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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...

That’s ‘Odder’

Award-winning author Katherine Applegate will host a virtual event on Tuesday, June 24, from 4 to 5 p.m., presented by the Middleboro Public Library. The program is designed for children in grades 3–6, as well as families and teens. Applegate will...

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...

Burt Wood School scares up ‘Beetlejuice Jr’

MIDDLEBORO —It’s showtime. “Beetlejuice Jr’’ opens at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro on May 2. Students at Burt Wood School of Performing Arts have been rehearsing for weeks to prepare for the performance. Middleboro resident and show director...

Touch trucks and see swinging swine with Mary K. Goode PTA

Get up close and personal with first-responder vehicles at the Mary K. Goode Parent Teacher Association’s Touch A Truck event on Saturday May 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The trucks will be joined by dancing piglets, comfort dogs, two inflatables...

Terrific terrariums

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library will host the Terrific Terrariums Workshop from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in partnership with New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. The hands-on program is open to kids ages 10 to 17 and...

Thriving with anxiety

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library will host a virtual webinar titled How to Use Anxiety to Thrive at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. The session will be led by Dr. David H. Rosmarin, a clinical psychologist and author of “Thriving with Anxiety.”...

Buckle up for Lakeville Police Sergeant's car seat safety booth at Honor Thy Mother 5k

Lakeville Police Department Sergeant Shawn Robert will man a booth at the May 3, Honor Thy Mother 5k to share the importance of car seat safety for children and to help meet the needs of people in the community who may need a car seat. Robert has...

Soule Homestead Sheep Day fundraiser tickets on discounted pre-sale until May 10

Enjoy the company of goats, chickens, bunnies, and sheep at Soule Homestead Education Center’s May 17, Sheep Day fundraiser. The event will consist of sheep shearing demonstrations by expert shearer Aaron Loux, a sheep dog demonstration by Sheepdog...

Leave your cans for the postman

Letter carriers in Middleboro and Lakeville will collect nonperishable food donations on Saturday, May 10, to support local food pantries. Residents are encouraged to leave their donations by their mailbox no later than 9 a.m. for pickup. The...

NMS Drama Club to present “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”

Join the Nichols Middle School Drama Club in a journey through Narnia for their performance of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” as dramatized by Tony Award nominee Joseph Robinette. Performances are scheduled for...

Sip tea in the gilded age

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host its annual Ladies Day Tea at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Loon Pond Lodge. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Formerly known as the Mother’s Day Tea, the event will feature a selection of teas, finger...

Get Wicked again at the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host an encore presentation of the popular musical movie “Wicked” at 12 p.m. Friday, May 16, at 1 Dear Crossing. The movie, rated PG and 2 hours and 40 minutes long, will include an intermission with...

Going abroad?

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host a presentation on travelling at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, at 1 Dear Crossing. The presentation, hosted by Collette Travel, will highlight upcoming domestic and international trips, including...

District Attorney to come to Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host a Seniors and Law Enforcement Together Triad Council Meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at 1 Dear Crossing. The meeting is part of a community policing initiative aimed at increasing senior safety...

Get crafty with Amy

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will offer an arts and crafts session with Amy at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at 1 Dear Crossing. Participants will create unique and beautiful framed pictures using pebbles and other materials. The cost is...

Bingo! At the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host a Bingo and Lunch event at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at 1 Dear Crossing. Participants will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of bingo, lunch, and prizes. The cost is $5, due at the time of sign-up...

Manicures at the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will offer free traditional manicures from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at 1 Dear Crossing. Sophomore Cosmetology students from Old Colony will provide manicures, including hand and arm massages...

Move to the beat of the drum at the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will offer Drums Alive, a movement and rhythm-based wellness program, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at 1 Dear Crossing. This interactive session combines music, movement and drumming to support mental alertness...

Grief and loss management

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will hold a grief and loss support group at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at 1 Dear Crossing. The group provides a space for individuals who have experienced loss to connect and share with others facing similar...

Peel open a good book

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, May 12, at 1 Dear Crossing. This month’s selection is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. Newcomers and walk-ins are welcome to...

Veterans and families gathering

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host a Veterans and Families Gathering at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at 1 Dear Crossing. All veterans and their families are invited to attend for a discussion on topics affecting veterans and their...

Carve out your story at the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will offer "Carving Out Your Story," a 90-minute oral history workshop, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at 1 Dear Crossing. This interactive workshop, led by award-winning facilitators Karen Chace...

Willie, Waylon and the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host its annual Gentlemen’s Day Celebration at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at its facility in Lakeville. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Previously known as the Fathers’ Day Celebration, the event is open...

Destress at the Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging will host an educational seminar titled Managing Anxiety, Depression and Stress at 12 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Council on Aging facility, located at 1 Dear Crossing. Presented by Advanced Home Care, the...

Paddle and float through the park

MIDDLEBORO- The annual Middleboro Canoe and Duck has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 3 in Oliver Mill Park. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In previous years tickets have cost $5 and first place winners have received $150. For more...

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