Play horse shoes or corn hole, or go on a barnyard tour before dinner, then stick around to watch the sun go down from atop Turkey Hill. Live music will be provided, making for a perfect evening out for the whole family.
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Brockton farmer’s market opens for season at City Hall
BROCKTON – Through a light drizzle several white pop-up tents lined City Hall Plaza for the annual opening of the Brockton Farmer’s Market Friday where Brockton-area customers lined up to buy fresh, local vegetables and hot food. Cash, usually a stand-by of farmer’s markets and farm stands across the country, was in short supply. Instead, most customers at the market were using SNAP EBT cards as part of the Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program. The program reimburses
Source: Brockton farmer’s market opens for season at City Hall
Cohasset garden part of Natural Science Center Garden Tour
The owners of the Cohasset garden fell in love with and purchased this property in 2005 after a Horticultural Tour. While living in another state, they began to restore and expand the house and gardens and finally made this their permanent home in 2013.
Source: Cohasset garden part of Natural Science Center Garden Tour
Hingham Public Library Adult summer reading program supports local farms
“These include Weir River Farm and Penniman Hill Farm in Hingham and the Hingham Farmers Market, Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset, and Hornstra Farms in Norwell,” said Carol Lipsett, who organized the program with fellow library technician Jennifer Kyle.
Source: Hingham Public Library Adult summer reading program supports local farms
Newton teacher’s double life as a ‘MasterChef’
With the clock ticking and the “MasterChef” contestants scrambling to put on the finishing touches, Jason Wang of Newton prepares a seafood meal that steals the show.It’s so good that Gordon Ramsay himself declares he wouldn’t change a thing.”MasterChef,” a competitive cooking show that attracts millions of viewers, airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on FOX. The show is currently in its eighth season. Renowned chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sanchez judge 20 contestants
Neighborhood: Sheldonville a village of its own
WRENTHAM – With a rich history and its own post office and fire station, the village of Sheldonville, located in the western portion of Wrentham, has its own unique identity.The neighborhood – bordered by Franklin and Cumberland, Rhode Island – boasts numerous local landmarks, including the Big Apple Farm and Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey.Gregory Stahl, the chairman of the town’s Historical Commission, said the history of Sheldonville began in the 19th century, around the 1830s.”It didn’t even exist
Groups increase food waste composting in Needham
Food waste is finding new life in Needham.The Green Needham Collaborative has partnered with the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station and CERO Cooperative (Cooperative Energy, Recycling, and Organics) to promote food waste composting at local restaurants and food service providers.“We’re aiming to bring attention to the very large food waste issue in this country,” said Michael Greis, chairman of the Green Needham Steering Committee. “We’re currently picking
BAGSHARE: Library hosts bag making workshop
Bagshare” sounds like a village where Hobbits live, but it’s not. Bagshare will be like Woodstock, sort of. Bagshare will be like earth day, only confined to Plymouth. Bagshare is, well, all about bags.
BAGSHARE: Library hosts bag making workshop
Bagshare” sounds like a village where Hobbits live, but it’s not. Bagshare will be like Woodstock, sort of. Bagshare will be like earth day, only confined to Plymouth. Bagshare is, well, all about bags.
Five things to do in Chelmsford this week
1 FARMERS MARKET Chelmsford Farmers Market, Town Common, Thursday, July 6, 2-6:30 p.m. Chelmsford Farmers’ Market, Thursdays through Sept. 29. More info: chelmsfordfarmersmarket.org.2 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC Alberton Vinal American Legion Post 313, 90 Groton Road, North Chelmsford, Thursday, July 6, 7 p.m. Live band open mic with The Vinyl Legion Band. No cover. More info: see Vinyl Legion Band Facebook page.3 ARTISTS’ EXHIBIT The Curry House, 313 Littleton Road, Chelmsford. An exhibit of
5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: July 1-7
There’s always something to do in and around Carver
Looking for Sheila Ellenbogen 