Education & Wellness

Celebrate this fall the old‑fashioned way — with children-friendly games, fun activities, fresh cider and donuts, and a community yard sale at Hornbine School Museum’s APPLE DAYS SUNDAY, …

After having COVID-19 in 2021, I began experiencing consistent shortness of breath. Everyday activities like gardening started to leave me winded. Numerous trips to the emergency room and doctors’ …

A Cancer Support Group is meeting at Saints Matthew & Mark Episcopal Church, 5 Chapel Road, Barrington, on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Anyone dealing with Cancer in any capacity …

TAUNTON, MA, July 21, 2026 — Bristol County Savings Bank, through its Foundation, recently committed a $50,000 grant to be awarded in two annual installments to Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) in …

(REHOBOTH, MA) – The Declaration of Independence: Remembering Our Nation's Founding Document Lunch and Learn Join the Carpenter Museum for a lunchtime discussion exploring one of the most important …

As summer comes to a close and students prepare to head back to school, I encourage families to make sure children are ready for a healthy and successful school year. Parents and guardians should …

This summer words will be displayed around the towns of Dighton and Rehoboth for students to "collect" on a list they were provided. The hunt was based on a book called the Word Collector by Peter H. …

Celebrate Attleboro this summer by joining our fun outdoor events. For a happier hike, bring a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, and insect repellent.  All events are …

(June 8, 2026) – Avoid the heat in July and explore nature when the temperatures are cool. Evenings bring fireflies in the field, bats overhead, and moon lit hikes. Enjoy morning breezes on bird …

(May 5, 2026) – Start your summer off right – in the great outdoors! Discover some of the amazing birds, bats, and insects that thrive in the Ocean State. Pick up a paintbrush at the Maxwell Mays …

As I write in mid-May, we are still waiting for warmer weather, but at least the sun is out and my seeds and in their little garden plugs! This reminds me to urge caution as you get outside to your …

Smithfield, RI (May 1, 2026) - In May and June, aquatic turtles such as the eastern painted turtle and the American snapping turtle will be leaving their watery habitats of ponds, rivers, and …

Blood Pressure Screening Clinic Monday’s 11:45am-1pm at the COA building at 27 Francis Farm Road Home visits by appointment Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Bereavement Support Group 1st and 3rd …

North Dighton, MA — The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District (DRRSD) is proud to announce it has been awarded $1.5 million through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education’s Career …

The Hornbine School Museum is happy to announce a number of special exhibits this season that will feature The 3 R’s: Road to Revolution in Rehoboth. We will have displays about local connections …

(April 6, 2026) – Grab a friend and hit the trails for FREE guided birding outings, pick up a paintbrush at the Audubon Maxwell Mays Art Studio, celebrate World Turtle Day, or explore the trails …

Audubon invites all Rhode Islanders to get out and discover the joy of birding! FREE birding walks are offered throughout the month of May at locations across the state. Novice birders are welcome. …

(REHOBOTH, MA) – Members of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society are welcome to join us at the Carpenter Museum (4 Locust Ave.) Saturday May 2nd from 1-3PM for this year’s members only event, What …

April 12, 2026 @2pm – Dark Skies, Bright Future, J. Kelly Beatty - Carpenter Museum Dark skies are critical for the health of humans and animals alike, yet light pollution gets worse every year. …

Do you pay attention to when the Monarch butterflies first arrive in your yard? How about when the first skunk cabbage appear in the nearby wetlands? If so, you’re a phenologist! What is phenology? …

(March 5, 2026) – Audubon wildlife refuges come alive in spring! Head out on the trails for a froggy adventure, observe the amazing aerial display of the American Woodcock, bring the kids for …

Why are dark skies good for you? April 12, 2026 @2pm - Carpenter Museum Rehoboth Land Trust Nature’s Voices Speaker Series Dark skies are critical for the health of humans and animals alike, yet …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $37,000 annually, and Boston College tuition is around $90,000 annually! (Source: eMoney)  It can be overwhelming to think about this, …

A person is the best thing to happen to a pet, and we are so blessed to have them in our lives. We need to take care of our pets especially in this cold weather. We need to keep our pets safe and …

(February 3, 2026) – Spring is here! Grab a friend and observe the amazing display of the American Woodcock, discover the world of muskrats and otters, or bring the kids for egg hunts and bunnies. …

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