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July 17, 18, & 19

Abington - 2019 Summer Concert Series Though we can't get together this year, you're invited to relive last years concerts via YouTube.

Boston - Virtual Planetarium: The Sky Tonight - #Livestream Fri, July 17th, 2p. Join us for this free live presentation of #MOSatHome MOS Live as we bring the museum to you! Are you curious what is up in the sky? What IS that really bright object in the west? Come learn from one of the Museum's very own planetarium educators what you can search for in the nighttime sky right from your own backyards!

Boston - Institute of Contemporary Art Fri - Sun, July 17 - 19th. To enable physical distancing, timed tickets are required. To celebrate the reopening of the ICA, admission is free for all July 16–19. Extensive safety and health protocol will be in place; please review before your visit. Don’t miss these current exhibitions: Beyond Infinity, Carolina Caycedo: Cosmotarrayas, Nina Chanel Abney, Tschabalala Self: Out of Body, Sterling Ruby.

Boston - Sailor’s Life for Me From our friends at the USS Constitution, a dynamic online game and educator resource that gives people of all ages a chance to step into the shoes of an 1812 sailor.

Take on the tasks and challenges of life at sea, including scrubbing the deck, whacking rats in the hold, and sailing the ship at sea. Explore Old Ironsides online here .

 Boston - Boston Symphony Orchestra Listen at home to BSO performing the classics.

Boston - Museum of Fine Arts has many exhibits and collections available online for click through FREE of charge! Thank you for creating access and opportunity in this time of need.

Bridgewater - Virtual Basics Yoga Class Fridays @ 6:30p. Learn the basics of Svaroopa® yoga from the comfort of your own home. All you'll need are a folding chair, pillows, some books or yoga blocks and you're ready to get started. Enjoy two guided awarenesses and a breathing exercise, as well. Experience the bliss of an open spine and destress, all at the same time.

Bridgewater - Bridgewater Public Library Online Games Choose from Card Games, Minesweeper and Mahjong, Club Penguin Online, Dungeon and Dragons, Playing Cards: play any tabletop game in your browser, Pogo, Sudoku, Trickster Cards: play online with other players or Washington Post Crossword Puzzles.

Brockton - Digital Art Archive Fuller Craft Museum. This Digital Archive is a window into the Fuller Craft Permanent Collection. With a few clicks you can access images and information about a vast selection of craft works from the collection. Search by artist/maker, title, media, and more. Browse specific categories and perform advanced searches with key words or phrases. 

Brockton - Poetry Writing Workshop - Reopening Sun, July 19th, 4p. We welcome our friends, followers, and newcomers back to the workshop. Please note that the safety of our participants is our primary concern. Seating will be arranged according to social distancing, and face masks are encouraged. Hand sanitizer will be provided. The event will be held in the gallery - not the conference room - to give us the space we need. We warmly welcome poets from our area to join our forum. The facilitator begins each session with a poem(s) by an established author(s), or a writing exercise, which will be discussed by our attendees. Then we encourage our attendees to bring their own work for feedback and constructive criticism. We request that 6-10 copies of one poem are brought for participants. We welcome first-timers. The talk is not highbrow, and any level of experience is accepted. We meet on Sunday in the late afternoon for your convenience. We sometimes stay later so that everyone who brings a poem gets a chance.

Brockton - Story Time with Mayor Sullivan Fridays @ 11a. Join us for Virtual Storytime with Mayor Robert F. Sullivan! Mayor Sullivan is the mayor of Brockton and he will be joining us via Facebook Live for storytime! All ages are welcomed! For questions please contact Samantha Westgate at [email protected]

Brockton - Alanon Support Group Sundays, 10a. Open discussion for people whose lives are or may be affected by alcoholism All are welcome.

Brockton - 2020 Brockton Farmers Market Open through Oct 30. Vendors include: Freitas Farm , Oakdale Farms , Lady C&J Soul Food , Farm & Community Collaborative , Barbosa Family Farm , LaFleur's Wildflower Honey , Jordan Bros Seafood  via  Market 2Day . Order in advance and pickup at the market! HEALTHY LIVING • LIVE MUSIC AT NOON • ACTIVITIES

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We are pleased to share with you The Children's Museum of Easton's Mind Body Soul Summer activities! We hope these activities help you all to nourish your minds and bodies and continue bringing joy to your family and community.

