A Winter Adventure at
Great Neck Sanctuary

WAREHAM

Join Bay Coalition conservation and education staff on Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 am to noon for a guided nature walk and exploration at one of the best hidden treasures in Buzzards Bay. The Great Neck Sanctuary, Great Neck Rd., Wareham has everything that makes this region so specatular - forests, wetlands, beaches, and the bay - and you will be surprised at whats happening all winter long.  FREE for Bay Coalition Members, $10 for non-members (Become a Member)

Happy 300th Birthday Dighton!

Dighton Library Happenings

DIGHTON

All are invited to a small party for the Library's Tricentennial Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday January 21st at 12:30 PM. Join them for cake and party games to celebrate!

Dighton Beyond the Book

All are invited to participate in the Library's special Tricentennial book discussion groups on Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 PM. Planned in conjunction with the Dighton Intertribal Council, each month will feature books that were chosen to represent a different theme connected to Dighton's history - with special focus on Native American perspectives, culture and tradition.  Each month will feature specific titles for children, teens and adults, as well as a Suggested Reading List that will allow participants to explore themes in more detail.  January's theme is Who We Were.  Books that were selected show how life was for the Wampanoag nation before European settlers joined them in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

On Going: Tot Time:  Songs, finger-plays, short books, and parachute time for toddlers under the age of three. We will be singing songs that have the kids clapping, jumping and moving along. Registration is NOT required.  All toddlers are welcome to drop in and check out this fun program.  Monday & Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  

Dighton Library is located at 395 Main St, Dighton. For more information call 508.669.6421 or visit their website.      
 

Boating Safety Course begins January 30th

FAIRHAVEN

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 New Bedford, 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, MA is holding their first Boating Safety Course of 1012 on Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm.

You may register on Monday, January 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Achushnet River Safe Boating Club (ARSBC), 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or submit your registration online.
 
Payment and receipt of your textbook can be made at the first class.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 New Bedford meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm at Achushnet River Safe Boating Club (ARSBC), 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, MA.

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Upcoming Events

Animal Communication Workshop: Would you like to learn animal communication? Would you like to know what your animals are thinking or why they do certain behaviors? Join Karen Daley at Sisters of Solace on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Cost is $55 per person - bring a friend and pay only $50 each.  Call Karen at 508-672-6710 to sign up or call Sisters at 508-636-4668. Please bring pictures of animals living or those in spirit.

Candle Readings: Angela Fraser will be doing Candle Readings on Saturday, January 28th from 11:00 to 3:00 pm. Readings are by appointment only. Everyone who books a reading will need to burn a candle of your choice every night for one week prior to your appointment (for at least an hour each night) lighting the candle with a wooden match. When you light your candle, place your intentions and energy into the candle. Which is as easy as thinking or saying what you want out of your reading, what you want in life or what questions you want answered. Save your used wooden matches and bring them and your candle with you to your reading.  
 
Angela will then light your candle and use the flame to do your reading along with tarot and angel cards.  Angela comes from a long line of intuitives. She has been reading cards and giving messages since she was 6 years old. Readings are $35.00 for 20 minutes. Call Sisters of Solace to make your appointment 508-636-4668.

Angel I Certification Class: This 6 week program with Christine starts February 4th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.  Learn how to connect with the Angels, Ascended Masters & Teachers. Who they are and what they do for us. Learn how to receive signs. Open up your intuition by removing blocks, receive a Angel Attunement and so much more. Participants will need to purchase Doreen Virtues Book "Archangels and Ascended Masters" $13.95 plus tax. Everyone who completes the 6 week program will receive a certificate. This class is $222 and payment plans can be arranged in advance. 

Ongoing Classes

Gentle Morning Yoga: Every Sunday Morning from 8:30 am - 9:45 am. This class is designed for the beginner as well as the experienced yoga student.  Focus is on the breath and mindfulness while engaged in the practice. Call Randi at 774-473-2142 to hold your spot.

Serving meals every Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, at 495 School St., Dighton. Support your Marines .

For their weekly specials and Take-out orders call 508-824-0700. Click here for menu.

For Function Hall  Reservations please contact Richard Bleau at 781-799-9806. For more information please visit their website.

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Find an upcoming blood drive near you.

NARROWS HAPPENINGS

The Narrows Center for the Arts is located at 16 Anawan St. Fall River. Doors open at 7:00 pm and Concerts begin at 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  Most concerts stream live on Martha's Vinyard Radio. Check their website at 7:45 on concert night to tune in.
   

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Gifts to Give need your help. Their student volunteers work year-round through all kinds of weather. Winter is here and they need to heat the mill. During the winter months more than 3,000 young volunteers will spend over 11,000 hours sorting, cleaning, organizing and packaging thousands of gently-used items for children who need them. Please consider giving a gift of cash to help us support the commitment of our volunteer work force.

They are a 501c3 tax-exempt organization whose mission is to create a caring community where we can easily share our gifts to ensure children are connected with what they need.

