Walpole Community Calendar

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Fire Truck Parade
Jul
3

Fire Truck Parade

Night Before the Fourth!

The Walpole Fire Department and Night Before the Fourth Committee invite you to the traditional Night Before the Fourth Parade!! This year’s parade also coincides with the town’s 300th Anniversary. The parade steps off at 6 PM, so don’t be late! Vehicle and apparatus staging can be accessed from June Street, right onto East Street, and our personnel will assist you.

  • Check In at 5:00 PM

  • Parade steps off at 6:00 PM

Contact and all questions can be directed to Allen Hover at Walpole Fire at 508-668—0260 or by email at ahover@walpolefire.com

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Juneteenth
Jun
19

Juneteenth

JUNETEENTH

Walpole Town Common

Celebrate Black history, Black culture, and raise funds for Be Inclusive! Juneteenth - also known as Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Freedom Day - is a day to celebrate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. This family-friendly event will feature local Black leaders, Black-owned businesses, exhilarating performances, music, food, vendors, and a children's area for the youngest celebrants. We will also have some special guests from the New England Revolution, one of our platinum-level sponsors! Come on out and celebrate with us!

This year we celebrate the central message of “Lift Every Voice”: that through amplifying the voices of the unheard, we can work toward a more just world, with equal rights and access for all.

The event is free, and we strongly encourage attendees to register at this link.

Featured Performers:
William & Favor Nyende (Musicians)
Nola Hood (Singer)
Latrell James (Rap Artist)
Gerard Touchette (Poetry)
DJ WhySham (DJ)
Kurt Jackson (Children's Storyteller)
Marjorie Leonard (Speech)
Sawdah McCloud (Poetry)
James Ugochukwu (Poetry)

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Walpole Historical Society Open House
Jun
1

Walpole Historical Society Open House

The Walpole Historical Society was established on May 23, 1898 to "collect, hold, and preserve documents, books, memoirs, curiosities and all matters related to its history … and to secure and maintain a memorial building in which its collections may be preserved".

Open most Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM

33 West Street
Walpole, MA

For more details: Walpole Historical Society

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Walpole Day 2024
May
11

Walpole Day 2024

Stone Field
135 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081

* Parade
* Live Musical Entertainment
* Kidz Zone
* Police, Fire, and Army Vehicles
* Vendor Spaces
* Food Court
* Demonstrations & Displays

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300th Celebration : Senior Gala
May
9

300th Celebration : Senior Gala

Walpole’s 300th Anniversary Event

Senior Gala

Held at Avenir
1601 Main Street

Shows start at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

This fun filled afternoon will include a luncheon, dancing and live entertainment. Look for more information about the event at:
Walpole 300th : Senior Gala

For more information about other 300th Anniversary events, to browse merchandise for purchase, and to learn more about Walpole’s history, visit Walpole300.com

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Food for Thought About Composting
Apr
30

Food for Thought About Composting

Location: Walpole Public Library

Creating Less Trash:
Food for Thought About Composting

JOIN MARY MCDOUGALL, A WALPOLE WASTE REDUCTION COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER AND WALPOLE GREEN MEMBER. 

MARY RN, MPH, DNP IS EXPERIENCED IN HOSPITAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH SETTINGS. KNOWING THAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS A RISK TO OUR PUBLIC HEALTH, MARY IS INTERESTED IN PROMOTING CHANGES THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN MAKE TO SUPPORT THE SLOWING OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

IN ADDITION, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT COMPOSTING, CHECK OUT WALPOLE CABLE ON UTUBE. ELLEN CURRAN OF WALPOLE GREEN, HAS THREE INTERVIEWS VIA WALPOLE CABLE, ON COMPOSTING:  WITH BLACK EARTH; MARY MCDOUGALL AND DONNA SHERMAN, CONSUMERS OF BLACK EARTH; AND PHILIP AND LOIS CZACHOROWSKI WHO PRACTICE BACKYARD COMPOSTING  

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Label Literacy
Mar
2

Label Literacy

Event description:
Join us for a women-only event as we unravel the mysteries behind food labels and ingredient lists. Get ready to become a pro at decoding those tricky labels, so you can make informed choices about what you're putting into your body.
We'll guide you through the maze of ingredients, helping you understand what ingredients to avoid and what you should be paying the most attention to while grocery shopping.
Whether you're a health-conscious woman, a parent wanting to make better choices for your family, or simply curious about what's really in your food, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your label literacy and take control of your health.

LOCATION NOTE: Coworking Station of Walpole is located at 55 West Street

Registration and Details

Contact Us

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Jan
20

Walpole Historical Society

The Walpole Historical Society was established on May 23, 1898 to "collect, hold, and preserve documents, books, memoirs, curiosities and all matters related to its history … and to secure and maintain a memorial building in which its collections may be preserved".

Open most Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM

33 West Street
Walpole, MA

For more details: Walpole Historical Society

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Jan
13

Walpole Historical Society

The Walpole Historical Society was established on May 23, 1898 to "collect, hold, and preserve documents, books, memoirs, curiosities and all matters related to its history … and to secure and maintain a memorial building in which its collections may be preserved".

Open most Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM

33 West Street
Walpole, MA

For more details: Walpole Historical Society

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Jan
6

Walpole Historical Society

The Walpole Historical Society was established on May 23, 1898 to "collect, hold, and preserve documents, books, memoirs, curiosities and all matters related to its history … and to secure and maintain a memorial building in which its collections may be preserved".

Open most Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM

33 West Street
Walpole, MA

For more details: Walpole Historical Society

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Dec
23

Walpole Historical Society

The Walpole Historical Society was established on May 23, 1898 to "collect, hold, and preserve documents, books, memoirs, curiosities and all matters related to its history … and to secure and maintain a memorial building in which its collections may be preserved".

Open most Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM

33 West Street
Walpole, MA

For more details: Walpole Historical Society

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Dec
16

300th Celebration Laser Show!

Walpole’s 300th Anniversary Kickoff Event

LASER SHOW!

Stone Field, behind Town Hall

Shows start at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

Walpole’s 300th Anniversary Celebration will kick off with a bang on December 16th with a laser and pyrotechnics show on Stone Field presented by Pyrotecnico. The free display of lights and sounds is a unique opportunity for the whole family to come together and view something truly spectacular. There will be two shows, one at 6pm and another at 8:30pm with ample time in between to stroll downtown and partake in one of Walpole’s many dining options.

For more information about the Laser Show and other 300th Anniversary events, to browse merchandise for purchase, and to learn more about Walpole’s history, visit Walpole300.com

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Dec
9

Walpole Historical Society Christmas Open House

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Deacon Willard Lewis House
33 West Street

The Walpole Historical Society will have its Annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 9, from 4:00 to 7:00PM.  Meet Charles Dickens, aka Michael LePage, telling a ghost story from 1762. This was an old time English tradition at Christmastime. Chris and Clare Hurley will portray a “Magnetic Physician”/faith healer in the parlor. Annie LePage will give tours of the Deacon Willard Lewis House, decorated for the season. Refreshments will be served.

 

History books on Walpole, and other gift items will be available.


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