Calendar
May 1
Virtual Author Talk, Genius, Power & Deception on the Eve of WW1 – Author Talk with Douglas Brunt, 3 p.m., presented by Bellingham Public Library, visit https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma.
Connecting Women Leaders Women in Business Pop-Up Shop, 5-7 p.m., The Willows at Medway 44 Willow Pond Circle | Medway MA
Second Annual SAFE Coalition Gala, Lakeview Pavilion, dinner, live auction, speakers, keynote speaker Rob Ninkovich. https://www.safecoalitionma.org/gala-tickets
May 3
Bellingham Women of Today 1st Annual Quarter Auction, 7-9:30 p.m., Bellingham Sportsmen’s Club, 360 Lake St., Bellingham
Health Fair, Bellingham Senior Center, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham
Adults Only Casino Night, 7:30-11 p.m., Franklin Elks Lodge #2136, Franklin, MA, fundraiser for Clyde Brown Home School Association, Millis, $75 pp includes dinner, dancing, gaming chips, raffles, prizes, bit.ly/CFBCasinoNight
May 4
Bellingham Youth Baseball Association Opening Day Ceremonies, 9 a.m., (public advised to get there 8:30 a.m. for prompt 9 a.m. start), Tuttle Field, Bellingham
I am Autistic, I am Fantastic – The Musical, 11 a.m., presented by MUSIC Dance.edu youth performing arts company, Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, supported by a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency
May 5
This Old Thing? An Antique Appraisal Adventure with Jim Johnston, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, Appraisals are ‘on-the-spot’ and oral and are $5 for the first appraisal and $3 for additional items, up to an event maximum of three items and $11.
May 6
Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., The Reading List, by Sara Nisha Adams
May 8
Virtual Author Talk, Murder Mystery, Family Story, and Love Story – Author Talk with Nina Simon, 7 p.m., presented by Bellingham Public Library, visit https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma.
Metal Stamping for Teens, 2:45 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, learn to hammer initials or a word onto metal. Make a friendship tag, pendant or keychain. Drop in! Funded by a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
May 9
PULSE Young Professionals Coffee & Connections, BINGO Networking, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cote’s Kitchen, 3 Farm Street | Upton, Members: Free, Future Members: $10, https://www.tricountychamberma.org/events#!event/2024/5/9/pulse-coffee-conenctions
May 11
Bellingham Garden Club of MA plant sale, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham
Saturday Family Fun, 11 a.m., Bellingham Public Library 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, includes crafts and story with author Emily Malaquias
Charles River Chorale and the Charles River Children’s Choir present their Spring Concert, Road Trip across America, 7 p.m. Medway High School Auditorium. Doors open 6:30 p.m. www.charlesriverchorale.com
May 14
Bellingham Candidate’s Forum, 9:30 a.m., Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham
Writing Group for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham
May 15
BBA State of the State Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Arigna Irish Pub, 799 S. Main St. Bellingham, $25, rsvp [email protected] by May 13
May 18
Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee & Tri-Valley Event Runners 5K, 9 a.m., Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail head on Grove St., Franklin, https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2024/02/19/1165/
May 19
Bellingham Memorial Day Observance, parade to begin at 1 p.m. at Memorial School to Bellingham Town Common, ceremony at 2 p.m.
The Seven New Unitarian Universalist Values, 10 a.m., The First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin
May 23
9th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Franklin High School Cafeteria, 218 Oak St., Franklin, Online tickets $22 adults; $12 for students/children 18 years old and younger. Prices increase to $25/$15 respectively at the door the day of the event. https://tinyurl.com/9thEmptyBowls
