Happenings

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...

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...

Art thou ready for some color?

Brush up some painting skills at Exploring Art with Melissa every Friday at 1 p.m at the Middleboro Council on Aging on 558 Plymouth St. Melissa is continuing her lessons with acrylic paints. No experience required. Participants must pay $10 a class...

Fueled by safety

Steer into the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles “Shifting Gears” workshop on Monday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m at the Lakeville Council on Aging. During this program, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles’ Community Outreach Coordinator Michele...

Loss isn’t easy

Losing someone often requires some extra support and companionship. The Lakeville Council on Aging is hosting a Coping with Loss or Grief Support Group on Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. This support group offers a different quality of support and...

Need a latte of advice?

Brew up some discussion with the Coffee and Conversation experts panel on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. Hosted by Oasis Senior Advisors at the Lakeville Council on Aging, this program will give participants guidance on senior living and planning...

Feeling shore of your painting abilities?

Add a splash of color to your day by joining Amy in painting seascapes on Lakeville Council of Aging’s Paint Day on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Beginners are always welcome, as Amy provides step-by-step instructions to help you create your own...

Hear this from ear to ear

Home Hearing Healthcare will be at the Lakeville Council on Aging on Thursday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will provide a free hearing aid cleaning or hearing exam, depending on the individual's needs. Appointments must be made ahead of...

Happy birthday America

Life, liberty and the pursuit of a celebration. On Tuesday, July 1, the Lakeville Council on Aging will host an Independence Day Celebration. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Food will include cheeseburgers, hot dogs, three...

Time to talk about the ultimate page-turner

Treat your-shelf to the Lakeville Council on Aging’s book club on Monday, June 9. The book being discussed is “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins. Walk-ins and newcomers are always welcome. The club will be taking a break in July and August and will be...

Some food for thought

Get thinking with the Lakeville Council on Aging’s Brain Builders. The classes strengthen brains with various activities and small changes to daily routines. Discussions are always lively and fun. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, June 10 and 17,...

Classic country, golf and more to do this week

It’s summer time and there’s plenty to do this week — from practicing your swing to listening to classic country — you won’t be bored. On Saturday, June 7, True Grit Art Gallery will host the reception Snapshots in Oil , a solo exhibition featuring...

An event a person couldn’t bear to miss

Grab a teddy bear and get ready for a story that will leave you stuffed. On Wednesday, June 4, the town of Middleboro is hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic on the lawn of Town Hall, at 10 Nickerson Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ms. Amanda will read...

Need to dress to impress?

Get some fresh digs with Walt’s Mobile Closet at the Sacred Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This event will take place at 53 Oak Street, in Middleboro. Walt’s Mobile Closet partners with organizations to provide free...

Time to talk about the ultimate page-turner

Everyone loves a pen pal

Remind loved ones that the glass is half full with the Lakeville Council on Aging’s Happy Mail Card-Making Class on June 10 at 10 a.m. Make at least six handmade cards to take home and send “happy mail.” Seats are limited and registration is...

Sidewalk art, tractor pulls and more to do this week

The weather is warm and there’s plenty to do from street art to tractor pulls and everything in between. On Saturday May 31, artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Chalk It Up Pavement Art Festival , hosted by The...

‘Don’t Let Him In’... to the Middleboro Public Library

Bestselling author Lisa Jewell will headline a virtual event hosted by the Middleboro Public Library on Tuesday, June 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. She’ll introduce her upcoming psychological thriller, Don’t Let Him In , and discuss her writing...

Get ready for the Greyhound Spring Craft Fair

MIDDLEBORO — The 6th Annual Spring Craft Fair hosted by Greyhound Pets of America, Massachusetts chapter, will take place June 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Middleboro Town Hall lawn, 10 Nickerson Ave. The event will feature vendors offering...

Dive into Nichols Middle School photovoice exhibit

Nichols Middle School will hold a photovoice exhibition on Thursday, June 5 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Middleboro Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. “Photovoice is a powerful project where participants focus on a specific topic, meet weekly for educational...

Get herbal with the Lakeville Garden Club

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Council on Aging. The business meeting will take place from 7 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a workshop titled “ Jump Start...

Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary woman

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Council on Aging. The evening’s program, titled “Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary Woman,” will be presented by Steven...

Learn CPR with the Lakeville Lions Club

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club will hold its final CPR/AED training session of the season on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 170 Main St. The class fee is $35, and registration is required. Attendees who successfully...

Remember Norman Rockwell?

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Norman Rockwell Remembered,” on Thursday, May 29 at 1 p.m., as part of its Art for Your Mind series. The talk will feature a selection of Rockwell’s illustrations, from his...

