Abington - Easter Time Craft Fair Sun, March 26, 12–4:30p, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 254 HANCOCK ST. 30+ VENDORS - FOOD - TREATS - RAFFLE PRIZES. COME JOIN US IN JUMPING INTO SPRING 2023! FIRST 30 CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO PLAY LUCKY BINGO! ALL RAFFLE PROCEEDS BENEFIT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS.

Bridgewater - An Evening with Julia Scott Carey Fri, March 24, 7p, Central Square Congregational Church. It will be a lovely evening with Julia at the piano for many favorite tunes. Bring your friends and neighbors, too -- this is a community event! A reception with light hors d'oeuvres will follow the performance. Free parking available in the Bridgewater Public Library parking lot (15 South St.), all along Church Street, and on the Bridgewater Common. Tickets are $30 per person in advance ($20 Student/Senior). Use Promo Code "Senior" or "Student" at checkout for discount. All advance tickets include a commemorative wine glass. Tickets will be $35 at the door, subject to availability, and will not include the commemorative wine glass. All proceeds benefit the ministries of Central Square Congregational Church, UCC. Visit csccucc.org/concert-3-24-23 for more info or to buy tickets.

Bridgewater - Central Closet Thrift Shop Saturdays, 10a–1p. All are welcome to visit the Central Closet Thrift Shop at Central Square Congregational Church, UCC, located at 71 Central Square. Clothing, housewares, decor, accessories, books, and more. Constantly changing inventory! Donations are accepted ONLY during shop hours. Please do NOT leave them at the church door, at the shop door, or inside the church building.

Bridgewater - Virtual Mario Kart Tournament Sat, March 25, 6p. Join us for a virtual Mario Kart tournament, hosted by One Up Games. Register to receive an email with all the details on how to enter the tournament. Your registration email will be sent a few days prior to the event from bwpl@sailsinc.org, please make sure to check your spam folder.

Bridgewater - Woodcock Walk Sat, March 25, 6–8p. Join the South Shore Bird Club in watching the amazing aerial courtship displays of the American Woodcock. The American Woodcock can be found this time of year performing their unique aerial courtship displays in the fields of Great River Preserve. The South Shore Bird Club and Wildlands Trust are teaming up once again to offer this guided walk in hopes of viewing the Woodcock's amazing display, as well as other early spring birds.

Brockton - Lenten Luncheon Hosts Presentation by Dr. Steven Young Fri, March 24, Noon, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 900 Main St. Doors open for the presentation at 11:30a at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 900 Main Street. Join us for a home cooked meal and lovely dessert served while you are entertained. Contact Anne at 774-297-4939.

Brockton - Women's History Month Market Fri, March 24th – Sun, March 26th, 12–6p. Black Owned Brockton in collaboration with Westgate Mall is hosting Our first Annual Woman’s History Month Pop Up Installation 2023. The Woman’s History Market is an indoor community celebration welcoming all to showcase the regions diversity and camaraderie via performances, live art, exhibits, crafts, and of course food, fashion, and music. This is an event with the goal of contributing to the local arts culture by creating a space where artists and the community can come together. We see our space as a platform for arts organizations and institutions in the area to highlight themselves and their programming. This is a great opportunity to promote your company through sponsorship/vending opportunities. We are looking forward to hosting you!

Brockton - Being a Police Officer While Black & Female Sat, Mar 25, 2–4p. Jonathon Stroud  508-894-1425  jstroud@cobma.us. Main Library.

Brockton - Weekly Pokemon Tournaments Saturdays through March 25, 2 - 5p. Everyone gets a POP Series 1 Pack just for playing! Additional Packs and Prizes based on standings. Swiss Round Tournament. Bo1. Standard Format Deck Construction. All Ages Welcome. Learn to Play and Casual Gaming also available. Pokemon at The Wizards Duel, 675 Centre St.

Brockton - Classic Silent Film "King of Kings" Sat, March 25, 7–9:30p. Acclaimed pipe organ improviser, Peter Krasinski, will provide the “soundtrack” for this classic Cecil B. DeMille film. The Chancel Choir of Christ Congregational Church will also participate. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The building is handicapped accessible with plenty of free parking to the rear of the building.

Brockton - Greek Flag Raising Ceremony Fri, March 24, 4p, City Hall. Come celebrate Greek Independence Day at Brockton City Hall outdoors (unless it rains).

