1. How about a game of pool at the Canton Council on Aging? It begins at 9 a.m. today; then stick around for a game of BINGO at 12:30 p.m. 2. The Village Toy Shop in the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner presents "Storytime" for the younger set at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Village Toy Shop at 781-821-9374 for more information. 3. There's an exercise class at the Blue Hills Wellness Center today at 10:30 a.m. 4. Be sure to check out "A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger", celebrity ghost hunter, paranormal investigator and Author of "Weird Massachusetts" and other books will be at the Canton …

1. The Diabetes and Glucose Clinic scheduled from 9-11 a.m. at the Canton Senior Center has been cancelled for today. For more information contact 781-828-1323. 2. From 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Canton Art Association will conduct a Still Life painting class at the Canton Public Library in the Arts and Activities Room. Contact Ellen McHugo at emchugo@aol.com for more information. 3. St. Johns Church has a strength training class at 10:30 a.m. 4. Recycling stickers may be purchased at the Canton Department of Public Works Administration Office Administration Office, 801 Washington Street, Lower…

1. At 10:30 a.m. today, there is a storytime program at the Canton Public Library for ages 2-5.  No registration necessary. 2. A Portrait Workshop will be held tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Canton Public Library Art and Activities Room.  3. The Canton Department of Recreation needs volunteer coaches, all levels. There will be a coaches meeting at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Department. Please bring a valid driver's license to the meeting. 4. From 7:30-9 p.m. the Library Trustees will have a meeting in the Conference Room at the Canton Public Library. 5. The Canton Board of Selectmen are …

1. At 9:30 a.m. the Senior Mens Club will meet at the Canton Public Library in the Community  Room. 2. Also, for yoga enthusiasts, a yoga class will be held at the Canton Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 3. A Knitting, Embroidering and Crochet Class at the Canton Council on the Aging at 1 p.m. 4. From 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. there will be a Portrait Workshop at the Canton Public Library in the Library Art & Activities Room. Contact Susan Kelley at sk0566@aol.com for more information. 5. Quote of the Day: "I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking," - Joan Rivers.

1. Today is an early release day for grades K-5 for parent teacher conferences. There is also no half day kindergarten and no half day pre-K. 2. There's a 10:30 a.m. storytime session in the Canton Public Library Children's Room for children aged 2-5 years. No registration is necessary. 3. For some afternoon fun, there will be some line dancing held at St. Gerards Church at 1:30 p.m. 4. The weekend is here so it's time to fill up your tank. Best gas prices are over at Blue Hills Express, 2740 Washington St., at $3.59 per gallon. 5. There is an Owl Prowl at Stone Barn Farm in Dartmouth today …

1. Drivers along Rte. I-93/I-95 in Canton now have the ability to drive in a fourth travel lane along the highway, according to a recentupdate from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 2. At 10 a.m. at the Canton Council on Aging there is an English as a Second Language class. 3. There is a 10:30 a.m. exercise class over at the Blue Hills Wellness Center.  4. The Paul Revere Village will hold its annual meeting at the Canton Public Library tonight from 7-9 p.m. in the library community room. 5. At 7 p.m. there is a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in the Salah Meeting Room at Town …

1. The Canton Water Department has issued a notice to all residents in town regarding recent findings in the town's drinking water. 2. At 10:30 a.m., Canton Public Library will host storytime for ages 2-5. No registration necessary. Location: Library Children's Room. 3. A new book club being held mid mornings once a month, The Good Morning Book Club, will take place at the Canton Senior Center from 10:30 a.m.- noon. 4. There's a portrait workshop at the Canton Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Susan Kelley sk0566@aol.com for more information. Location: Library Art & Activities Room…

  1. Canton Public Schools and The Canton Public Library are closed today in recognition of Veterans Day, which took place Sunday. How about going over to the Blue Hills Reservation for a hike up Big Blue? There are miles of trails to explore. You could get a good work out going up and down the ski trail before the snow comes.  2. The Metropolis Skating Rink is open today for public skating from 9:30-11:20 a.m. It's great exercise but dress warm - it's cold in the rink! 3. Today is the last day to register for the Canton Department of Recreation's Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Night Pizza …

1. There's Storytime today for children 2 1/2 - 5 1/2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Public Library. No registration necessary. Location: Library Children's Room. 2. The Massachusetts Hospital School Art Exhibit opened Thursday at Massasoit Community College Akillian Gallery. The exhibit will run through Nov 30. 3. The Metropolis Skating Rink is open for public skating. Hours run Monday through Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. There are no skate rentals. Adults: $3. Children: $2. Call 781-575-6660 for more information. 4. Girl Scouts meet this afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Canton Public Library. …

1. Pumpkin season at Pakeen Farm came to an end this past weekend, but there are still pro-rated shares available from their multi-farm vegetable C.S.A. Multi Farm means that, in addition to the crops grown at Pakeen farm, each week's vegetable share includes produce from some other regional farms. It is a more diverse, more bountiful, and a more consistent vegetable share than what they had provided in the past.  2. A 10:30 a.m. exercise class will be held at the Blue Hills Wellness Center? 3. From 7-9 p.m., there will be an Indian Woods Condo Association Annual Meeting at the Canton Public …

