Brockton News: Community

THE BIG KID WITH AUTHOR THOMAS DHALBORG, SR.

The Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St, presents "The Big Kid" with author Thomas Dhalborg, Sr., on Monday, September, 9, 2019 beginning at 4 p.m. This free event will discuss the many challenges faced by student athletes and the issue of bullying. Everyone is encouraged to attend and have conversation with the author a healthcare…Read More

Free Smoke Detectors and Installation

The American Red Cross and United Way Volunteers will be providing Free Smoke Detectors and Installation on Thursday, September 12, 2019 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. See the attached flyer or call (508) 534-7081 to schedule and installation.Read More

Family and Community Resources, Inc. 2019 Walk For Survivor Safety

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On October 19, 2019, Family and Community Resources will hold a fundraiser with a 5K walk through DW Field Park in Brockton, MA ! - Registration starts at 9:00 am at The Raymond School 125 Oak St., Brockton. - The walk will finish at The Raymond School with a…Read More

Bay State Bucs vs Middleboro Cobras

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Fight Back Against Fraud!

ON THE ROAD WITH OCABR PRESENTS: Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention from 12:00 - 1:00pm Join the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Better Business Bureau for a free and informative presentation on how to spot and avoid scams, online safety, how to prevent identity theft, & what to do if…Read More

Fight Back Against Fraud!

Shred Truck Event from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This shred truck event is sponsored by the Brockton Fire Department utilizing the Senior S.A.F.E. Grant. Shredding confidential documents that are no longer needed is one good way to protect against identity theft. The Brockton Fire Department and Council on Aging want to help. A shred…Read More

Maintaining Independence at Home with St. Joseph’s Manor

Please join April Weldon, OTR/L of St. Joseph’s Manor for this informative presentation which will review understanding falls and how to better prevent them in your home. There will be a discussion about how environmental and balance factors affect falls and how therapy can help. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 508-580-7811 to reserve…Read More

Jeopardy with Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Join Kerrin Follette of Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation for a game of “Jeopardy” style trivia. Keeping the brain active helps keep it healthy. So why not have some fun and exercise that brain at the same time? Please call 508-580-7811 to reserve a seat or stop by the COA to sign up for…Read More

“Ask Dottie”: The Alphabet Soup of Cholesterol

Ever wonder what the alphabet soup of HDL, LDL, CHOL and TRIG means? Join Dottie Slack, RN and find out on Monday, September 23rd at 1:00 pm and learn more about Cholesterol, the good, the bad and the ugly. Please sign up at the front desk or by calling 508-580-7811 to attend.Read More

Senior Prom: End of Summer Celebration at the Perfect Place

It’s time to celebrate the end of summer. This year’s theme will be a Senior Prom. So clean off your dancing shoes, and get out on the dance floor for this fun filled afternoon. Entertainer and crooner extraordinaire William J. Burke will be there to entertain everyone with sentimental oldies and modern day classics. Light…Read More