Community calendar
ABINGTON
Public Library
600 Gliniewicz Way 781-982-2139
FINES FOR SOLDIERS, overdue fines from Oct. 27 to Nov. 22 will be donated to provide holiday packages for Abington men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“VOTE TO READ” , story program, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, grades K to 6; registration begins, Monday, Oct. 27.
Abington Art Association
FALL EXHIBIT Nov. 1 to 29, Abington Library; reception, 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, public welcome.
Turkey Supper
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST turkey supper, 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, $9 adults and $4 children under age 12, call 781-749-2143 or 781-878-8521, Take out orders available, call 781-878-0199. Gospel group performance, 7:30 p.m., church sanctuary, $15; tickets at door or can be reserved, call 781-857-1667.
Historical Society of Old Abington
MEETING , 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, Dyer Memorial Library, 28 Centre Ave.; Program: “Footwear Factoids thru the Ages” by Joice Himawan. public welcome. Call 781-878-8480.
Braintree
AARP Chapter 4042
FOXWOODS TRIP, 9:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29. Includes choice of 1 free full buffet coupon OR $10 food OR $10 match play and a $10 Keno Coupon along with a $5 Keno Coupon. $25.00 per person and includes driver gratuity. Departs 7:30 am and returns 5:30 pm. Call 781-843-6564.
Haunted House
28TH ANNUAL BRAINTREE’S HAUNTED HOUSE, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 Plain St. Admission is $6 for children and $8 for adults.
Island Grove Chorus
ISLAND GROVE CHORUS A Festival of Fun and Fashion, 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, Viking Club on Quincy Avenue. Cash bar and raffles. Tickets are $15. Call 781-848-5843.
Funeral Planning
SODALITAS CLUB PRESENTS “From Here to Eternity: Answering the Key Questions Now" community program on funeral planning, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church, 12 Elm St. Russell Peck, Sr., owner of Peck Funeral Homes, Braintree, will provide information on funeral preparations. Call 781-843-3616.
North Braintree Civic Assoc.
NORTH BRAINTREE CIVIC ASSOCIATION meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Town Hall, second floor meeting room, 1 JFK Drive. Meeting will discuss multiple construction projects and planning projects affecting the area. Rep. Driscoll and Mayor Sullivan will speak.
Art Association
BRAINTREE ART ASSOCIATION meeting and demonstration, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St. Call 781-335-4675.
Veteran’s Service
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL SERVICE, 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Braintree Elks Lodge #2622 dedicated site to Veterans, Plain Street Cemetery, Braintree. Call 781-848-4300.
Flu Clinic
SOUTH SHORE VNA will hold flu clinics, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, at Grove Manor Estates, 180 Grove St. Available for individuals 13 years and older, no charge for those with Medicare Part B, non-senior HMO, otherwise fee is $25. Call 781-794-7400.
Cabaret Event
BRAINTREE CHORAL SOCIETY Cabaret evening and Italian food, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, Emerald hall, 120 Bay State Drive. $25. Call Carole Zarenski, 781-710-5020.
Holiday Fair
SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, 1075 Washington St. Call 781-843-5155. German supper, breakfast, lunch, bake shop, plants, crafts.
Holiday Fair
UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 74 Commercial St. Call 781-843-1333. Home-made apple pies, baked goods, fudge, a country store, hand-crafted items, plants, raffle items, books and Santa Claus.
Flu clinic
BRAINTREE HEALTH DEPARTMENT flu clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 90 Pond St. Braintree residents 18 years and older.
Fall Fair
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH will hold a fall fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 Elm St. Baked goods, white elephant, American Girl doll clothes and more. Call 781-843-3616.
Drood
BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL Theatre Guild presents Drood, a musical comedy, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13; 8 p.m., Nov. 14 and 2 and 8 p.m., Nov. 15, in the Grabowsky Auditorium at Braintree High School. Tickets $13 and $10 for the matinee. Call Dwayne Dahlbeck, 781-848-4000 Ext. 2283.
Basketball
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Nov. 15 and 16, at the Braintree High School gym. All players ages from middle school to adults. Registration is $75. Call Tom Itri 781-843-4497.
