1. FREE Family Fun Day: The Learning Experience will be hosting Bubbles Buccaneer Bash, a pirate-themed family day on Saturday, Aug. 10, noon-3 p.m. The afternoon will include a bounce house, refreshments, games and more. Dress the kids in a buccaneer outfit for the Baby Buccaneer costume contest that holds a first prize award of $250. The contest is for kids up to age five and judging will be at 1 p.m. Props are encouraged! The building will also be open for parents who would like to learn more about The Learning Experience and their childcare services. Open to the public. The Learning Experience is located at 639 Washington St., Easton. www.southeaston.tlechildcare.com.
2. Marketplace at Simpson Spring: Simpson Spring, a national landmark as the oldest bottling plant in the country, hosts a magnificent marketplace every week for local vendors to showcase their goods. On any given Saturday, visitors can visit 25-40 independent vendors displaying their wares and be entertained by a variety of artists. Examples include, local produce and dairy farms, the Oragami Owl, Hillcrest Farms with alpacas, soaps, candles, handmade jewelry, coffee roasters, bakeries, organic cleaners and deodorants, a bee keeper, dog treats, wall plagues, pasta, crochet lessons, tie dye, Simpson Spring tours and even a toy swap. The Marketplace at Simpson Spring is located at 719 Washington St., and is open every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
3. Easton Historical Society Open House: visit Easton's local treasure, at 80 Mechanic St., for their Open House, featuring "Tools of the Trade." The exhibit will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, 1-5 p.m., with a display of antique and unusual tools. www.eastonhistoricalsociety.org.
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4. All athletes competing in soccer are required to take the ImPACT concussion baseline test every two years. If you took the test last year, you don't have to take this year. The test will be given Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. in the computer labs, rooms 102 and 104.
5. Important school dates in Easton:
CENTER SCHOOL
Aug. 26-New grade 1 and 2 student orientation 10 a.m.
Aug. 28-Welcome Back Party, 6-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 3-Kindergarten Parent Information Night, 6 p.m.
MOREAU HALL
Aug. 28-Welcome Back BBQ, 5-7:30 p.m.
PARKVIEW
Aug. 22 (Rain date Aug. 27), Back-to-School Picnic, 5-7 p.m.
Sept. 3-Kindergarten Get Acquainted Night, 6:30-8 p.m.
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