Events

3rd Annual Collicot Closet Sale

3rd Annual Collicot Closet Sale

Selling gently used Children’s Clothing & Books: Sponsored by the Collicot PTO.

Items include: English & French books, winter clothing and outerwear, pants, skirts, shorts and capris, shoes, sneakers and boots, pajamas, shirts and sweaters, dress and holiday clothing.

WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 1pm

WHERE: Cunnhingham Hall, 75 Edge Hill Road

Every person will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Shopping Spree at:

with their paid admission fee of $1.

Skyline Hike

The DCR is leading a hike of the Blue Hills.

Join them on this rugged eight mile jaunt over the peaks and valleys of the Skyline Trail in the Blue Hills. Wear hiking bootsand bring water and lunch. We will car caravan to the starting point. For ages 16 and up. 5-7 hours

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Call 617- 698-1802, ext. 212 to register.

For more information on DCR hikes and happenings, view their brochure here.

Hawk Migration at Chickatawbut Hill

Join Trailside Director Norman Smith for a day of hawk watching and banding. Norman will share stories and natural history knowledge accumulated during his 25 years of experience. If the weather conditions are right, you may get to see a hawk or falcon up-close during a banding session. Please meet at Chickatawbut Hill at 10:00 am.

Friends’ Author Series: BC sports historian Reid Oslin

Fans will hear colorful stories by BC sports historian Reid Oslin, author of Boston College Football Vault: The History of the Eagles. “The book is about more than just the games themselves. It’s the personalities, the players and the people behind BC football that make for great stories,” said Oslin in a Boston College Chronicle article. In addition to football stories and secrets, the Boston College Football Vault is a memorabilia-laden scrapbook of photographs and souvenirs from the Eagles’ 115-year history. Reid also wrote Tales from the Boston College Sideline in 2004. Books will be available for sale.

Location: Keys community room

History and Minerals of the West Quincy Granite Quarries and Gold in the Blue Hills

The topics of the presentation will include the past and present history of, minerals collected at, and geology of the Granite Quarries. And minerals including gold found in and around the Blue Hills. Sample slides can be found here.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 15th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Trailside Museum / 1904 Canton Ave. / Milton, MA, 02186

For further information contact Terri L Mulks, Education Coordinator, Blue Hills Trailside,

Event: Sharing Memories of Milton Schooldays

BACK TO SCHOOL…Sharing Memories of Milton Schooldays Remember ink wells or having to stand when called on? If you attended school in Milton prior to 1960 come share those memories. Bring photos! The Historical Society will have a display of school photos from its collection.

WHEN Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ 7:00pm

WHERE:  Keyes Conference Room / Milton Public Library / Milton, MA

Free Concert: Music for Milton!

In celebration of its 125th Anniversary, the Parkway Methodist Church presents “Music for Milton”.

This free concert will feature choral and orchestral arrangements by Bro. Dennis Slaughter.

Donations will be collected to support the Milton Food Pantry

WHEN:    Saturday, September 12 @ 7:0pm
WHERE:  Auditorium, Milton High School / Gile Road / Milton, MA