Canton
Domestic Violence program
TEMPLE BETH DAVID OF THE SOUTH SHORE Domestic Violence Program, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, Oct., 26, Temple Beth David, 1060 Randolph St. $7 for members and $10 for non-members.
Murder Mystery
MURDER IN THE LIBRARY fundraiser evening for the Canton Public Library, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 786 Washington St., $20.
Cooking Cubs
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Continuing Education Program Cooking Cubs for children 9 to 12, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 800 Randolph St. Call 781-828-2800, Ext. 228.
CARVER
Flu Clinic
FLU SHOTS, 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 27 and 5:15 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, Carver Library. Call Robert Tinkham, 508-866-3420.
Library
2 Meadowbrook Way 508-866-3415
CRYPTID SURVIVOR, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, ages 8 and up, register.
Schools
MUSIC BOOSTERS meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, Ramsay Library at school.
PRE-SCHOOL SCREENINGS, Wednesday, Nov. 5, ages 2 1/2 to 5 years by appointments. Call Ms. Mitchell, 508-866-6265 or Ms. Wethington, 508-866-6403.
COHASSET
NEHA
HALLOWEEN pooch party, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, $30.
Council on Aging
MINI FLU CLINIC by Osco, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3; appointments must be scheduled.
Paul Pratt Memorial Library
35 Ripley Road 781-383-1348 cohassetlibrary.org
AUTHOR CATHERINE GOLDHAMMER discuss new book :Winging It: Dispatches from an (Almost) Empty Nest, 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, free.
BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Juno Diaz, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, free.
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road 781-383-2787 ssac.org
ADULT WORKSHOPS: photographic composition, 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Collage cards, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9; “Safe” pastel framing, 9:30 to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; Illuminated letters, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday to Sunday, Nov. 14 to 16.
DUXBURY
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St. 781-934-6634 artcomplex.org
ARTISTS' BOOKS brown bag lunches, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, free; drinks, cookies and chips provided.
BOOK OF THE SPIRIT Workshop, 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, $20, make book and add text, texture, imagery and pottery. Based on Gaylord’s Sprit Book series.
ALTERED BOOK workshop, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; repurpose old, discarded books into original works of art, $25, all materials included.
BASIC BOOKBINDING by Carol Acquilano, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, making a book without using glue, $125 all materials provided.
Senior Center
781-934-5774
FOOT-CARE CLINIC, Tuesday, Oct. 28, $31 or $45 for home visit. Call Ext. 104.
Duxbury Free Library
LOCAL AUTHOR, Joshua Kendall, 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, and Tom Gosselin, “Practical Negotiating: Tools, Tactics and Techniques”, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; free; Signup at 781-934-2721 Ext. 125 or visit duxburyfreelibrary.org
Fall Foliage Fiesta
DUXBURY OPEN SPACE and Recreation Committee and Duxbury Rural and Historical Society fall foliage fiesta, 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, Berrybrook Farm, all welcome. Call 617-852-8690.
HALIFAX
Veteran’s Day
VETERANS' DAY ceremony, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, gather at town hall. Call veterans agent, Harold Pratti, 781-293-1724.
HANOVER
Hanover Parade
HALLOWEEN PARADE sponsored by Hanover Woman's Club, 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26; will follow fire department and high school to Sylvester field, $2 per child or $5 family; donation of food for local food pantry requested.
John Curtis Library
781-826-2972
BOSTON GLOBE investigative reporter Sean P. Murphy to discuss casino gambling, 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, free.
FAMILY PHOTO DAY (pets too), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, $50 includes cost of sitting by Townson Photography; Sponsored by Friends of the John Curtis Library. Call 508-378-7065 for appointments.
Holiday Carnival-Bazaar
ST. MARY’S CHURCH holiday carnival-bazaar, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 392 Hanover St., Route 139; pictures with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 8. Call 781-826-4303.
