Events

Dept of Transportation to hold public discussion

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has put together a series of statewide discussions this fall to engage the public in conversations about the transportation system they want and what they need to do to achieve that vision. The purpose of these meetings is to hear from customers and residents in order to generate ideas and help prioritize agency initiatives now and in the future. Please join MassDOT and other Commonwealth leaders in this important discussion that will shape our transportation system for future generations.

The nearest meeting to Milton will be on November 8, 2012 at 6 pm in the Quincy High
School Auditorium.

Owl Eve at Trailside Museum

Come explore all things owl at Trailside Museum’s Owl Eve. This family event features a candlelit stroll outside around the museum’s grounds to see humorous owl-themed skits performed by the Not-Quite-Nocturnal Players. Inside the museum’s exhibit hall, you’ll be able to get incredibly close to several real owls.

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Forbes House to host Open House in support of preservation

The Forbes House Museum will host a special Open House in support of Preservation in Milton on Thursday evening, 1 November 2012, from 6-8pm.

The Citizens for Milton Community Preservation will provide information on the Vote YES on 4 Referendum. Refreshments will be served.

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Milton Library Anime & Manga Club

Interested in manga, anime, and all things Japanese? Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 for the next meeting of the Milton Public Library’s Teen Anime and Manga Club! As usual, we’ll watch and discuss anime. The library will provide art supplies and Japanese snacks. This program is open to students in grades 6 through 12.

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Reminder: Dramatic reading of To Kill a Mockingbird today

There Milton High School Drama Club and the Milton Players will collaborate to present a dramatic readings from the play based on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.  The event takes place on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00pm in the Keys Community Room of the Milton Library. The event is part of the Milton Reads! 2012 program of events.

Healthy Eating Workshop, Milton Public Library

Break the cycle of junk food and other unhealthy eating choices. A nutrition and wellness workshop is set for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7pm, in the Keys Community Room of the Milton Public Library located at 476 Canton Avenue, Milton 02186. Registered dietician Maisie Ostrye, MS, RD, LDN will offer advice on ways to break bad eating habits and the connection between moods and food choices. Find out what foods can boost your mood and energy levels. Ms. Ostrye is with “A Healthy Balance” in Quincy and holds a certificate in Sports Nutrition.

Admission is free. The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library. For more information, please contact: Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian at (617) 698-5757 or visit www.miltonlibrary.org

Alert – Board of Health to offer flu clinic

The Milton Board of Health will be holding a public flu clinic on Thursday, October 25th from 5 – 7 pm at the Council on Aging, 10 Walnut Street. This clinic is open to all Milton residents ages 4 and up. You can learn more here.

Fight Hunger with the Hunger Games

Help the Milton Public Library fight hunger in Milton! On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the library’s Teen Services department will host a screening of The Hunger Games for students in grades 6 – 12. Teens are encouraged to bring canned food or dry goods; the food collected at the event will be donated to the Milton Community Food Pantry to provide food assistance to Milton families.

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