Canton - The Friday Night Session at the Irish Cultural Centre Various Fridays through June 30, 6–9p. Check event. Join Us & Experience Irish Culture at its finest! Open Session For Musicians & Singers of all ages and abilities! Irish Food & Drink available to purchase at the ICC Bar from 5p. Family Friendly Environment.

Canton - Birding Basics - Morning Walks Sat, March 25, 9–11a. Through guided walks at Mass's Audubon's Metro South sanctuaries, you will learn the basics of identifying bird's songs, behavior, feeding preferences, and seasonal activity. Learn methods to strengthen your identification and observation skills so you can appreciate wild, winged visitors even more!

Dartmouth - Muddy Water Hike Sun, March 26, 1p. Come explore the Slocums River Reserve, where will we learn about and observe beautiful geology surrounding the Slocums River, and the amazing ecosystems that exist under the water.

East Bridgewater - Zumbathon Fri, March 24, 4–8p. Register to join us for a fun event to raise funds to support our community. This is a donation only page. Come dance the night away to raise funds to impact our community! Donate here to support the ZUMBATHON. Join us for this fun filled event to impact our community. All the funds raised stay in EB to help support programs like Summer Camp and Livestrong. Event Kicks off at 4p with Aqua Zumba and Family Zumba followed by Zumba Gold at 5p.

East Bridgewater - Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive Sun, March 26th, 7a, Gordon W Mitchell Middle School. Join the EB Kiwanis Club for the return of their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive! Their delicious breakfast will include, pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, and more. They will also be selling raffle tickets for some great prizes!

East Bridgewater - Spinathon Sat, March 25, 7a–11p. Register to join us for a fun event to raise funds to support our community. This is a donation only page. Donate here to support the Spinathon. Join us for this fun filled event to impact our community. All the funds raised stay in EB to help support programs like Summer Camp and Livestrong. Kick off at 7a with first spin class!

Easton - Temple Chayai Shalom - Shoveltown 5K Sun, March 26, 9a. Runners love the flat course, our course support team, and fun post-race atmosphere. The race starts and finishes at Richardson Olmsted School. Register here. Details: optional packet pick-up at Marathon Sports Mansfield, Sat, March 25th 11a–2p. Unique awards for top finishers. Race-day refreshments and DJ entertainment. Post-race party at Shovel Town Brewery.

Easton - Introductory RESIN Workshop Fri, March 24, 6–9p. In this class, we will introduce you to the basics of resin pouring, covering both two-part resin and UV resin, with a discussion of colorants and fillers. You'll learn tips, tricks, and pay-attention-tos that will be helpful in saving money should you continue your journey with resin. Attendees will make one small resin pendant and a 4-inch design of choice to take home (the 4-inch piece will need to be picked up later because it takes 24-48 hours to cure). This beginner class is helpful for those who want to make resin jewelry, too, and not just for those who wish to try it for the first time.

Halifax - Holmes Public Library Sponsoring Rug Hooking Workshop Sat, March 25th, 10:30a–1:30p. The Holmes Public Library is sponsoring a no-experience needed Rug Hooking workshop. Spend an afternoon learning how to make a coaster/sampler with step-by-step instructions and all the materials provided! Registration is needed, and can be done over the phone by calling: (781)-293-2271.

Halifax - Chowder Luncheons Fridays, through March 31, 11:30a, 503 Plymouth Street, on Route 106. The luncheons will consist of your choice of Clam or Corn chowder, dessert and a beverage. The cost per person is $10.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $8.00. Take-out is also available. Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon and fellowship! All are warmly welcomed.

Hanson - ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAY HOSTED BY WHITMAN & HANSON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS Sat, March 25, 9a–1p, MAQUAN SCHOOL, SCHOOL ST. DISCARD YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRICAL ITEMS, PAY A DISPOSAL FEE, AND ASSIST A WORTHY CAUSE!!! IF UNABLE TO ATTEND, ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME FOR AN ALTERNATE DROP OFF DAY/TIME BY CALLING MIKE @ 781-252-9683. CASH AND CHECKS ACCEPTED.

Hingham - Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard Sat, March 25, 1p. Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. During the Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard series, you’ll have the opportunity to experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our ponies, llama, and potbellied pig. Have a chance to interact with our goats, sheep, and chickens. See if you can find our herd of black and white belted Galloway cattle in their pastures. On your way down to the barnyard, enjoy the beautiful StoryWalk™. Pre-registration is required for this event. Children 2 and under are free. Resources available to prepare for your visit include a Social Story Guide available online, here. A special sensory kit and visual story guide are available in the barnyard. You may borrow noise-reducing headphones and sensory items from the staff in the barnyard for easier access during your visit. Please note that we have a limited number of sensory kits and headphones available and strongly encourage participants to bring anything they expect to need. Please contact South Shore Engagement Manager, Elyssa Scheck, with any questions or special requests.

