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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: elementary K-2, elementary 3-5, middle school, high school, and adult. Entries must be submitted via email in Word-compatible format to cantonwrites@town.canton.ma.us by April 5, along with a submission form available at library.canton.ma.us/301/Enter-Canton-Writes.
Library 5K Fun Run Registration
Get out of your reading chairs and join friends, neighbors, and fellow readers at the inaugural Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run! The race kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, with a post-race party to follow on the library grounds. All proceeds will benefit the Next Chapter Library Fund to support the library’s interior and exterior renovation plans. The entry fee is $25 per person and free for children 12 & under if accompanied by an adult, and the first 150 to register will receive a wick-away t-shirt! Free parking is available at Canton Town Hall or Canton High School. Sign up today at runsignup.com/Race/MA/Canton/CantonLibrary5K.
DEHS Support Groups
The Department of Elder & Human Services (DEHS) hosts several monthly support groups that are open to all. Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:45 a.m. for our Low Vision Support Group (next is 4/24); the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m. for our drop-in Grief Support Group (next is 4/12); the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Caregivers Support Group (next is 4/9); and the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Memory Café (next is 4/25). We will also be hosting a six-week support group for parents who have lost an adult child beginning Friday, April 12, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. If interested, please call Donna Porcello at 781-828-1323.
Friends of the Library Monthly Meetings
All members and anyone interested in learning more about the Friends of the Canton Public Library are invited to attend one of their upcoming meetings in the Aldrich Room at the library. You can also participate via Zoom (meeting ID 894 3353 6004 and passcode 999825). The next meeting is scheduled for April 8 (changed from original date of April 15). For more info, go to library.canton.ma/187/friends-of-the-library.
Community Club of Canton Meetings
Community Club of Canton meetings are held at the Canton Historical Society from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. At each meeting members discuss different areas that they can donate their time or resources to within Canton. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for April 16 and May 14. For more info, contact Community Club President Patricia McDermott at communityclubcanton@gmail.com.
Saturdays at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
The historic Yellow Barn at the Paul Revere Heritage Site is open to the public on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come check out the building, see pieces of past exhibits, learn about upcoming exhibits and events, and speak with our staff and volunteers. All are welcome!
Brookwood Farm CSA Sale
Shares are now on sale for Brookwood Community Farm’s 2024 Community-Supported Agriculture program! Brookwood is a nonprofit farm in Canton centered around a shared passion for agriculture, fresh local food, and a commitment to increasing access to healthy food. Spring, summer, fall and multi-season shares, as well as egg, fruit and flower shares are available for purchase. Learn more at brookwoodcommunityfarm.org.
April 5
Canton Adult Chorus
Come sing with us! Be part of a new adult chorus as you develop the ability to harmonize, learn melody, tempo, beats, and basic music theory. The group will be led by Crosby Goshgarian and accompanied by Nune Hakobyan. The first welcome and practice will be held on Friday, April 5 from 1-2 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center. Some musical background is a plus. Pre-registration is required by calling 781-828-1323.
April 6
Great Canton Cleanup Day
Canton citizens of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (rain date April 7). Sponsored by Canton’s Walk, Bike & Hike Committee, Parks & Recreation, and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the event will bring together residents and businesses to beautify our streets and public spaces. A cookout will follow at the CHS football field for all volunteers. To register, go to www.keepcantonbeautiful.org.
April 8
Canton Garden Club Meeting
The Canton Garden Club will hold its next general meeting on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center at 500 Pleasant Street. All are welcome to join us for a presentation by Garden Club member Maureen Galvin on planting container gardens. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for the club’s annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be held this year at a new location — the Armando Recreation Center at 92 Pleasant Street — and will feature a wide assortment of perennials, annuals, and pollinators for your garden, plus seedlings for your vegetable garden, and much more! And don’t forget to visit the Garden Club booth at the Canton Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Paul Revere Heritage Site.
April 9
Meet the Author Event
The Canton Department of Elder & Human Services invites the community to a presentation by Liz O’Donnell, author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Making a Living, on Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center. O’Donnell’s book is a roadmap for others trying to balance their roles as caregivers for their aging parents with the demands of work and raising children. Books will be available to purchase. Cost is $5 and pre-registration is required.
April 10
Canton AAUW Meeting
The Canton branch of the American Association of University Women will welcome Canton’s own Della Larsen as its guest speaker on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. A retired teacher, Larsen will speak about living with ALS and her work as an advocate to increase research to find a cure. Larsen is popular on Instagram and is an inspiration to all and an uplifting speaker. All are welcome to attend.
April 17
CCC Senior Supper
The Congregational Church of Canton, located at 1541 Washington Street, will host its next Senior Supper on Wednesday, April 17 from 4-6 p.m. Open to all adults ages 60 and over, the monthly Senior Supper offers homemade goodness and a friendly atmosphere. This month’s planned menu will feature glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, peas, carrot cake, and coffee/tea. The church is handicap-accessible and there’s plenty of free parking. Cost is $4 per person and take-out meals are available.
April 20
Spirituality & Social Justice Film Conversation
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Canton, located at 1508 Washington Street, invites the community to its monthly spirituality and social justice film conversation on Saturday, April 20 from 1-3 p.m. In honor of Earth Day weekend, we will be viewing and discussing Ice on Fire, an award-winning documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio that explores possibilities for reversing and mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis. Snacks will be provided.
FPUU Speaker Forum
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Canton, located at 1508 Washington Street, invites the community to its next public speaker forum on Saturday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m. Our guest speaker is Kerry Malloy Snyder, director of community resilience for the Neponset River Watershed Association, who will discuss ways to adapt to climate change here in the Neponset River region. Snacks will be provided.
April 25
PRHS Bingo Night
Join us for monthly Bingo nights at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, held on the fourth Thursday of every month through October in Copper Mill Hall (2nd floor of the rolling mill above Northern Spy). The fun begins at 7 p.m. and features eight-plus games of Bingo, cash prizes, and a 50/50 raffle! For more info, please contact ANeff@PaulRevereMuseum.org.
May 8
Girl Scouts Try-It Event
Future Girl Scouts are invited to meet new friends on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Canton Public Library. Best friends are magic. With friends by your side, jungle gyms turn into castles, bath towels become superhero capes, and everything feels just a little more possible. Being a Girl Scout opens your world to the forever friends who help you shine your brightest. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place — come see what we’re all about! Please let us know if you’re attending at gsema.org/eventrsvp4.
