The Attleboro Zone Newsletter

Join the 'Friends Helping Friends In Need Cancer Sucks' group at Raymour & Flanigan, 1190 South Washington Street in North Attleboro. COME EARLY AND GET A COMFY SEAT!! Tickets can be bought at door or buy ahead of time using the QR code on this flyer.  100% of the proceeds go back to helping individuals affected by the diagnosis of cancer.

Enjoy FREE live music Friday night in downtown Attleboro!  Cuddy Court is behind the Sanford St. parking garage. Bring your own lawn chairs.   The Naticks are a Rock band from Rhode Island who play a mix of original and cover music.

Movie starts at 6:30, Veterans Park Gazebo, North Attleboro.  Bring a blanket and bring a snack and costumes are encouraged.

Friday, October 13, 5pm - 8pm, Churchwood Gallery at The Preservation Framer, 31 North Washington St., North Attleboro
"Join us at the Churchwood Gallery for opening night of Honoring Nature's Beauty, a Tribute in Oil and Pastels by Beth Goulet and Tory Kohn. A portion of the proceeds from this show will be donated to the Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children." 👇

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bliss Dairy in Attleboro will be donating proceeds from their Purple Cow ice cream to New Hope! Purchase of any cones, quarts, pints or gallons supports survivors of domestic violence. 👇

Saturdays 9-1 through October 14th,
Location: LA SALETTE SHRINE, 947 Park Street, Attleboro in the back field overflow parking lot.  They do their best to post the vendor lists on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturday morning.

Bethany Church, 3 Roxhill Street, Foxboro, MA  "All animals are welcome but should be leashed/contained. Not sure you can get your pet here? Feel free to bring a picture of your pet with you. Not able to have a pet but have a favorite stuffed animal? You are welcome to bring it for a blessing too. Invite your family and friends along. Our parking lot is accessible from Market Street."

Treat your senses as we welcome "Fall - Downtown" with crafters, vendors, food, games, costume parade, and contest. It's an afternoon of family fun!  Bring your carved pumpkin and display it on the Town Gazebo (Prizes awarded for most creative and best in show) 

Pumpkin Decorating: 1:00pm
Costume Parade: 3:00pm
Costume Contest: 3:15pm (Prizes for most creative and best in show)

Plenty of Parking Available: Behind Town Hall on the Barrows Street side of the Community School and across the street from the park behind the old North Works Restaurant.  Rain Date: October 22nd (more info)

October 15th, 10 am, North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery, 144 Bungay Road, North Attleboro - This event is by the Friends of the Ten Mile River Watershed:

"Join us as we explore the Bungay River by foot in an effort to gain a national wild and scenic designation for this beautiful and unique waterway. We will hike along the river, exploring its outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities. Plan on hiking for 5+ miles. Bring water. By coming, you agree to do so at your own risk and that Friends of the Ten Mile River Watershed are not responsible for any injury or loss suffered as a result of taking part in this activity or travel to and from."

Sunday, Oct. 15, 10am-2pm, American Legion Field on Rt 1A, 592 South Street, Wrentham, MA - Outdoor Handmade market with Local Artisans and Food vendors.

RK Centers, a real estate firm, has acquired Bristol Place in Attleboro, Massachusetts, renaming it RK Bristol Place. The property spans 415,404 square feet and is part of RK Centers' New England portfolio. CBRE's Nat Heald represented the seller, and RK Centers now operates 59 retail plazas in the region. The super-regional center houses tenants like Market Basket, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, and more, serving a large trade area. It enjoys high traffic counts and offers leasing opportunities from 1,822 to 10,000 square feet with over 96% occupancy. 

The North Star Reporter, Adam Bass, sat down with Jack Lank, President of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss the move from Plainville to North Attleborough, the role of the Chamber of Commerce, his thoughts on housing, and the rise of new businesses in the area.

Lank highlights North Attleborough's business-friendly environment and the importance of connections between local businesses. He supports efforts to ease zoning laws for better businesses and affordable housing, also emphasizing the need for tax cuts for businesses and recognizes the importance of affordable housing for attracting and retaining employees. Lank is in favor of expediting work permits for immigrants and emphasizes the Chamber's commitment to fostering connections and community development in North Attleborough.
(Read full article on the North Star Reporter website.)

Vendor Fair and Apple Cider Fest, Pawtucket, RI, Saturday, October 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
10th Annual Fire Truck Pull, Mansfield, Sat, October 14, 10:00 am

North Attleborough Public Schools is hosting its Wellness Provider Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. at North Attleborough Middle School, 564 Landry Ave. This event aims to connect school staff, families, and the community with mental health services and resources in the area. Fifteen mental health community partners, including Butler Hospital and the Hockomock YMCA, will be present. The fair also features a presentation by the North Attleborough Public Schools and King Philip Regional School District's joint Active Minds chapter, which focuses on destigmatizing mental health. Additionally, community and school-based clinicians will have the opportunity to network and learn about mental health services and resources. This year, the fair is open to all community members to promote awareness and access to these valuable services.

Coming back for it's second year, we have over 30 participating businesses supplied and ready for all the trick or treaters! More info here next week or click on the title if you can't wait!

Doors open at 5pm; buffet served until 6:45pm; live auction starts at 7:00pm. Tickets: Members: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Non-members: $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Tickets here.

October 9 - National Prolife Cupcake Day
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 11 - National Stop Bullying Day
October 12 - National Farmer's Day
October 13 - National Train Your Brain Day
October 14 - National Play Outside Day
October 15 - National Clergy Appreciation Day

The Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative shared this facebook post and the graphic below, from the Evangelical Covenant Church in Attleboro:
"October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are grateful for the best pastors that God provided for us. Take time this month to tell them how thankful you are for them. Whether you send a text, have a warm conversation at church, write a note of encouragement, bless them with a gift, take them to coffee or lunch... Let our pastors know they are appreciated!"