Kingston - True Repertory Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole Fri & Sat March 24 & 25, 8p and Sat & Sun, March 25 & 26, 3p. We are proud to announce True Rep's next offering, David Lindsay-Abaire's, 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Rabbit Hole. The play focuses on Becca and Howie, eight months after a shocking and sudden event upends their otherwise perfect life. As they navigate their new normal, they must learn to cope with well intentioned family, uncomfortable friends, and each other, as they try to rediscover that lining of hope that used to surround their marriage. Join us for Rabbit Hole at The Beal House, 222 Main St.

Kingston - Own Your OM Sun, March 26, 2–4p. OM is undoubtedly the world’s most recognized mantra. In this workshop, we will venture to gain an embodied understanding and share practices to help you access the deeper layers of “the sound of creation”

Lakeville - Resin Seascape Workshop Fri, March 24, 6:30–8:30, Color My World Creations,

54 Main St.

Mansfield - Blood Drive Sat, March 25, 9a–2p.

140 North Main St.

Mansfield - Firearms Safety - FTC Class Sat, March 25, 8:30a. The Home Firearm Safety course is a four-hour course for safe gun handling conducted in the classroom. The Home Firearms Safety course is a state-approved class to receive your certificate to apply for your License to Carry (LTC-007) or your Firearms Identification Card (FID). Live fire will be included in this course. The instructor, Dave Chapin, is a retired Army Combat Veteran, Army Small Arms Instructor, Certified NRA & USCCA Instructor. Contact Dave at (585) 360-7038 for pricing and to sign up.

Marshfield - 2023 Festival of the Arts Poster Exhibit Sundays through March 26, 11a–2p. We are thrilled to introduce a new artistic opportunity to our artist members - The Festival of the Arts Poster Contest. In 2023, members of NRAS submitted a work of art to be considered. The NRAS Arts Committee made their selection from these submissions. The show will hang in G.A.R. Hall. (Also opened Mon-Thur, 9a-1p until 3/30.)

Marshfield - Heartsong Healing Meditation Sat, March 25, 10a. Join Kristin Forrester, singer, healer, psychic, Reiki Master, LMT and founder of Heartsong Healing for a group Heartsong Healing Session. Participants will join others in receiving channeled messages & healing through song as created by Kristin. Kristin uses a combination of Reiki & intuitive guidance through song.

Mattpoisett - Run/Walk at the Bogs Sun, March 26, 10–11a. Work out with Pals! Get your steps and miles in with friends. In the heart of the Mattapoisett River Reserve lies The Bogs, a natural oasis located just minutes from Interstate 195 in Mattapoisett. With four miles of trails through woods, freshwater wetlands, and old cranberry bogs, this Buzzards Bay Coalition-owned property offers visitors a unique southeastern Massachusetts landscape to discover. Meet at the Bogs Parking lot at 9:45a. There are no facilities on site. We will have a group that walks and a group that runs, you get to choose your level of challenge for this activity.

Middleborough - Kids Night Out Fri, March 24, 6–8p. While parents are away kids will play! This weeks Kids Night Out theme is: Ninja Warrior. Participants can bring $1 to buy snacks. While parents are away kids will play! Parents must fill out emergency contact forms prior to dropping their child off on Friday.

North Attleboro - Seasonal Sewing Workshop:Tuffet Whimsy Sat., March 25 & April 2, 10:30a–1p. Sewing is such a fun creative, rewarding art form AND a very useful, practical skill! We'd love for you to start your sewing journey with us! Or enhance your current skills in one of our upcoming Adult Beginner Sewing Classes!

Onset - Beachcombing - Onset Bay Sat, March 25, 1p. Join us for a jaunt along Onset Beach. Every season on the beach holds unique treasures to find and collect. Park at Onset Pier and rally at the flagpole at the Onset Bay Center. Wear weather appropriate layers and beach shoes.

Pembroke - Winter Rifle Match's Sun, March 26, 8a - 4p. The matches are a club competition open to members and non members. Matches are on the 200 Yard Range. The cost is $3 per match. All matches are fired from the standing position.

