Issue #7
Attleboro Area News & Events September 11 - 17, 2023
Curated From Local Sources, Businesses, Churches & Organizations & Placed in the Zone for Your Convenience.  LOTS of events this week in the greater Attleboro area!
North Attleboro 9/11 Memorial - 2977 Flags going in
"Our North Attleboro High School students are doing great NorthServes work creating this 9/11 Memorial."
Mon., Sept. 11, 9 AM, Baptist Common, N Attleboro
Photo Credit: Moore Than Nature Photography
"Spring flowers. Taken from An Unlikely Story Bookstore parking lot. Plainville United Methodist Church & Living Bread Food Pantry in background." This photo has been put on cards that will be sold along with other photo cards by Moore Than Nature Photography at the Plainville Senior Center Vendor & Craft Fair this coming Friday & Saturday.
Hosted by the National Council on Aging, a community resource that advocates and enriches the lives of our seniors by providing services and activities that improve physical and emotional health.
Happy 50th Anniversary to the North Attleboro Senior Center!!
North Attleboro Senior Center - Senior Happenings Newsletter:
North Attleboro Council on Aging Department:
Attleboro Senior Center - Events Calendar: https://www.attleboroseniorcenter.com/events
Attleboro Council on Aging Department:
https://www.cityofattleboro.us/351/Council-On-Aging-Department

*Help support our North Attleboro seniors by going to the Bingo Fundraiser event on September 17th 👇
Organized by the Friends of the North Attleboro Council on Aging.  4pm - 6pm, Raymour & Flanigan, 1190 South Washington St., North Attleboro.  Lots of prizes, raffle items, a 50/50 drawing and food! RSVPs encouraged friendsnacoa@outlook.com 
Buy Bouquets to Help the North Attleboro Senior Center
The Friends of North Attleboro Council on Aging have been selected by the Stop & Shop at 206 East Washington Street, North Attleboro, to receive $1 for each $10.99 bouquet purchased. Buy a bouquet and bring joy to someone special.
THIS 👉  Why not buy a bouquet or more for the seniors at your local senior center and bring them some joy!  
Plainville Senior Center, 9 School Street, Plainville
Large variety of vendors on upper and lower level,  BBQ on Friday with live music, Specialty Food on Saturday.  Buy a drawing to win some amazing gift cards to stores, restaurants and services.
Winners will be announced Saturday.
"Our September Diaper Bank distribution will be held on Monday, September 11 at 10am-noon or Thursday, September 14 from 6pm-7pm."
~Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center, Attleboro
North Attleboro Elks, 52 Bulfinch Street, 5pm to dusk.
All proceeds go back to helping local families in need.
From-the-Farm vendors & other artisans Wednesday's through to September 20th, 5p - 8p at Veteran’s Park in downtown North Attleborough 
6:30pm - 9:00pm, downtown North Attleboro, Churchwood Gallery, 31 North Washington Street
Admission is open and free to all.  Light refreshments will be served.
More information here.
NEXT GAME: Friday 9/15 @ Feehan 6PM GO BLUE 💙💪
Tickets bought online will receive a discounted price!
For tickets: attleborocommunitytheatre.net
"Celebrate Public Art by taking a guided stroll through downtown Attleboro! We will be taking the scenic route around downtown (about 45 minutes) and talking about the public art that is making the City of Attleboro more vibrant. The evening will start outside the Attleboro Arts Museum Mural at 6 PM, and conclude at Attleboro's Cuddy Court, adjacent to the Sanford St. Parking Garage. Stick around Cuddy Court for the start of the Cuddy Court Concert Series, with a live performance by School of Rock Attleboro."
The City of Attleboro will hold a series of live music concerts at Cuddy Court in September and October... video
From 1 PM - 3 PM, The Community Garden will showcase workshops on Saving Seeds and Preserving Your Harvest, children's activities, refreshments, raffles and fun. The event will take place at the Garden at Hayward and Mechanic Streets in Attleboro with a rain location at the Attleboro Public Library.
Saturday, September 16, 9:30am - 10:00am, All Saints Episcopal Church, 121 North Main St., Attleboro.
This event is for families with children.  Please be sure to bring the kids along.  Families bringing their children leave with a bag of household necessities.  Bags will not be given unless children are present. Bags will be given out until 10:00am or while supplies last.  For more information: https://www.onefamilymission.org/ or email info@onefamilymission.org.
Saturdays 9-1 through October 14th, 
Location: LA SALETTE SHRINE, 947 Park Street, Attleboro in the back field overflow parking lot.  
Help the City of Attleboro clean up the Ten-Mile River!  We will meet at the Judith Robbins Riverfront Park at 8:00 AM to clean up around the River and the walking paths connected to the river. Free refreshments on the day will be provided by Dunkin. If you would like to get in the river, please remember to bring your own wet suit. For more information contact Attleboro Conservation Agent Nick Wyllie at 508-223-2222 ext 3145.
"Come visit Capron Park Zoo from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to learn more about our two red pandas, Pabu and Leela! There will be keeper chats, enrichment deliveries, and a special craft as well! The Friends of Capron Park Zoo will also be sponsoring a raffle to win a special behind the scenes red panda encounter with the zoo’s director(To be scheduled later at a mutually agreed upon time). Make sure you stop by, it’s going to be a blast!" 
Centenary United Methodist Church, 15 Sanford Street, Attleboro. 14 local vendors, Great raffle baskets, Amazing deals on Halloween costumes and décor at our Halloween Shoppe and our Thrift Shop will be open for more great deals. Some delicious homemade soup and snacks. Our always delicious take out dinner September 16th 9am to 2pm -with take out dinner @ 5:30 (order ahead)
Halloween Shoppe will be open until 6pm.
"Join us for a presentation on Cowboy Town at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 362 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA. Kristine Moore of the Plainville Historical Commission will take us back to the years 1957-1960 when the wild, wild west had a presence as Plainville’s own Wild West amusement park and amusement show. The public is invited." ~North Attleborough Historical Society
The Holy Family Church, 208 S. Main St., Attleboro.  
* Free admission and parking
* Eat like a Pharaoh at Nefertiti's Palace (Huge selection of authentic Egyptian food like Shawarma, Kabab, etc.. plus Desserts & more..)
* Take a journey through the History of the Coptic Church
* Kids corner (Face painting, Bounce House, Ice cream and a lot of other kids entertaining stuff..)
* Visit king Tut's Bazar and buy yourself a gift from a huge ancient Pharaoh’s presents.
Fri  5on - 9pm, Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 7pm
Meanwhile at the North Attleboro Walgreens
Video by Cody Weiner
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The Community Center of North Attleboro "will be hosting two Pop-Up Markets this coming season and would love to have you join us! We're planning great events which will include both kid and adult activities along with the market." Go to communitycenterna.org/events for an application.
Attleboro Elks "KIDS DAY AT CAPRON PARK ZOO"
"We had over 350 children visit for free at Capron Park Zoo. Elroy "The Elk" and the Zoo's Lion were on hand for high-fives and hugs for all.
Lots of photos
September 20th,,,
3rd Annual Downtown North Attleborough Block Party

Saturday, September 23rd...
12th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Fundraiser


19th Annual (FAAS) Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter Harvest Fest

Empty Bowls Attleboro Area Fundraiser

Go to The Attleboro Zone Calendar and click on the events if you want to read more.
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