5 Things Jan 7: Exercise, Zumba or Sing a Song or Two with Chorus at the Council on Aging.

The Board of Health meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.

  1. This Day in Hisory: On Jan 7, 1980 President Jimmy Carter  authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out the Chrysler Coroporation. 2. Let's sing a song or two with the Chorus at the Canton Council on Aging at 10:00 a.m. Then head over to the Blue Hills Wellness Center for an exercise class at 10:30 a.m. 3. At 1:30 p.m. there is a one hour Senior Zumba class at the Canton Public Library.  4. Did you know that the Canton Public Library accepts Passport applications? you'll need to make an appointment by calling (781)821-5027. Four members of the library staff are trained passport agents. Allow 6 weeks for processing your passport. Visit: http://travel.state.gov/ for any quesions you may have. 5. There is a Board of …

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5 Things Jan 2: American Red Cross Blood Drive Today at the Canton Public Library

School vacation is over, back to school today.

Did you take any great photos over the school vacation week. If so, share them with us at Canton Patch. And find Canton Patch on facebook as well. 1. At 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. there is a Still Life painting class sponsored by the Canton Art Association. Contact Ellen McHugo at emchugo@aol.com. Location: Library Art and Activities room. 2. There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive today from 12 noon till 5 p.m. at the Canton Public Library. Location: Library Community room. 3. The Canton Council on Aging has coffee hour at 10:00 a.m. You could also do WII Bowling at 10 instead. Meatball sub for lunch today. 4. The Village Toy Shoppe at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner has storytime and fun from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. 5. At 7:00 p.m. there …

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5 Things Dec 11: Ice Skating at the Metropolis Rink

Today is the third day of Chanukah!

  Floral Scents at 515 Washington Street in Canton will be having a Wreath Decorating Event all week. $35. Dec. 12 - 15 at 9:00 p.m. 1. There's public ice skating at the Metropolis Rink, 2167 Washington Street from 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. 2. How about a game of Scrabble at the Canton Council on Aging at 10:00 a.m. or also at 10:00 a.m. you could take an oil painting class if you prefer. 3. The Canton Public Library has a Senior YOGA class from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Library Community Room. 4. From 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. there is a Portrait Workshop at the Canton Public Library Art and Activities room. Contact: Susan Kelley at sk0566@aol.com 5. There is an annual meeting for the Canton Highlands Homeowners Association from 7-9 p.m. in the Canton …

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5 Things, Nov. 29: A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger at the Canton Public Library

The Village Toy Shop will hold a storytime program today.

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 Public Library from 7-8:15 p.m. to entertain and frighten with a Supernatural evening. Contact Carolyn Elkort at 781-821-5027 or celkort@ocln.org for …

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5 Things, Nov. 28: Recycling Stickers Available at the DPW Office

Get your morning roundup of what's happening in Canton right here.

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 Level for $10. Proof of residency and license plate number of participating vehicle required each year for permit. 5. "Bio of a Female Conductor" …

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5 Things Nov 26: Canton Recreation Basketball Registration

There's Bowling and Chorus today at the Senior Center.

  1. This Day in History 1789: The first national Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. was proclaimed by President George Washington. 2. At 9:00 a.m. there's Mens Club Bowling at the Canton Council on Aging. Then stick around for some singing with Chorus Group at 10:00 a.m. 3. There's a 10:30 a.m. exercise class at the Blue Hills Wellness Center. 4. From 6:30 -  8:30 p.m. Project Connect/MSPCC Support Group meets in the Canton Public Library Art and Activities room. The Project Connect 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. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive group experience for parents…

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5 Things Nov 19: Canton Animal Control is Looking for Volunteers.

Karaoke with Nurse Terri Khoury at the Council on Aging.

1. This Day in History 1863: Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the national cemetary on the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2. The Canton Public Library has a Play 'n Learn Class for children ages 3 - 6 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the Library Art & Activities Room. 3. At 2:00 p.m. join public health nurse Terri Khoury for some karaoke at the Canton Council on Aging. 4. Project Connect meets at the Canton Public Library tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Click on this link to learn more About Project Connect Location: Library Art & Activities Room. 5. The Canton Animal Control Department is looking for volunteers. Please contact Lt. Helena Findlen at (781) 828 - 1213.

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5 Things Nov 15: Zoning Board of Appeals to Meet Tonight

Also, drivers on the Rte. I-93/I-95 interchange get some good news from MassDOT.

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 Hall to go over the Current Agenda.   

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5 Things Oct 26: Get Ready for a Very Busy Weekend of Halloween Events

Today take a class in T'ai Chi or line dancing at St. Gerards Church.

  1. There's a 9 a.m. T-ai Chi class at the Canton Council on Aging. Then at 10 a.m. join Robin Giampa for Ladies Room. 2. At 10:30 a.m. it's Storytime at the  Canton Public Library for ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. No registration necessary. Location: Library Children's Room  3. 1:30 p.m. there's line dancing at St. Gerards Church. This class is sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. 4. At 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct 28, get ready for the Canton Department of Recreation Halloween Parade. The parade begins at the Bank of Canton parking lot. Ghouls, ghosts and goblins are encouraged to participate in this annual event. Another weeekend happening on Oct 28, is the Canton Fall Classic Road Race which begins at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham. And for your …

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5 Things Oct 25: Pool and Bingo at the Council on Aging

There are five more days till Halloween.

  1. Learn how to play pool, 9 a.m. at the Canton Council on the Aging. 2. Or how about a game of bingo, everyones favorite, at 12:30 p.m. at the Canton Council on the Aging. 3. Adult Photography sponsored by the Canton Department of Recreation from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 or 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct, 27. $60. residents and $70. non-residents. 4. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in the Salah Meting Room to discuss Current Agenda. Contact:(781)575-6589. 5. Five more days till Halloween!

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