Activity for the Mind: Puffy Paint Offering children opportunities to use a variety of materials for art, beyond the traditional pencil and paper, can strengthen imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills! A masterpiece with puffy paint (and of course making your own with our recipe) will be a summer hit!

MATERIALS: 3 cups shaving cream(not gel), 1 cup flour, 1 cup glue, food coloring, bowl(s), spoon, ziploc bags, scissors, sturdy paper or cardboard

INSTRUCTIONS:

Activity for the Body: Take a Hike!

 We are so fortunate to call New England home! From the wildlife, distinct seasons, history and culture, New England offers amazing scenery for quality family time spent outdoors. And family hikes are a huge hit!  If your family is not an avid hiking team, you’ll want to do a little research and preparations to ensure safety and to get the most enjoyment out of your adventure! There are many resources online to know what supplies you should take with you, maps to navigate, and suggestions for trails. Here are a few suggestions of “the Best Kid Friendly Trails in Massachusetts” according to Alltrails.com: Blue Hills Reservation, Watatic Mountain State Wildlife Area, Great Brook Farm State Park, Middlesex Fells Reservation,

Gilbert Hills State Park. To see the full list of suggestions, click here . Pack a picnic and make a whole day out of it and don’t forget to do some of our other nature challenges while hiking!  

Activity for the Soul: Toybox Cleanout

It’s wonderful to have toys and games. But, there are some friends who may be less fortunate. Go through your toys and games and donate to a local organization (dependent on Covid regulations) or make a FREE pile outside of your home for others to take.Here are some examples of organizations that could help connect your donations for families in need: Resell charities like The Salvation Army and other thrift stores, Local shelters, Churches, Child care centers. Reader’s Digest has nine suggestions to encourage kids to give away old toys. Check out their link  for details and more information about each of the following suggestions: Talk about donating, Set targets, Remember to involve the child, Set an example, Make it fun, Set aside time, Make it a habit, Try a grace period, Make them feel appreciated.

Carver - DCR offers self-guided tours in many state parks. Locally, Myles Standish State Forest has multiple tours for you to choose. Try Rocky Pond Cranberry Bogs Trail Guide ,

Frost Pocket Loop Trail Guide ,

East Head Reservoir Trail Guide or

Recommended Paved Bike Path Routes .

Easton - The Original Easton Farmers Market Saturdays, 10a - 2p. Located at 591 Depot St/Rte 123,, along the "S" curve. We are open rain or shine. 

Hanson - Free Live Piano Stream Fridays, 7:30p

Hanson - Treasures of Our Hearts Vendor Fair Sat, 11a. Looking to do something with your children ? Come by have Lunch with Santa- 6ft apart / hot dog, chips, & Drink. Lots of vendors. Please wear your masks. Lots of raffles to support Hanson Food Pantry.

Hingham - Conscious Crafting Fridays, 11a through Aug 28th, Weir River Farm. Come to the farm with your children and leave with a useful, sustainable craft such as a Self-Watering Planter or a Mason Jar Suncatcher. After you craft, walk the trails and see our ponies and cows out grazing in the fields! Separate materials will be provided for each individual and crafting stations will be spaced out and outside. Crafts are appropriate for elementary schoolers and preschoolers, with younger crafters needing some parental assistance. Participants should park across from the Yellow House at 140 Turkey Hill Lane and then we will gather on the lawn outside the Yellow House for our crafting session.

Marshfield - Jaws Fri & Sun, July 17th & 19th, 8:45p. Join us at the Marshfield Drive-In for Grease! Movie begins at 8:45p, gates open at 6p. Tickets and information at www.marshfielddrivein.com

Middleborough - Soule Homestead This Summer we have an awesome opportunity for you to visit Soule. Want to snuggle a rabbit? Feed a sheep it’s breakfast? Collect eggs and show your kids your chicken catching skills? You can do all that and more at Soule! In order to keep our visitors as safe as possible, we are not offering our First Farm Fun story hours or our Soule Summer Camp program. In the place of these programs we are instead offering small group visits so that you can still do many of your favorite activities on the farm. Each program has a limit that you can work within to have your extended family or friends join you. We require at least one adult per each group visit. On the farm we have a bathroom which is cleaned daily, we have an outdoor hand washing station and our staff will wear a mask the entire time they work with your group. We ask that everyone in your party (over the age of 3) brings a mask to wear for moments that they will be in close contact with our staff.

