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Holidays in Halifax Saturday for family fun fireworks

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Halifax will be all aglow, on Saturday, Dec.9, with Holiday celebrations at a number of locations.
The Christmas Tree will be lit at 4:30 on the Town Hall Green. The Silver Lake High School choir and the Halifax Elementary School choir will offer Holiday Songs. There is an amazing train display in the Great Room in the Town Hall, with food tables and music for your enjoyment.
The Congregational Church Bell Ringers will play at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and also there is a silent auction of beautiful Gingerbread Houses.
There’s hot chocolate and goodies at the Brockton Store.
Five food trucks will be in the library parking lot with a tent and tables for your dining pleasure. More surprises for the children inside the Library.
The Council On Aging and the Fire Station will be open for your enjoyment, as will the Multi- Purpose Room at the Elementary School where crafters will be there for your shopping pleasure.
The evening will conclude with FIREWORKS at 8 p.m. behind the Elementary School.
Come enjoy an evening of family fun.

Matt York Adams Center Holiday Concert

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Longtime New England musician Matt York will perform “Holiday Songs and Stories” at the Adams Center, 33 Summer St., Kingston,, on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
York’s selection of songs will run the gamut. Some songs date back hundreds of years, while others are more modern Christmas and holiday classics.
York will talk about the origins of many of these songs while performing them. Attendees are encouraged to sing along.
Matt York has been known for his classic country performances, especially showcasing the talents of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and supergroup The Highwaymen.
To register for this event, please visit – https://kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
For more information, you can contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at smiller@kingstonma.gov.

Silver Lake Middle School honors veterans

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Alison Farah
SLRMS Student Council Advisor
Special to The Express
The Silver Lake Middle School Student Council and Honors Chorus recently had the honor to celebrate local veterans. Priscilla Brackett, Veteran Services Officer, and other veterans from the town of Kingston, joined the Silver Lake Middle School to share experiences in a special celebration.
Speaking with the students, telling their overseas military experiences included Jeanine Nastar, a US Army veteran who now works as a special education teacher as part of the Silver Lake Middle School staff. She spoke about the progress that the military has achieved, especially in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Joining the conversation was Darrell Agnew, a Vietnam War veteran whose retelling of his experiences brought history down to a personal level that students could readily identify with.
The Student Council served coffee and sweets and the Honors Chorus sang patriotic songs. Students and veterans beautifully interacted, asking questions and hearing the veterans share their overseas experience and journey in the military. Students left the celebration with a lot to discuss with peers and family members. This gathering made a huge difference in the lives of these young students.
The Silver Lake Middle School is grateful for this beautiful get together event. We are here freely celebrating because of the veterans’ unconditional love and service to our beloved country.

Two students from Kingston inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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BATON ROUGE, LA– The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Caroline Bryson of Kingston
David Shoblom of Kingston
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts annually approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni. The Society has chapters on more than 325 select colleges and universities in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society’s mission is “To recognize and advance excellence in all fields of higher education and society.” For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

Halifax Congregational Church Christmas Bazaar Nov. 25

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The Halifax Congregational Church will be having a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 503 Plymouth St. on Route 106 in Halifax.
The Bazaar will be hosting several crafters that you can purchase hand-made items from to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself. Some of the craft items being offered include handmade soaps, handmade crafts, hand-painted pictures and other art work, handmade wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, beautiful decorated lighted bottles and much more. There will be a Missions table with items handmade/donated by church members with the proceeds going to help those in need. We will also be having a White Elephant Room and wonderful raffles for you to win. Best of all, you don’t want to miss out on our delicious homemade baked items and our popular cookie walk which offers a large assortment of fresh baked cookies to choose from.
We will be serving our Christmas luncheon starting at 11:00 am which will include various sandwiches and soups, along with other selections. Please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.

Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shopping, delicious baked goods and a wonderful luncheon and don’t forget to bring your holiday gift list.

