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Ongoing
Gingerbread Construction Contest
Register now to participate in the Gingerbread Construction Contest as part of the Paul Revere Heritage Site’s Sweets & Treats Holiday Fair. Entries will be judged by the attendees of the event on Saturday, Dec. 7. Free to participate; see rules and register at tinyurl.com/PRHSGingerbread24.
CCS Holiday Concerts
Come join the Canton Choral Society for a holiday concert! The next concert is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Waterstone the Circle in Boston. Upcoming concerts will take place Dec. 14 at Care One in Sharon, Dec. 15 at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, and Dec. 22 at Fuller Village in Milton. CCS concerts are free, and all are welcome to attend at these completely accessible locations. For more info, go to cantonchoralsociety.org.
Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center
The Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center for adults launched in September as a new program of the new Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist-Canton. Free and open to the public, offerings occur on three Thursdays each month from 1-2 p.m. at 1508 Washington Street. The first Thursday of each month is a nondenominational theme-based “Exploring Your Spirituality” group grounded in conversation, music and the arts. Upcoming themes include “Presence” (12/5) and “Story” (1/2). The second Thursday is a Zen Buddhist meditation group in Thich Nhat Hanh’s style of practice (upcoming meetings on 11/14, 12/12 and 1/9). The fourth Thursday (cancelled for holidays in Nov. & Dec.; resumes 1/23) is a “Get Your Body Groove On!” group with accompanying videos and engaging fun dance exercises with participants reflecting diversity of age, body type/size, races and ability (including while sitting). Drop-ins welcome! Contact Rev. Michelle for more info at minister@fpuucanton.org.
DEHS Support Groups
The Canton Department of Elder & Human Services hosts several monthly support groups that are open to all. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Caregivers Support Group (next is 12/10); the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:45 a.m. for our Low Vision Support Group (next is 11/27); the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m. for our drop-in Grief Support Group (next is 11/22); and the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Memory Café (next is Tuesday, 11/26 due to the holiday). For more info, call 781-828-1323.
Friends of the Library Meetings
Current and prospective members of the Friends of the Canton Library are invited to attend one of their upcoming meetings in the Aldrich Room. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16. (November meeting is canceled due to the 11/18 STM.) You can also participate via Zoom (meeting ID 894 3353 6004 and passcode 999825). For more info, go to library.canton.ma/187/friends-of-the-library.
Community Club of Canton Meetings
The Community Club of Canton will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and will continue to meet monthly at the Canton Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (except for January & June-August). At each meeting, club members discuss different areas that they can donate their time or resources to within Canton. For more info, contact Patricia McDermott at communityclubcanton@gmail.com.
November 15 & 16
CHS Drama presents PUFFS
The Canton High School Drama Club presents PUFFS on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered wizard evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, who just happened to be there too. Puffs is a comic romp — a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Puffs is rated PG and should be great fun for all ages! Tickets are available online at cantonhsdrama.ludus.com or at the door. Take the family and enjoy the show!
November 17
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Canton Diversity Equity & Inclusion (CDEI) Committee and First Parish Unitarian Universalist are co-hosting a special public event on Sunday, Nov. 17 beginning at 4 p.m. in the CHS Distance Learning Lab in honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Free and open to the public, the event will feature a reading of names, music, conversation, and an opportunity for people to share.
November 17 & 19
Milton Players Open Auditions
The Milton Players will hold auditions for their winter show, A Nice Family Gathering, written by Phil Olsen and directed by Donald Capen on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. in the Brayton Auditorium at Pappas Rehab Hospital, located at 3 Randolph Street in Canton. Callbacks (if needed) will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 7-9 p.m. Performance dates are Jan. 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The cast of seven includes two females ages 20-30, one female ages 60-70, two males ages 60-70 and two males ages 20-30. For more info about the characters or to sign up for the audition, go to miltonplayers.org.
November 21
Canton AAUW Meeting
The Canton branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will welcome Canton resident Matt Coates, who completed the “world’s toughest foot race,” as its guest speaker on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
November 23
Fall Harvest Fair
The Congregational Church of Canton, located at 1541 Washington Street, will hold its annual Fall Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a silent auction, local vendors and crafters, and more! Breakfast and lunch will be served. If you are a vendor and would like to reserve a table, please call 781-828-2131.
November 24
Brookwood Farm’s End of Season Sale
Brookwood Community Farm, located at 11 Blue Hill River Road in Canton, invites the community to its End of Season Sale on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the sale to stock up on ingredients to enhance your festive meals and support local agriculture at the same time. We will have a variety of Brookwood-grown veggies and other local products like honey, maple syrup, apples, and cranberries. Celebrate the bounty of our region and the last of this season’s harvest!
Friends of the Library Sip and Shop
The Friends of the Canton Public Library will host a ‘Sip and Shop’ on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12-4 p.m. at the library. There will be over 40 vendors, a book sale, raffles, and a Tarot reader (separate fee). Wine and malt beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $5 per person with Friends of the Library members admitted free.
November 30
Decorate a Wreath Event
The Canton Garden Club invites the community to its ‘Decorate a Wreath’ event on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center, 500 Pleasant Street. For a fee of $50, you will receive one 12” wreath, holiday ribbon, pinecones and all the ornaments needed to create a beautiful holiday wreath for your home. All are welcome — not just for kids! Call or text Joan Marie at 508-801-6870 to reserve your wreath today! All proceeds go to the beautification of the town of Canton. For more info, contact cantongcmembership@gmail.com.
December 7
Sweets & Treats Holiday Fair
Enjoy a variety of fun family activities for all ages, along with shopping from 20+ food and craft vendors, pictures with Grandma Sugar and Papa Spice, and judging the Gingerbread Construction Contest at the annual Sweets & Treats Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. This event will take place in both historic buildings at the Heritage Site (all three floors of the Yellow Barn and the hall upstairs from Northern Spy in the brick Rolling Mill). Entry and parking are free. For more info, see paulreveremuseum.org/holidayfair2024.
