The Pajama Drive at Orange Leaf in the Village Shoppes at Cobbs Corner

Orange Leaf and the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce collected pajamas to be donated to Mainspring, a homeless shelter whose head quarters are located in Brockton.

  Gerry Pellissier, owner of Orange Leaf in Cobbs Corner along with Bonnie Policow from the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce who was the co-ordinator of the pajama drive event collected over 100 pair of pajamas to be donated to Mainspring, a homeless shelter whose head quarters are located in Brockton. This has been on going since the beginning of the month. The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce held their Christmas party back in early December and asked each person to bring in a pair of pajamas to be donated to Mainspring. From that event more than 60 pair of pajamas were donated. On Saturday, Dec. 15, Bonnie Policow and members of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, Lucille Casis of Main Spring House and the Owner of Orange Leaf, Gerry …

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Weekend Preview in Canton

Jake the Dog is back at the Canton Public Library on Saturday afternoon.

Today is the seventh day of Chanukah. Happy Chanukah! The Friends of the Blue Hills will have a 3 mile hike in the least known section of the Blue Hills to look for signs of birds and animals in winter. The hike will last for two hours. Meet at the rear of the park and ride lot on Rt. 138. Leader is Steve Olanoff (781)326-6585. The Village Toy Shop has a Vera Bradley Shopping Event Dec. 14 - 16. Vera Bradley wristlets at crazy prices. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. On Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Orange Leaf, a place to get your 'froyo', located in the Village Shoppes along with Bonnie Policow of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce will meet Lisa Frisbee of Father Bill's and Mainspring to hand over new pajamas donated by friends of Orange …

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Orange Leaf Collecting Pajamas to Benefit Father Bill's and Mainspring

Pajama Collection at Orange Leaf at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner.

  On Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Orange Leaf, a place to get your 'froyo', located in Cobbs Corner at the Village Shoppes along with Bonnie Policow of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce will meet Lisa Frisbee of Father Bill's and Mainspring to hand over new pajamas donated by friends of Orange Leaf and members of the Chamber of Commerce. Each person who donates will recieve a free three ounce froyo. Gerry Pellissier had been looking for a charity to donate too over the holdays. He reached out to Terry Schneider of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce who thought of Father Bill's and Main Spring who own the Evelyn House, a homeless shelter in Stoughton that cater's mainly to single parent families. The Chamber celebrated their holiday …

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Orange Leaf Helps Local Families and More Nearby Restaurant News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: Jake's Wayback Burgers opens its doors in Stoughton and Norton Patch gets an inside look at Montiones Biscotti.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. CANTON Get Free Frozen Yogurt at Orange Leaf While Helping Local Families in Need Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt at Cobbs Corner in Canton is collecting donations from customers this holiday season as part of the Orange Leaf Pajama Drive. Locally, the drive will benefit Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS), the leading provider of emergency shelter, housing and supportive services in the South Shore area…

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Canton Patch Business Spotlight: Orange Leaf

New Cobbs Corner business owner Gerry Pellisier talks about Orange Leaf.

Orange Leaf, located in the Village Mall Shoppes in Canton, held its grand opening on Sept. 28 and the line was out the door. Who doesn't love a taste of free frozen yogurt, frequently referred to as "froyo"? Canton Patch recently sat down with store owner Gerry Pellisier about the shop's specialties and how business has been. Canton Patch: What is Orange Leaf? Gerry Pellisier: Simply put, it's America's froyo! Canton Patch: What is Orange Leaf's mission? GP: We sell delicious self serve froyo in a family friendly environment in a variety of flavors with the toppings of your choice, while giving back to our community. Canton Patch: How do you give back to the community? GP: We offer Monday "Funday" Fundraisers for non-profit organizations…

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Canton Week in Review: Weighing in on the First Presidential Debate

This weeks top stories from the Canton area.

The presidential campaign holds the top spot this week. The live debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney on Wednesday night had some voters switching teams. Romney was articulate and made his points clear. So did he come out on top? Many seem to think he did. Then there's the very close race between Elizabeth Warren and Senator Scott Brown. Noone seems to be sure who will come out the winner in this race. In other news, be sure to check out the Sumner House on Washinton Street, a historical landmark in Canton. Local musician Randy Davis prepared to perform at Halfway Cafe on Saturday. Do you have a suggestion for who makes a difference in Canton? Let us know!

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PHOTOS: Orange Leaf Grand Opening

And 100's lined up for complimentary yogurt with all the trimmings.

Orange Leaf held its grand opening tonight at their new Village Shoppes location in Cobbs Corner. People from Canton, Sharon, Stoughton and surrounding towns all came for their complimentary yogurt which included all the add ons from fresh fruit, gummy bears, m & m's, nuts, chocolate covered pretzels, jr. mints and so many other choices. Here's a photo gallery from the event.

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REMINDER: Orange Leaf Giving Out Free Frozen Yogurt in Canton Today

The local business is celebrating its 200th store opening today.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be giving out free 8-oz. cups of frozen yogurt to customers between 5 and 10 p.m. today in celebration of opening its 200th store on Sept. 4 in Canton's Village Shoppes. The first 200 customers in the door today will also receive a goody bag. "We're thrilled to celebrate our grand opening in the wonderful town of Canton," Gerry Pellisier, owner of the Orange Leaf Canton branch, said in a statement this week. "As a child, I always loved visiting my grandparents in Canton, who used to take me to Cobbs Corner for treats. Now, I'm excited to open my first Orange Leaf store here and build new, sweet memories for my family and the families of Canton."

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Orange Leaf to Celebrate 200th Opening in Canton

The store, which opened Sept. 4, is giving out free cups of frozen yogurt this Thursday.

Get ready to grab your froyo.   Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, which opened its 200th store on Sept. 4 in Canton's Village Shoppes, is about to celebrate the milestone by giving away free eight ounce cups of frozen yogurt to all customer this Thursday from 5-10 p.m.  Moreover, the first 200 people in the door will receive a goody bag. "We're thrilled to celebrate our grand opening in the wonderful town of Canton," Gerry Pellisier, owner of the Orange Leaf Canton branch, said in a statement. "As a child, I always loved visiting my grandparents in Canton, who used to take me to Cobbs Corner for treats. Now, I'm excited to open my first Orange Leaf store here and build new, sweet memories for my family and the families of Canton." Patrons are …

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