Hanover Youth Athletic Association
SPRING SOCCER TRYOUTS for boys and girls, (grades 5 and 6 and 7 and 8), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, Hanover Bandstand, B. Everett Hall Field; Call or e-mail Heidi Roy at 781-826-0804, heidiroy50@hotmail.com, with any questions.
HANSON
St. Joseph the Worker
CLOTHING DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 and 8:30 a. m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2;
Adult Flu Clinics
FLU CLINICS, 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 and 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, Hanson Senior Center. 132 Maquan St.
Library
132 Maquan St. 781-293-2151
HAPPY HALLOWEEN costume parties, ages 0-3, 10 a.m., and ages 3 to 7, 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31.
HINGHAM
Dog Training
OBEDIENCE with distractions, 6:30 p.m. and beginners dog training, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Hingham Recreation Center, $120 (5 weeks). Call 781-741-1464 or 781-878-4343.
Community Center
70 South St. 781-749-9786
PUPPET SHOW: “The Fifth Witch”, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, ages 3 to 6, $3.
LEARN HOW TO SELL on eBay, 9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Nov. 1, 9, 15, $35.
Historical Society
781-749-7721 or director@hinghamhistorical.org.
CANDLELIGHT OVERCOAT tours, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5, 6 and 7, Old Ordinary, 21 Lincoln St., $8 adults, and $4 children under age 12.
South Shore Model Railway
SHOW AND OPEN HOUSE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, Bare Cove Park, 19 Fort Hill St.; over 40 dealers, white elephant and more, $4 adults, $2 seniors and children, ages 6 to 12. Call 781-740-2000 or ssmrc.org.
Schools
MIDDLE SCHOOL food drive, Monday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Nov. 5; hosted by grade 6. Public welcome to donate when they vote on election day.
HINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION accepting applications for 2009 Boston Marathon Team. Contact Katherine Forbes at 781-740-2911 or katherinekforbes@comcast.net For information or to download and application visit: hinghameducation.org.
South Shore Men of Harmony
OPEN HOUSE for men to sing with their chorus, 8 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Hingham Community Center, 70 South St. Call Bill Fitzgerald, 781-337-7464.
Night of Jazz
NIGHT OF JAZZ featuring Ed Serpentine and friends with Ted Casher, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Old Ship Parish Hall, 107 Main St., $50; silent auction, cash bar and dessert and coffee; benefit Friends Home. Call 781-749-3556.
Holiday Artisan Fair
LINDEN PONDS holiday artisan fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 203 Linden Ponds Way; handmade jewelry, paintings, ornaments and more. Call 800-832-5319.
Recreation Department
781-741-1464.
TEDDY BEAR SLEEP over party, 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, $10. Call to register.
Holbrook
Town Government Study
THE HOLBROOK TOWN GOVERNMENT Study Committee will meet, 7 p.m., Thursday Oct. 30, 2nd floor Meeting room. Call the Selectmen's office at 781-767-4312.
Register of Deeds hours
NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS William P. O’Donnell will hold office hours, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, Municipal Building, 50 N. Franklin St. The Registry of Deeds can be contacted via telephone at 781-461-6101.
Emergency Book
HOLBROOK'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT recommends every household order the free FEMA publication entitled: "Are You Ready?" This 205 page book provides practical advice for many emergency situations and explains how to develop a Family Disaster Supplies Kit. It is also available free in Braille and on cassette tape. Order your free book by calling FEMA at 1-800-480-2520.
Library
2 Plymouth St. 781-767-3644
EVENING BOOK discussion group meeting, 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6.
HULL
Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave. 781-925-5433
lifesavingmuseum.org
LEGEND OF NIX’S MATE and A Lady ‘in Black by William Hall, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way, $10 at door or call 617-633-7253. Volunteers needed.
SEA AND SKY art show, Nov. 7 to Dec. 7; gala reception, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7.
KINGSTON
Teen Challenge
TEEN CHALLENGE (Boston) Choir performance, 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, Mayflower Congregational Church, 207 Main St.; reception to follow. Call 781-585-3167; love offering will be taken.
Wildlands Trust
GUIDED NATURE WALK through O. W. Stewart Preserve, 8 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, free. Call 781-934-9018 to register.