Pembroke - Family Vision Boards Sat, March 25, 11a–1p. What’s the future hold for you and yours? I’ve always believed that we should take a note from nature on when to be still and when to move. Spring is the perfect time to set your intentions, think of goals, manifest, and watch those ideas bloom into reality. Join us the first weekend of spring (March 25, 11am- 1pm) at The Pembroke Public Library where you and your family can create a vision board together or individually! Supplies will be included. $5 donation per child encouraged.

Plymouth - Hometown Handmade Spring Craft Fair Sat, March 25, 10a–2:30p. Please join us for our Handmade Craft Fair. 100 booths, raffles, and much more!!

Quincy - Women Empowering Women Sat, March 25, 10a–4p. Please join us for a day of self health and feel good event. free Reiki, readings and massages to go along with amazing speakers and shopping local vendors.

Raynham - Blood Drive Fri - Sun, March 24-26, 7a - 3:15p, 275 New State Highway.

Sharon - Project FeederWatch Fri & Sat, March 24–25, 9 - 11a. Watch birds visiting Moose Hill's bird feeders and collect important data for Project FeederWatch in Moose Hill's beautiful sun room.

No experience is necessary to participate in Project FeederWatch, a Cornell Lab of Ornithology led research project to survey birds that visit feeders in yards, community areas, nature centers and other areas in North America.

Stoughton - Small Business Open House Sat, March 25, 1p. This is an open house for all local small businesses to come together and show our community what we have in store for them! This "party" will be hosted at The Fit Bodi Stoughton which is located across the street from The Dollar Tree & Family Dollar Plaza. There will be over 20 small businesses attending and EVERYONE is welcome to come!

Stoughton - Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Sat & Sun March 25 & 26. www.starlineroom.com 781-297-SHOW(7469).

Stoughton - Family FUN-A-THON Sat, March 25, 9a–1p. Join us for a Family Friendly event where we explore all things color! Interactive Bike Ride, Zumba Dance Party, Guess the Color Game, Life-sized Candyland, Make Your Own Color Wheel &

Make a Colorful Bracelet.

Taunton - Fair Foods Fri, March 24, 3–5p. Fair Foods and Old Colony YMCA have partnered to sell fresh produce, meats, and more! Purchase a bag of groceries for $2 bag. Cash Only.

Taunton - Friday Night Magic Commander League Fridays, through April 28, 5 - 11p. $5 entry, chips and soda with entry fee. For every pod you play you may earn up to 4 points per pod (pod power per your discretion) and only 3 pods max can you receive points from.

Wareham - Outhounds Adventure & Training Hike Sat, March 25, 9:30–11a. Bring your fur babies for a group hike with our friends from OutHounds Adventure & Training for a romp at the Horseshoe Mill. The setting could not be more fitting, beginning with wide open trails in the restored river reserve and winding through the woods with stunning views of Horsehoe Pond. Dogs must be leashed, under voice control and picked up after.

West Bridgewater - Healing Journey Sat, March 25, 10 & 11:30a. Welcome to Good Life's Healing Journeys! These very specialized healing events provide 90 minutes of synergized restorative healing that promotes relaxation, mood stability and physical healing. We combine 30 minutes each of Reiki, Shiatsu Therapy and Massage Therapy into one 90 minute healing journey to create a unique and targeted wellness journey.

Space limited!

Whitman - Irish Night Fri, March 24th, 7–11p, K of C, 1195 Bedford St. The Whitman Branch of the Knights of Columbus are hosting an Irish Night at the Knights of Columbus building. The festivities include Live music, Irish Step Dancers, a buffet serving your favorite Irish fare, even a cash bar Including Irish beverages. Come celebrate a night full of Irish Culture and get to know some neighbors! To purchase tickets, contact the Knights of Columbus HERE. For more info or to ask any questions, contact Larry at (781) 447-9061 or CardKOC347@comcast.net.

Whitman - Comedy Show Sat, March 25, 6:30–10:30p, Whitman VFW 697. Three Amazing Names Featuring Mike Donovan with Dan Miller, Jessica Casciano in One Night! Save the travel & expense to the city and support the VFW at the same time; our last show sold out well in advance of the event! Presented by BF Comedy & Upper Entertainment, Get your tickets now for a great night on the South Shore - First Class entertainment & reasonable beverages too. Cash Bar, 21+event, handicapped accessible.

Whitman - YogaSong Sun, March 26, 11:30a–1p. Let your voice Rise Up in this empowering practice! In this workshop Becky will guide us in combining yoga asana, breath and meditation with mantra chanting and joyful singing. Singing rounds, harmonies, and chants from around the world we will connect with our playful and peaceful spirit. No prior singing experience is required.