  1. Tomorrow is election day - do you know who you are voting for yet? 2. Men's Club Bowling at 9 a.m. then stick around to sing some songs with the Chorus at 10 a.m. at the Canton Council on the Aging. 3. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. the Project Connect/MSPCC Support Group will be meeting at the Canton Public Library. The program offers a place for parents to find the support, education, and resources necessary to empower them to manage the challenges of raising children who are coping with mental health concerns. All parents and caregivers of children with mental health concerns are welcome and …

1. A three-day class offered by the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington Street begins tonight from 7-9:30 p.m. on Photographing Birds and other Wildlife in Massachusetts. Fee: Adults $70 for members and $85 for non-members. Register online or call 781-821-8853 to register by phone. Class dates and times: Friday, Nov. 2 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 9 7-9:30 p.m. Fri, Nov 16, 7-9:30 p.m.  2. On Saturday, Nov. 3, help raise money for the Canton Department of Recreation from 4-6 p.m. at the Fanautical Store in Foxboro, 219 Patriot Place. Ten percent of all sales will go to the Canton …

1. The Canton Animal Shelter has many furry friends who are waiting for loving forever homes. Give the Canton Animal Control Officer Nadya Branca a call and go over to the shelter to meet your newest family addition. The shelter is always looking for volunteers as well. Call 781-575-6507 for more information. 2. Come do an exercise class at 10:30 a.m. at the Blue Hills Wellness Center. Sponsored by the Canton Council on the Aging. 3. Jake the Dog will be back at the Canton Public Library this Saturday for "Read to Jake" from 1-2 p.m. Read about Jake Location: Library Children's Room. 4. The …

1. On this day in 1938, Orson Welles panicked a nation with broadcast of "War of the Worlds". An episode of the American radio drama anthology series The Mercury Theatre on the Air. It was performed as a Halloween episode of the series and aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network. It was directed and narrated by actor and future filmmaker Orson Welles, the episode was an adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds (1898). In the days following the adaptation, however, there was widespread  outrage and panic by certain listeners, who had believed the events …

  1. It's Ladies Room time today in Canton at 10 a.m. with Robin Giampa at the Canton Council on the Aging. Stay for a game of Bridge at 12:30 p.m. and then head over to St. Gerard's for some Line Dancing at 1:30 p.m., sponsored by the Canton Council on the Aging. 2. This afternoon from 4-7:30 p.m., the Pumpkin and Pizza/Popcorn Party at the Armando Recreation Center for children in grades K - 5. Residents: $45. and non-residents: $55. Sponsored by the Canton Department of Recreation. 3. On Saturday Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. the Blue Hills Walking Club will be meeting on Summit Road for a moderate/…

1. On this day in 1867, the United States took possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million dollars, or less than 2 cents an acre.  2. There will be an English as a Second Language (ESL) class at the Canton Council on Aging today at 10 a.m. 3. At 10:30 a.m. there's an exercise class at the Blue Hills Wellness Center sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. 4. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there is an Old Colony Library Network Members meeting at the Canton Public Library 5. The Canton School Committee will meet tonight at in the Canton High School Distance …

1. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, there is a still-life painting class at the Canton Public Library, a program sponsored by the Canton Art Association. 2. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a strength training class at St. John's. Sponsored by the Council On Aging. 3. At 11:30 a.m. there is a Health Insurance Counseling class at the Council On Aging. 4. From 3-5 p.m. there will be a Mom's Club at the Canton Public Library. 5. An Annual Meeting for the Residences at Wall Street Condo Association will take place at the Canton Public Library from 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

1. At 9:30 a.m. today, the Senior Mens Club meets at the Canton Public Library's community room. 2. Residents are invited to chat with Canton Police Chief Kenneth N. Berkowitz at the Canton Council On Aging at 10 a.m. 3. Storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Public Library for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. No registration necessary.   4. At 7 p.m., there will be an election for new Canton Alliance for Public Education (CAPE) board members at the Armando Recreation Center. 5. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. there is a Portrait Workshop at the Canton Public Library in the Library Art and …

  The Canton Dolphins Winter Season begins this week. Registration must be in by November 1,2012. Ages: 7 - 18 More info: Canton Deprtment of Recreation. 1. Men's Club Bowling will be held at 9 a.m. today at the Canton Council on Aging. Then at 10 a.m. stick around for some singing with the Chorus Group at the Council on Aging. 2. How about an exercise class at the Blue Hills Wellness Center? The class, held at 10:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Council on Aging. 3. At 1 p.m., the Canton Council on Aging will be having a Health Insurance Update with presenter Peggy McDonough, Regional S.H.I.N.E…

1. The Canton Council On Aging has T'ai Chi at 9 a.m. or come to a Game of Bridge at 12:30 p.m. And don't forget about Line Dancing at St. Gerard's Church at 1:30 p.m. 2. Storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Public Library Ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 No registration necessary. Location: Library Children's Room. 3. The Hansen Elementary School Carnival is on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Games, crafts, raffles, a cake walk and a great prize table. You don't want to miss this carnival! 4. This Saturday, Oct. 13 will mark the “Herb Chambers Cars and Coffee” event from 7-10 a.m. …