Get mysterious at the Lakeville Public Library

LAKEVILLE — Local author Debi Graham-Leard will speak at the Lakeville Public Library on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. about her debut mystery, “The Uninvited Guest,” and the series it launched. Graham-Leard will discuss her writing process and the...

Finding Bigfoot at the Lakeville Public Library

LAKEVILLE — Ronny Le Blanc, author of the “Monsterland” books and former star of the Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot,” will present at the Lakeville Public Library on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Le Blanc will share his research and findings...

Annual Memorial Day observance to return to Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — The annual Memorial Day Observance will take place on May 26 at 10:30 a.m., beginning at the Town Hall/Fire Station. It will continue onto Dickran Diran Square and then to the Old Town House. In case of rain, the event will be inside the...

Learn about the magic of music from elderly TikTok pianist Elaine Lebar

MIDDLEBORO – Elaine Lebar began playing piano at the age of 3. She’s an accomplished performer, accompanist and composer. And now, living with dementia at a memory care unit in Buzzards Bay, she has become a TikTok star with more than 240,000...

Dance into Summer at Heart In Art Inclusive Dance for teens and adults

MIDDLEBORO – Boogie down at the Middleboro Elks Lodge, 24 High St, at the Heart In Art’s Inclusive Dance Thursday, May 15. The dance invites teens and adults to have fun at a social and recreational event for people of all abilities to make new...

Dance your heart out at semi-formal for teens and adults

MIDDLEBORO – Kick off the summer in style at The Heart In Art Inclusive Semi-Formal at The Middleboro Elks, 24 High St on Thursday June 19. Teens and adults are invited to have fun at a social and recreational event for people of all abilities...

“Julie Chan Is Dead” and author Liann Zhang is coming to talk about it

MIDDLEBORO –Join author Liann Zhang for a virtual conversation about her diabolical debut novel, “ Julie Chan Is Dead,” at the Middleboro Public Library on May 14 at 7:00 p.m. The novel follows Julie Chan as she co-opts the identity of her...

Who was Judy Blume? Rachelle Bergstein to deliver the answer to Middleboro Library

MIDDLEBORO - Judy Blume’s novels were a childhood staple for millions of Americans. In her new book, “The Genius of Judy,” author Rachelle Bergstein dares to ask why. Bergstein dives into the life of Blume and how a mid-60’s housewife became a...

Lakeville Lions mane-tain the medians

Last week the Lakeville Lions Club broke out the shovels and rakes to beautify the medians near the Lakeville Library. Select Board member Chris Plonka was joined by several other members of the Lions including newcomer Derek Wedge, who owns his own...

Chalk It Up Pavement Art Festival takes art to the sidewalk

MIDDLEBORO — Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Chalk It Up Pavement Art Festival, hosted by The Heart in Art, on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside Middleboro Town Hall at 10 Nickerson Ave. The rain...

Memorial parade to march through Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The town of Middleboro will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26, beginning at 10 a.m., with special recognition marking the 20th anniversary of the Middleboro Memorial Park. Parade participants are asked...

Get crafty with Lakeville United Church of Christ’s spring fair

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville United Church of Christ, located at 1 Precinct St., will hold its annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 crafters and artisans will offer handmade items on the church’s front and back...

Calling Lakeville gardeners and green thumbs

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lakeville Historic Town House, located at the intersection of Precinct Street and Bedford Street. The sale will...

Why do woodpeckers peck?

MIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Council on Aging will present “Wild and Wonderful Woodpeckers,” a deep dive into the lives of the titular bird as part of the organizations The Lifelong Learnings Series. Host Judy Macioci will additionally go over the...

Audiologist to recommend strategies for hearing in noise

MIDDLEBORO – The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) May 22, meeting will include guest speaker and doctor of audiology Stephanie Sullo to discuss why hearing in noise can be difficult and what strategies are recommended to improve these...

Entomologist to lead “Bug Expert Walk” for Middleboro seniors

MIDDLEBORO – Get creepy and/or crawly with the Middleboro Council on Aging for a closer look into the world of insects during their Bug Expert Walk. Led by a knowledgeable entomologist, attendees will learn all the buzz about Massachusetts’s many...

Steve Rudolph Trio celebrates moms with chicken parm and the oldies

MIDDLEBORO — Join the Steve Rudolph Trio and the Middleboro Council on Aging for a Mothers Day full of big band tunes, Sinatra, Elvis and The Beatles starting at 1 p.m on Thursday, May 8. They will be accompanied by a chicken parmesan dinner...

Thawed and ready to plant with the Oak Point Garden Club

Middleboro — The Oak Point Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Club Room, 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. The event will include the sale of plants, a white elephant table and spring...

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