Easton MOMs Club Gives Back to the Community

The Club recently won six awards from the International MOMs Club.

  The Easton MOMs Club isn't just about play dates and mother to mother comradery. The organization, which boasts over 100 members in town, has been dedicated to providing top-notch community service over the past year. If you don't believe them, they've got the hardware to prove it. "The International MOMs club sends awards every year," Club President Maureen Silverleib said. "We got six this year, mostly for the service projects that we’ve done." The club's six awards, received under last year's president Amy Gemmitti, range from being an outstanding overall chapter to recognition for specific service projects it has participated in. The Clubs awards include: Outstanding Overall Chapter; Outstanding Overall Service Program; Outstanding …

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GET OUT: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend

What is happening around Easton this weekend?

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new events to explore. We'll feature events from Easton and things to do within driving distance. 1. Rock-A-Thon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Where/When: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church/ Saturday 9 a.m. Why Go?: Lutheran Social Services of New England is celebrating its 140th birthday. To celebrate, the Holy Trinity will be gathering pledges for the amount of time we can spend in rocking chairs from 9 to 5 on Saturday, Jan. 14 LSS serves and cares for people in need, regardless of background or belief. Tired of rocking? Join us in our …

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Joyce Visits Children's Museum in Easton

It was Self Help Inc's Literacy Month

On Monday, Nov. 21, Senator Brian A. Joyce read to children as part of Self Help Inc.’s Literacy Month event held at the Easton Children’s Museum.  This event celebrated the important role that families play in their child’s literacy development, which begins far before elementary school. 

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Grab 'n' Go Kids' Planner - November

A look at kid-friendly events around Easton this month.

If you are looking for a few kid-friendly places and activities, then you have clicked on the right link. We’ve assembled a monthly calendar with some ideas to keep the kids and the family busy with fun. We understand that your time is limited, so we have tackled the research for you. Check back on the first Wednesday of each month for a list of events and activities for the entire family to enjoy locally or within reasonable driving distance. Have a tip or suggestion?  Please leave it in our comment box so you can be a part of helping us build the kids’ planner. The Children's Museum of Easton Why Go?: There will be no shortage of activities to celebrate November. on Friday, Nov. 11, the museum will honor veterans day with a special …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 26

A look ahead at this Wednesday.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Today at the Children's Museum in Easton, Exploring Music will take place at 10 a.m. and Space Explorers will take place at 1 p.m. 2. At Ames Free Library, Mornings With Mother Goose will take place at 10:30 a.m. and Story Time for ages 2 1/2 - 3 will take place at 1 p.m. 3. There will be an adult bible study today at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 4. Tonight is senior night for the Oliver Ames boys' soccer team at Muscato Stadium at 6 p.m. The OA golf team will conclude its season in Quincy for the …

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GET OUT: Lip Sync, Run For Children, Halloween Parties and Parade of Horribles

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered.

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new events to explore. We'll feature events from Easton and things to do within driving distance. 1. Stonehill Women's Volleyball "Dig Pink" Where/When: Stonehill College/Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. Why Go: Stonehill College Women's volleyball team will be "digging pink" to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. Click here to donate to the cause. 2. OA Lip Sync Contest Where/When: Oliver Ames High School/Friday 7 p.m. Why Go: The Oliver Ames High School class of 2012 will hold the annual lip sync contest to benefit the senior…

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5 Things you Need to Know Today: October 14

A few things worth knowing today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Art Adventures will be at the Children's Museum in Easton today at 10 a.m. 2. The Hockomock Film Club Showings will be tonight at the Sheep Pasture hosted by Natural Resources Trust. Start time is 6:30 p.m. 3. Friday Night Fever Adult Dance to benefit Parkview School is tonight at 31 Hampshire Street in Mansfield at 7 p.m. 4. For OA sports, the boys' soccer team and the volleyball team will travel to Sharon to take on the Eagles today. At Muscato Stadium tonight, the OA football team will take on Foxborough in a highly …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 6

Almost a week into October. Let's see what's in store.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Today at the Children's Museum in Easton, Exploring Music will be held at 10 a.m. 2. At Ames Free Library today, Morning Story Time for ages 4-6 will be at 10 a.m. Afternoon Story Time for ages 4-6 will be held at 1:30 p.m. 3. There is a full slate of athletic events at Oliver Ames High School and elsewhere this afternoon and night. While OA golf, boys' soccer and volleyball travel to King Philip High School, the girls' soccer team, field hockey team and football team will take on King Philip at home. Check out or Tiger …

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5 Things you Need to Know Today: October 5

Wednesday is here. Take a look at what is in store.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The Children's Museum is Holding Exploring Music at 10 a.m. today and Space Explorers at 1 p.m. today. 2. Tonight at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, all are invited to a potluck supper with guest speakers from the Lutheran Social Services. The event is free and it is to celebrat the 100 year anniversary of Lutheran Social Services. 3. The OA field hockey team will be home today, as will the golf team. Check out Tiger Tally for the most up-to-date information. 4. In the wake of Fire Chief Thomas Stone's announcement that he …

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Easton MOMS Club Donates to Food Pantry, NRT and Children's Museum

The annual event was held at Tutto Bene in Brockton

The MOMS Club of Easton held its annual soiree on June 13 at Tutto Bene in Brockton, and awarded proceeds from the year's fundraising efforts to the Natural Resources Trust of Easton, The Children's Museum in Easton, and the Easton Food Pantry. Pictured in the photo from left to right are Jen Cummings from the NRT, Shoshana Murphy, Amy Gemmiti, Ginger Corte from the Easton Food Pantry, Karen Rodgers, Melissa Parker, Kara Livingstone, and Paula Peterson from the Children's Museum in Easton.

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