Tuesday, July 31, 2012
It's a beautiful day in Canton!
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
1. 8:00 am - Canton Dolphin's Swimteam practice to prep for tonight's away meet against Norwood. Bus leaves at 4:30 for Norwood. Meet starts at 6:00 pm. Go Dolphins! 2. 10:30 am - 8:00 pm - The Bradley Estate Farm Stand, where you can buy fresh, delicious produce grown by the City Harvest Youth Corps. Located at 2468 Washington Street, Canton. 3. 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Open gym time at Gymboree, 95 Washington St., Canton. Contact: (781)828-6620 for more information. 4. A beach that is close by - Lake Massapoag in Sharon, our neighboring town, has a beautiful lake which offers fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, camps, yacht club and summer concerts. 5. Don't forget, tomorrow August 1, 2012, taxes are due!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Disneyland opens, this day in history!
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
1. This day in history 1955 – Disneyland is dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California. 2. 10:30 am - YOGA at the Canton Public Library sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. 3. 1:00 pm - Knitting, Embroidering and Crochet Class at Canton Council on Aging. 4. Repairs to Reservoir Pond Dam on Pleasant Street will continue. Thru traffic on Pleasant Street will be detoured via Washington Street and Sherman Street during weekdays from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Pleasant Street will be open to thru traffic at 4:30 pm each day and on weekends. 5. Quote of the Day: "The reason there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver," Jay Leno.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The Canton Council on Aging is busy today!
1. 9:00 am - Pool lessons at the Canton Council on Aging. 2. 10:00 am - English as a second language class at the Canton Council on Aging. 3. 10:30 am - Exercise Class at the Blue Hills Wellness Center sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. 4. Photography Course - Ages 13 to Adult. Next Monday - Wednesday, July 16, 17 and 18. 10:00 - 11:30 am. Held at the recreation cneter at 92 Pleasant Street . Contact: Canton Department of Recreation for more information. 5. The Money Game - Session 1: July 17 - July 20. 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Ages 9 and up. Contact: Canton Department of Recreation for more information.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Houghton's Pond, a perfect dip on a hot day!
1. 9:00 am - If you don't want to swim in a pool, come on over to the Canton Council on Aging for a pool lesson. 2. Pequitside Farm - Located at 79 Pleasant St. in Canton offers picturesque walking Trails, a large playground, a tree farm, recreation fields, a rain garden and vegetable garden plots. Why not come and explore what Pequitside has to offer! 3. 11:00am - 11:45am and 12:00pm - 12:45 pm today- Swimming instruction at the Canton Town Pool on Bolivar Street. 4. Summer Playground Program - Free, sponsored by the Canton Department of Recreation. 8:30am - 1:30 pm today at Ponkapoag, Messinger and Kennedy playgrounds. Open to all children who have completed the 8th grade. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a parent/…
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth of July!
1. 9:30 am - 38th Annual Fourth of July Road Race. Registration begins at 8:30 am, start and finish at the Canton Town Club, 5 mile race and a 2 mile fun run for children. $10.00 and $5.00 respectively. Sponsored by the: Canton Department of Recreation. 2. There is no swimming instruction at the Town Pool on Bolivar Street today. Swim instruction continues tomorrow, July 5, at 11:00 am. 3. The Canton Council on Aging will be closed today and reopen tomorrow morning. Check their new July newsletter for upcoming events and activities. 4. 5:00 pm - Fireworks display at the Galvin Middle School. Bring your chairs and blankets. Children's activities begin at 5:00 pm, concert starts at 6:30 pm, fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Sponsored by the: …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Summer Camps start today and don't forget your summer reading list!
1. This Day in History June 25, 1966 - Before the "Twilight" vampires, one vampire ruled television. His name was Barnabas Collins and he starred in the ABC-TV cult classic "Dark Shadows" that was recently recreated starring Johnny Depp. In theaters now! 2. Dream Big: Read! Summer Reading begins today, June 25! Sign up at the Canton Public Library Junior Room desk and start your reading log. The books on your log should be books that you read this summer, and they should be your grade level or above. After you receive your log, each sticker awarded will represent five books read. Last day to add titles to your chart is Friday, August 3. 3. 12pm - Canton Council on Aging Cook In. $5 Come in and enjoy fine food, entertainment and fun! (All …
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Bingo, golf and some arts and crafts!
1. On this day in 1950 - Baseball legend and all-star center fielder, Willie Mays, graduated from high school and immediately signed with the New York Giants for a $6,000 bonus. As his career came to a close, Mays was traded to the New York Mets. 2. 12:30pm today - Everyone's favorite BINGO at the Canton Council on Aging! 3. Ponkapoag Golf Course is accepting applications now for their Jr. Golf Academy. Call for more info: (781)828-4242 4. Register now for the Summer Arts and Crafts Camp - Held at the Gridley School for children in grades K-5. Camp will run for five weeks and each session is one week. Please contact:Canton Department of Recreation. 5. 5pm - 9pm tonight: Neighborhood Houses of the South Shore - Seminar at the Canton …
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Let's exercise and get down to business with a first time home owners meeting!
1.10:30am today: Exercise Class at Blue Hills Wellness Center sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. 2. 1:30pm - 2:30pm today: Learning Through Play at the Canton Public Library. Free to all pre-school children and their parents. Presented by Marsha Wright. Library Children's Room. 3. 5pm - 9pm tonight: Neighborhood Houses of the South Shore - First time home buyers seminar at the Canton Public Library. Library Community Room. This seminar will also run again tomorrow, Tuesday, June 19, 2012. 4. And don't forget to register for Skyhawks Sports Camps; Mini Hawks/Session #1 starts on June 25 at the JFK Elementary School. Soccer, T Ball and Basketball. 5. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 74. And in the evening mostly cloudy, …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Lou Gehrig, line dancing and book sale today. Check out the summer guide for the Cape.
1. Today in history in 1923, Lou Gehrig made his New York Yankee debut as a pinch runner. 2. 1:30pm today - Line Dancing - St. Gerard's Church, sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging. Come and kick up your heels and have some fun! 3. Saturday, Kids Book Sale at the Canton Public Library. The Friends' Annual Kids' Book Sale at Library Community Room. 4. Check out the Cape and Island summer guide. 5. And also on Saturday, June 16, - Open Book Coffeehouse presents Tom Yoder singer/songwriter rooted in bluegrass and folk with a little rock edge and a touch of blues. Canton Public Library $10.00 - $5.00 students
Monday, June 11, 2012
It's a busy day at the Canton Council on the Aging.
1. On this day in 2009: World H1N1 influenza strain. The World Health Organization declares H1N1 influenza strain, commonly referred to as "swine flu", as a global pandemic. 2. 12:30pm today card lessons at the Canton Council on Aging with Anne Doody. FREE of charge. 3. 12:30pm today Mah Jong at the Canton Council on Aging. 4. Stay for some Kareoke at the Canton Council on Aging at 2:00pm this afternoon. 5. Quote of the Day: "Do you know what White House correspondents call actors who pose as reporters? Anchors," said Jay Leno.
