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Ongoing
Canton Writes Call for Entries
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s edition of CantonWrites, the town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library and the Canton Citizen. Authors must live in Canton and may submit a short story, poem, or non-fiction/memoir, but no more than one entry in each category, in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high school, and adult. Entries must be emailed in Word-compatible format to cantonwrites@town.canton.ma.us by March 31, along with a submission form available at library.canton.ma.us/301/Canton-Writes-2025.
Metropolis Public Skating
Public skating is offered during the winter months at Metropolis Rink on the following days and times: Sunday from 1 to 2:50 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 9-11 a.m., and Friday nights from 7 to 8:50 p.m. Admission is $5 per person at the door, and no registration is required. Visitors must bring their own skates as no rentals are available.
Mick Morgan’s 5K Registration
Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub, located on Route 1 in Sharon, will host its 14th annual 5K road race on Saturday, March 15, starting at 9 a.m. A USATF-sanctioned event, the race raises funds for HESSCO, a local nonprofit that provides Meals on Wheels and other services to older adults in Canton and surrounding communities. Pre-registration for runners ages 13-64 is currently $35 and increases to $40 after March 9. For ages 1-12 or 65+, the fee is $20 and increases to $25 after March 9. The first 300 people who register will get a free t-shirt. Shirts and socks are also available for purchase online. For more info or to register, go to bit.ly/HESSCO5K.
Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center
The Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center, a program of the new Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community of FPUU-Canton, has a new schedule for February and March! The first Thursday of the month (next is 3/6) from 1-2 p.m. is now the “Get Your Body Groove On!” group, with accompanying videos and engaging fun dance exercises. Participants reflect diversity of age, body type/size, races and ability (including while sitting). The second and now fourth Thursdays (next is 2/27) is a Zen Buddhist meditation group from 1-2 p.m. in Thich Nhat Hanh’s style of practice. The third Thursday (next is 2/20) is a nondenominational theme-based “Exploring Your Spirituality” group from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. that’s grounded in conversation, music and the arts. The theme for February is “Inclusion.” All groups are free and open to the public, and drop-ins are welcome! For more info, contact Rev. Michelle 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 3/11); the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:45 a.m. for our Low Vision Support Group (next is 2/26); the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m. for our drop-in Grief Support Group (next is 2/28); and the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Memory Café (next is 2/27). 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. You can also participate via Zoom (meeting ID 894 3353 6004 and passcode 999825). The next two meetings, scheduled for Feb. 24 and March 17, are remote only with in-person meetings resuming on April 14. For more info, go to library.canton.ma/187/friends-of-the-library.
Community Club of Canton Meetings
The Community Club of Canton meets monthly at the Canton Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (except for June through 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.
February 21
Inspirational Fun Friday Movie
Join the Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center, located at First Parish UU, 1508 Washington Street in Canton, on the third Friday afternoon of the month for a free, fun, inspirational movie viewing and conversation! For Black History Month, we’ll watch the movie Six Triple Eight (a 2024 war drama film based on the true story of an all-black, all-female battalion in WWII) on Friday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Pizza and popcorn provided!
February 26
CDEI Black History Month Event
The Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) invites the community to join them in a celebration of “African Americans and Labor,” both past and present, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Topgolf, located at 777 Dedham Street. This year’s keynote speaker is Carlene McNair, who is dual licensed as a clinical social worker and a certified perinatal mental health counselor. The event will also feature music and a performance by the GMS Step Ensemble. All are welcome to attend!
February 27
Library Drop-In Open House
The Canton Public Library will host a drop-in Open House on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Stop by the circulation desk to offer well wishes to Bonnie Jette, the library’s head of circulation, who is retiring in March after more than 10 years of service.
February 28 & March 1
Luce School presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
The Dean S. Luce Elementary School will proudly present Alice in Wonderland Jr., with special arrangement from Music Theatre International, on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. in the Canton High School auditorium. Purchase tickets in advance with seat selection at cantontheater.ludus.com.
March 8
Author Talk with Marianne Leone
The Canton Public Library proudly welcomes actress, screenwriter and essayist Marianne Leone for a special author’s afternoon on Saturday, March 8 beginning at 2 p.m. Leone will discuss her life in writing and her new memoir: Five-Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy. Free and open to the public, this event will take place in the library’s Community Room. An author signing will follow, and copies of Leone’s memoir will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the online events calendar at library.canton.ma.us for registration information and a full listing of events.
March 14
Chowder Supper & Senior Supper
The Congregational Church of Canton, located at 1541 Washington Street, invites the community to a Chowder Supper, which is being held in conjunction with church’s monthly Senior Supper, on Friday, March 14, from 4-7 p.m. The menu features creamy clam chowder, creamy corn chowder, Manhattan fish chowder, American chop suey, tossed green salad, bread and crackers, and assorted desserts. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids ages 5-16, and free for kids under 5. Chowder will also be available to go. The church is handicap-accessible and there’s plenty of free parking.
