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10 Fun Activities Around the Corner...
May, 2012
1. Variety is the Spice of Life - May 5th
Massasoit Company Theatre Company presents, The Jordan Rich Variety Show on Saturday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. featuring Jazz Songstress Amanda Carr, Dan Kenny (former music director for Brittney Spears), Rod Fritz, The Massasoit American Sign Language Showcase Troupe, and a plethora of talent from Massasoit Students, Faculty and Staff. $16 General Admission; $14 Seniors/Students; $12 Per Person for Groups of 10 or more. For more information and tickets call the Buckley box office at 508-427-1234; or email us at mccboxoffice@gmail.com
2. Love is in the Air - May 6th
Brockton Symphony Orchestra presents, LOVE on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM at West Middle School, located at 271 West Street, Brockton. Harp soloist Ina Zdorovetchi spins magic & romance as she performs Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez. Enjoy Delibes' Sylvia Suite and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. For further information call 508-588-3841 or visit www.brocktonsymphony.org.
3. Walk Amongst Champions - May 6th
Signature Healthcare presents the 13th Annual Champions Fighting Cancer Walk being held on May 6th from 8-10 a.m starting at Brockton High School and ending at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Celebrate over a decade of success in our community. Join in a walker, a volunteer or a donor. For more information please visit, www.signaturehealthcare.org
4. Learn About Brockton's History - May 6th & May 20th
The Brockton Historical Society Regional Center is open from 2 - 4 p.m. and from 3 -4 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month and other hours by appointment. The buildings are the Homestead, an early shoemaker's residence's; the shoe museum and the fire museum. Featured exhibits at the Homestead include the Rocky Marciano and Thomas Edison displays. Complimented by a documentary, the footwear exhibits trace the evolution of American shoemaking from the 16th century. The video is shown at 3 p.m., Sundays and by appointment. Admission is $2; children up to age 12 admitted free. For more information please call (508)583-1039 or visit http://www.brocktonhistoricalsociety.org.
5. Bay Sate Bike Week Kick-Off Event - May 12th
Brockton is celebrating Bay State Bike Week at D.W. Field Park, Brockton, Saturday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. Whether you're an enthusiastic cyclist, casual rider, or are just looking for an easy, fun and healthy way to reduce your carbon footprint join us as Brockton celebrates Bay State Bike Week with activities geared toward all ages and skill levels. 8:30 Group ride from City Hall - 10:00 Check in at D.W. Field Park, Oak Street. There will be a Bunny Hop competition, Time Trial and Group ride around the park. For more information call 508-826-7598 or e-mail brocktonbikeweek@gmail.com
6. "Let the Art Touch You" - through May 13th
Fuller Craft Museum present, Michael Cooper: A Sculptural Odyssey, 1968 - 2011, works that depict seemingly commonplace objects transformed by the artist's wit, keen insight into human nature, and extraordinary technical facility. His fantastical "vehicles," including pistol-packing tricycles, astoundingly intricate wooden hot rods that don't quite go anywhere, and curiously mobile forms of "furniture," underscore his role as one of the most imaginative sculptors working today. The Fuller Craft Museum is located at 455 Oak Street, Brockton. For more information call 508-588-6000 or visit
www.fullercraft.org
7. "Tell Me More, Tell Me More" about Brockton High School - May 12th & May 13th
Brockton High School Drama Club presents Grease, the fun musical about teens in the 60's on May 12th and 13th at the Brockton High School Fine Arts Building located at 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton. The cost is $12.00 per person. If you have not seen a Brockton High production, it is not to be missed. Show dates are Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 PM & Sunday May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 11th. For more information call 508-931-6133.
8. Parents Enjoy a Few Hours to Yourself while Kids Enjoy a Night Out at the YMCA - May 18th
Kids ages 5-14 join us at the Youth Branch of the Old Colony Y from 6:15pm - 8:00 p.m. for a fun night out! Kids Night Out is a great way for kids to meet other kids and have fun while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves! Children can participate in a special arts/craft project, play a variety of board games, do a puzzle, see a movie and more! Y Members are $8; Non-Members are $10. Prices include a light dinner, dessert and a drink. Bring a friend and share the fun!! To register, stop in or give us a call at 508-587-4242 by noon on Thurs., May 17th. Visit www.oldcolonyymca.org for more info!
9. Race Against Hunger- May 20th
Join the Charity Guild for the Race Against Hunger on Sunday, May 20th from 1-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Guild Food Pantry. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 50 to register. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female runners, the best male and female runners under 18, and for the top fundraising team. For information or to register please call 508-583-5280 or visit,
www.thecharityguild.org/events/raceagainsthunger.php
10. BAM, POW, KRUNCH! The Children's Museum in Easton presents, Super Hero Day - May 24th
The Children's Museum in Easton presents, Super Hero Day on Thursday, May24th from 10 am -2pm at The Children's Museum, located at 9 Sullivan Ave. in N. Easton. Bring out your inner Super Hero. Come dressed as your favorite super hero and stop by the Roche Bros' Kids' Club Table to meet the Danger Rangers and sample some super snacks. Don't miss Awesome Robb's Special Super Hero Show at 1pm. Create a mask to conceal your true identities and lots more in this power-packed day! For tickets and info call 508-230-3789 or visit
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
Please send ideas or suggestions for 10 Fun Activities Around the Corner...
to Kathleen Lynch at klynch@metrosouthchamber.com
or call 508.586.0500 x 227 at least 30 days prior to an event.
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