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U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Gosnold Division opens to new applicants

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Gosnold Division is seeking new applicants to the training program at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The program welcomes young men and women between the ages of 11 and 17 who have an interest in nautical or...

Drive out to the movies for Middleboro’s Carpool Cinema series

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Parks Department and public library are teaming up to present a three-part outdoor movie series for the community this fall. The "Carpool Cinema" series will be held on the lower softball fields at 26 Jackson St. and will...

Job fair coming to the Middleboro Public Library

MIDDLEBORO — MassHire South Shore will host a job fair for local employers and job seekers on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. The event will take place in the Large Meeting Room on the...

Lakeville Public Library to celebrate 20th anniversary

LAKEVILLE — The Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library will host a month-long exhibit in August to celebrate the library’s 20th anniversary at its location at 4 Precinct St. A public celebration will take place Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5...

People for paws coming to Oak Point

MIDDLEBORO — The People 4 Paws club, sponsored by Oak Point, will host an animal rescue fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oak Point Ballroom located at 200 Oak Point Drive. The event will feature a variety of vendors, a 50/50...

Line dancing, comedic juggling and more to do this week

Downtown Middleboro will take on a country flair Friday, Aug. 1, as the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library host “Dance the Night Away! Line Dancing in the Parking Lot!” as part of the town’s First Friday series. The event will run from 5 to 8...

National Night Out in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The town will host “National Night Out”, a family-friendly event for community members to connect with first responders, on Aug. 14. “National Night Out” is an annual event that aims to bring together community members and first...

Arts and crafts: Summer suncatchers

LAKEVILLE — Attendees can create beach-themed suncatchers during a workshop at the Lakeville Senior Center on Aug. 20. The senior center will host the workshop, “Summer Suncatchers”, at 10 a.m. at the senior center located at 1 Dear Crossing on Aug...

20th annual Lakeville Arts and Music Festival returning soon

LAKEVILLE — Artisans and musical entertainment are set to return to Lakeville during the 20th annual Arts and Music Festival on Oct. 4. The annual Lakeville Arts and Music Festival brings together art vendors, music performers and community...

Arts and crafts: Pocket planters

MIDDLEBORO — Create a small “pocket planter” for fun-sized plants during a workshop at Soule Homestead Education Center on Aug. 2. The center will host a pottery workshop where attendees can create a clay planter for small plants from 10 a.m. to 12:...

Eye-defying illusions

MIDDLEBORO — A magic and illusion performer will bring their act to the Middleboro Council on Aging on Aug. 21. Lyn Dillies, a professional illusionist, will be performing her magic and illusion act at the council, located at 558 Plymouth St., at 1:...

Final band to take the stage for Lakeville Summer Concert Series

LAKEVILLE — Plymouth-based band Total Strangers will take the stage Tuesday, July 29, as the final act of the 2025 Lakeville Summer Concert Series. The five-piece pop-rock group is known for delivering high-energy sets filled with original music...

Lakeville Lions seek vendors for Fall Family Festival

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club is seeking local craft vendors for its 9th Annual Fall Family Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. Interested vendors can find details and access the registration form at lakevillemalions.org. A $10...

Comedic juggling act coming to Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Buckle up for a world-record level of comedic juggling that is coming to the library in August. Performer Bryson Lang will present an interactive juggling routine filled with comedy and fun for the whole family at 12:30 p.m. at the...

Breakout your dancing boots in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Downtown Middleboro will take on a country flair Friday, Aug. 1, as the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library host “Dance the Night Away! Line Dancing in the Parking Lot!” as part of the town’s First Friday series. The event will run...

Middleboro? More like Candyland

MIDDLEBORO — A life-sized Candyland game board, fit with a “Candy Castle”, will be at the library during a Candyland themed event this month. The Middleboro Public Library will host a drop-in Candyland themed event between 12 and 7 p.m. on July 29...

Calling all creative architects

MIDDLEBORO — The public library will host a gameshow-themed “Buildwave” event where youth participants can use different materials like Lego to build unique creations. The Middleboro Public Library will host the “Buildwave” event at 11 a.m. on Aug...

