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Middleboro Council on Aging announces April events

The Middleboro Council on Aging has announced its schedule of events and programs for April. These activities are open to community members, and some require advanced reservations. The month begins on April 1 at 1:00 p.m. with a Book Club meeting...

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro announces annual variety show

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro will host its annual Variety Show on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature a “Tapas & Treats” portion followed by a 90-minute variety show, filled with music,...

High-energy Brazilian martial arts and dance to come to Lakeville Public Library

The Lakeville Public Library will host a Mass Capoeira performance on Tuesday, April 22, at 2 p.m. in the Great Ponds Gallery. The event will feature a demonstration of capoeira, a unique Afro-Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music...

St. Isidore Parish announces holy week and Easter Mass schedule

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

Lakeville Arts Council to host pop-up concert

The Lakeville Arts Council will present a pop-up concert on Saturday, May 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Center Stage Pavilion. The event will celebrate both the arrival of spring and the completion of the newly built pavilion over the Center...

First Unitarian Universalist Church to host “Jazz Sunday” worship service

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Middleboro will present a special “Jazz Sunday” worship service on Sunday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 25 South Main St. The service will feature world-class musicians Jeannie Gagné and Stan...

Mayflower Orchestra to perform greatest hits of 1725

MIDDLEBORO — Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will perform “Baroque Pops: Greatest Hits of 1725’’ at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at MeetingHouse Church, 3 Nickerson Ave., Middleboro. The performance will include...

Herring Run festival splashes into Middleboro April 13, 14

MIDDLEBORO — In a sure sign of spring, the herring are running and the annual Herring Run Festival will be taking place in Middleboro. The event, in its 12th year, is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at Oliver...

Event to support scholarship fund honoring Middleboro drama teacher

PLYMOUTH — A fund-raiser to support a scholarship named for a beloved Middleboro High School drama teacher will feature music and a live auction. “A Mid-Spring Night’s Dream’’ will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Plymouth...

Lakeville Council on Aging events this April and May

A card making class will take place Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Attendees will make at least 6 "Happy Mail" cards to send to loved ones. Seating is limited admission is $10 per person due at sign-up at the COA. Old Colony cosmetology students will...

Pitch a horseshoe at the Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville

There's no horse-shoeing around with this league. The annual summer horseshoe season at the Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville is holding signups the morning of April 12 and 19 and the evening of April 23. The season consists of three leagues all held...

Performing the performing arts

Chloe Cunha, Chloe Westgate and Olivia Miller of Middleboro Girl Scout Cadette Troop 62922 brought their best moves in workshops they held for kids age 3 to 8. The girls hosted the workshops as part of their Silver Award project, a community focused...

Colorful chaos is coming to Middleboro

Abstract art is coming to Middleboro as the True Grit Art Gallery prepares for the opening of their next gallery. The gallery titled "Elements of Curiosity" features the work of Scituate based artist Kelly Russo. Opening night for the gallery will...

Performer to present songs, stories of the Highwaymen

LAKEVILLE — Local singer/songwriter Matt York will present The Highwaymen: Songs & Stories at 6 p.m. Thursday March 27 at the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. Songs & Stories is a one-man performance centered around the American...

Program on April 2 to discuss how to deal with PFAS issue

MIDDLEBORO — How much should people worry about “forever chemicals”? And what can they do about them? Two experts on this class of chemicals will be speaking on “How to Reduce PFAS in Your Home and in Our Town,” on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m., at...

Spaghetti supper to support marathon runner

MIDDLEBORO — A spaghetti dinner and coffeehouse will take place Sunday, April 6 at the North Congregational Church, often referred to as the Little Yellow Church, 38 Plymouth St., Middleboro. The event will be raising money for a community member...

Fiber wrapping workshop March 22 at Soule

MIDDLEBORO — A workshop at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., will teach the art of fiber emballage, a French word for wrapping, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22. Each student will work to create a small wrapped fiber sculpture...

First Battle of the Badges a slam dunk success

MIDDLEBORO — Donned in specially made jerseys, the Middleboro Police and Fire Department protected their nets and served free-throws in the first annual Battle of the Badges Friday, March 14. . Organized by the Middleboro High School Class of 2027...

