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TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Art, music, fun featured at charity mission event

Highlights1 Local artist and humanitarian photographer Mattie Simas,( www.matildemarie.com), harpist Piper Runnion-Bareford, and jewelry-maker Suzanne Mosely will headline a night of local artists and...

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HOW TO HELP: Plainville Panera plans ThankFULLfest to benefit local teen

PLAINVILLE —Panera Bread Plainville, 103 Taunton St., Plainville Commons Marketplace will sponsor ThankFULLfest on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6–8 p.m. to benefit Plainville teen Ryan Hastings, who is...

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Hockomock Y to honor two New England Patriots 'Legends'

Devin McCourty, current Safety for the New England Patriots and Tim Fox, former Safety for the New England Patriots, will be the recipients of the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2015 Legends Award. These awards...

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HOW TO HELP: KP students selling tumbler cups to raise funds for ALS

WRENTHAM — First year DECA members and King Philip High School juniors, Jennifer Hutnyan, 16, and Lauren Chandler, 16, both of Norfolk, have created a business plan to help raise money and awareness...

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TO DO NEXT WEEK: Annual Turkey Trot Family 5K to benefit Franklin pantry

Highlights1 It’s a worthwhile price to pay when you register for the annual Turkey Trot Family 5K Fun Run and Walk to be held Thanksgiving morning in Franklin. The registration fee of $20, or 20...

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HOW TO HELP: Pig kissing challenge underway to raise funds for KP seniors'...

WRENTHAM — It’s well known that kissing a frog can yield a prince, but in Wrentham kissing a pig can help to raise money for the King Philip High School All Night Party and the charitable organization...

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Gifts for Kids seeks more sponsors

This is the25th year anniversary for the Gifts for Kids Program that has helped ease the financial burden of less fortunate families during the holiday season. This year, the organization has been...

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HOW TO HELP: Cupcakes for Heroes event planned at Patriot Place

FOXBOROUGH — For the third year in a row Hero Helpers of America is hosting its annual Cupcakes for Heroes event to benefit homeless and local veterans.The free event will be hosted at Splitsville...

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Sponsors sought for Gifts for Kids

This is the 25th year for the Gifts for Kids Program that has helped ease the financial burden of less fortunate families during the holiday season. This year, the organization has been asked to...

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KP seniors raising funds for solar lights for needy overseas

WRENTHAM — Three seniors at King Philip Regional High School are hoping to turn darkness into light for needy families in Africa and Haiti.Julia Pallis, 17, Isabella Magro, 18, of Norfolk and Makenzie...

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WEST raising funds with Battle of the Bands, donations still accepted

WRENTHAM — Those lucky enough to have already purchased a ticket will be treated the Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust, Inc. (WEST) first ever Battle of the Bands fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 6 at...

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Wrentham Dancing star plans fundraiser

WRENTHAM -- Wrentham resident Steve Langley, who is one of the local figures participating in the upcoming Dancing With the Wrentham Stars benefit, is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser on...

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Finish at the 50 races raise $18K

FOXBOROUGH -- More than 6,000 runners celebrated their independence over Fourth of July weekend at Patriot Place by running for a cause at the seventh annual Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50.The 5K and...

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Local residents to participate in Pan-Mass Challenge

On Aug. 6 and 7, 88 residents from the towns of Millis, Medway, Bellingham and Franklin will participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge, the largest single athletic fundraising event in the country.They...

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Cheers for the PMC Riders

WRENTHAM --- The Cherry Street neighborhood goes all out to greet and cheer on PMC cyclists as they travel along their street, complete with musical entertainment.  Story and photos, page B1

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Taste of Tri-Town event planned

MANSFIELD -- It is time again for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Annual Tri-Town Community Food Tasting Event, set for Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m.The event benefits the food pantries of Foxborough, Mansfield...

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KP students' 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes' 5K benefits Wounded Warrior Project

King Philip Regional High School seniors Meg Piller, Taylor Peterson, and Katherine Tobichuk hosted a 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 10 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.The race was held at the Holmes...

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Wrentham resident taking to the boxing ring for Dana-Farber

WRENTHAM — Laura Stokes is putting on her boxing gloves and hitting the ring to fight for a cure for cancer.On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Stokes and 39 other women will participate in the annual “Haymakers for...

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COMING UP: Annual Ladybug 5K, Kids Fun Run in the offing

Highlights1 The Annual Ladybug 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run is about to hit the roads of Franklin once again next Saturday, Oct. 15. The event takes off from Franklin's Kennedy Elementary School on...

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Norfolk's Cottage Car Wash event supports American Cancer Society

NORFOLK -- In observance of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cottage Car Wash is holding its second annual car wash event in support of the American Cancer Society, through Oct....

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