To learn more about GiftsToGive, or to donate online please visit their website or stop in anytime to take a 15 minute tour of the mill. They're open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 to 5 and Wednesday and Saturday, 9 to 3.

For questions about financial gifts, please contact Jennifer Golden by email or at 508-717-8715 x 2218. Their mailing address is 21 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA 02744.

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Winter Scrapbook Escape

DARTMOUTH

Get out of the cold and join Scrapbook Village as they scrapbook at Rachel's for 2 days!! Starting Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 am and ending Sunday, January 22nd at 4:00 pm. Leave your tables set up Saturday night and come back for more on Sunday! What a great way to beat the Winter BLUES and scrapbook all those Holiday pictures.

#1: Saturday & Sunday: $100.00, includes 19 hrs of scrapbooking, AM coffee & pastry both days, lunch & dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

#2: Saturday: $75.00, includes: 12 hrs of scrapbooking, AM coffee & pastry, lunch & dinner.

#3:  Sunday only: $45.00, 7 hrs of scrapbooking, includes AM coffee & pastry and lunch.

 
Future Scrapbooking events include their March Scrapbook & Spa Weekend held March 1st - 4th at the Radisson, Plymouth, MA. and National Scrapbook Day 2012 Scrap on Sunday, April 29th at Rachel's Lakeside, Dartmouth. Visit their website for all the details.

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Greeting Card & Linen Sale

SOMERSET

The Somerset United Methodist Church is having a Greeting Card & Kitchen Linens Sale on Saturday, January 21st from 9 a.m. to Noon. All cards are 25 cents and prices of linens are as marked.  The sale will be held adjacent to the Church at Almy Hall, 841 Read Street, Somerset. The hall is handicap accessible. Proceeds from our Card Sale will benefit our mission projects, and Church programs. 

Give Boys a Chance
Musical Theatre

FALL RIVER

On Stage Theatrical Productions, Inc. Fall River has been awarded a grant to get boys involved with Musical Theatre and the Performing Arts.  Twenty BOYS, ages 8 - 13 years old will be chosen for a FREE 12 Week Program.  NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Auditions for Boys Program will be held Thursday January 26th at 6:00 pm at On Stage Academy of Performing Arts, 104 Anawan Street- 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA.

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Boys Voice Lessons: Taught by Roger Botelho, BM-Ed. Music Education

Boys Hip Hop: Taught by Gary Vaughn, BFA Dance - Concentration Hip Hop

Boys Theatre Jazz: Taught by Kenny Ettress, Professional Performer, 35 Years Professional Theater Experience - Jazz Concentration

Sponsored in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, A local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

The Somerset United Methodist Church is having a Roast Pork Supper on Saturday, January 28th at 6:00 PM. The supper will be held adjacent to the Church at Almy Hall, 841 Read Street, Somerset. Dinner includes roast pork with mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, apple sauce, rolls, beverage and dessert.  Cost is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. The building is handicap accessible.  Please reserve your seat by January 21st by calling 508-674-3082 or 508-679-0853.  

Proceeds from our Church suppers benefit our mission projects, and Church programs. 

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Zeiterion Happenings

NEW BEDFORD

Motown Sound - Welcome to Hitsville
Saturday, January 28th at 8:00 pm
Tickets $15. ON SALE NOW

Artistic Director, Brent Tavares and The House of Music present a tribute to Motown. This high-energy show captures all the glamour and excitement of the classic performances, and features music and lyrics we all know by heart. All proceeds to benefit House of Music, nonprofit community performing arts program.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is located at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. For more information call 508-994-2900 or visit their website.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Visit the Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Sunday, Janurary 29th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 392 State Road, Route 6, Dartmouth.

Bedtime Rituals: Ending the Day with a Jewish Connection

Story Time · Craft Activity · Snack

Bring your child in her/his favorite PJs. Pillows and teddy bears are welcome too. For more information contact Robin Kauffman or Olga Yorish of the Jewish Federation of GNB at 508-997-7471.

Story Hour Volunteers Needed

NEW BEDFORD

Do you love to see youngsters’ eyes light up when they have fun? Do you enjoy doing hands-on crafts with children? Could you spare an hour or two each week? If so, then New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., New Bedford is looking for you.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s weekly Friday morning story hour at 10:00 am, beginning on January 6 with acclaimed storyteller Karen Chace, Whales, Tales & Sails, is seeking volunteers to assist with craft activities and make our families, including our youngest visitors, feel welcome. Join a cadre of friendly and dedicated volunteers who help make this National Park a great place to visit!

We especially welcome educators, residents of many of the area’s diverse communities, and those seeking to re-enter the work force and increase their skill sets. Time commitment and work schedule varies. Uniform and training are provided. For more information, please contact Emily Prigot, Volunteer Coordinator, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park by phone at 508-996-4095 ext. 6105 or via email.