Middleborough - Spiritual Development Circle Fri, July 17th, 6:30p. Join us for a small gathering to sit in the power, meet with your spirit guide/s and spirits that have a message for their loved one that is at circle. Open to beginners and working mediums. Please reserve your spot by contacting Linda @ [email protected] or direct message Angelic Wellness. Class fee $15. Please arrive at 6:15. Seats will be limited and go fast please rsvp ASAP .

Plainville - Virtual Unlikely Trivia Fri, July 17th, 6:30p. Join us for weekly Virtual Unlikely Trivia hosted by Patrick Kinney live on Facebook! Patrick will bring fun, wit, and, most importantly, trivia, right to the comfort of your home. All you need is to follow us on Facebook, register at least one member of your household below by Friday at 12p (to receive the proper answer sheets), and tune in on the An Unlikely Story Facebook page at 6:30p. Please note you do not need to have the answer sheets in order to play, a blank piece of notebook or printer paper is fine. For our virtual trivia nights, there will be no official scoring. Patrick will go over the answers after each round so you can score your own answer sheets. Instead of prizes for the winning teams, we will randomly select three registrants to win a $20 gift card to An Unlikely Story. The three winners will be notified via email during the live game. See you on Facebook!

Plymouth - Fresh Air Flicks Fridays, through Aug 7th at Holmes Field. This summer we’re excited to offer Fresh Air Flicks, Friday-night drive-in movies. Fresh Air Flicks will offer a safe way for you and your family to enjoy movie night under the stars. This weeks movie is The Goonies.

Plymouth - Plimouth After Dark: Starting and Tending Safe Fires Fri, July 17th, 7p. Experience Plimoth as you've never seen it before- after hours!

Raynham - Memorial Run for Retired Officer John Pettingill Sun, July 19th, 10:30a. On January 16th, 2020 I lost my hero to a life long battle with diabetes. He gave 32 years to the West Bridgewater Police Department. Always putting others first. He had a heart of gold. He truly was an amazing man all around. On July 19th (which would’ve been his 62nd birthday) we are coming together to celebrate this amazing man and all he did for others! We are asking for a $30 entry fee donation for riders incl passengers (all riders will receive a shirt). All proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association. 

Raynham - Explore Raynham HIstory Browse historical photos of Raynham in,  Raynham Remembers . This collection is part of the library’s local digital history collection which includes histories, yearbooks, and centennial celebrations.

Raynham - Carzillians Car Show Sun, July 19th, 11a. Come join us for our annual Car Show. Plenty of raffles, trophies, food and music.

Raynham - Local Trails Hewitts Pond Conservation Area – North Main St: Pond, trail, dam, bird watching (No hunting is allowed at the Hewitt Pond Conservation Area located on North Main St or the Kransberg Conservation Area located on King St at Dam Lot Brook.). Forge River Conservation Area – South Main St: River, forest trail, historical site, bird watching. Raynham State Forest – Locust St: Upland forest, trail.

Taunton - Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose

Storytime Fridays through Aug 14th, 11a Join us on FB Live for Mother Goose on the Loose style storytime, ideal for children ages 0-18 mo, learn nursery rhymes and sing songs, as well as heart a couple short stories.

Taunton - Liberty & Union Walking Tour Sat, July 18th, 11a. Join us for a free, one-hour guided tour of Historic Downtown Taunton. Our one-mile walking tour highlights some of the important architectural, cultural, and commercial sites between Church Green and Taunton Green. A great way to learn about the city, from its earliest days through the present, these tours are the third Saturday of every month, May through October, rain or shine. We always leave right from the Museum's front steps. To ensure the health and safety of our visitors, we ask you to register so that we can maintain social-distance for all attendees.

Taunton - Old Colony History Museum Virtual Tour 66 Church Green. Thanks to TCAM TV, if you can’t join us in person enjoy a walking tour of some of Taunton’s oldest homes and buildings hosted by the OCHM’s Community Programming Coordinator Saria Sweeney. Check out our blog .

Taunton - Local Parks Links to parks in your area: Hopewell Park, Playground & Splash Pad ;

Gertrude M Boyden Wildlife Refuge (aka the Bird Sanctuary) ; Massasoit State Park ; Memorial Park ; Taunton Green ; Watson Pond State Park ; Weir Riverfront Park

West Bridgewater - Conservation Area Trail Maps Wondering where you can walk and keep your distance while staying close to home? Enjoy some of our towns open spaces while getting some much needed exercise and fresh air.