Calendar
August 3
The BLACK BOX Sings … Frozen, 7 p.m., outside at THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, tickets at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370
August 5
Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
August 6
Bellingham Women of Today Ice Cream Social, 6:30-8 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, enjoy ice cream and toppings while learning about this organization, register at bellinghamwomanoftoday.com
August 7
Forum for the Democratic candidates for the Governor’s Council District 2 race, 7 p.m., Norfolk Public Library). Will also air live on Norfolk Public Library and available on their YouTube Channel.
Virtual Author Talks, presented by Bellingham Public Library, 2 p.m., register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Lavasseur
August 8
Bellingham Days, 6-10:30 p.m., Carnival opens, Bellingham Memorial Middle School grounds
August 9
Bellingham Days, 6-10:30 p.m., Carnival Bellingham Memorial Middle School
Summerween!, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Halloween-themed film at 7, Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, check library website for title info. and ratings, popcorn, candy, water, and punch provided. Bring a blanket for the floor or use library seating.
August 10
Bellingham Days, 2-11 p.m., Carnival, Bellingham Memorial Middle School, Bellingham Days Vendor Fair to benefit the Friends of the Library, 12-5 p.m., on the field between the football field and BMS, Steve Blunt & Friends Family Concert, at 12 noon, other musical bands starting at 5:30 p.m., free train rides on “rambling railroad” 6-9 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Shred Day, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bellingham Municipal Center, 10 Mechanic St., Bellingham, bring your old records and files to have them shred on site by the Town’s waste hauler, E.L. Harvey. For Bellingham residents.
August 11
The BLACK BOX Sings … Taylor Swift, 7 p.m., outside at THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, tickets at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370
August 13
Writing Group for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, email [email protected]
Friends of Bellingham Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, get Zoom link by emailing [email protected]
August 15
Virtual Author Talks, presented by Bellingham Public Library, 2 p.m., register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma, Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
August 16
Summerween!, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Halloween-themed film at 7, Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, check library website for title info. and ratings, popcorn, candy, water, and punch provided. Bring a blanket for the floor or use library seating.
August 17
The BLACK BOX Sings … Wicked, 7 p.m., outside at THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, tickets at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370
August 18
Franklin Oddfellows 6th Annual Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m., Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, profits go to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, teams of 2 players, $25 per player, buffet lunch provided and cash payout to winning team. Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2024/
August 19
Virtual Ask-A-Lawyer Program with Attorney Brian T. Salisbury, 20-minute appointments 5-7:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham
August 21
Virtual Author Talks, presented by Bellingham Public Library, 7 p.m., register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma, An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with Novelist Shelby Van Pelt.
August 26
Exsultet! auditions, (sopranos needed for elite women’s chorus), 7 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, Holliston, come prepared to sing a piece from website https://exsultet.us
August 27
Bellingham Public Schools first day grades 1-12 & Kindergarten orientation
August 30
Red Cross Blood Drive, Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register at redcrossblood.org