Historical Commission
OPEN MEETING on archeological survey, 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, Town House; survey to identify locations of historical significance.
Harvest Carnival
VINEYARD COMMUNITY Church harvest carnival, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 8 Hilltop Ave.; safe alternative to trick or treating. Candy, Inflatable Bouncy Houses, Carnival Games, Free Face Painting and more. Call 781-585-4776 or thevineyardkingston.org.
Habitat for Humanity
WALL-RAISING CEREMONY at on-going Women Build site at 138 Grove St, 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1; homeowners Kathy and Jason Silvia and their children will be attending.
South Shore Folk Music Club
CONCERT with Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, The Beal House, $13 or $15 non-members. Call 781-871-1052 or go to: ssfmc.org.
Craft Fair
FIRST PARISH CHURCH in Kingston craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, Beal House, 222 Main St.; Crafters spaces, $30. Call Katie Steward, 781-585-5601 to reserve a space.
Craft Fair
MAYFLOWER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH women's club craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 207 Main St., Briggs building behind church; hot dog and chili lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; benefit mission projects. Interested crafters call 508-747-8967.
Marshfield
Boys and Girls Club
HALLOWEEN CLUB HAUNT, 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, Marshfield Fairgrounds, $12. Discount tickets may be purchased in advance. Call 781-834-2582.
Ventress Library
15 Library Plaza 781-834-5535 www.ventresslibrary.org
ADULT HALLOWEEN program “Ghosts, Goblins and Family Trees with Dick Sullivan, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, free and open to public.
VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM “Knit Your Bit”, noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; knit and crochet marathon to make scarves, hats and slippers for troops in Iraq.
Halloween Dance
KIDS AND FAMILIES HALLOWEEN dance, 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Marshfield Elks, Route 139; call Christine Alberto, 781-536-8269 or Mary Ann Durand, 781-834-6747; In memory of Christopher Pontillo Alberto and Cliff Durand.
Council on Aging
230 Webster St.; 781-834-5581
COA DRAMA GROUP antique and collectibles sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, Congregational Church Parish hall, Ocean Street. Items include rocking chairs, linens, pewter, toys and more; Appraisal of items except jewelry and clocks by Robert Jackman, $5 per item or $10 for 3 items.
Massachusetts Audubon Society
John Galluzzo, 781-837-9400
FARM DAY rescheduled, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, $4 or $6 non-members. Call Dianne Bartley, 781-837-9400.
Recreation Department
900 Ferry St., 781-834-5543 e-mail: Nbangs@townofmarshfield.org
ELECTION DAY vacation program 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, Grades K to 5, $36 and will include two snacks, lunch and variety of fun activities, 14 Library Plaza. Registration for students not part of out licensed after school care program will begin, Wednesday, Oct. 22.
EGG ART, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 8; paint egg shells and create ornaments.
1699 Isaac Winslow House
634 Careswell St. 781-837-5753 winslowhouse.org.
AUTHOR JOHN DEMOS, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, discuss his book, ‘‘The Enemy Within: 2000 Years of Witch Hunting in the Western World,’’ $10. Reservations are required.
North River Arts Society
157 Old Main St.; 781-837-8091
PAGE RAILSBACK workshop Painting From the Heart, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, $70 or $90 non-members.
Farmer’s Market
MARKET OPEN 2 to 7 p.m., Fridays, through Friday, Oct. 31; Children’s Halloween party, 4 p.m, Friday, Oct. 31, free. Go to marshfieldfair.org.
Golf Tournament
MARSHFIELD KIDS AT PLAY golf tournament, 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, Marshfield Country Club, $150; dinner only, $40 and hold sponsorships available for $150. Visit Marshfieldkidsatplay.com.
Flu Shots
PARTNERS HOME CARE and Board of Health flu shots, 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27 and 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Senior Center, 230 Webster St. Call 781-681-1000.
Military History Symposium
NEW ENGLAND MILITARY HISTORY Symposium, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Adams Academy Building, Quincy, $20 includes continental breakfast, lectures and exhibits of Quincy Historical Society. Call Mark Schmidt, 781-837-5753, or Fred Morin 508-746-7679.
