Issue #10
Attleboro Area News & Events October 2 - October 8, 2023
Curated From Local Sources & Placed in the Zone for Your Convenience.
Our newsletter's name will change to Attleboros Local Beat soon.
Come and Get Your Pumpkins at the Church on the Hill !
"So very grateful for our NorthServes volunteers and the North Attleboro High School 🏐volleyball team! Our patch is set up and we are in business! Hours are Sunday-Friday 12-7, Saturdays and holidays 9-7."
~First United Methodist Church, 20 Hoppin Hill Avenue, North Attleboro
"Dear Friends, Volunteers & Supporters of Food n' Friends,

We are excited to be reaching a momentous milestone. We are celebrating the serving of one million meals.  This is a free event. Thank you for all of the ways you have served and supported Food n' Friends since our very first meal in 1985. We are grateful for you! "
~Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative (AAIC) Staff & Board
"Kids aged 8-17 can stop by the Recreation Center and participate in a variety of activities supervised by experienced staff. Children must be enrolled in school and be a resident of Attleboro. For questions, please call Tim, Assistance Recreation Director at 774-203-1889 ext. 6." ~City of Attleboro  See flyer.
"Dear Cruise Night friend's,
In case you missed the announcement we will be holding one more Cruise Night at the North Attleboro Elks, 5pm to dusk.
One more chance to have fun with Friends!!"
~Friends Helping Friends in Need Cancer Sucks
FUNDRAISER for the Darlington Braves Sparkles, Oct. 5
"North Attleboro! This group is an inspirational cheerleading team that cheers for their football team and competes! 10% of our sales on 10/5 at our North Attleboro location will go to the Sparkles! Come out and support this great organization!"  ~Frisbie's Dairy Barn Homemade Ice Cream, 
429 South Washington Street., North Attleboro
Enjoy FREE live music Friday night in downtown Attleboro!  Cuddy Court is behind the Sanford St. parking garage. Bring your own lawn chairs.  In Lieu of Flowers is a 6-piece Americana band.
Capron Park, 199 County Street, Attleboro
"The Sanderson Sisters will be making their appearance on the big screen in Capron Park.
Sturdy Health is sponsoring this Motion Picture in the Park event Friday evening in late September for the comfy spooky feels.
Dunkin' will also be around to giving away free samples, hosting a donut decorating and Halloween Costume contest, and face painting!
Grab those blankets and broomsticks, and please no lighting of candles before the movie starts!" ~City of Attleboro
The Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter (FAAS) Harvest Fest is a day filled with so many great finds from various artists and creators! We have about 100 Raffle items to share and 2 featured separate Raffles (65" HDTV and/or XL Lottery Board)! Invite your family and friends and don't forget the kiddos as we have an entire section for them too! PLEASE SHARE
Saturdays 9-1 through October 14th, 
Location: LA SALETTE SHRINE, 947 Park Street, Attleboro in the back field overflow parking lot.  
"Join us for Attleboro's 2nd Annual Wheelchair Stroll!
We will gather downtown outside of Attleboro City Hall. From there we will travel along city sidewalks to Balfour Riverwalk Park next to the Attleboro Public Library. At the end of the stroll there will be a brief speech portion and an opportunity to discuss the experience of navigating downtown using a wheelchair. There will be wheelchairs available for some participants to use if they would like to try using one for the first time. We welcome your participation in this community focused event.  For any questions about the event please reach out at attleborocod@gmail.com."
~Attleboro Commission on Disabilities & City of Attleboro
Statewide Read-In, Saturday, October 7, 10am-12pm
"Attleboro Public Library is joining more than 70 other Commonwealth libraries celebrating Banned Books Week by hosting a Statewide Read-In event. Join us on the front lawn and bring your own book, or borrow one from the APL. We will have some blankets and chairs, but feel free to bring your own. This is a great opportunity for us to come together as a community and celebrate the freedom to read whatever we like!"
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.
"Get ready to embrace the autumn vibes with our adult craft program at The Richard's Memorial Library to craft beautiful autumn wreaths. 🍂🍁✨ Here's what you'll need to do:  1️⃣ Wrap a styrofoam form with burlap. 2️⃣ Use hot glue to decorate it with your choice of leaves, flowers, acorns, and pinecones. 3️⃣ Finish it off with a simple ribbon bow, and you're done! This is your chance to unleash your creativity! Don't miss out. To secure your spot, email mjohnson@sailsinc.org or call the library at 508-699-0122. Remember, we can only accommodate 10 participants, so act fast!"
~Town of North Attleboro
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 2 - National Child Health Day
October 3 - National Fruit at Work Day
October 4 - National Walk to School Day
October 5 - National Do Something Nice Day
October 6 - World Smile Day
October 7 - National Play Outside Day
October 8 - National Clergy Appreciation Day

Speaking of fruits to take to work or school, October is the month for apple-picking.  What a better way to observe many of these daily observances this week than packing up the kids, driving to an apple orchard, getting outside and picking your own apples!  Not only will this bring smiles to everyone, it's fun, healthy and memorable.  Take lots of photos and make your favorite apple dessert, too!  
Fall Fun: Explore These 10 Best Apple Picking Farms in Massachusetts for 2023
  1. Russell Orchards - Ipswich
    • Address: 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
    • Phone: (978) 356-5366
    • Website: Russell Orchards
  2. Honey Pot Hill Orchards - Stow
  3. Brooksby Farm - Peabody
    • Address: 54 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
    • Phone: (978) 531-7456
    • Website: Brooksby Farm
  4. Tougas Family Farm - Northborough
    • Address: 234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA 01532
    • Phone: (508) 393-6406
    • Website: Tougas Family Farm
  5. Shelburne Farm - Stow
    • Address: 106 West Acton Road, Stow, MA 01775
    • Phone: (978) 897-9287
    • Website: Shelburne Farm
  6. Lookout Farm - Natick
    • Address: 89 Pleasant Street, Natick, MA 01760
    • Phone: (508) 651-1539
    • Website: Lookout Farm
  7. Cider Hill Farm - Amesbury
    • Address: 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913
    • Phone: (978) 388-5525
    • Website: Cider Hill Farm
  8. Carlson Orchards - Harvard
    • Address: 115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451
    • Phone: (978) 456-3916
    • Website: Carlson Orchards
  9. Parlee Farms - Tyngsborough
    • Address: 95 Farwell Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
    • Phone: (978) 649-3854
    • Website: Parlee Farms
  10. Red Apple Farm - Phillipston
    • Address: 455 Highland Avenue, Phillipston, MA 01331
    • Phone: (800) 628-4851
    • Website: Red Apple Farm

It's a good idea to verify the details on their respective websites or by giving them a call before planning your visit. Enjoy this week and your apple-picking adventure in Massachusetts!
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