Taunton Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Foundation opens 2027 scholarship applications

From Taunton News

• Polls open today for state election The Town of Taunton opened polls today for the state election and warned that double-sided ballots could push back when results are available.Taunton News
• Foundation opens 2027 scholarship applications The SouthCoast Community Foundation opened applications for its 2027 scholarship cycle, covering students in Taunton and dozens of other communities.Taunton News
• Veterans Day ceremony set for Taunton Green The Greater Taunton Area Allied Veterans Council announced its annual Veterans Day ceremony, bringing residents together at the WWI Memorial.Taunton News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 7:00 a.m.: Taunton High hosts food drive this morning Taunton High School hosts a three-hour donation drive from 7 to 10 a.m. today, collecting items for the schoolwide Fill the Bus effort.Town of Taunton
• 9:30 a.m.: Library hosts royal storytime for toddlers Taunton Public Library hosts Royal Storytime with Miss Taunton today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in its auditorium for young children.Taunton Public Library
• 1:00 p.m.: Library screens Charlie Brown holiday double feature Taunton Public Library screens 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' back to back today from 1 to 3 p.m. in its auditorium.Taunton Public Library

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: State Rep. Lisa Field holds office hours Wednesday State Rep. Lisa Field holds office hours Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Silver City Conference Room at Taunton City Hall for residents with questions.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Recovery Court marks 10th anniversary Wednesday Taunton District Court marks the 10th anniversary of its Recovery Court program with a celebration Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 3.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Triumph Inc. visits library Wednesday morning Triumph Inc. holds a session at Taunton Public Library Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts Little Bookworms program Wednesday Taunton Public Library hosts its Little Bookworms program for young children Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Library holds Teen Night Out Wednesday evening Taunton Public Library hosts Teen Night Out for middle and high schoolers Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 p.m.: Wine tasting fundraiser benefits Human Services group Associates for Human Services hosts a wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ward 5 Club.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Art association hosts open mic night Thursday The Taunton Art Association hosts an open mic night Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at its Williams Street location.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Garden club holds membership drive, November meeting The Taunton Garden Club holds its membership drive and November meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Arbors Assisted Living Facility.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 a.m.: Parks department runs bus trip to Christmas Festival Taunton Parks and Recreation runs a bus trip to the New England Christmas Festival Friday, departing at 9 a.m. from the former Coyle Cassidy parking lot.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 a.m.: History museum hosts Kids Corner Friday The Old Colony History Museum hosts its Kids Corner program for children Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at its Church Green location.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 a.m.: Free yard waste drop-off continues Saturday The city's free yard waste drop-off at the Convenience Center on East Britannia Street continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of a November-long program.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Gallery holds children's art workshop Saturday Trescott Street Gallery hosts a children's art workshop Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at its Trescott Street location.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Girls Inc. holds 22nd annual craft fair Saturday Girls Inc. hosts its 22nd annual craft fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Arlington Street location.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 a.m.: RAW Bodies hosts 7th annual craft fair Saturday RAW Bodies Under Construction holds its seventh annual craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Cohannet Street location.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 p.m.: Watershed alliance holds annual meeting Saturday The Taunton River Watershed Alliance holds its annual meeting Saturday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton.Town of Taunton

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