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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’ at Coelho Middle School, 99 Brown St., Attleboro. Presented by Roudabout Productions of Norfolk. 8 p.m. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that could seal their fate. $15. Tickets & more information: roundaboutproductions.org

FRANKLIN GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SALE at Franklin Farmers Market, Franklin Town Common (across from 1 Church Square). 2-6 p.m. Featuring real and artificial fall arrangements, and small succulents in painted pots. Arrangements: $5 - $10.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

'IT'S NOT ABOUT ME' - TONY AWARD WINNER BETH LEAVEL IN CONCERT at THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St., Franklin. 8 p.m. Presented as part of THE BLACK BOX ongoing Broadway series. A celebration of Leavel’s career as one of Broadway’s biggest divas. $65 table seating, $45 general seating.Tickets at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call box office at 508-528-3370.

FRANKLIN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK starting at St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walk or donate to support local residents in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary's Church. For questions: 508-918-2291. Donate or register at https://www.fopwalk.org/event/2617

BELLINGHAM ELEVENTH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE POOR' WALK starting from St. Blaise Church, 1158 South Main St., Bellingham. 8:15 a.m. registration. Hosted by Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Blaise Bellingham Conference. 1.5 miles to and around the Common several times and back to the church. Proceeds used to assist Bellingham residents, regardless of faith, with heating, gas, electrical bills, rent and other necessities. Register or donate: www.fopwalk.org. Or register on the actual day of the walk.

3rd ANNUAL MEDWAY POLICE CHASE 5K & 1-MILE KIDS' FUN RUN at Medway High School, 88 Summer St., Medway. 5-10 p.m. "Rundown at sundown," a night-time glow run, hosted by Medway Police Association. $15 for those 18 and under or $20 on race day, $20 for adults or $25 on race day, and $10 for the Kids' Fun Run. Anyone 70 or older can participate free of charge. More information, to register, or to make a donation to the Medway Police Association: http://www.medwaypolicechase.com/

POTTERS PLACE OUTDOOR SALE at Potters Place, 6 Merchant St., Sharon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Including work by potters from Franklin, Foxborough, Wrentham and Norfolk. More information: www.pottersplacestudio.com -- free admission. Parking available. Credit cards accepted.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

4th ANNUAL CAR SHOW sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club and Dean College at Dean College Campus Center main parking lot,109 West Central St., Franklin. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlighting vehicles in the following categories to participate: Antique. custom, classic, street rod, motorcycles, muscle, and electric cars. Registration $15 per vehicle. Free for spectators. Trophies presented to category winners, food and raffle prize opportunities. Contact John Power at john@powerpaintingplus.com or Gary Convertino at gconvertino@cox.net to secure sponsorship or register a vehicle for the show.

MILLIS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB WATER, RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANE FUN FLY at Milford Pond (boat ramp parking lot) at Rosenfield Park, 60 Cedar St., Milford. 10 a.m. Public invited to observe. For those who use either Google maps or Waze for navigation, the links are below, go to tinyurl.com/boatparklot or tinyurl.com/wazeparklot -- portable toilets within walking distance from the boat ramp. "Bring Your Own Food" event.

ST. JOHN'S BLESSING OF THE PETS at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St., Franklin. During10 a.m. worship service on the front lawn of the church. Special blessing for all pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring pets on a leash or in a carrier. Favorite stuffed animals and photos also welcome. More information: 508-528-2387 or www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

HOMEBUYER SEMINAR at Tri-County Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. 6:30-8 p.m. With Mike Shain of Bay Equity Home Loans $15 (supports Tri-County adult education programs). Featuring Shain and a panel of experts -- an attorney, a local realtor and a home inspector -- discussing: The importance of good credit, finding the right mortgage loan program, the benefits of pre-approval, zero and low-down payment options, and the difference between buyer agents and listing agents. Registration required. Call 508-528-5400 ext. 126 or visit https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county (click on “Course Search” on the left navigation bar and type in “home buyer seminar").

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

NASHVILLE'S SWEET BABY JAMES TRIBUTE CONCERT at Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (MRPAC)/Orpheum, 1 School St., Foxborough. 7 p.m. Featuring the #1 James Taylor tribute artist in the nation with his 90-minute solo-acoustic "Walking Man" show. $25. Tickets & more information: www.orpheum.org

FRANKLIN FALL FESTIVAL in downtown Franklin. 12-5 p.m. Featuring local entertainment, foods from local restaurants, kid crafts and activities, shop specials, artwork and crafts by area artisans and helpful information from community groups and vendors. Also includes Dancing on Dean with live music from two popular local bands: Ben Gardner’s Boat and The Driftwoods. Hosted by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

FRANKLIN ART ASSOCIATION FALL SHOW, SALE at Rockland Trust Annex, 44 Main St. Franklin, MA (between Rockland Trust at 58 Main St. and FSPA at 38 Main St.) 12-5 p.m. (Rain date Oct. 3). Part of Franklin Fall Festival. Vote for the “People’s Choice” award, see and buy art by local artists.

FRANKLIN ODD FELLOWS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT at Bellingham Sportsman Club, 360 Lake St., Bellingham. 2-7 p.m. Teams of two players each. Cost: $20 per person. Team pre-registration, pre-payment encouraged, but not necessary. Teams registering at the door on the day of the tournament will be integrated into the event as long as there is space and there are boards available. Cash bar, light dinner of burgers and hotdogs at 3:30 p.m. from the grill. To register: http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2021/

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

SEN. REBECCA RAUSCH VIRTUAL OFFICE HOUR. 10-11 a.m. Also scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. Reserve 15-minute appointments in advance: www.beccarauschma.com/office-hour s

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

FRANKLIN NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS MEETING at "3" Restaurant, 461 W. Central St., Franklin. 7:30 p.m. Open to Franklin residents and neighboring towns that don't have a newcomers club. Meets third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at "3" Restaurant. Complimentary appetizers, beverages provided; cash bar available. More information: https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends or on Facebook - Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

SIX SHORT PLAYS - STAGE READINGS at Millis High School, 241 Plain St., Millis. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Theatre Group of Millis. Free. Presenting work of winners of Theatre Group of Milli playwriting contest. More information: www.millistheatre.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5

SEN. REBECCA RAUSCH VIRTUAL OFFICE HOUR. 10-11 a.m. Also scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. Reserve 15-minute appointments in advance: www.beccarauschma.com/office-hour s

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

SEN. REBECCA RAUSCH VIRTUAL OFFICE HOUR. 10-11 a.m. Also scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. Reserve 15-minute appointments in advance: www.beccarauschma.com/office-hour s

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15