Taunton brief: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Taunton Kiwanis Club plans its 24th annual Cook-Off fundraiser at the Ward 5 Club on October 3.

Today in Taunton

• Meet Sarge, a bulldog mix needing a home. The Taunton Daily Gazette profiled Sarge, an American bulldog mix at the Taunton Animal Shelter, in its adoptable-pet feature. Residents interested in meeting him can call the shelter at 508-822-1463.Taunton Daily Gazette

Coming up

• Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission holds regular meeting. Taunton's Agricultural Commission meets at 15 Summer Street, second floor. The meeting is open to the public.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Sep 30, 3:00 p.m.: Kindness Collective packs blessing bags at library. The Kindness Collective hosts a Blessing Bags packing party from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant Street.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Sep 30, 5:30 p.m.: ADA Commission meets at Town Hall. Taunton's Americans with Disabilities Act Commission meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 p.m.: Library starts cursive lessons for homeschoolers. Taunton Public Library's Homeschool Club with Ms. Bethany begins a four-week cursive writing series for children who already know their alphabet and can print.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 p.m.: Girls Inc. holds scholarship fundraiser at Riverhouse. Girls Inc.'s Fuel Her Fire scholarship fundraiser runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riverhouse Restaurant, 260 West Water Street.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Oct 2, 11:00 a.m.: Kids Corner returns to history museum. The Old Colony History Museum hosts its Kids Corner children's program from 11 a.m. to noon at 66 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 p.m.: First Light Casino hosts Elton John tribute. Bennie and the Jets, an Elton John tribute act, performs at First Light Casino from 7 to 9 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.: Airport's 3rd annual Fall Fest set Saturday. Taunton Municipal Airport holds its third annual Fall Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Westcoat Drive site in East Taunton.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 3, 5:30 p.m.: Kiwanis sets 24th annual Cook-Off. The Taunton Kiwanis Club holds its 24th annual Cook-Off from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Ward 5 Club, 29 Winter Street.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Church Green. The Church Green Farmers Market sets up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 a.m.: Homeschoolers hold mini makers market. A Homeschool Mini Makers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 p.m.: Special Olympics flag football practices weekly. Special Olympics flag football holds weekly practice from noon to 2 p.m. at Hopewell Park's football field on Hopewell Street.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 p.m.: Morton Hospital plans fall festival at farm. Morton Hospital hosts a Fall Fest from 2 to 6 p.m. at Deep Pond Farm & Stables in East Taunton.Town of Taunton

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