1. VBS: Operation Overboard at Good Shepherd Presbyterian

At 9 a.m., Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church welcomes all youth ages Kindergarten through 6th grade to our Vacation Bible School.  Come dive deep to learn more about God's word!  Please bring a lunch and a free-will offering.

2. Lantern Making Workshop for the 3rd Annual Parade

The parade on Aug 25, 6:00 PM, begins at the Historical Society (80 Mechanic Street) and ends at Oakes Ames Hall.

Enjoy live music, face painting, refreshments, and more!

Today, there will be a workshop for lantern making beginning at 4 p.m at the Ames Free Library.

3. State Rep Candidates are Blogging on Patch!

Want to hear what each of the four Democratic and the one Republican candidate has to say? How will each candidate help the 11th Plymouth District?

Check out our Local Voices section. All five State Rep candidates are blogging on Patch.

4. The ABC’s of Life Insurance with Joshua Slovin

Today at the library beginning at 6:30 p.m., come and listen to financial professional and Easton resident Joshua Slovin give an overview of life insurance. highlights the basic types of life insurance, the importance of protecting what matters the most, and what to consider when purchasing life insurance.

5. Third Week of Surge Results in 8 OUI Arrests, Drug Trafficking Arrests

Massachusetts State Police patrols assigned to saturate Routes 24 and 195 during the overnight hours this past weekend arrested eight drunk drivers, and apprehended two other motorists who had 530 bags of heroin in their car.

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