What are your plans for ringing in 2012?
Today is the last day of 2011. As folks create their New Year's Resolutions, and prepare to ring in 2012, have you decided how you will celebrate? If you need a last-minute idea for parties, food, dancing, fireworks or celebrations, click on the Canton Patch New Year's Eve Guide here. Also, be sure to vote in our poll! Have a safe and happy holiday, Canton!
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A few ideas to help you plan your NYE in and around Canton.
Champagne toasts, a glittery dress, Chinese take-out, First Night. New Year's Eve is quickly approaching. As we bid farewell to 2011, and usher in 2012, where will you be watching the ball drop? Do you plan to stay local and wine and dine in Canton, attend a house party with friends, order in Chinese and drink your sparkling wine at home, or venture out to celebrate? Below are a few options for ringing in the New Year. Have a fun, safe and healthy New Year, Canton! 1. For the kid-friendly crew, the Discovery Museums Host a New Year's Eve PJ Dance Party starting at 10:00 a.m. Bring the little ones out for some NYE fun. Admission is $10. 2. For the grown ups, head over to the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton to usher in 2012. Starting at 7:00…
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Send us your best holiday photos and share your favorite memories with Canton Patch.
Making merry memories this holiday season? Send Canton Patch your favorite holiday snapshots. Screaming-children Santa photos? Family card mugshots? Pet friends decked out in festive gear? Cute kids unwrapping their gifts? We welcome any and all seasons greetings! Simply upload your favorite photo with a caption by clicking below. Happy Holidays, Canton!
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Wishing all of our readers a very, happy holiday season.
Our staff of writers, bloggers and photographers at Canton Patch would like to take some time to wish you and your family a very joyous holiday season. We thank you for your continued support of our Patch site. Wishing you a warm, safe and wonderful holiday weekend! Greetings from Canton Patch Editor Lisa Gentes-Hunt I wanted to take this time to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. Thank you for reading and supporting Canton Patch over this past year. Since November 2010, we have covered the Canton community. We could not do so without our amazing readers! Thank you for sending us your news, photos, announcements and events. We are truly thankful for our readers and for the support of the Canton community. No …
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Wishing all of our readers a very, happy holiday season.
Our staff of writers, bloggers and photographers at Canton Patch would like to take some time to wish you and your family a very, joyous holiday season. We thank you for your continued support of our Patch site. Wishing you a warm, safe and wonderful holiday weekend! Greetings from Canton Patch Blogger Christine Smith: Holiday Greetings to all our loyal Patch readers! Hope the New Year brings health and happiness to all. Remember, to keep updated with all the events going on in Canton and keep on top of the real estate market, be sure to read my blog! Greetings from Canton Patch Blogger Meg Kennedy: Season's greetings to all the Canton Patch readers from the Kennedy's! Check out Mommy's Time Out under the blog section in 2012.
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The jolly one answered tough questions from Canton Patch. Kids, be sure to watch this exclusive video interview with Santa Claus.
Canton Patch Contributors Jeannie Capone and Ken Winokur sat down for an exclusive interview with Santa Claus to ask the important questions that every child and adult wants to know. How do all the toys fit in the sleigh? When will the reindeer retire? Is his beard real? Where is his driver's license? And of course, does he ever get sick of cookies? Canton Patch has followed Santa throughout his appearances in Canton and now we have tracked him down before Christmas to get the real scoop. Happy Holidays Canton!
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Before you hit the roads for all your holiday visits, read the tips from the MassDOT.
MassDOT encourages residents and visitors to drive safely and use public transportation where possible during the upcoming holiday weekend. “Visiting friends and family over the holidays is an important tradition. I urge travelers to plan around inclement weather, use public transit and to always designate a sober driver. Safety is MassDOT’s top priority,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. During holidays, I-90 Exit 9 connecting I-84 to Connecticut and New York experiences heavy traffic and busy toll plazas. Drivers are encouraged to consider travel during the early morning or after 8 p.m. Traffic congestion is also typical at the I-95 and I-495 Turnpike interchanges along with I-495 and I-93 northbound leading into New …
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Wishing all of our readers a very, happy holiday season.
Our staff of writers, bloggers and photographers at Canton Patch would like to take some time to wish you and your family a very joyous holiday season. We thank you for your continued support of our Patch site. Wishing you a warm, safe and wonderful holiday weekend! Holiday Wishes from Columnist and Photographer Vanessa McManus: Happy Holidays, Patch Readers! No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of year is great for creating family traditions and making memories new and old. As a child, I decorated a gingerbread house each year that my family would put on display for the month of December. This year, I wanted to continue the tradition with my children. Lily, age 3 1/2 did a great job carefully decorating the whole house while …
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Nonprofit challenges community to match $250,000 in funding; Donations being accepted at www.chooseyourimpact.org/ffsf
Following reports of reductions in charitable giving this holiday season, United Way staff members, including president and CEO Michael K. Durkin, personally distributed $250,000 in emergency relief funding to 10 agencies. The agencies include the Salvation Army in Canton, and all are assisting families with basic needs. The funds were released from United Way’s Family Financial Stability Fund which provides basic needs assistance funding to partner and nonaffiliated agencies helping Massachusetts residents each year. United Way is challenging the community to match these funds to address the rising need of families in the region. United Way requests that matching donations be made at www.chooseyourimpact.org/FFSF. “The individual …
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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. The Canton Conservation Commision Meeting is at 7:00 p.m. tonight at Pequitside Tavern. 2. Get ready for some Stump trivia at the Halfway Cafe at 8:30 p.m. tonight in Canton. 3. Do some last minute shopping in Canton at the Christmas Sidewalk Sale starting at 10:00 a.m. 4. Don't forget the pets and furry ones this holiday season. Help out the Canton Animal Shelter with a donation and Remember Our Animal Friends During the Holidays. 5. Is your home blinged out for the holidays? Done up with lights and holiday decor? Enter it into the Deck the House contest and win $100 grand for Canton schools!
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