Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Free yard waste drop-off starts in November

From Taunton News

• Free yard waste drop-off opens for November Saturdays Mayor O'Connell and the Taunton DPW are offering free yard waste drop-off on four Saturdays in November at the City Convenience Center, with proof of residency required for the service.Taunton News
• THS updates football game day traffic plan Taunton High School is overhauling entry, parking and pickup procedures for Friday's home football game against Franklin, with road closures set to begin at 5 p.m. and a new student pickup location taking effect this week.Taunton News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 11:00 a.m.: Library hosts silent reading for families Taunton Public Library's Breakfast Club offers silent reading for families Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• 1:00 p.m.: Kids can read to therapy dog Emmy Taunton Public Library offers five 10-minute sessions for children to read to therapy dog Emmy from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Trustees' Room.Taunton Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Haunt for Hunger returns to Anawan Street The Taunton House of Horror holds its annual Haunt for Hunger event Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. on Anawan Street.Town of Taunton
• 7:00 p.m.: Coffeehouse show set at First Parish Church First Parish Church hosts its Church Green Coffeehouse Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 9:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Church Green The Church Green Farmers Market runs Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 p.m.: Special Olympics flag football practices at Hopewell Park Special Olympics flag football holds its weekly practice Nov. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at Hopewell Park's football field.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 p.m.: Community concert Scrumdiddlyumptious plays Church Green The Lines and Spaces Community Concert series presents 'Scrumdiddlyumptious' Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 a.m.: Municipal Council meets Monday morning Taunton's Municipal Council holds its regular meeting Nov. 2 at 7:30 a.m.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State Election Day set for Nov. 3 Taunton's polls are open for the State Election Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: Fill the Bus food drive held at THS A 'Fill the Bus' food drive runs Nov. 3 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Taunton High School, 50 Williams Street.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Library screens Charlie Brown double feature Taunton Public Library shows 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Nov. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Recovery Court marks 10th anniversary Nov. 4 Taunton Recovery Court celebrates its 10th anniversary Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 3 at Taunton District Court, 40 Broadway.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 p.m.: Wine tasting, auction benefits human services group Associates for Human Services hosts a wine tasting and silent auction Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ward 5 Club, 29 Winter Street.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Art Association hosts open mic night The Taunton Art Association holds an open mic night Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at 42 Williams Street.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Garden Club holds membership drive, November meeting The Taunton Garden Club holds a membership drive and its November meeting Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Arbors Assisted Living, 763 County Street.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 a.m.: Parks department bus trip heads to Christmas Festival Taunton Parks and Recreation runs a bus trip to the New England Christmas Festival Nov. 6, departing 9 a.m. from the former Coyle Cassidy parking lot.Town of Taunton
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 a.m.: Kids Corner program at Old Colony History Museum The Old Colony History Museum hosts Kids Corner Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon at 66 Church Green.Town of Taunton

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