Black Vinyl to perform next for Lakeville Summer Concert Series

LAKEVILLE — The third concert in the 2025 Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Lakeville Arts Council, will feature Black Vinyl on Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Center Stage in front of the Lakeville Public Library. Black Vinyl is a cover...

Clear Pond lake is open and ready for summer fun

LAKEVILLE — Season passes for Clear Pond Park are available for the summer recreation season. Clear Pond Park, located at 49 Clear Pond Rd., is open until Aug. 23. Passes are required to enter the park and can be bought online or at the park gate...

Middleboro Sip and Stroll to return for 15th year

MIDDLEBORO — The 15th annual Middleboro Sip and Stroll: Summer returns Saturday, July 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn, featuring 95 vendors offering music, food trucks, crafts, baked goods and, of course, a beverage of choice. Nearly a...

Exploring family in art

MIDDLEBORO — Head down to the Middleboro Council on Aging for the “Families in Art” event with Jill Sanford of Art for Your Mind. The “Families in Art” program offers an opportunity to experience the concept of family as expressed by a variety of...

Hey Jude and more

MIDDLEBORO — Prepare for an upbeat musical program at the Middleboro Council on Aging that includes pop, rock, and folk-rock songs primarily from the 1960s and early ‘70s called “Beatles and Beyond” with musician Roger Tincknell. The concert will be...

Support from the Council on Aging

MIDDLEBORO — The Council on Aging’s “Supportive Day Program,” also known as “The Good Times Club,” is designed to meet the needs of individuals who would benefit from group activities, recreation, exercise and companionship. The program runs Monday...

Get excited about reading with the help of a little magic

MIDDLEBORO — Award-winning magician Mike Bent will perform his interactive show “Game On!” at the Middleboro Public Library on Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Bent, who has performed on Nickelodeon television programs, will perform a puzzle-themed magic...

A summer for bookworms

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library is hosting the “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program through Aug. 21. Participants can register through the Beanstack platform, available on the library’s website or the Beanstack Tracker mobile...

Adult summer reading challenge at the library

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library is offering an adult summer reading program featuring a Bingo challenge. Participants can pick up a bingo card at the library or download one online from the Middleboro Public Library website. Completed...

Nama-stay at this event

MIDDLEBORO — Explore the feeling of yoga at the Middleboro Public Library during “Evening Yoga” with Paige Hogg this month. The class combines breadth movement, flexibility and strength to focus on the feeling of yoga postures rather than seeing the...

Want to learn how to draw?

MIDDLEBORO — Get your pencils out and join Raùl the Third during a virtual author-talk, “Drawing Your World”, on Tuesday, July 8. Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!”. The virtual event will...

The history of the beer can

MIDDLEBORO — Have a “lager” than life experience at The History of the Beer Can and Pop Up Museum at the Middleboro Public Library on Aug. 20. The presentation will take participants on a trip through beer can history with Kevin Logan, curator and...

Having a ruff day?

MIDDLEBORO — A meet and greet event with a certified therapy dog will be held at the Middleboro Public Library on Aug. 18. Children can meet Ms. Marilyn and her pet Spaniel, Merline, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 102 N. Main St., in the library’s Large...

A Wicked cool party

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public library will host a movie showing for “Wicked” on August 13. Dress in pink or green for a “Wicked” themed watch party at the library, located at 102 N. Main Street, from 2 to 5 p.m. on August 13. The movie “Wicked...

Independence Day Parade, watermelon-eating and greasy pole contests

MIDDLEBORO — On Thursday, July 4, the North Middleboro Parade, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Pratt Free School at the intersection of Plymouth and Pleasant streets. A long-standing tradition, the parade will wind through North Middleboro and feature...

Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day

MIDDLEBORO — Independence Day celebrations in Middleboro will stretch over five days this year and feature a carnival, fireworks, a parade and more. The festivities kick off Wednesday, July 2, and run through Sunday, July 6, at Peirce Park, located...

