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Endless paw-sibilities in art and writing contest

Unleash the paw-sibilites with the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham’s seventh youth art and literary contest. The contest invites kids aged 5 to 16-years-old to submit a drawing, written piece or both. There are three age groups in the contest:...

Remember when a cow jumped over the moon?

Reminisce on the Full Moon Walk with Science Educator Mary Beers and the Wareham Land Trust on Thursday, July 10 for an evening walk at Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area from 7:30 to 9 p.m. As twilight fades, participants will explore the trail...

A talk on natural disasters and those living through it

Prepare to learn more on Wednesday, July 9th with Matt Davis at the Wareham Free Library located at 59 Marion Road at 6:30 p.m. His talk, "Life On An Unpredictable Planet" dives into how a significant percentage of the world’s population lives with...

Blood drive at the elks

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge is partnering with the Red Cross this August for a blood drive. The blood drive will be held Aug. 5 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the elks lodge located 2855 Cranberry Highway. Appointments are preferred, visit...

Concert on the lawn

Head over to the Wareham Fee Library, located at 59 Marion Road Monday, July 7 for a rockin’ ukulele concert. “The Unlikely Strummers” will perform at 7 p.m. A donation to Damien’s Food Pantry is a ticket to the show. The library asks attendees to...

When dogs fly

Watch dogs fly with Mike Piazza, a world record holder and multiple time world finalist in K9 frisbee, at the Wareham Free Library located at 59 Marion Road on Thursday, July 10. This program is free and lasts from 3 to 4 p.m. The show consists of...

Get wild with live animals at the library

Wild sides will be let out with Joys of Nature at the Wareham Free Library located at 59 Marion Road on Tuesday, July 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. This is an educational program for kids and families, where participants will get up close and personal with...

Shuck yeah, it’s time for a clambake

People are shore to have a good time at the Redmen Hall annual clambake on Sunday, August 3. The clam bake will be on 745 Main Street, rain or shine. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the meal will be served at approximately 1:30 p.m. There is a music...

Freedom will ring with the Fourth of July events

Have a blast and celebrate Independence Day with items that could be older than the country. The Wareham Historical Society will be hosting its 47th annual Antique Faire on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is $5.00 and...

Free meals to be offered in July

Enjoy free meals at the Church of the Good Shepherd on 74 High Street every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to the church’s air conditioned dining hall, come as you are and enjoy free dining and fellowship. The menu for July is: July 3 - baked...

Pull away from the heat with a pork dinner at Trinity Christian

Come and get a pulled pork dinner at Trinity Christian Church on 462 Main Street. This event will take place on Friday, June 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes pulled pork, a sandwich roll, optional baked beans and coleslaw, tossed salad,...

Head in the clouds and eyes on the road

Join the Wareham Land Trust and meteorologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Saturday, July 12 for a walk through Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the clouds that are all around. The sanctuary is on Stockton Shortcut Street. The land trust...

Trail trimming at Redbrook

Clip, trim and prune and pull invasive plants at the Redbrook Trail Network with the Wareham Land Trust Saturday, June 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. Tools will be provided by the land trust but volunteers can bring their own if they wish. Organizers...

Life’s too short-don’t let it fly by

Be a social butterfly and join Massachusetts Butterfly Club member Andrew Griffith on a 90-minute walk. Identify native butterflies, learn about their host plants, and how they are adapting to climate change. The program will take place Tuesday,...

A case that’s hard to crack

Keep book-lovers close, and enemies closer while discussing “The Lost Constitution” by William Martin during the Mystery Book Club meeting on Tuesday, July 15. Unless otherwise noted, all mystery book club meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the Wareham...

Iconic Wareham restaurant finds new owner and name

Vel’s Restaurant that served up good Italian eats and long lasting memories for many years has been purchased and will see a rebrand in the near future. Owners and brothers Steve, Carl and Brian Bump have had Vel’s Restaurant in the family for over...

Holistic fun for all things psychic

For anyone interested in all things psychic and holistic, the Parkwood Beach Psychic and Craft fundraiser is the place to go. The event will take place Saturday, June 21 from 12 to 5 p.m. at 23 Datewood Street. Admission is free and 15-minute...

Free breakfast and bake sale

Head to the Trinity Christian Church located at 462 Main Street for a free community breakfast and bake sale Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The breakfast will feature breakfast sandwiches with bacon or sausages, hash browns, fresh fruit,...

Lots of library events on the horizon

The Wareham Free Library is challenging everyone to “get caught” utilizing library resources or attending one of their many summer events. It’s time to get the kids up and moving at the library with Wareham’s DJ OOCH for a summer dance party. The...

Wareham Twinning meeting

Join the Wareham Twinning Committee to hear about their trip to Wareham, U.K. Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at 495 Main Street. The group recently got back from a visit to Wareham across the pond and the meeting will also discuss plans to host a group...