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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 7

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a new 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 new feature in the comments section. 1. Unwind today with yoga at the Canton Council on Aging at 10:30 a.m. 2. Love to knit? Join the Knitting Group at 1:00 p.m today at the Senior Center. 3. If you are a caregiver, attend  Caregiver Support today with Deb Ribak, Licensed Social Worker. Call 781-828-1323 for an appointment and information. 4. Tonight there is an informational meeting for parents and guardians of Canton High students interested in a Spanish Exchange program for next year. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the Canton High cafeteria. 5. …

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Canton Artist Gets An A

Canton artist Mona Podgurski is sharing her love of art through teaching.

Growing up, Canton artist Mona Podgurski always added an extra touch to her schoolwork.  “I would illustrate my reports,” she said. “I would add a drawing because I wanted to get an A, and it usually worked out pretty well!” A Canton resident since 1956, she is the treasurer of the Canton Art Association, having built the organization’s website, and recently placed second in the association’s Spring Show and Sale. Her watercolor “Cone Flowers Watercolor” placed just behind Laura Zanghetti’s winning piece.   “I am absolutely thrilled to come second to Laura, she is so talented,” Podgurski said. She started seriously drawing as an adult when her daughter was riding at the Lazy S Ranch in Canton. “I would watch her lesson and draw the horses…

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Canton Art Association Annual Spring Show and Sale Lights Up the Library

Saturday's show was held at the Canton Public Library.

The composer Robert Schumann once said, “To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.” The Canton Art Association Spring Show and Sale opened at the Canton Public Library on Saturday and the library was truly bursting with light, color and brightness.  The show, greeted by spectacular spring temperatures and radiant sunshine, was comprised of nearly 50 works by members of the Canton Art Association.  The pieces were in multiple mediums from oil paint to photography, and were created by Art Association member artists from Canton and surrounding communities. “We hadn’t had a show for awhile,” said Ellen McHugo, President of the Association. “It was time for a member show for the public and we hope to do …

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Canton Artist and Photographer Captures Stories Through Her Work

Canton resident uses her lens and paint brush to bring the community to life.

Cristina Hajosy is a photographer, an artist and a teacher. But those words do not fully capture the range of her art, the depth of her teaching, the essence of her photography–or how they all work together. Hajosy has been photographing weddings, babies, families and events and creating memories and stories for her clients through her photographs for 18 years. She has captured over 680 weddings. In her photography for weddings and events, the trained eye of a photojournalist works closely with her artistic sense, resulting in, as her website describes, “Simply moments in time made timeless.” A Canton resident for 14 years, Hajosy discovered the community when looking for a combination of convenience and space.  “I grew up on a farm in …

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Canton’s Richard Chandler Shines on the Red Carpet

Canton filmmaker's new movie recently premiered.

With the exception of snowy sidewalks, salty roadways and New England winter temperatures, the red carpet premier of “Legless,” a film by Canton native Richard Chandler, was LA all the way. Complete with red carpet interviews, gorgeous dresses, fabulous hair and make-up, plus photographers and a film crew, the premier of the film at the Regent Theater in Arlington was an event. Over 100 people, cast, crew, friends and family packed the Regent on January 8 to view the comedy, written, directed and produced by Chandler, who used a local cast and shot the movie on location around the South Shore and Boston. Chandler has been writing and creating since high school.  “I actively took every creative writing course at Canton High," he said. “I …

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Weekend Happenings Around Town

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend events in and around Canton. 1. Artists and budding artists can take a "Drawing Birds" Workshop at the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2. Ever wonder how beer is made? Take a tour of the Blue Hills Brewery in Canton Saturday. Tours are free and given between 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3. The Bulldogs have a busy weekend. Girls and Boys Varsity Ice Hockey teams are playing Saturday, along with the Boys Varsity Wrestling team and the Girls Varsity Gymnastics team. Both Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams are making up Friday's postponed games at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. 4. Enjoy a bit of Irish fun with live Celtic music at the Irish Cultural Centre starting at 8:00 p.m. …

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Weekend Happenings Around Town

Here is what is happening in and around Canton this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few local events to help keep you busy. 1. Music lovers can listen to Amy Black & the Red Clay Rascals live at the Canton Public Library on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. The New England-based band is playing as part of the Open Book Coffeehouse series. 2. Those who want to hear a little Celtic music can stop by the Irish Cultural Centre for live music at 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. 3. Art fans can attend an art unveiling and artist reception in Stoughton Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for Landscape Artist George Mitchell Jr. 4. On Sunday, there is an opening reception for "Ink, Internet & Identification" at the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center in Canton from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5. Sports fans can …

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Canton Church's Poetry and Spirituality Group Has Soul

Community members gather to discuss prose and spirituality at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton.

Mary Oliver, Giacomo Leopardi, May Sarton and Emily Dickenson are but a few of the inspired poets whose works are discussed at the Poetry and Spirituality Group at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton. An average of 10 men and women of diverse ages, beliefs and backgrounds gather together on a monthly basis to enjoy poetry readings along with a cup of coffee and the company of one another. The group was just recently formed in November of 2010. Poems of all themes and genres are shared during the hour-long meeting; group leader Louise LaFontaine generally begins the time by sharing a poem, about which those in attendance then provide comments, thoughts and memories. Norwood resident Geppe Bisaccia, a native of Italy, …

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Rock Ensembles Hit All the Right Notes

Local musician teaches young music lovers in his own School of Rock.

As long as you can play an instrument, you can make music. As long as you can sing and you know the words, you can make music. As long as you're taking your lessons and practicing, you can make music. So mastering an instrument is the same as making music. Right? Wrong, all wrong, according to Mike Rubin, an instructor at Stoughton Music Center where students from Canton, Stoughton, Sharon, Walpole, Bridgewater and other towns come to learn how to play their instruments and sing. Recently, the students began learning how to make music together. Rubin is also an accomplished guitarist and bassist who has performed on a variety of projects. A 1996 graduate of Northeastern University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in …

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Weekend Happenings Around Town

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Here is what is happening in and around Canton this weekend. 1. The Irish Cultural Centre is celebrating Christmas with the family from 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Saturday with a Children's Irish Christmas.  Check out the hayrides, breakfast buffet, carols and of course a special appearance from Santa. 2. The Centre is also hosting its annual Christmas Open House and $30,000 Grand Prize Raffle today at 1:oo p.m. Here's hoping you've got that Irish luck! 3. Canton High School's Boys Varsity Wrestling team has a match today at 9:00 a.m. in Easton. Go Bulldogs! 4. On Sunday, the United Church of Christ in Canton is delivering unwrapped toys to the City Mission Society Christmas Shop in Winchester at 11:00 a.m. 5. Mass Audubon Visual Arts …

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