO – Monthly yoga sessions, open to all levels, including beginners, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Middleboro Library. Participants will flow from one pose to another with instructor Paige Hogg. This class combines breath...

Enjoy the season at these merry and bright holiday events

One of the greatest gifts of the holiday season is the chance to celebrate with family and friends. Here are some events to spread cheer in Middleboro and Lakeville this season. Craft fair A holiday craft event will take place inside Loon...

Middleboro Senior Center offers range of December activities

MIDDLEBORO — Check out some of the activities available at the Middleboro Senior Center, 558 Plymouth St., in December. Throughout the month, help is available for Middleboro seniors wishing to apply for fuel assistance or SNAP, Supplemental...

Soule Homestead schedules slate of activities in December

MIDDLEBORO — Lots of events are planned in December at Soule Homestead Education Center in Middleboro. Wreath making will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $55 for...

Santa swaps sleigh for fire engine as he drives through Lakeville Dec. 15

LAKEVILLE — Santa Claus is coming to town Sunday, Dec. 15 on a Lakeville fire truck. His visit starts at 9 a.m. at Taunton Street, near the town line and continues through Lakeville. The route continues to the intersection of Taunton and Bedford...

Lions to host life-saving classes

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club offers monthly cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator courses at their clubhouse at 170 Main St., Lakeville. Courses include Basic Life Support (BLS) for professionals (nurses, first...

Peirce Homestead opens doors to public Nov. 30

MIDDLEBORO — The public is invited to visit the Peter H. Peirce Homestead,132 North Main St., Middleboro, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, immediately after the end of the Christmas parade. The Board of Directors for the homestead encourages the...

Program looks back on Blizzard of 1978

MIDDLEBORO — Travel back to the Blizzard of 78 during a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. Nancy Franks of FRANKly Speaking, who was a junior at Taunton High School during the storm, will lead the...

They’ll be jingling all the way at Middleboro Christmas parade

MIDDLEBORO — The turkey has been consumed, the leftovers have been packed into the fridge and Middleboro is ready to welcome in the Christmas season. The 64th annual Christmas parade will step off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 from Burkland School,...

‘Chronicle’ reporter to discuss new book at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., Lakeville, will welcome WCVB-TV “Chronicle’’ reporter and author Ted Reinstein on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his new book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England.’’...

Lakeville astronomer to speak at Dec. 4 meeting

MIDDLEBORO — Lakeville astronomer Mike Renzi will present a slide show with images of deep space objects, planets, and asteroid videos that he has taken from the observatory on Wednesday, Dec. 4 as the guest speaker for the Middleboro Rotary Club at...

Middleboro Fire Department to host holiday celebration Dec. 7

MIDDLEBORO __ The Middleboro Fire Department, 125 North Main St., will host a holiday celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at their headquarters. Santa and Rudolph will make appearances. Children’s activities will also be available.

Tree lighting, Santa visit Dec. 7 in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Drive at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Lions clubhouse, 170 Main St. Visitors can enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, warm cookies and s'mores! Santa and Mrs...

Benefit to support local veterans on Nov. 17

MIDDLEBORO — The next Red, White and Blues benefit to honor and support local veterans will be held Sunday. Nov. 17. The event will be held at the Middleboro Elks Lodge, 24 High St., Middleboro. The event will be held inside. There will be a...

Get ready for a holly, jolly Christmas with the Snowperson Soirée

MIDDLEBORO — Make your own snowperson to appear in front of Middleboro Town Hall through the month of December and participate in the annual Snowperson Soirée again this year. Participants will decorate their own 31” snowperson, made out of plastic...

Lakeville Library to host Disney Vacation Planning workshop

LAKEVILLE — Interested in planning a trip to Disney? Come to the Lakeville Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The library will host a Disney Vacation Planning workshop with Disney expert and local travel agent Jocelyn Martins in the...

What’s in store this month at the Middleboro COA

MIDDLEBORO – From insulation workshops to school plays, there is lots going on at the Middleboro Council on Aging this month. Call the office at 508-946-2490 to sign up for or ask for more information about an event. Help is available throughout...

Thanksgiving dinner, holiday events coming up at Lakeville COA

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville senior center is getting ready for the holiday season with lots of upcoming events. Effective October 1, the Council on Aging’s Friday hours have changed. The COA will now only be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...

Middleboro home scares up a good Halloween display

MIDDLEBORO — Passersby beware, 134 Wareham St. in Middleboro may send shivers down your spine with its best-in-show Halloween decorations. The Wareham Street home was crowned the winner of the fourth Annual Pumpkin Romp, a competition sponsored by...

Unitarian Universalist craft fair Nov. 16

MIDDLEBORO — The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will be held in the handicap accessible Parish Hall, located at 25 South Main St. There...