Whitman - Rabbit 101: A Hare-Raising Discussion Sat, March 25th, 10:30–11:15a, Whitman Public Library Community Room. Do you have a rabbit, or are you thinking of adopting one? Sarah Wall of Chicks and Chaps 4-H will lead a discussion and live demonstration of basic rabbit care and will answer your questions about rabbit breeds! Call (781) 447-7613 with any questions.

Whitman - Comedy Night Sat, March 25th, 8p, VFW Whitman. BF Comedy & Uppertainment are hosting a “Comedy Night,” featuring Dan Miller, Mike Donovan, and Jessica Casciano! Tickets are $25 each, and proceeds will benefit the VFW. Everyone 21+ can enjoy some first class entertainment with three amazing comedians, all in one night! To purchase tickets, click here, or call (781) 915-4980. For more information, email bfcomedy@comcast.net.

Duxbury - After the Mayflower Fri, March 31, 12p. Join Pilgrim historian and author Becket Soule for a virtual talk about four ships that followed Mayflower to Plymouth, bringing new passengers to the struggling Colony. This presentation will consider the always fascinating, often inspiring, and occasionally tragic, stories about these four follow-on vessels and those who embarked on them and how they brought distinctive change to the infant Plimoth Plantation. This program will be broadcast through Zoom. Registration is required. Click here to sign up. The Revd. Dr. W. Becket Soule is a scholar, professor, and priest, currently serving as the pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in North Carolina. A descendant of several Pilgrim families, he is on the board of numerous Mayflower groups and is an editor for the Mayflower Silver Book series.

Hingham - Harts for Autism Gala Sat, April 1, 7p. Celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month with Raising Harts at Blackrock Country Club. Join us for an amazing live auction, food, drinks, dancing, live music, community, and hope as we raise awareness for Autism and the neurodiverse community. If you cannot attend, please consider a donation or sponsorship.

Raynham - Southeastern Massachusetts Mineral Club Annual Auction Sat, April 1, 12p, American Legion Post 405, 291 Mill St. The Southeastern Massachusetts Mineral Club is excited to announce its Annual Club Mineral and Crystal Auction on Saturday, April 1st at the Jarrad Monti Hall located at the American Legion Post 405 on Mill Street. Doors open at 12p where we will be having our silent auction and viewing time for the live auction. This is a free family-friendly event and all are welcome to attend. We will have special activities and goodies for the kids as well as the adults! There are over 50 flats ready for our silent auction and stunning minerals for our live auction. This auction helps to generate funds to keep your local mineral club running. There is something for everyone and even if you are not looking to add to your collection, the event is open to the public, so come down and have fun. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please send the Mineral Club a message on the Facebook page. Updates will be posted to our website at Southeastmmc.com.

Bridgewater - Community Dance Fri, April 7, 7 - 9p, 10 Wally Krueger Way. All ages enjoy an evening of international folk dance, New England squares and contras, mixers, and line dances.

Brockton - Halley's Comet Fri & Sat, April 7–8, 7p. The Massasoit Theatre Company presents the staged reading of the brand new musical Halley’s Comet. Written by Cameron Torres, Mikey O’Malley and Eli Bigelow, the year is 1986, and Halley’s Comet is about to pass over the town of Huntersville. The town has pulled out all the stops for this spectacular wonder. As the town prepares, a young girl spends her night reuniting her parents, a teen scrambles to keep friendships intact, and an elderly couple gets lost in the past. Through the mysticism of the comet, the park, and the night itself, moments from the past meet the present and guide the town towards the future, as they embark on a night that is truly once in a lifetime. Directed by Gary Bigelow this new work’s staged reading will run for two shows April 7 & 8th at the Buckley Performing Arts Center on the Brockton campus of Massasoit Community College. Both performances will include a talkback to obtain audience opinions and suggestions on the new work. Tickets are available online at massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Whitman - Winter-Spring Gardening Series Sat, April 8 @ 10:30a, Whitman Public Library. All programs feature master gardener Gretel Anspach, who trained with the Mass Horticultural Society. Join us for the next edition of our Winter-Spring Gardening Series, Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening. Our speaker for the entire series is Master Gardener Gretel Anspach, who trained with the Mass Horticultural Society. As the programs continue, we will follow with displays in the main library with prints of the slides from each program and copies of the books our speaker has recommended. Sponsored by the Friends of the Whitman Public Library.