Weekly coffee hour brings Veterans together

MIDDLEBORO — A weekly coffee hour for veterans is hosted by the Middleboro Elks Lodge every Wednesday. The "Cup of Joe & What Veterans Need to Know," weekly event takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The program alternates...

Get a ticket to a theatre trip from Middleboro to Victorian England

MIDDLEBORO — The Alley Theatre will perform “Oliver Jr.”, a youth version of Lionel Bart's classic musical starting Thursday, July 10. Students from The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts will be performing “Oliver Jr.” at the Alley Theatre,...

Dragons, manhunts and more to do this week

Are you looking to start an adventure? Or would you rather dive into some local history — either way there’s plenty to do this week. Teens ages 12 to 16 can join the summer Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Middleboro Public Library from 6 to 7:45 p...

Jam in Middleboro with Summer Concert Series

MIDDLEBORO — The annual summer concert series will kick off its weekly lineup of free, live music on July 3. The 19th annual Middleboro Summer Concert Series will take place on the Town Hall lawn and will feature eight free concerts this year. The...

Music and mocktails to return to Lakeville’s summer concert series

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Center Stage summer concert series will see a small change in location this year, but the diverse musical lineup remains the same. A total of four bands will perform in July as part of the Lakeville Summer Concert Series...

Homebrew alcohol festival coming to Middleboro next month

MIDDLEBORO — A homebrew alcohol beverage festival is set to bring home-brew makers and enthusiasts together on July 12. The annual Warped Pours homebrew festival is organized by Metro South Homebrew League and the South Shore Homebrew Club. The...

Expect five days of fun and celebration for Middleboro Independence Day

A night of history about the Coyle brothers manhunt

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Society will host a presentation on the infamous 1959 manhunt for John and William Coyle, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25. The program, “The Coyle Brothers Manhunt in Middleboro,” will be presented by Ben Carr...

Keep those hydrangeas alive!

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Garden Club will host a presentation on hydrangea plant care at the Lakeville Senior Care Center on Tuesday, June 24. The event will feature Master Gardener Kathi Skinner, who will present “Hydrangeas: Which One Is Right...

A showcase of the art in our textbooks

Beginning July 2, visitors to the Lakeville Public Library can explore work from visual science artists as part of the Great Ponds Gallery. Visual science artists create descriptive illustrations and renderings of complex scientific topics to better...

Wool-felted Mario arts and crafts

A local arts and crafter, Jennfier Tinkham, will host an arts and crafts event for youth ages 10 to 17 at the Middleboro Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 10. Attendees can learn about simple felting techniques as they create “mushroom” and “...

Check mate! Informal chess drop-ins

The Middleboro Public Library’s Youth Chess Club will host an informal drop-in session from 1 to 3 p.m. for youth ages 6 to 17 on July 3. Attendees can play and learn the game of chess at the drop-in. Other drop-in sessions are planned for July 24...

Pajama party and a whole lotta’ Bluey

Ms. Amanda will host a “Bluey” storytime and party at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the Middleboro Public Library. Families are invited to dress in pajama attire to hear stories and participate in arts and crafts. The event is intended for ages 3 to 8 but all...

Blow the dust off of board games

The Middleboro Public Library is accepting gently used and complete board-games and puzzles beginning June 21. In addition, a “game-swap” will be hosted at the library at 2 p.m. on July 9. Registration is not required for the swap event. Games must...

Game themed storytime at the library

Ms. Amanda will be hosting a game-themed storytime event at the Middleboro Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on July 10. The storytime event will include audience participation. The event is intended for kids who range from preschool age to age 8...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons quests await!

The Middleboro Public Library’s summer Dungeons and Dragons Club will run from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. Teens ages 12 to 16 are invited to join the club, where they create characters and play with an experienced teen “dungeon master” who...

Spooky stories with Ms. Marilyn

Ms. Marilyn will be hosting a campfire-style summer storytelling event for elementary aged kids and above at the Middleboro Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. on July 1. Ms. Marilyn, the former Children’s Librarian, will tell scary stories including “...

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