Make holiday decorations at Arts and Crafts with Amy

LAKEVILLE — Make holiday-themed decor at Arts and Crafts with Amy, which will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Lakeville Senior Center, 1 Dear Xing. Participants may create multiple, easy-to-make ornaments, holiday garland and other items...

Snowpeople will melt hearts, help animal shelter

LAKEVILLE — No matter the weather, Lakeville Town Hall will soon be adorned with snow people bearing uplifting messages through the Snowman Jubilee Act of Kindness project. Community members can purchase and design a snowperson to be displayed at...

Shop while you bop at Lakeville holiday craft event

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Arts Council will host All That Glitters Holiday Shopping, a two-day holiday craft event inside Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Park, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from...

Lakeville Historical Society to host yard sale

LAKEVILLE – The Lakeville Historical Society will hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p..m. Saturday, Nov. 2 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the historic town house, 2 Precinct St. This is a new location for the annual event. The...

Oak Point holiday craft show scheduled Nov. 2

MIDDLEBORO — The annual Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft Show will take place on Saturday Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oak Point Clubhouse, Grand Ballroom, 200 Oak Point Drive in Middleboro. There will be 50 tables of handmade items, such as...

Rotary invites public to Robbins Museum in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Rotary Club members invite the public at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 for a “walk through time’’ at the Robbins Museum, 7 Jackson St., Middleboro, home of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society in Middleboro. Vice...

Oak Point holiday craft show scheduled Nov. 2

Veterans Day Lunch at Middleboro COA

MIDDLEBORO — A Veteran’s Day lunch for seniors will be hosted at the Middleboro Council on Aging Thursday, Nov. 14. Veterans eat for free and may bring a guest for $5. Attendees must call 508-946-2490 to RSVP.

Middleboro Veteran’s Day parade set for Nov. 11

MIDDLEBORO — Honoring those who have served, the Middleboro Veteran’s Day parade will take place on Monday, Nov. 11. The parade will start and end in the Town Hall parking lot on Nickerson Ave. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Following the parade...

Speaker to talk about drug prevention at event on Oct. 30

MIDDLEBORO— A drug prevention and awareness workshop will be held Oct. 30 in the Select Board meeting room at Middleboro Town Hall. Addiction psychologist Dr. Heather Diblasi will speak about substance misuse and how to prevent addiction. The...

Workshop to teach on energy savings coming up Oct. 26

MIDDLEBORO — Fall is a great time to prepare for colder weather and lower heating costs. Sustainable Middleborough will sponsor a free All About Insulation workshop at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Middleborough Public Library, with...

Get revved up for classic car show

MIDDLEBORO — A classic car show featuring pre-1989 vehicles will take place at Battis Field, 26 Jackson St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. The event will feature concessions and rock and roll music. The drivers of the first 50 cars to...

Central Congregational Church to host trunk or treat Oct. 31

MIDDLEBORO — A family-friendly Trunk or Treat will take place in the Middleboro Town Hall parking lot from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st. The event will be hosted by the Central Congregational Church. This is a safe family event, the...

Forever Farm hosting Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 26

MIDDLEBORO — A Halloween Spooktacular will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Forever Farm, 168 Highland St., Middleboro. Crafts and games will be available all day. Costumes are encouraged. A costume contest for children 12...

Costumes on parade at Middleboro Library Halloween party

MIDDLEBORO — Ms. Amanda will host a Halloween party at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. The party is aimed at children younger than 6 and their families. Children may dress in costume or borrow one of...

Luminaria to light trails during Soule walks Dec. 13, 14

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., looks to brighten the holidays with a luminaria walk event from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. The paths will be lined with candles. Walks are limited to 15 people and run in 20-minute...

Nashville sound to fill Middleboro theatre Nov. 1 and 2

MIDDLEBORO — The sounds of Nashville will come to Middleboro when the Alley Theatre hosts A Nashville Songwriter Experience at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at the theatre, 133 Center St. The musical experience will focus on the stories...

Look up for stargazing night at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO – The night sky will take center stage as Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., hosts a family stargazing night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Bridgewater State University Observation Manager Jamie Kern will lead a walk down the farm road to the...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 17

Thursday, Oct. 17 Uh-oh SpaghettiOs! The Middleboro Services to the Elderly will offer its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser at the Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St., Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner will include...

Middleboro Parks Department ‘Ghost Drive’ set for Oct. 25 & 26

MIDDLEBORO — The Park’s Department will host its annual Ghost Drive Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. both nights. Cars will drive through a variety of spooky scenes set up at Peirce Playground, 26...

Legislators to speak at chamber lunch

LAKEVILLE — The Cranberry Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative lunch Friday, Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville. Legislators will participate in a panel discussion on current topics. LeBaron Hills...

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