Middleboro Mania promises slamming good time March 21

MIDDLEBORO — Get ready to rumble. Middleboro Mania will return to Nichols Middle School Friday, March 21. The family-friendly wrestling show will serve as a fund-raiser for the Nichols Middle School PTA. Doors open at 6 p.m. Matches begin at 7 p.m...

Pickleball play to benefit food pantry

MIDDLEBORO — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Middleboro is holding a new fundraising event, a Pickleball Open Play and Food Drive, to take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at the Lakeville Athletic Club, 325 Bedford St., Lakeville. The...

Rotary auction underway

MIDDLEBORO — The Rotary Club of Middleboro is hosting its live and online auction through Saturday, March 22. The event raises funds for the club’s charitable and educational activities. This is their primary fundraising event. Proceeds will support...

Comedy night to benefit softball league scholarships

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Youth Softball League is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 21 at Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro. All proceeds directly benefit the league’s scholarship fund. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Prior to...

Soup and sandwich fund-raiser benefits services to the elderly

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Services to the Elderly will offer its second annual soup and sandwich fundraiser at the Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St., Middleboro, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Lunch will include a grilled cheese...

Middleboro police, fire to hoop it up at Battle of the Badges

MIDDLEBORO — Who’s the best at basketball, Middleboro Fire or Police? They will settle the score at the first Battle of the Badges, to be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14 at the Middleboro High School gym. The real winner, though, will be the...

Learn to make miniature trees out of wire

MIDDLEBORO — Artist/sculptor Ryan Kelley will teach participants how to cut, wrap, and shape wire into a miniature version of his life-size tree sculptures, on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Middleboro Public Library. Participants...

Poetry reading at Middleboro library honors Poetry Month

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library will host an evening of poetry at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 to celebrate National Poetry Month at the library’s Poetry Cafe. Jim Brosnan will read excerpts from his latest collection of poems, “Long...

Soule owl prowl March 1

MIDDLEBORO – An owl prowl is scheduled Saturday, March 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for families and 7 to 8 p.m. for adults at Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. Event price is $5 for children through age 12 and $10 for adult members. Non-member...

Soule is the place to bee for variety of events

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead is hosting a series of events in March and April. Intro to beekeeping will take place Saturday, March 1. Workshops will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $38, with a 15 percent...

Dale & the Duds to perform March 8

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks will present Dale & the Duds in concert from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Middleboro Elks, 24 High St. Admission is $20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This is a fund-raising event for veterans. A full cash bar...

Singer-songwriter to perform at North Congregational Church

MIDDLEBORO — Singer/songwriter/musician Jacob Gervais will be heading to North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., Middleboro, on Saturday, March 8. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Gervais has performed at several...

Irish eyes will be smiling at St. Patrick’s celebration

MIDDLEBORO — Kiss me, I’m Irish, an afternoon of Irish music, sing-alongs and humor with veteran entertainer Ed Patrick Priest, is on tap March 16 at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro. The event is sponsored once again by MacDonald Sprague III of Mac...

Lakeville Garden Club to meet Feb. 25

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing. The business meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is followed by refreshments and opportunities to...

Folk duo to perform at UU Middleboro March 9

MIDDLEBORO — The award-winning traditional folk duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at UU Middleboro, 25 South Main St. This husband and wife duo from Warren, R.I. use humor and audience...

Middleboro rabies clinic Feb. 22

MIDDLEBORO — A rabies vaccination clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Middleboro Animal Shelter, 50 Joe Ciaglo Way. Cost is $20 for each animal to be vaccinated. Dogs can also be licensed at the same time. The fee is...

Irving Berlin music, history to be presented Feb. 23

MIDDLEBORO – Vocalist John Murelle and pianist Chris Morris will present “Blue Skies,” a look at Irving Berlin and his music, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Middleboro Town Hall. Berlin was an innovator of popular songs during the first part of the...

Cooler Middleboro Fair teaches about saving money, energy

MIDDLEBORO — The third annual Cooler Middleboro Fair will be even cooler than ever, organizers report, with a shark tank competition of student ideas for environmental projects and businesses, and student artists performing skits about...

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