Thursday, May 16, 2013
A look around the Shovel Town today.
1. Nature Explorations at the Sheep Pasture Today at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5: You and your child are invited to join one of our teacher/naturalists for a series of programs to help your child explore their natural world, through walks, crafts, activities, and more! 2. Thursday Open Mic at Hibernia Tonight at 7 p.m.: Every Thursday, starting at 8:00. Bring your instrument and join us around the fireplace. Preview your newest material in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. More performers have been coming every week. Let's make Hibernia the premier South Shore live music spot! 3. Movie Night - Jack Reacher at the Library Tonight at 6:00 p.m.: 'A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton.
1. Awesome Robb's Adventures at the Children's Museum Today at 1 p.m.: Stop by The Children’s Museum in Easton, on Wednesday, May 15, at 1pm for a special performance by the Museum favorite, Awesome Robb! Awesome Robb brings his comedic touches to this special performance of Pirates, a show which will turn children and adults into shipmates and educate them on how to speak pirate and laugh like a rogue! A family entertainer for the past 20 years, Robb uses his many talents of storytelling, magic and puppetry to capture audiences young and old. 2. Stonehill College to Host NEACAC College Fair Tonight at 7 p.m.: Stonehill is partnering with the New England Association for College Admission Counseling, the top resource for admission …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton today.
1. Tri-County Talkers Toastmasters Tonight at 7:15 p.m.: Tri-County Talker Toastmasters, Club 2685 Center for Nonprofit Management (adjacent to Stonehill College) 16 Belmont Street Easton, MA 02347 Tri-County Talkers would like to invite all interested parties from Easton and surrounding towns to attend a club meeting. Why should you attend? By participating in Toastmasters you will become a better communicator, a better listener, you will improve your presentations skills, and increase your self confidence. Come see firsthand what a Toastmaster meeting can do for you. Tri-County Talkers Toastmasters meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:15 P.M. sharp at the Center for Nonprofit Management, 16 Belmont Street, Easton, MA…
Monday, May 13, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton.
1. Supercuts Raises Money for Marathon Victims On Monday, May 13, Supercuts is joining 200 salons and spas in the Boston/Greater New England area to raise money for hairstylist Celeste Corcoran and her daughter, Sydney, two survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings. During the one-day event, Supercuts is donating a percentage of proceeds from all salon services to help cover Celeste's and Sydney's medical needs. 2. Book Discussion: A Room With a View at Ames Free Library Today at 6:30 p.m.: A book discussion at Ames Free Library. Free and open to all. 3. Easton Budget Update The Town Administrator has issued an updated Preliminary Budget Memorandum for Fiscal Year 2014. Please click here to view this update. 4. Follow us on Facebook Are …
Friday, May 10, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton this Friday.
1. Easton Shovel Shuffle for Habitat For Humanity The Easton chapter of Habitat for Humanity is in the process of raising the funds necessary to build a Habitat House on Highland Street. As part of our fundraising and outreach initiative, the Easton Local Partnership Committee (LPC) is launching its first major fundraiser. The “Shovel Shuffle” is an innovative, easy and fun way to assist Habitat in its mission of providing a simple, decent, affordable place for a selected family to call home. As important, advertisement of your business will travel with the shovel to show your support and partnership with Habitat for the selected family in need. 2. Wine and Beer Tasting and Raffles at Pop's Today at 5 p.m.: Purchase a raffle ticket to…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A look at what is happening around the Shovel Town today.
1. "Dig in" at the Children's Museum in Easton Today at 9:30 a.m.: Join author April Jones Prince on Thursday, May 9, from 9:30am to noon, as we celebrate her new book, Dig In! It’s a busy day on the construction site, and these industrious mice are up to something big! But what are they working on? Bold, colorful illustrations and recognizable vehicles with moving parts add to the fun, with hidden clues for the careful observer. Children will delight in guessing their way to the end, when the final spread reveals a carefully constructed surprise. 2. Nature Explorations for Childrens 3-5 at Sheep Pasture Today at 10 a.m.: You and your child are invited to join one of our teacher/naturalists for a series of programs to help your child …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A look at what is happening around town today.
1. End of Year Chamber Concert at Oliver Ames Tonight at 7 p.m.: The OA Chamber Orchestra and the Middle School Chamber Orchestra are performing at OA auditorium special selected pieces under tha direction of Michael Korn. Come see the star perfomers of the schools. It will be short and sweet and worth seeing! 2. Wintering in Mexico With Mary Dempsey Tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Ames Free Library: Mary and her husband Daniel are inveterate travelers who take on challenging trips such as walking across Spain and France with 20-pound backpacks! For this presentation, Mary will present a side of Mexico that is not as trodden as the usual tourist spots. Here is what she says: "After many years in the Caribbean, we tried wintering in Mexico and …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A look at what is happening around town today.
1. Mom's Day Crafts at the Children's Museum in Easton Today at 2:30 p.m.: Join artist and educator, Allyson Bizer Knox at The Children’s Museum in Easton on Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 from 2:30pm-4:30pm as she leads children in heartwarming crafts to give to mom or a special woman in their life. We will use everyday objects to create handmade gifts that mom will be sure to love. 2. Southeastern Voke Evening Parents Meeting Please join us Tuesday Evening, May 7, 2013 at 6:30pm for a presentation of “Connections with Teens.” Parents, grandparents and guardians will enjoy an informative discussion about problems teenagers have and the problems parents have dealing with them. Parent Liaison Sofia Rasher extends a warm invitation to …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton today.
1. Meditative Mondays at NRT's Sheep Pasture Today at 7:45 a.m.: Do you want a really great and peaceful way to start off your week? Come to Sheep Pasture at 7:45 am on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from April-August 2013 for a 30-45 minute nature walk. Bring your iPod, or just enjoy the sounds of nature as we walk through Sheep Pasture’s trails in the early morning. Not a “learning hike”, but rather an opportunity to simply start your week off to the relaxing sounds of nature during this quiet walk. Meeting starts out from the Carriage House at 7:45 am and is appropriate for all ability levels. Walk is drizzle or shine; in case of heavier rain, walk will be held the next scheduled Monday. No registration required. Cost: Free to …
Friday, May 3, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton today.
1. Southeastern Regional Coffee Hour Please join us on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:30 AM for our Parent Coffee Hour. Parent Liaison Sofia Rasher extends a warm invitation to parents, grandparents and guardians: “Even if you do not have a student here and would like to join us, please do, and learn what we’re about.” Mr. Russell MacLeod will answer some of the many questions and concerns parents have, along with any question that might come up during the coffee hour. Please join us for a very helpful meeting. For more information, contact Ms Sofia Rasher at 508-230-1415, email srasher@sersd.org, or go to www.sersd.org/ParentsCommunity.aspx. 2. Tri-M Misic Honor Society Recital at Oliver Ames Tonight at 7 p.m.: The cream of the crop of the …