Friday, November 23, 2012
Won't you come out and support the small business in your community?
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- Amy Nachbar
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Between 'Black Friday' and 'Cyber Monday' these days are dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. Last year, over one hundred million people came together to Shop Small in their communities on Small Business Saturday. The Village Toy Shop in Cobbs Corner, Canton, is one of those shops. If you use your American Express Card and spend $25. you will get $25. back. You will need to register your card on Facebook for all participating stores. There are early bird specials on Friday, Nov 23, from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Village Toy Shoppes and on Saturday, Nov 24, Santa Claus will be visiting the Village Toy Shop in Easton.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
A wonderful family night to start off the Halloween Weekend.
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- Amy Nachbar
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner hosted a wonderful family Halloween treat, a feature film, 'Hocus Pocus' right out on the lawn next to Starbucks. Funflicks Out Door Movies of North Attleboro set up the huge screen where families layed out their blankets and enjoyed the complimentary treats of popcorn and apple cider. This event was the start of a weekend long Halloween Celebration which will included trick or treating on Sunday, Oct. 28, and of course the best haunted house in Massachusetts, 'The Hidden Hotel' which was open for business all weekend. Here is a photo gallery of 'Hocus Pocus' movie night.
Friday, October 26, 2012
The following is a list of Halloween events Saturday and Sunday in the local area.
Here are some local events to check out this weekend in the area. If you know of any other events, please add to the comment section. CANTON-The Villages Shoppes in Canton are holding a family "Hocus Pocus" movie night, Saturday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. There will be free popcorn and apple cider under the stars. CANTON-The Hidden Hotel is being held at 95 Washington St. in Canton on weekend nights for more information go to www.TheHiddenHotel.com. SHARON- The Everwood Day Camp Third Annual Halloween Family Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. It is a free event. The camp is located at 125 Lakeview St. There will be pumpkin painting, games, sports, moonwalks, horse drawn hay rides, face painting, rock climbing, magic shows by the…
Saturday, October 13, 2012
By the way, your room is ready on the 13th Floor.
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- Amy Nachbar
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Hidden Hotel at 95 Washington Street in the Village Shoppes at Cobbs Corner is ready and open for business. Don't be frightened by the childrens screams as they exit the back door of the house. This isn't for the timid and shy. Bob Ward, of Ward Communications has put together a large pool of actors to resemble the ghosts and goblins of our past. The Hidden Hotel will be open on weekends through the end of October. Here are a few photos from this evening.
Friday, October 5, 2012
An evening of acoustic guitar music
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- Amy Nachbar
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Randy Davis started performing at the Halfway Cafe Restaurant at the Village Shoppes in 2008 where he performs twice a month. He doesn't have to walk far from his day job as the Store Manager of Rockys Ace Hardware also in Cobbs Corner. Davis started playing guitar at the age of 10. His influences include Elvis Presley, KISS, Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks. He's played in many garage bands throughout High School and into college. In 2008 Davis went to see Ray Davies from the Kinks perform at Lupo's in Providence, Rhode Island. Davies brought Davis up on stage where they shared vocals in an encore performance of "Low Budget" a Kinks hit. He performs 4 to 6 shows per month in restaurants and Pubs all over the South Shore and Boston. On October…
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The celebration was held to raise funds for Pulmonary Hypertension Research for Brigham and Womans Hospital.
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- Amy Nachbar
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Especially For Pets, located in the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner on the Canton-Sharon line celebrated its third Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 15, with a fund raiser for Pulmonary Hypertension Research. All proceeds will go to Brigham and Womens Hospital. Available at the event were goody bags, a prize wheel where each spin had a winner, a bake sale for humans and a yummy cake. The dogs enjoyed some frozen yogurt samples especially for dogs. Amazing Greyz, a non profit organization which is dedicated to providing greyhounds with the best possible care while they await their forever homes were on hand with several of their dogs. Located in Franklin, Massachusetts the organization is run by Mary Percy and Nancy Barbour. For more …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Hear great music and donate coffee and cereal to the Canton Food Pantry.
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- Amy Nachbar
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
The "Summer Concert Series" at the Village Shoppes began Thursday with New England's top Latin band, "Santa Mamba." The upcoming shows for the month: August 9, 2012 - Intensity Band, a top 40 Boston Band. August 16, 2012 - North East Grove Band, a classic rock band. August 23, 2012 - Illusions Band featuring Kim Thomas, contemporary music. Bring your own blankets and chairs, relax and enjoy the show! A cereal and coffee drive will be taking place for the Canton Food Pantry. If you wish to donate, please bring one of these non-perishable items.
An oldtimer
4:53 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
fort independence on castle island in south boston will be open Sat & Sun for halloween, story tellers, face paintinf, magician, pop cor, apple juice and cookies, candy and balloons,the snow white , the wizard of oz,the pumkin room, the pirate room, the mummy, the dracula and othe rooms. No charge, Sat & sun from noon to 4:00, Donations are welcomed more ›