Shannon Desmond and Robin Putnam, owners of Girls on the Go 4 U, show you how to get your life back in order. You can view a flyer with more information here.

The Friends of the Library have opened a new book store.

WHEN:  Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm / Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Saturdays from 10:00 – 2:00

WHERE: Main branch, lower level / 476 Canton Ave. / Milton, MA

If you have books (in good condition) to donate, please bring them to the Library DURING SALE HOURS!
Maximum one bag donation per visit.

The fall session of the Milton Adult Education program is registration schedule has been announced. Courses in digital photography, computer applications, cooking, foreign languages and more are available.

You can review their fall course offerings here.

Fall 2009 Registration Information
Walk-in Registration Nights
WHEN: Monday, October 5, 2009 6-9 pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 6-9 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6-9 pm
LOCATION: Milton High School Main Office – 25 Gile Rd

“Cans for Cats” is a monthly bottle and can drive to support Milton High School Athletics.

It is held at the front of Milton High on Gile Road. Please pay them a visit on one of these dates and save those cans!

The parent coordinator for this initiative is Joan Goltz. You can reach her at joangoltz@comcast.net.

Benefit for the Milton Food Pantry and Milton Animal Shelter

Saturday, October 17th

Dress your four legged friend in ther BEST Halloween costume and join us for a one mile “pooch parade” walk!

Prizes will be awarded to the caring canines with the best costume!

• PEOPLE PRIZES TOO
• $20 ENTRY FEE PER FAMILY (Includes a raffle ticket, doggie goodie bag & fun for the whole family!)

Show up at 9:00am to register – walk kick off at 9:30!

For more information or to get involved, contact Beth Rooney at 617-696-0075 or beth.rooney@newmoves.com. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.

Enjoy a spectacular panorama atop Buck Hill on this moderately strenuous trek. Hikers will be rewarded with a dazzling display of color following a steep ascent. Sturdy footgear recommended.

2 hours

Meet at the Houghton’s Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside Street in Milton.

This just in: Due to the weather forecast for this week end, the organizers have made a change in venue. Please note:

¡CelebrateMilton!

16 YEARS OF GROWING RICHER THROUGH DIVERSITY

PRESENTED BY FRUIT CENTER MARKETPLACE

Free Children’s Amusements Sponsored by the Copeland Foundation

Saturday, October 3 (rain or shine) — 12 Noon – 4:00 pm

NEW LOCATION: The Cunningham/Collicot Schools /80 Edge Hill Road – opposite the Cunningham Park

FREE ADMISSION

Live entertainment includes:
Boston Community Choir +++ Riverside Theater +++ O’Dwyer School of Irish Dancing +++ InSync Dance Studio
Milton Academy Jazz Band +++ Milton High School Musicians +++ Fontbonne Academy +++ The Select Chorus & Step Dancers

Community Builder Awards ++ Delicious Food ++ Games ++ Amusements ++ 70 Exhibits

And much, much more!!!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

Milton’s Largest Indoor Yard Sale. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, including shoes and boots – Outerwear and designer clothes – Sports equipment – Toys, games, bicycles, books, furniture, baby items, housewares and more.

Interested in helping remove Mile a Minute from the Paul’s Bridge section of Fowl Meadow (intersection of Brush Hill Rd. and Neponset Valley Pkwy. in Milton (you will see a small parking lot and wooden Blue Hills sign)?

DCR and volunteers have been removing Mile a Minute periodically in this section of the Blue Hills Reservation! The time has come to pull again! Please bring: Gloves, snacks/lunch, water, long sleeve shirt (I have some gloves if you don’t have a pair or don’t want to ruin your gardening gloves!).

What to expect: Great pride and joy as a result of removing this nasty and annoying invasive! What you might see: Spotted turtles, snakes, birds, cool wetland plants, crayfish & parts of Fowl Meadow you may have never seen before. Who to contact: DCR Forestry Assistant Alexandra Echandi: 617-981-0817. Note: Alexandra is out of the office until September 27. During that time, you can write to the following address with questions: aechandiesq@gmail.com.