North Community League
LUNCHEON , 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, parish hall of North Community Church, $5 or $7 non-members; guest speaker Bill Patton on First Ladies of Our Nation.
Parish bazaar
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Parish bazaar, featuring over 35 artisans, visit from Santa, bakery table, Saturday, Nov. 15, free admission. Call 617-943-8891 or 781.834.7624.
Milton
Monster Dash
10TH ANNUAL MILTON MONSTER DASH, 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, Cunningham Park. There are children's races on the Cunningham fields for young runners. The registration fee for the 5K run/walk is $20. Registration for the kids' run for children ages 10 and under is $5. Visit miltonfoundationforeducation.org.
Halloween Magic Show
WINTER VALLEY RESIDENT Council Halloween Magic Show, 2:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 600 Canton Ave., Knowlton Hall. Call 617-698-3005. Sign up by Oct. 27.
Early Childhood Alliance
MILTON EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE Early Care and Education Program Information Night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Cunningham Hall. Call 617-696-2262.
Shopalooza
MILTON SHOPALOOZA 2008, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, Cunningham Hall, 75 Edge Hill Road. professional craft vendors and over 30 raffle prizes. Call 617-698-8003.
Holiday Craft Show
TEMPLE SHALOM OF MILTON Holiday Gift and Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, 180 Blue Hill Ave. Call 617-298-1952.
Shopping Night
ST. AGATHA SCHOOL'S CHRISTMAS Shopping Night, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, 440 Adams St. school gym. Admission: $2 and free entry into our door prize raffle.
Captain Forbes House Museum
MUSEUM MORNINGS : A Child’s Introduction to Museums, 9:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month. Admission $5 per child non-member, free for family members children. Chaperones required, no charge.
Department of Conservation and Recreation at Blue Hills
617-698-1802
BLUE HILLS WALKING CLUB SCHEDULE. All hikes are at 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26, meet at Trailside Museum, Saturday, Nov. 1, meet at Houghton’s Pond; Saturday, Nov. 8, meet at Shea Rink; Sunday, Nov. 16, meet at Houghton’s Pond; Sunday, Nov. 23, meet at Houghton’s Pond; Sunday, Nov. 30, meet at Trailside Museum.
NORWELL
James Library
24 West St. 781-659-7100 james;library.com
PIANO CONCERT by Jonathan Bass, 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, $10 or $18 seniors.
PUPPET SHOW “Auntie Goose ”, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, ages 3 to 5, $5. Seating limited.
MEET ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, performance by Elena Dodd, 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, $10; available at door.
Public Library
64 South St. 781-659-2015
“READ TO RYLEE,” invites readers in grade 1 through 3 to read a short story to Rylee, a border collie; registration begins 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION “Ghosts of Sackett Lake”, 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27 with Norwell author, Phil Sills.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane 781-659-2559 ssnsc.org
HALLOWEEN HOWL, family event, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, ages 3 and up; pumpkin carving, crafts, animal presentations and trip through Spooky Woods, $12 or $15 non-member.
SPOOKY WOODS, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; guided walks through Halloween scenes, $5.
"REFLECTIONS : North and South Rivers Arts Show, featuring the works of 21 artists’ interpretation of the beautiful images of the rivers through Saturday, Nov. 22.
Schools
HAUNTED WACKY WOODS, 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, Cole School, $3; family fun with hot dogs, popcorn, etc. and more.
COLLEGE FINANCING SEMINAR, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, South Shore Charter Public School, free. Presented by MEFA.
American Red Cross
BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Curves, 263 Washington St., call 800-448-3543 or visit givelife.org.
Harvest Moon Dance
FIRST PARISH CHURCH harvest moon dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, parish hall, $15; light refreshments will be served. Call Marie Miller, 781-837-6620.
Pembroke
Public Library
142 Center St. 781-293-6771
TWO OLD FRIENDS, 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, songs, stories and laughs.
