AROUND TOWN: Home on the Grange

The Grange Thrift Shop at the corner of Elm and Washington was open for business Wednesday morning.

About Around Town: Every week day, we'll provide you with a scene from around Easton. Let us know what you think about the scene in our comments section! From left to right: William Thompson, Jack Cummings and Burt Lewis take a quick break from work Wednesday morning at the Easton Lions Grange Thrift Shop. The shop, co-run by the Easton Lions Club and the Easton Grange, is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the intersection of Elm Street and Washington Street.

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5 Things You Need to Know August 1 in Easton

A look at what is happening around Easton today.

1. Five Corners Line Painting Tonight The contractor is scheduled to install permanent traffic markings (lines and arrows) on Wednesday August 1st beginning at 7:00 PM. This work is weather dependent. Following the installation of the permanent markings the traffic signals will be fully activated by the signal subcontractor. Once markings and signals have been completely installed and activated the intersection will be able to function at full design capacity. The signals will then be closely monitored and if necessary the timing adjusted as needed. 2. Junior Golf and Pee Wee Camp Looking for a fun and affordable way to introduce your juniors to the great game of golf? Look no further than Joe & Leigh's Golf Performance Center. This …

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THIS WEEKEND: Keach Park, Grange, Farmer's Market and Rox

A look at what is happening in and around Easton this weekend.

It’s Friday 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. Service Project at Edwin A. Keach Memorial Park Where/When: Edwin A. Keach Memorial Park/ Saturday 8 a.m. Why Go?: The Edwin A. Keach Memorial Foundation and Easton Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to help spread wood chips at the playground at Edwin A. Keach Park on Chestnut St on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8 am.  If you have a rake, shovel, gloves, and/or cart please bring them with you otherwise they will be provided for you…

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Lions Thrift Store Looking for Those Spring Cleaning Donations

The grange is open for business again this weekend.

Submitted to Easton Patch: Being open Wednesdays from 10 to 2 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, we are an all Lions and Grange volunteer organization at the old Grange hall on Route 138 (192 Washington Street, North Easton) - and we beat Building 19's prices every day we are open. Donations keep pouring in and the foot traffic has never been better. Best time to come is between 9 and 11 AM on Saturdays - the bigger crowds come in after 11 it seems. Several people looking at the Chrysler Convertible, but no buyer yet. That's right. Tom O'Brien, a special friend of the Easton Lions Club, has donated his 1989 Chrysler LeBaron convertible. This fun car has been VERY well cared for by Tom and he has the records to prove it. Oil every 3,000…

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GET OUT: OA Sports, Grange and Holiday Party

A weekend guide for Easton residents.

  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. Oliver Ames Winter Sports Where/When: Oliver Ames High School, Taunton High School, Boston University/ Friday and Saturday Why Go?: Winter sports for the Oliver Ames Tigers are officially underway this weekend. On Friday at 4 p.m., the OA swim team hosts Franklin. On Friday at 7 p.m., the boys' basketball team's opening game against Attleboro wil be at the Nixon Gymnasium. Saturday beginning at 9 a.m., the wrestling team will compete in…

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Williams Named New Leader at the Grange

Avery Lee Williams will become the new leader at Grange Hall.

  Submitted to Easton Patch: Avery Lee Williams has come in as the new local Grange Master (President). With a background that includes many leadership roles over the years, Williams takes on his first try with a Fraternal organization and seeks to establish an atmosphere in which “exciting things can happen”. For the last three years the old Grange Hall at 196 Washington Street in North Easton has been the site of the Easton Lions Club’s Thrift Store which has turned into an unquestioned success. The National Grange movement, which was originally started around Civil War time, was directed towards farm families for their social and legislative needs. While its popularity has waned over the years as farm families have been reduced …

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GET OUT: Frank 'N' Stein, Monster Bash and Canine Costumes

A jam-packed Halloween weekend ahead in Easton.

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. Frank 'N' Stein Halloween Party Where/When: Queset House at Ames Free Library/ Friday 7 p.m. Why Go: The Friends of the Ames Free Library are hosting a Halloween themed party at Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton on Friday, October 28, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. There will be live spooky music and light refreshments, including franks! Tickets are $20 each and available at the front desk of the library. No costumes required, but bring a…

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Local Artist Donates to Thrift Shop

Kelly Estey, an Easton resident and student at Dean College hand-painted a hamper for the Easton Lions Grange Thrift Shop.

Submitted to Easton Patch: Kelly Estey, an Easton resident and interior design majo at Dean College hand painted a nice wood hamper for the Easton Lions Grange Thrift Shop. Photo above shows Kelly's mom, Cathy and Lion volunteer, Jim Howarth with the hamper, which is currently priced at $40. To learn more about the thrift shop, which benefits the Easton Lions Club, click here.

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Christine Iacobucci

11:45 pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2011

I love this thrift shop, so many things to check out that you could spend all day. Well, if you are a crazed bargain hunter like me!   more ›

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GET OUT: Lantern Parade, Marching Band Competition and NRT Harvest and Craft Fair

A slew of events are set for 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. Easton Lantern Parade Where/When: Easton Historical Society/ 5 p.m. Saturday Why Go: We will still be meeting at the Historical Society (80 Mechanic Street) and walking to the Queset Gardens behind the Ames Free Library (53 Main Street). At the library will entertainers such as the Jubilate Chorale, children's entertainer Wayne Potash, face painting, giant bubble making, and refreshments for sale. 2. OA & KP Host USSBA Marching Band Show …

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GET OUT: Football, Borderland Centennial, and Grandparents Day

A busy fall weekend ahead

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. Oliver Ames football opener vs. N. Quincy Where/When: Oliver Ames High School/ Friday 7 p.m. Why Go: After defeating Medfield on the road 18-0 last week, the Tigers open at Muscato Stadium Friday against North Quincy High School. We'll see if OA can have similar success this week. 2. Borderland Centennial Celebration Where/When: Bordlerand State Park/ Saturday 9 a.m. Why Go: Over 3,000 are expected for food, fun, field events, hot air …

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