Health Department to offer free vocational counseling
Director and Public Health Nurse Anne Marie Fleming has announced that the Health Department will begin offering vocational counseling to residents.
Human Service Coordinator Stephen Berdos will begin conducting remote vocational counseling sessions on Saturday, March 1. This service is available to any North Attleborough resident who is unemployed or underemployed and seeking new job opportunities. The counseling sessions will assist residents in developing skills for finding and retaining employment, including interview preparation, resume writing, cover letter creation, and compiling a list of professional references. Referrals to a state agency for vocational rehabilitation may also be provided if the resident qualifies.
Residents interested in receiving vocational counseling must schedule appointments in advance. Three appointments will be available every Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. Each session will last approximately one hour. Times are subject to change. Residents can register for an appointment online.
For more information, contact Human Service Coordinator Stephen Berdos at 508-699-0100 x 2515 or sberdos@nattleboro.com.
Central Congregational corned beef dinner
Central Congregational Church will hold its 15th annual corned beef dinner on Saturday, March 8, inside the Christian Ed Building, 115 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature a traditional Irish sing-a-long with live music.
The menu includes traditional corned beef with Kelly Family Mustard Sauce, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and onions and Mary’s Famous Bannock. There will be chocolate and yellow sheet cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream, along with punch, coffee, tea and water.
Cost is $17 for adults, $10 for children 5-10 years old and kids under 5 eat for free. Tickets must be purchased in advance on or before Tuesday, March 4, from the church office, which is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call 508-699-7700 for more information.
Plainville Methodist to-go supper
The Plainville United Methodist Church, located at 16 E. Bacon St., Plainville, invites the public to a to-go supper on Saturday, March 8. Curbside pickup will be between 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. The meal will feature homemade Yankee meatloaf with gravy on the side, mashed potatoes, corn-a-roll and dessert for $15.
Pre-orders must be done by noon on Thursday, March 6, by calling 508-695-9587 or send an email to plainvilleumc@verizon.net. Be sure to leave a phone number when placing the order.
First Baptist Church yard sale
The First Baptist Church, 75 Park St., North Attleborough, will hold the first of the season yard sale indoors on Friday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday is Bag Day on selected items.
Items ready for sale are sewing machines, comforters, furniture, lamps, dishes, art, frames, small appliances, spring holiday décor, pillows, books and more.
Donations will be accepted on Feb. 20, 21, 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For questions and assistance, leave a message at the church office by calling 508-699-2434.
Clean household items in good condition are needed. Electrical items must be in working order. Computers, televisions, and microwaves will not be accepted. When in doubt, ask. No clothing at this time. Look for the Rummage Sale later.
Lions St. Patrick’s dinner
The South Attleboro Village Lions invite the public to attend the St. Patrick’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, March 8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will be held at the North Attleborough Elks Hall, 52 Bulfinch St, North Attleborough.
The menu will include corned beef and cabbage catered by Kings Kitchen & Catering. Entertainment by The Schittons. Tickets are $30 each and to-go meals are available at $20 each. No tickets will be sold at the door, and the deadline is Feb. 20. All proceeds benefit Village Lions Charities. Contact Pat Bonneau at 508-761-7709 for more information.
Disco Night at Plainville Beagle Club
Spirit of Plainville is hosting a Disco Night on Saturday, April 12, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Plainville Beagle Club, 115 Everett Skinner Road, Plainville. This is a fundraiser to support 2025 events, including the summer concert series. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via Paypal or by emailing SpiritofPlainville@gmail.com for cash or check.
This will be a night of dancing, costumes, light snacks, cash bar and a 50/50 raffle to support Spirit of Plainville’s 2025 events. Dress disco, dress to impress, or just dress how you’d like. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WJ2JCRVA3NKUN.
Living Bread Food Pantry needs reusable bags
The Living Bread Food Pantry, a mission of the Plainville United Methodist Church, 16 E. Bacon St., Plainville, is in need of re-useable bags, the kind that can be found at the grocery store or from Target or Walmart. Brown paper grocery bags from Stop-n-Shop are also needed. Bags can be dropped off in the shed in the parking lot of the church anytime. The shed is checked and items are brought inside regularly.
Friends of the Council on Aging trips
The following trips are being held by the Friends of the North Attleboro Council on Aging. For further information please contact Sandy Mann at 774-306-142 or Helen Martelli at 508-280-1254.
March 10 – Celtic Angels – Danversport – $139/pp
April 12-17 – Ark Encounter – $1999/pp dbl: $2399: $2399/pp sngl
April 23 – Supreme Reflections Tribute Show – Venus De Milo – $94/pp – drive yourself or $134 pp for bus
April 27-May 6 – British Isles – Collette Tours – $3699/pp dbl: $4499/pp sngl: $3669/pp trpl
May 16-23 – Boston to Bermuda – $/pp dbl: $/pp sngl
May 21 – Doobie Bros. Tribute Show – Lake Pearl – $94/pp – drive yourself
June 17 – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show – Lake Pearl -$94/pp – drive yourself
June 17-19 – Boothbay Harbor – $/pp dbl: $/pp sngl
June 22-24 – Cabbage Island – $999/pp dbl: $1299/pp sngl
July 23 – Gloucester Harbor Cruise – $134/pp
Senior Center launches Snow Angels program
The North Attleborough Senior Center is launching Snow Angels, its new voluntary snow removal service for seniors and people with physical disabilities living independently. The program’s goal is to help bring together residents who want to keep their sidewalks clear, but are physically unable to do so, with volunteers who want to help their community.
The Senior Center is currently seeking those who would like to volunteer to shovel for the program and those who are in need of assistance.
To become a Snow Angel, you must be at least 18 years of age and older or between the ages of 13-17 with a safe mode of transportation. Snow Angels will need to provide their own shovels. Those who need a shovel can let the center know when they register.
To register for the program, contact Janis Johns at 508-699-0131. Those who register will be paired with a nearby neighbor. Please note that volunteers will be contacted via email with confirmation details when you have been assigned a neighbor.
If you are a senior resident of North Attleborough living independently in your own home and need help with shoveling stairs and creating a path to the street, please consider registering for the Snow Angels program by contacting Johns at (508) 699-0131.