Winter Overnight Parking Ban in Halifax

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No overnight on-street parking will be permitted on any street in the Town of Halifax effective November 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
Residents must remove all basketball hoops, hockey nets etc. from within the town layout (i.e.: the side of the road). This will prevent them from being damaged when plowing occurs.
A warning will be issued for first-time violators. Vehicles will be ticketed or towed, if necessary, for repeat offenders.

Halifax family plays in Wizard of Oz

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Wizard of Oz Reimagined—a True Rep production in Kingston this October– brings together members of the developmentally disabled community.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and the True Rep Theatre for a production entitled Wizard of Oz Reimagined at the Beal House, 222 Main St., Kingston, on Oct. 28 and 29 at 3 p.m. This unexpected version of a timeless classic, the Wizard of Oz, brings together members of the developmentally disabled community and company members from True Rep Theatre. Of local interest, the entire Stratton family of Halifax (John, Debbie, Destiny, and Isabelle) are performing together for the first time in this production.
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $27 for seniors and students, $20 for kids twelve and under.
After seeing last week’s performance Ellen Snoeyenbos of Halifax said, “This show was fabulous! So inventive and inclusive! The stars were real pros.”
“We were made aware of the lack of theatrical opportunities available to differently abled people on the South Shore by one of our company members, who urged us to pursue an inclusive production,” shared Artistic Advisor, Paul Noonan. “We are blown away by the level of talent and enthusiasm everyone is bringing to this production,” said Assoc. Artistic Director Victoria Bond.
“We just want to share the beauty and excitement that this collaboration has awoken for us, as a theatre company and as a community. We hope to make this a regular part of our theatre season,” announced Artistic Director Donald Sheehan. True Rep, true to form, has staged an unexpected and engaging version of this theatre classic that will delight audiences of all ages!
For more information or to purchase tickets or donate, please visit www.truereptheatre.com. True Rep Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and all donations are tax deductible.

Newly opened Kingston COA cafe’ looks for a name

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The Kingston Council on Aging Café is now open at the Senior Center, 30 Evergreen St., Kingston, serving delicious, affordable meals in a warm friendly environment. Breakfast and lunch items are available all day, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with the flexibility to add additional days based on demand.
The menus change weekly and are prepared on-site by Council on Aging staff with nutritional benefits and dietary needs in mind. The café’s price model is done on an “at cost” basis, meaning the price you pay is what it costs to prepare the meal. They do not make a profit.
The cafe’ is cash only, and prices are subject to change without notice.
The Kingston COA is still looking for a name for the café and would like to hear from you! Submit your ideas and if your submission wins, in addition to bragging rights, you get a free lunch.
The menu for the week beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 26, follows:
Breakfast sandwich, Denver omelet, Turkey sandwich w/stuffing and cranberry sauce, Open- faced tuna Melt, Smashburger w/sauteed onions. Soup of the week is Italian Wedding soup. Dessert of the week is Pecan Bourbon Bars..

 

The Annual Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft Show

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The annual Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft Show will take place on Saturday Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oak Point Clubhouse, Grand Ballroom and Gym.  The Oak Point Clubhouse is located at 200 Oak Point Drive in Middleboro.
There will be over 40 tables of handmade items, such as jewelry, quilted items, outerwear, wreaths, wood working, ornaments, cards, holiday décor, knitted items and more! Most of the items and tables represent the residents, clubs and organizations of the Oak Point Community. Admission to the Craft Show is FREE!

School Committee chair will give 10-minute briefing at Library

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This coming Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. stop by the Plympton Public Library for coffee, snacks and good conversation with your neighbors.
Joining us for the “Saturday 10-Minute Briefing” will be Jason Fraser, Dennett School Committee Chair and Silver Lake Regional District School Committee Member. Jason will be discussing the Silver Lake amended Regional Agreement warrant article to be presented at the upcoming Oct. 18 Special Town Meeting, and more.