US Figure Skating Gold Medalist Kyoko Yano to Perform in 'Finale on Ice' at Patriot Place

The March 3 event will mark the end of the Winter Skate season at Patriot Place.

Winter Skate at Patriot Place presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a popular outdoor ice skating venue in Foxborough, will host a figure skating spectacular on Sunday, March 3 at 6 p.m.with proceeds benefiting the Hockomock Area YMCA's "Reach Out for Youth" initiative. “Finale on Ice” will mark the end of the 2013 skating season at Winter Skate. The event will feature 25 performances by 38 local competitive figure skaters, all with ties to the New England area. Among them are Jade Esposito, a fifth-grader at Newton Country Day School, and Nathan Rensing, a freshman at Wachusett Regional High School, who together won the silver medal at the Eastern Sectionals in 2012 and placed seventh in the nation at the U.S. Figure Skating …

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License Fees to Increase in Norton and More Nearby Restaurant News

A monthly roundup of nearby restaurant news from around the region.

We know Attleboro and Seekonk residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. NORTON License Fees Increased by 10 Percent  The Norton Board of Selectmen voted in December to hike fees for some licenses in town by 10 percent, after various arguments over several meetings, for and against greater increases. Sportsway Cafe Gets One-Day Suspension for License Violation Sportsway Cafe in Norton will be facing a one-day liquor license suspension in January 2013 …

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Nelson Almeida

7:38 am on Monday, December 31, 2012

Here at seekonk we have reasonable fees and plenty of space for new restaurants. We also have 12 full liquor licenses awaiting your new restaurant. Come on down   more ›

Things to do for Halloween This Weekend

The following is a list of Halloween events Saturday and Sunday in the local area.

Here are some local events to check out this weekend in the area. If you know of any other events, please add to the comment section. CANTON-The Villages Shoppes in Canton are holding a family "Hocus Pocus" movie night, Saturday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. There will be free popcorn and apple cider under the stars. CANTON-The Hidden Hotel is being held at 95 Washington St. in Canton on weekend nights for more information go to www.TheHiddenHotel.com. SHARON- The Everwood Day Camp Third Annual Halloween Family Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. It is a free event. The camp is located at 125 Lakeview St. There will be pumpkin painting, games, sports, moonwalks, horse drawn hay rides, face painting, rock climbing, magic shows by the…

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Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Get Out! Five Things to Do Around Attleboro This Weekend

Here are some fun events taking place this weekend within a short drive from the 'Boro that include a big apple, The Lion King, a wine tasting, encampment and a harvest festival!

Fall Harvest Festival  Where/When:  Patriot Place, Foxboro, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Why Go: Come enjoy this great event sponsored by Ocean Spray!  The day will include a cranberry harvest in the cranberry bogs behind the Bass Pro Shop, a Harvest Hayride, farmers market, a pumpkin sculpting demo and pumpkin painting and a taste of patriots place.             Pricing:  Free!    International Wine & Cheese Tasting  Where/When:  Slater Mill Museum, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, September 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Why Go: Guests will enjoy a diverse selection of wines from around the world, paired cheeses, passed hors d'oevres and desserts.  Mark Gasbarro of Gasbarro's wines will present a selection of wines from Italy, France, …

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Kendelle Aronson

2:25 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011

Don't forget the Leah Fernandez Memorial 5K tomorrow morning - rain or shine www.leahfernandesmemorial5k.com. If you don't want to run, you can still go and support the runners. All the info is on the website. AND the Lee's Pond Festival which is scheduled for tomorrow 10:45-4:00 but has a rain date of Sunday. :)   more ›

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Grab & Go Weekend Planner

Here are some fun local events that include pony rides, archery, Bon Jovi and inflatable play houses!

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Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Improv Comedy, Egg Hunt and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band

Here are some fun local events that include an ugly duck, hidden eggs and fat man's misery!

 There is plenty of fun to be had this weekend for kids and adults. Check out our weekend planner that includes ugly ducks, colorful eggs and '80s band and more. 

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Get Out: Ladies Night, Live Entertainment and Italian-Style Meal

Rock music, pampering and art gallery reception, all happening this weekend.

1. LADIES NIGHT : Where/When: It's ladies night at Spa Epoche located at the Renaissance Hotel, 28 Patriot Place, Foxborough, on Friday, March 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and every Friday night). Why Go: First reason to visit Spa Epoche is to relax. You can get a Chakra balancing body massage, pedicure and manicure in one of the 14 private rooms. Price: There is a 15 percent discount on ladies's night on the spa's many special packages including its "indulgence" package which is $290. 2.LUPO'S HEARTBREAK HOTEL : Where/When: Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St. Providence, RI;  Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. Why Go: OneRepublic is rockin' the Heartbreak. Price: $21.85 3.FOXBORO ART ASSOCIATION: Where/When: Preservation Framer Gallery at 16 …

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Moms Talk Q&A

Attleboro Moms Say: Treasure Mom Time, but Don't Forget Me Time

With all of the diaper changes, playdates and shuttling teens to the movies, moms find time to drink champagne, eat chocolate and hang with the girls.

Q: How do you Attleboro moms find ways to socialize with each other, given our busy schedules? What are some of your favorite activities/locales in the Attleboro area that you like to do with your friends, not involving kids? :-) The common wisdom is that moms should make time for themselves every once in a while, but it can be hard to do. What are your secrets to doing it? Thanks! A: Deanne Townsend- Flatbread pizza made fresh in the brick oven and chilled champagne in the cozy atmosphere of twenty-eight at Patriot Place is a perfect night with friends for me. Love, love, love the ambiance there. A: Ann McEvoy- When my girls were in the preschool time period, I was very blessed with having four neighbors all with girls the same age. The …

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Deanne Townsend

4:56 pm on Thursday, February 24, 2011

Welcome Dana, Have you looked into the Attleboro Area Mom's Group? I believe that the dues are $10 per year, and they plan meetings and get-togethers all year long. My husband's job moved my family around for several years, and I too remember looking for ways to connect with moms. Attleboro also has a wide variety of religious choices if that would be appropriate for your family. Many of the …   more ›

Frugal Family: Bubble Show, Winter Festival and $2 Burgers and Parfaits

Frugal finds for Attleboro families during February vacation.

BASKIN ROBBINS Deal: $2 mini soft-serve parfaits in Oreo, Reese’s or Strawberry ’n Almonds Good Until: Monday, Feb. 21 WINTER SKATE, PATRIOT PLACE During its Your Town Week, Winter Skate is offering $2 off admission for Attleboro, North Attleboro, Providence, Pawtucket and Cumberland residents. Good Until: Feb. 26. You can also use the wristband to get discounts at CBS Scene, the Patriot's Hall, Patriot Pro Shop, Trophy Town, Espionage, Reebok and Eastern Mountain Sports. (Good: Feb 1-28). KIDS CLUB STORY TIME Deal: Free story time at Showcase Cinema de Lux at 11 a.m., with Tigger as special guest. Good on: Tuesday, Feb. 22  FREE BUBBLE SHOW Deal: Patriot Place will hold a free bubble show for kids ages 3 to 8 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on …

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