AUTHOR, Michael Tougias discussion of “Fatal Forecast”, Monday, Nov. 3. The ultimate survival story
Recreation
144 Center St. 781-293-3249
OPERA HOUSE : Legally Blonde, Tuesday, Nov. 4, $81; Dirty Dancing, March 10, $85.
Schools
PEMBROKE SPECIAL EDUCATION Parent Advisory Council program “Adolescent Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders; Signs to watch for and Ways to help your child.”, 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, high school. To register call Linda Mulkern, 781-826-8740.
Plymouth
Antiquarian Society
508-746-0012 or pasm@verizon.net.
SEANCE at Spooner House Museum, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 by psychic Rita Berkowitz. benefit restoration of house museum, $100 includes light refreshments. Reservations required.
LUNCHEON MEETING, 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Plymouth Country Club, buffet luncheon, $28, registration required.; Medieval scholar, Catherine McKenna, to speak on Celtic Myths.
Harvest Fair
CHURCH OF THE PILGRIMAGE harvest fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Town Square; Soup and sandwich luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; American Girl clothes, attic treasures, bake table and more.
Mayflower Order of the Eastern Star
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Call Tammy Ridder, 781-812-1084.
Beacon Hospice
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT “Grief and the Holidays” begins, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18; and Jan. 8 and 15, 8 Samoset St., free. Call Scott Ciosek, 508-747-7222 or email at sciosek@beaconhospice.com.
Veterans Day Parade
VETERANS DAY PARADE , 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, from Hedge Road and will end at the Training Green. Call 508-747-1620 Ext. 172.
Quincy
Haunted USS Salem
HAUNTED SHIP AT THE USS Salem begins, 6:30 p.m., beginning, Oct. 10, Fore River Shipyard, 739 Washington St. Call 617-479-7900.
Pasta Dinner
FIRST CHURCH OF SQUANTUM pasta dinner night, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, 164 Bellevue Road. Tickets are: $10 per person or $25 for a family of 4. Call 617-328-6649.
College Financing
NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL guidance department will hold a workshop on “Making Financial Planning Count” for college, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, North Quincy High School auditorium, 316 Hancock St. Call 617-984-8747.
Blood Drive
AMERICAN RED CROSS blood drive, 1 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, Sons of Italy Hall, 120 Quarry St.
Manet Community Health Center
DIABETES SELF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Classes, 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12 &19, First Floor Patient Education Room at Manet Community Health Center, 110 W. Squantum St. Call Johnnie Milligan, Care Manager, 857-403-0459.
Blood Drive
QUINCY MEDICAL CENTER and the American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, in Conference Rooms A-D, 114 Whitwell St.
Military History
SOUTH SHORE MILITARY HISTORY Roundtable 3rd New England Military History Symposium, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Adams Academy Building. $20. Call Mark Schmidt, 781-837-5753, or Fred Morin, 508-746-7679.
Quarry Museum Meeting
QUARRY MUSEUM MEETING, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, Ward Four Community Center, 100 Brooks Ave. Call 617-472-8083. Informational meeting and slide lecture.
Landlord Workshop
QUINCY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM free landlord workshop, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 1509 Hancock St., 4th floor conference room. Call 617-479-81814, Ext. 319.
Spirit communication
FIRST SPIRITUALIST CHURCH of Quincy evening of spirit communication, 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, 40 West St. Tickets $30.
Holiday Bake Sale
FIRST CHURCH OF SQUANTUM Holiday Bake Sale and doll house raffle, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 164 Bellevue Road. Raffle Tickets are $10 each. Call 617-328-6649.
St. Mary’s Seniors
115 Crescent St.
REGULAR MEETING, 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; Meeting and Thanksgiving Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, $17, in Monsignor Mullarkey hall.
TRIP TO LONGFELLOWS WAYSIDE INN, Sudbury, 10:15 a.m. bus leaves, Thursday, Nov. 13, Call 617-786-1225.
ROCKLAND
Rockland Garden Club
MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, Rockland Memorial Library; program: "Backyard Beekeeping", guests welcome. Call 781-878-8629.
