Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Knitting, Embroidering and crochet at the Council on Aging.
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.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Daylight Saving Time ended Sunday morning at 2 a.m.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
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 encouraged to attend. Services are free of charge. For more information please call: (617) 983-5803. 4. At 7 p.m. the Board of Health will be meeting in …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Find out what's happening in Canton this Halloween.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
1. The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at Thursday at 7 p.m. at Canton Town Hall. For the full agenda, click here. 2. The Canton Food Pantry is looking for donations; the pantry is open today from 9:15-11:15 a.m. The Canton Food Pantry is sponsored by the Canton Area Helpline, a private, non-profit corporation. Location: 960R Washington Street, 781-821-8062. 3. From 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. there is Still-Life painting class Sponsored by the Canton Art Association offered at the Canton Public Library. Location: Library Art & Activities Room. 4. Also at 10:30 a.m. there is a Strength Training Class at St. Johns Church. 5. The Canton Senior Center for a game of Bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Find out what's happening as Hurricane Sandy winds down.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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 described in the program were real. 2. 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 …
Monday, October 29, 2012
What are you going to be this Halloween?
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Monday, October 29, 2012
1. This day in history October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crash on Black Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. Billions of dollars were lost wiping out thousands of investors. Stock tickers ran hours behind because the machinery could not handle the tremendous volume of trading. Partly due to the crash America and the rest of the industrialized world spiraled downward into the Great Depression of the 1930's. Some of the closing prices from that day are listed here: US Steel 175, Westinghouse Electric 125, American Telephone 220 and American Can 119. 2. Let's sing a song or two! Chorus at the Canton Council on the Aging at 10:00 a.m. 3. The Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington Street is offering a program for children ages …
Friday, October 19, 2012
There's a busy weekend coming up in Canton, with the St. John's Oktoberfest, the Magnolia Cajun Band at the library coffeehouse.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
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/difficult hike 2.5 miles to the top of Great Blue Hill. Meet at the Trailside Museum parking lot at 1904 Canton Ave. 4. St. Johns Oktoberfest will kick…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Today marks the Galvin Middle School Wheel-a-Bration.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
1. Today it's the Galvin Middle School Wheel-a-bration. The event will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. for the 6th Grade class, 9:30-11 a.m. for Grade 8 and 12:30-2 p.m. for Grade 7. Bike helmets are required. 2. At 10 a.m. the Canton Council on the Aging offers an Elder Law Seminar. 3. Then head over to the Blue Hills Wellness Center for a 10:30 a.m. exercise class sponsored by the Canton Senior Center. 4. From 2-4 p.m. learn about Estate Planning. It's free and at the Canton Public Library Community Room. Presented by the Law Office of Robert E. Romano. 5. The Canton Cultural Council will have an open community involvment meeting from 7-8 p.m. at the Canton Public Library in the Community Room.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The meeting will be held at the Canton High School Distance Learning Lab. Here's what else is happening today.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
1. An exercise class will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Blue Hills Wellness Center, sponsored by the Canton Council on the Aging. Then the Senior Center will offer low-salt hot dogs at 11:45 a.m., with Bingo and Cribbage at 12:30 p.m. 2. YOGA for Busy Moms, sponsored by the Canton Department of Recreation, is accepting applications now for their upcoming class which runs from Oct. 23 through Dec. 11. The class will run from 9-10:15 a.m. for ages 18-99 at the Armando Recreation Center, Room B. 3. Also offered and accepting applications now is YOGA for Wise Women, which will run from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Oct. 23 through Dec. 11 for ages 50-99 at the Armando Recreation Center, Room B. 4. The Canton Dolphins Swimteam is about to begin …
Monday, October 1, 2012
And how about a brand new car for $825?
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Monday, October 1, 2012
1. On this day in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the first mass-produced automobile on the market. The Model T car and each car cost $825. 2. Take part in a game of Mah Jong at 12:30 p.m. today at the Canton Council on the Aging. 3. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Canton Public Library, the Project Connect/MSPCC Support Group will meet in the library arts and activities room. This program offers a place for parents to find the support, education, and resources necessary to help them manage the challenges of raising children who are coping with mental health concerns. 4. At 7 p.m. the Canton Board of Selectmen will meet to go over the Current Agenda. Location: Salah Meeting Room. 5. Pick up your registration form or download it on line for the …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Also today: Register for the Lake Winnipesauke Turkey Train to New Hampshire.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
It's Friday! Here's a quick roundup of things to know this morning. 1. It's Ladies Room with Robin at the Canton Council on the Aging at 10 a.m. Please call: (781) 828-1323 to sign up. Sorry fellas, only gals! 2. How about a game of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Council on the Aging. 3. And while your at the Canton Council on the Aging make sure to sign up for their upcoming Fall Foliage Trip to New Hampshire the Lake Winnipesauke Turkey Dinner Train, next Thursday, Oct. 4. You will board an original Boston and Maine railway car for a 2 hour train ride along the scenic route. On the way up you'll stop at an apple orchard. A hand carved roast turkey dinner will be served with all the trimmings as you enjoy your trip. Cost: $67. per …
