About 2023 Grants

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This Program is a hands-on STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) engaging program, fun for children and families. The activities will spark creativity, encourage independent thinking and problem-solving skills while building confidence and self-esteem there will be three activities during the program. The children will also receive a free pass to visit the children's Museum of Easton at a later date. A June date @ Time to Follow OR  Check the website for specifics as the date approaches: www.lakevillelibrary.org.

This exciting special event examines the various forms of energy we encounter on a daily basis. From sound, heat, electricity, and more, the audience will be in energized. Watch the mad scientist mix up a batch of exothermic elephant toothpaste!

Tuesday, April 18 @ Time To Follow OR  Check the website for specifics as the date approaches: www.lakevillelibrary.org.

This is a 50 minute program that will hold the attention of four year olds and up. Robb uses a lot of audience participation and his quick wit will have everyone laughing out loud. There will be 15 different tricks from the hilarious soda bottle of doom to the underwear cannon the show is a crowdpleaser.

                 Tuesday, February 21 @ 1PM Check website for specifics as the date approaches:  

www.lakevillelibrary.org.

This is an interactive, family friendly comedy juggling show. Bryson uses ball spinning, flying sombreros, giant bouncing rings, object manipulation, original comedy and audience participation for a unique and visual entertainment experience.  

Thursday, July 6 @ 2PM  Check the website for specifics & confirmation as the date approaches: www.lakevillelibrary.org.

The dynamic group is great with kids, but Bestmade parents or caregivers are having fun with the little ones. This will be very active,  encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band is they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful show puppetry, storytelling and just plain all good fun.

Monday, August 14 @ 6PM  

Be sure to check the website for additional details  www.lakevillelibrary.org.

The Highway men, songs and stories is a 60 minute performance that blends songs by the artist in stories about the upbringing in careers. This focuses on the 80s country supergroup the highway men which consisted of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Khris Khristofferson.

For all ages- artists & non-artists alike.  Check the Library website for the specific date and time 

as SPRING approaches.

 www.lakevillelibrary.org 

1908 is an interactive presentation featuring Mrs. Gordon, a middle-class wife from 1905, who has invited the audience to her afternoon tea. She chats with the audience about all things 1908 including the first Mother's Day celebration, corestry, fashion, moving picture shows, shopping in Boston, motorcars and more. Audience participation is encouraged.

Tuesday, May 9 @ 11:30am 

at the Lakeville Senior Center

It is widely known that the presence of animals has a multitude of benefits for both seniors in children. For this program approximately 20 babies will be brought to a show a group participation this includes bunnies, chicks or ducklings, a diaper baby goat or lamb, little potbelly pig, kittens and puppies. Our babies will bring both comfort and affection to the participants.

April: Contact the Senior Center for additional information: 508-947-7224

HollyBriar Bagpipers will perform at for a St. Patrick's Day luncheon inside the Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp. Seniors of the Lakeville community 60 years and older are encouraged to participate.  There will be a $10 PP cost for to cover food. March 14 @ noon.  

Sign up IS required.

Contact the Senior Center for additional information: 508-947-7224

Soule Homestead will be offering Concerts between May and September in 2023. The costs for attendees will be $15/pp for adults- $5/per child over the age of 3. For information and details of the performers, dates and times please contact: director@soulehomestead.org

Fall 2023 (dates and times to come): Two symphonies by Frank Schubert. His "Unfinished Symphony (No.8 in B Minor and No. 7 in E Major.  They will take place at  Sts. Martha & Mary Church, Lakeville and Central Congregational Church, Middleborough.                           For Dates, Times & Details: J.Fred.Thornton@comcast.net 

This program takes a closer look at native – made are objects – masks, ceremonial and functional items with a focus on the natural resources used to create them. The Lakeville area is rich in Native American history and this program should increase knowledge in the area of Native made art objects on April 26, 2023 at the COA,     1 Dear Crossing. For additional information contact The Lakeville Historical Society at 508-946-8803. 

An open call is put out to all Massachusetts Playwrights to submit their new 10 minute play to Theater One Productions annual Slice of Life New Works Festival. A committee from Theater One reads each play submitted and the 10 top plays are selected by that committee to be performed before a live audience. That audience on March 12, 2023 will view the play at the Middleboro VFW votes for the winning play for the 2023 festival.

For additional Information :pegholzemer@yahoo.com