Located in the heart of Attleboro, All Saints' Episcopal Church was established in 1890 by Reverend George E. Osgood. Besides Sunday services, members of today's congregation participate in coffee hours, Bible studies and Lenten services. The church is active in the community, particularly through its support for the Attleboro Area Council of Churches. For parishioners with young children, the church provides childcare for children three and under while parents attend the Sunday service.
Newton has been running a recycling program for more than 10 years. However, sometimes it's difficult to know or remember what materials can be recycled. Residents who have questions about what can and cannot be recycled may call the information line or visit the website.
The Osterville Free Library and its friendly and capable staff have much to offer the community, including an extensive collection of books that includes the newest titles and favorite classics. The library also has a movie department, a story hour several times a week and other events that are featured on its event Calender.
(Please note: The Osterville Free Library is presently under construction and is temporarily located at the lower level of 812 Main Street, between the baptist church and Dunkin' Donuts.)
Founded in 1988, Arlington Center for the Arts is a community art space located on Foster Street. The Center features a gallery showing the work of Arlington Open Studios participants, the Tufts Gallery and a 150 seat theater, in addition to offering art classes for students of all ages and an after school arts enrichment program. For upcoming exhibit, course catalog and registration information, visit the Arlington Center for the Arts Web site.
The parish at St. Julia includes St. Joseph's Parish of Lincoln, and the two share a pastor, Father George Evans. St. Julia's was first established in 1919; the church itself was completed in 1921. In 2004, St. Julia's and St. Joseph's formally joined together, after the Boston Archdiocese began reconfiguring parishes.
Located on Washington Park in Newton, the New Art Center is a non-profit community space that opened 33 years ago. The Center offers a range of art education programs, features regularly scheduled exhibits of local artists and student works, hosts art-focused lectures and special events and offers space rentals for private functions. Visit the New Art Center website for program registration, donations and upcoming event information.
The Ezekiel Bates Lodge, AF & AM, is a Masonic lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. Chartered in 1870, it is a historic part of the community. It works on behalf of the community by providing a variety of activities, services and events. Regular meetings at the lodge are held on the third Wednesday of each month. Dinner is served at 6:15pm by reservation, and the Lodge opens for business at 7:15pm.
The Attleboro Lodge of Elks is a charitable organization with more than 900 members. It caters to the entire community, including senior citizens, veterans, youth, sports teams and fire departments. The Attleboro Lodge of Elks provides a facility and function hall, situated on 26 acres of land, which are available for private functions, reunions, receptions, fundraisers, school sponsored events and more.
This well-appointed cemetery features more than 100 peaceful acres with a garden atmosphere and an almost rural feel -- rolling hills, exquisite trees and plantings abound. Careful attention is paid to maintenance and detail. Owned by the Newton Cemetery Corporation, the cemetery is nonsectarian and includes a fine chapel. Crematory services are also available.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church is a Milton congregation located on Randolph Avenue. The church offers regular worship, religious education, music programs, child care, men's and women's groups, church trips and recreational events. To view a clender of upcoming church events, visit the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Web site.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the mother church of the Roman Cathlolic Archdioses of Boston and holds daily mass, including services in English and Spanish. The Gothic-style cathedral was built in 1866 and can hold up to 1700 people. The Cathedral also operates a grammer school, middle school and high school in the South End. For a full mass schedule visit www.holycrossboston.com.
Youth Enrichment Services is a Boston-area youth development organization that introduces kids and teens to the great outdoors through sports. Sports programs offered include skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, rock climbing, and others. The organization also offers YES Academy, which is a year-round college prep program. To sign up or for information on ways to donate, call the number provided.
The Elks Club is one of America's largest charitable organizations, presenting scholarships and supporting veterans and youth in many communities across the country. The Elks Club of Stoneham meets the first Tuesday of every month.