NRC Family Network
781-681-9736
SATURDAY STORIES and more, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, W. Bridgewater Library, 80 Howard St.
WHAT DO I SAY NOW? , how to protect your child against sexual abuse, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, Maquan Elementary School, 38 School St., Hanson. Limited free childcare available
LET’S GET MESSY for Under 2s, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, 93 George St., Call to register.
Rockland Memorial Library
20 Belmont St. 781-878-1236
CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS programs: Halloween costume contest and party, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30; grades K to 5. Twilight series discussion, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, for teens; Drop-in crafters group, 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, kids and adults.
GROUP ART SHOW through Wednesday, Nov. 4 part of Art in Rotunda series; an artists’ reception will be planned. Artists invited to sign up to display one work in show. Call Karen Haffner, 781-837-0706.
Coffeehouse
COFFEEHOUSE to benefit Rockland emergency food pantry, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Channing Church; featured performers “The Inversions”, Call Karen Haffner, 781-837-0706.
LeBlanc Family Benefit
A NIGHT FOR HANNAH, 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 8, Abington VFW, 30 Central St., $10. Call 781-524-1015. Proceeds benefit family of Hannah LeBlanc age 3, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Randolph
Pork roast dinner
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH dinner, 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 South Main Call 781-963-6373. Cost $10 per person, $35 per family. Proceeds benefit the organ fund.
Basketball Registration
RANDOLPH RECREATION CLUB registration for boys and girls youth basketball league is ongoing. Girls only from surrounding towns are also welcome to signup. Fee is $85, 6 Carlino Way. Call 781-961-0939.
Annie
RANDOLPH THEATER COMPANY presents, “Annie” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14,15,21,22; 2 p.m., Nov. 23, Randolph High School Auditorium. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 children, seniors and students. Call 781 961-0939.
Scituate
Harvest Fair
ST. LUKE’S harvest fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Route 3A at First Parish Road, free and open to all. Call 781-545-9482; gift baskets, food, arts, crafts and more.
Sharon
Open House
HERTZ NURSERY SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD Jewish Learning Center for ages 3-5 is hosting an open house, 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 125 Pond St. Call Lisa Kritz at 781-784-4050.
Rummage sale
FALL RUMMAGE SALE and bric a brac, 8 a.m to 12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, First Congregational Church of Sharon, 29 N. Main St. Call the office at 781-784-2631. Donations accepted.
Stoughton
Salem Witch Trials
GARY HYLANDER, former social studies teacher, will hold a discussion on the Salem Witch Trials, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, Stoughton Public Library 84 Park St. Call 781-344-2711.
Humorist Terry Marotta
FIRST PARISH UNIVERSALIST CHURCH presents humorist Terry Marotta, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 790 Washington St.
Blood Drive
AHAVATH TORAH CONGREGATION and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive, 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, 1179 Central St. Call 1-800-448-3543.
Holiday Fair
THE FIRST PARISH UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Stoughton holiday fair, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 790 Washington St. Food Table, Knit Table, Holiday Gift Shop an d more. Call with questions, or to donate items 781-344-6800.
N.E. Sinai Hospital
A BREAKFAST TALK by Dan Rea, veteran news reporter and commentator, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, New England Sinai Hospital, Brenner Conference Center, 150 York St. Breakfast and Talk $10. Call 781-297-1333.
Darkness to Light training
DARKNESS TO LIGHT Stewards Of Children, the nation’s leader in keeping kids safe from child sexual abuse training, 12:15 to 3:15 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St. $15. Call Susan Komisar Hausman, 781-264-0181.
Controlling Diabetes
NEW ENGLAND SINAI HOSPITAL will hold an informational session on controlling diabetes, 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, 150 York St. The presentation presented is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call 781-297-1336.
Rummage Sale
AHAVATH TORAH CONGREGATION'S Sisterhood Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, 1179 Central St. Call 781-344-8733.
Striar Jewish Community Center
445 Central St. 781-341-2016
FAMILY DAY, 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26. The event is geared towards families with young children. The theme is Tumbles of Fun where the gymnasium will be converted into a huge soft play space. Children will enjoy the Bounce House, games, activities, music, snacks and more. Call Aaron Friedman, 781-341-2016, Ext. 131.
