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Aug 13 2023

Issue #3
Greater Attleboro, MA, Weekly News & Events for August 14-20
Curated From Local Sources, Businesses, Churches & Organizations & Placed in the Zone for Your Convenience.  So many good things to see and do in the greater Attleboro area!    
Local Officer Captures a Rainbow!
Photo Credit: Officer Toni Zagami of the North Attleboro Police Dept. 
Tickets go on sale at 5pm at Grace Episcopal Church (next to the library) in North Attleboro. Cost is $5.00 per child and the child must be accompanied by parent when purchasing tickets. Each child will receive the official collection bag to use as families stroll downtown to receive Back To School Goodies! This event is for children entering preschool through 6th grade.
Check out these stunning rainbow photos captured at The Big Red Barn in North Attleboro by Photographer Chris Andrade.
This family friendly event brings you splashpad fun, with ice cream, food trucks and animals. The Friends of Capron Park Zoo recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time, with the link below. The event will run from 6 PM - 9 PM and tickets are $5 per person.
"Get your paws ready!  Sunday, August 20, 10am-1pm  Fun for the whole family! We are SO EXCITED for this! It'll be lotsa fun and DOGS ARE WELCOME!!! 🐕🐾🐶🐾 
Join Axel and Felicia from our NA Animal Shelter while they judge all the cute doggos!" ~Community Center of North Attleboro
Sunday, August 20th, Capron Park, Attleboro, MA, 4:30 pm - 8 pm  Attendance is free and tickets are not required, just pay for what you eat and drink from over a dozen food trucks accepting cash, credit, and debit cards.  In addition to great food, there will be live music.
Make yourself at home on the lawn. Bring chairs, and blankets. Create your perfect relaxation spot and enjoy the evening with family and friends.
#FarmersMarketWeek Market Spotlight: North Attleborough Farmers' Market
SEMAP, which is dedicated to preserving and expanding access to local food and sustainable farming in SE MA, highlighted the North Attleborough Farmer's Market this week.  "Hosted by the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative, the market is a great example of how a community can come together to support local farms."
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Saturdays 9-1 through October 14th,
Location: LA SALETTE SHRINE, 947 Park Street, Attleboro in the back field overflow parking lot. 
AFM's Volunteer Spotlight: Jeremy!  Read all about him here.  And here's a facebook reel they recorded that made me smile :)
New England's Premiere Beatles Tribute Band. LIVE at Veterans Park in North Attleboro, Thursday Evening, August 17th, from 6:30-8:30p. Here Comes the Sun!
Come and enjoy some summer kid-friendly family fun!  Located at Capron Park under the Newell Shelter right near the playground and Capron Park Zoo.
Thursday, August 17th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Penny Outlaw
Sunday, August 20th, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Vinyl Frontier
La Salette Retreat Conference Center, 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA, Thursday, August 17th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  An ideal time to enjoy a wonderfully inspirational musical experience.  A space where you can interact with others in a relaxed and welcoming setting on the La Salette Retreat Center Patio.
Free Community Event, Saturday, August 19th, 1 -4 pm, Thompson Realty Group, 272 County Street, #Suite 1, Attleboro, MA.  Join us for an Ice Cream Cone or Cup on us & some family fun!  Music, Family Yard Games, & much more!  Door Prize Raffle for Red Sox Tickets and other giveaways!  Help our friends at St. Vincent's Food Pantry by bringing a non-perishable and unexpired food item!  Register here.
Try Illuminate: Tuesday Workshops
These workshops are offered by illuminate//creative+theatrical arts co., 15 Sanford Street, Attleboro, MA.  "We’ve thrown together a bunch of workshops leading up to our Year 11 Fall Semester. These are great ways to try a class and see the space without committing to anything! Here’s what we have so far, but more may be added so be sure to follow us.
Workshops at Illuminate are energetic, fun, and inspiring as students learn from professionals in a warm and encouraging atmosphere. Beginners are welcome, intermediate students are gently challenged. There’s something for everyone!..."
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I highly recommend watching it if you get  a chance.  After all, August is Wellness Month!  Check out the other North TV shows, too! 
"We'd like to give Pups Unlimited a shout-out and a big THANK YOU! They groom our animals at no charge and are always able to accommodate us. Tonight, they pulled up to the shelter in a large SUV full of dog food! Pups Unlimited donated 25, 30lbs bags of food!" ~Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter
Clothing donations can be dropped off at our new downtown location: 63 North Washington St., Suite 19, North Attleboro.  If you'll be dropping off multiple bags, please fill out this form to help us gage the volunteer & storing needs: ✅ We kindly ask that clothes are cleaned prior to donation. ✅ We currently do not accept shoes, bathing suits, toys, bedding, bikes, books, electronics, and sports equipment. ✅ We are in need of all sizes for kids and teens, but *high* need for boys clothing items (kid and teen). Thank you! Questions? Feel free to email us at refreshbyOOU@gmail.com." ~Our Open Umbrella, Inc.
Watch the video in DoubleACS Daily News!
North Attleboro is currently hiring part-time Bus Drivers to join their Parks and Recreation team...
As a government agency, we should support locally owned businesses," Sheriff Paul Heroux said in announcing the plan. Heroux, the former mayor of Attleboro, pointed out that when he was a state representative he filed legislation to prioritize "Made in America" items... "As sheriff, I am now in a position to implement this as a policy."
🌟 Discover the Power of Healing: Uniting with The Parker Fund! 🌟
Since August is Wellness Month, I would like to give a shout-out to Houghton Physical Therapy in Attleboro. They do a lot of good in the community and have lots of great reviews.  Here's one. "I highly recommend Houghtons physical therapy. When I first started there I could barely move. By the time I left there it was like night and day. I still do my daily routine that Andrew and Jasmin helped me with and  I remain pain free. Everyone in the office was so pleasant to work with." ~Patti M.

Houghton Physical Therapy has "some exciting news to share with you all." 👇
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