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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 8

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

1. Golf anyone? The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 26th Annual Golf Tournament today at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton at 11:30 a.m. 2. Attention all kids, The Village Toy Shop is hosting Gogo Crazy Bone Days at 6:30 p.m. tonight. 3. The Men's Bowling Club meets at the Council on Aging at 9:00 a.m. today. 4. If you are need of a support group, attend the Bereaved Widows, Widowers and Partners Meeting at 12:00 p.m. today. 5. Learn to play bridge at the Canton Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m. today.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 5

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Help the Red Sox raise funds for the Greater Boston Foodbank at Fenway today with the 20th Annual Red Sox Wives Can & Cash Drive from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 2. Enjoy "Friday Night Lites" at the South Shore Conservatory at 7:00 p.m. 3. Play a game of bridge at the Canton Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m. today. 4. Listen to some live Irish music with Bill Black at the Irish Cultural Centre at 8:00 p.m. 5. Get some pizza for dine-in or take-out at the Canton American Legion tonight from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 25

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

1. The Men's Bowling Club is meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Canton Council on Aging today. 2. If you need some support dealing with the loss of a loved one, the Bereaved Widows, Widowers and Partners meeting is being held in Braintree today. Click here for details. 3. Learn to play bridge at the Canton Council on Aging today at 12:30 p.m. 4. The Alzheimer's Adult Day Health Center in Stoughton runs from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. today. 5. St. John the Evangelist Church has Mass this morning at 9:00 a.m. in Canton.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 13

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. Give blood today at the Delta Masonic Blood Drive in Braintree today from 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 2. South Shore Hospital is hosting a Bereaved Widows, Widowers and Partners support group at 12:00 p.m. today. 3. Bring the kids to The Village Toy Shop in Canton today to make a special gift for dad. The craft workshop starts at 5:00 p.m. 4. Head to the Canton Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m today for Bridge Lessons. 5. Get moving with a Stretch and Tone Program at 2:00 p.m. today.

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Building the Bridge from Boy Scout to Eagle Scout

A Canton teen has planned, organized and installed a bridge behind the Galvin Middle School in his quest to earn his Eagle Scout status.

Its not easy to become an Eagle Scout. While being a Boy Scout is a popular pastime for many, those who go on to successfully become Eagle Scouts are few.  Matthew Waldman of Canton is hammering away to become one.  The youngest of three boys, Waldman grew up in an Eagle Scouts atmosphere.  Both of his older brothers pursued and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and the family’s driveway was often the staging site for many Eagle Scout projects. In order to achieve this prestigious honor, a boy must show leadership and ingenuity. He must craft a project that will enrich the community.  Along the way, he must design the project, present it to necessary town officials who may need to approve it, and most importantly, rally the “troops"–…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 6

Here is what is happening in and around Canton.

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. Laugh it up for a cause tonight. The Blue Hills Annual Comedy Night starts at 7:00 p.m. tonight. 2. Bring the kids to the library for Spring Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Public Library this morning. 3. Support the Hansen actors and actresses as they star in Beauty and the Beast Jr. tonight at 7:00 p.m. Bravo kids! 4. Seniors, play a game of bridge at the Canton Senior Center today at 12:30 p.m. 5. Get moving with a Folk and Line Dancing Class at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Gerard's Church in Canton. All ages…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 29

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. Today's the big day. William and Kate's Royal Wedding starts at 6:00 a.m. EST. Send us your reviews of the wedding! 2. Get the kids into the royal spirit with Princess and Pirate Day at the Totplex today at 12:00 p.m. Be sure to wear your finest princess or pirate costume! 3. Enjoy a game of bridge at the Canton Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m. today. 4. The Canton High School Boys and Girls Tennis teams are playing Stoughton today at 3:00 p.m. 5. The Canton High Baseball and Softball teams are both facing off …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 18

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. Happy First Day of April Vacation Canton students and teachers! Enjoy your time off. 2. It is Marathon Monday today. Cheer on your Canton neighbors who are running the Boston Marathon today. Click here to see who is running. 3. Canton seniors, enjoy a free showing of "Annie Get Your Gun," at the Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. today. 4. Aspiring artists can take a drawing class by Local Artist Mona Podgurski today at 10:00 a.m. in Canton. Click here for more information. 5. Seniors, enjoy a bridge lesson at the Canton…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 15

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. Author Arthur Cola will be speaking about his new book, "The Stone Cutter Genius" at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton tonight at 7:30 p.m. 2. Take a lunch break and head to First Parish Church at noon for Soups On! 3. Bring the kids to story time at the Canton Public Library today at 10:30 a.m. 4. Get courageous and belt our your favorite tunes at the American Legion's Karaoke Night at 8:00 p.m. 5. Seniors, enjoy a game of bridge at 12:30 p.m. today at the Canton Council on Aging.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 1

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

1. Support Canton High's athletic teams. Donate your new or gently used sports equipment to the Canton Boosters Club from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. today at Canton High School. The equipment sale will take place on Saturday. 2. Head out to the Knights of Columbus Hall tonight for Canton High Alumni Association's Trivia Night with Gary Titus. Enjoy raffles and prizes from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 3. Get your dance shoes on and enjoy some folk and line dancing at St. Gerard's today at 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome. The cost of the class is $2. 4. Enjoy a game of bridge at the Council on Aging today at 12:30 p.m. 5. Dinner and a show anyone? Catch a performance of the King and I performed by your singing waitstaff in Stoughton tonight from 6:30 p.m…

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