COMEDY/JUGGLING duo The Gizmo Guys return to the Magic Ark Children’s Series, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. Tickets are $8 for JCC members or $9 general admission. Call 617-965-5226.
Blood Drive
STRIAR JCC AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, 445 Central St.
Weymouth
N.E. Wildlife Center
NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE CENTER’S 25TH birthday celebration will take place, 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, 500 Columbian St. The event will feature a green fall festival and fair, llama walks, pony rides and many other live animals as well as a carnival, storytelling and entertainment. $10. Call 781-682 4878 Ext. 121.
Hospice Volunteer
BEACON HOSPICE is offering a comprehensive training class to become hospice volunteers, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Tufts Library, 46 Broad St. Contact Kathy Creedon, 508-747-7222.
Shopping Night
SACRED HEART FALL SHOPPING NIGHT, 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, Washington Street, Weymouth Landing, lower Church Hall. $5 admission. Longaberger Basket, Woof & Whimsy, Usborne Books, Dottie Kays Kids, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Harvard Yards, Roman McCall and more.
Craft Fair
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Weymouth Annual Craft Fair Luncheon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 83 Sea St. Bicknell Square. Call 781-335-8504. Local Crafters, Holiday Gifts, Bakery, Grandma’s Attic, Seasonal Wreaths, Handmade Items and more.
Weymouth Senior Citizens
KNITTERS FALL FAIR, 12 to 3 p.m., Nov. 7, Handmade knitted and crocheted items, Whipple Senior Center, 182 Green Street. Call 781-682-6140.
Crafts and luncheon
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of Weymouth craft fair and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 83 Sea St. Call 781-335-8504. Crafters, bakery, antiques, jewelry.
Craft Fair
WEYMOUTH ELKS Ladies Club craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 1197 Washington St. Crafters wanted. Call 781-826-3244.
Holiday Fair
COLONIAL VILLAGE APARTMENTS holiday fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 109 Broad St. Apple Pies, white elephant, jewelry, fudge and more.
Holly Fair
WEYMOUTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Holly Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 747 Broad St. Silent auction.
Carepacks for Veterans
VETERAN’S DAY FUNDRAISER for CarePacks, 5:30 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, Weymouth Elks, Pleasant Street.
Craft and Gift show
ST. JEROME SCHOOL CRAFT & GIFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 632 Bridge St. Crafts, gifts, baked good and Raffle. All proceeds to benefit the "Playground Fund"
Holiday Fair
EAST WEYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HOLIDAY FAIR , 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 1320 Commercial St. at Jackson Square. Pictures with Santa, craft tables, home baked goods, jewelry, thrift shop. Call. 781-335-6919.
Police Retirement Party
THE WEYMOUTH POLICE ASSOCIATION retirement party will be held, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at Weymouth Elks, Washington Street. Det. R Hayes, Capt. R. Fairbairn, Lt. G. Greenwood, Off. E. Davey, Lt. A. Wladyka and Det. W. Burke will be honored. Tickets can be purchased at the Weymouth Police station for $25.
Seniors
WEYMOUTH SENIOR BOWLING will be held, noon Wednesdays at Colonial Bowling Alley, 1055 Main St. Call Ernie Lamprey at 781-749-8076 or Sam Walkama at 781-337-7928. Begins first Wednesday after Labor Day and is open to residents of surrounding towns.
whitman
Government
ABSENTEE BALLOT final day and hour application, Monday, Nov. 3, town clerk’s office. Call 781-618-9710.
Whitman Junior Pro Basketball
LATE REGISTRATION , 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, Whitman Middle School lobby; call Dan Farrell, 781-447-1053, or Mike Getchell, 781-447.6282, or go to whrsd.org/organizations/wjpb/ for information or if you are interested in coaching.
HAUNTED HOUSE, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Ave., $5 haunted maze or $2 children’s maze; cotton candy, pizza, chocolate Pops, hot dogs, glow-in-the dark necklaces and more.