Braintree Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

Braintree MA

08 July, 2021

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BRAINTREE, MA — Happy weekend, Braintree! Your Braintree Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Braintree: Scrabble! @ Thayer Public Library! When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Scrabble! What: Like to play Scrabble? Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!Play starts promptly at 6:00 PM. You bring the words, we'll provide the boards. Learn More Second Thursday Book Club @ Thayer Public Library! When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Second THURSDAY Book Club What: The Second Tuesday Book Club has moved to the Second THURSDAY Book Club! Same time, same great books, and the same great people! Please join us. This month's discussion book is The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. "As London is emerging from the shado... Learn More Featured Event: Old or no MA Will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, July 10th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein aka MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA Law.  You register, and then we send you a series of emails slated to double your understanding in just minutes each day. It starts the day after you register. C... Learn More Featured Event: Old or no MA Will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Outdoor Grass Volleyball Programs: Grades K-12 When: Monday, July 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Oak Hill Middle School What: Mini Club Youth Volleyball (Grades K-8) (Beginner - Intermediate) Looking to get your kids active and learning volleyball? Mini Club Youth Volleyball is a grassroots program for young girl & boy athletes from grades K-8. This program is perfect for total beginners looking ... Learn More Featured Event: Outdoor Grass Volleyball Programs: Grades K-12 (Lucas Coffeen) Children's Summer Workshops When: Monday, July 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Irish Cultural Center What: By ICC Intern, Anna Panacy Our annual Summer Workshop will run from July 12th-16th. The Irish Cultural Centre is excited to announce the return of our summer workshops. While we had to miss last year, we are so happy to kick off our 4th year of the program by inviting children... Learn More Teen Photo Contest Continues @ Thayer Public Library! When: Monday, July 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Teen Photo Contest Continues What: The Teen Photo Contest is back! This year we have a theme! Animal Love! Monday June 14th - FRIDAY August 13th Submit 1 or 2 photos to Christina at [email protected] to sign up! No Registration is Required. Rules for entry include: Contest for grades 6-12No selfiesPhotos ... Learn More Storytime at French's Common with Thayer Public Library! When: Monday, July 12th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Storytime at French's Common Playground What: Storytime outdoors, at French's Common Playground. Under the shady trees, Ms. Elisabeth presents picture books and songs, followed by a craft. Best for children 2 1/2 to 5. Open to children of all ages. Bring a blanket or towel for extra comfort. Cancelled if raining. No regis... Learn More Learning Letters at French's Common with Thayer Public Library! When: Monday, July 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Learning Letters at French's Common Playground What: Come learn the shapes of the letters of the alphabet and what they sound like. Held after Storytime, today at French's Common Playground. Come just for the letters, or come for Storytime at 9:30 and stay for the alphabet!  Ms. Elisabeth presents a few letters of the alphabet o... Learn More TAG Summer Session @ Thayer Public Library! When: Monday, July 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: TAG Summer Session 1 - Week 1 What: Looking for easy Volunteer Hours? Join us for TAG Summer Session! There are 2 weeks, during which you will be given various tasks that are picked up "Grab & Go style" on Monday and returned by Friday. TAG Summer Session 1 runs over 2 weeks; please sign up for the one yo... Learn More Pet Pal's Book Club @ Thayer Public Library When: Monday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pet Pal's Book Club What: A virtual book hangout with tweens & teens from Thayer Public Library & Groton Public Library! Swing by, show off your pets, and stay for a check-in about The One and Only Ivan! Meeting dates Monday 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, & 8/2 @ 6:00pm. Program Meets on zoom- mak... Learn More Online Group Meditation When: Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. Christopher Germer Dear Beloved Community, Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. Think about what the experience of compassion feels ... Learn More Virtual Scavenger Hunt @ Thayer Public Library! When: Tuesday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Scavenger Hunt (Tween/Teen) What: Join teens from Thayer Public Library, Holbrook Public Library, and Plymouth Public Library from 6:00 to 7:00, for a little friendly competition! Join us for a Virtual Scavenger Hunt - July's theme is Mythology (think Rick Riordan!) August's theme is Wizards & Witches (H... Learn More Chameleon "Take and Make" Craft @ Thayer Public Library! When: Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Chameleon "Take and Make" Craft for children What: Take a Chameleon craft to make. Come to the Children's Room today 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, while supplies last. "Take & Make" crafts for children will continue on Wednesdays through mid-August. Best for ages 3 - 5, but any age child may have. Our Summer Hours: Mondays, Tuesd... Learn More Brown Bag Book Club @ Thayer Public Library! When: Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Brown Bag Book Club What: This month's selection is The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan. The Brown Bag Book Club meeting will be held in person in Logan Auditorium, 12:00-1:00 p.m. on July 14th, the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to new members and drop-ins, but discussion quest... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Braintree Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.