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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 3

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

1. Head to the Canton Library with the kids for a summer craft at 2:30 p.m. 2. Or stop by The Village Toy Shop at 11, 12 or 1:00 p.m. for Create It, Make It, Take It Class: Paint Your Favorite Pet or Dinosaur. 3. The Wall Street Condo Association's annual meeting is being held at the Canton Library tonight at 7:00 p.m. 4. The Business Network International Meeting starts at 7:00 a.m. in Braintree today. 5. Take the whole family out for a free concert. Attend the Canton Summer Concert Series tonight at Canton High at 7:00 p.m.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 7

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. Bring your preschooler to the Canton Public Library this morning for a fun, rhyming program. "Families and Preschoolers: The Gift of Rhyme" starts at 10:30 a.m. 2. Seniors wanting to learn how to shoot pool, head to the Canton Senior Center today at 9:00 a.m. for a lesson. 3. Enjoy a game of bingo at the Council on Aging today at 12:30 p.m. 4. The Canton Farmers Market is being held today from 2:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. Head to the Mass Hospital School to pick up fresh produce. 5. The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals is …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 30

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. Parents and children can attend the Parent/Child Storytelling at the Canton Public Library today at 10:30 a.m. The activities are for children ages 3 1/2 to six-years-old. 2. Time for the Canton Farmers Market. Head to the Mass Hospital School to purchase your fresh dairy, fruits and vegetables from 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3. St. John the Evangelist Church has daily Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Canton. 4. Enjoy a game of cribbage at the Canton Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m. today. 5. Narcotics Anonymous is holding a …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 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. Bring the kids to the Canton Public Library for summer reading crafts at 2:30 p.m today. 2. Take the whole family to see a free family film at the Canton Public Library tonight at 6:30 p.m. with the Rescuers Down Under. 3. Any trivia lovers in the house? Head to the Halfway Cafe in Canton tonight for Stump Trivia Night at 8:30 p.m. 4. Enjoy a summer night on the harbor and some music. Head to Stars on Hingham Harbor for music by Jackson Wetherbee at 10:00 p.m. 5. Play a game of Bingo at the Canton Council on …

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Frugal Family: June 25 Canton Edition

With school out, check out some of these local deals to keep everyone cool and entertained!

Deal 1:  Buy One Half Gallon of Ice Cream, Get One Free How It Works:  Crescent Ridge Dairy  is offering buy one half gallon of ice cream, get one free if you "check in" at Crescent Ridge on Facebook on your smart phone.  As an added bonus, on Saturday, June 26, the 4-H Club will be there from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. offering free visits with their animals. Good Through:  July 3 at 10:30 p.m.   Deal 2:  Free Summer Reading Craft How It Works: The Canton Public Library  is offering a free summer reading craft for children ages 5 and up on Wednesday June 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the Junior Room.  Space is limited.  Sign up in advance in the Junior Room. Good Through:  Every Wednesday through August 3.   Deal 3:  Free Family Movie Night How it works…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 24

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. Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft this morning at the Canton Council on Aging. They are hosting a Triad Meeting at 10:00 a.m. 2. Also today, the Bank of Canton is hosting a free lecture entitled "Protecting Elders from Fraud and Exploitation" at 10:00 a.m. 3. Looking for a daycare for your child? Peek-A-Boo Playschool in Sharon is holding registration for the 2011 - 2012 school year, for children ages 18 months to 36 months at 8:00 a.m. 4. Bring the kids to Spring Storytime at the Canton Public …

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Five Ways to Stay Sane in the Rain

Ways to cheer you up during this gloomy week of wet weather in Canton.

If the wet, cold weather that has soaked Canton this week has you feeling gloomy, read on for some tips to help chase away the wet-weather blues. On the bright side, you may be able to bask in the sunshine and 70 degree temperatures on Sunday. 1. Hit the gym. What better way to beat the gloom of the week? Boost your mood by running on the treadmill or lifting weights. Plus, it will help you prep for bathing suit season. 2. Go to the library. Bring the kids to Canton Public Library and let everyone pick out their favorite summer-inspired book. Dreams of suntans, warm weather and beach vacations will help pass the rainy day away. 3. Bronze up. Try your favorite sunless tanner or get a spray tan at the salon. What better way to cheer up your …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 17

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. The Retired Men's Club Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the library will feature Canton Police Department Lt. Thomas Keleher who will give a talk on Canton Police K-9 and taser programs. 2. Anyone interested in doing the Relay for Life can attend an informational meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Walpole. 3. Get out of the house with the kids this rainy day. Bring the little ones to the Canton Public Library today at 10:30 a.m. for Spring Story Time. 4. The Great Decisions Discussion Group talks foreign policy at the …

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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 19

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 is the first full-day of Passover. Click here to learn more about the holiday. 2. The Retired Men's Club is meeting today at 10:00 a.m. at the Canton Public Library. 3. Up for a challenge? Try a Blue Hills Reservation Conditioning Hike from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. today. 4. Get a glimpse into the latest government happenings. Attend the Board of Selectmen meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Canton Town Hall. 5. Knitters wanted. The Senior Knitting Group is meeting today at 1:00 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center.

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