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Fall may have arrived with its cool winds, but nothing your costume may be, it’s time to steel yourself for all the

It’s no secret that New Englanders love this time of year, and it’s apparent everywhere you go in the region.

Whether you’re in it for the candy or for some serious head-shrieking scares, there’s something going on just for you. Turn to Elizabeth Morse Read’s article on page 6 for a full accounting of spooky events.

If the kids aren’t quite old enough for the Factory of Terror, then you’ll definitely want to check out Ashley Lessa’s article on page 24. Local zoos are hosting familyfriendly halloween events all the time, and it’s a perfect excuse to let out your inner animal.

Finally, Sean McCarthy has an article on page 12 for those of us who spend eleven months of the year wishing it was October. If your favorite part of Halloween is putting on a costume and pretending to be someone (or something) else, then you owe it to yourself to stop by your local tabletop gaming shop. The world of analog gaming has seen a boom as of late, and there are tons of opportunities to play a role alongside some friends.

You know the rest—take it easy on the candy, drive slow at night, and, uh… maybe check under the bed one more time before falling asleep. Happy Halloween!

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he October 31 harvest celebration we call Halloween has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival, which was later merged with the Christian holy day of All Saints Day (All Hallows Day) on November 1.

On the night before (Hallows Eve), the restless spirits of the dead were thought to roam the land before the darkness of winter began. Customs like wearing scary costumes, begging for food (treats), and lighting jack-o-lanterns were believed to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.

But, while Halloween is still celebrated as a children’s holiday throughout the western world (and has been exported as a commercial holiday to other parts of the world), Americans have always raised the horror factor and nightmarish themes of Halloween to a fine art. Starting with Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables, America has produced the best horror writers – Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King – and script writers for TV and movies – Twilight Zone, A Nightmare

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on Elm Street, The X-Files, Poltergeist, The Exorcist, The Walking Dead, The Blair Witch Project, The Amityville Horror.

Americans love to be scared to death, apparently. Here in the Northeast, the oldest part of the country, the superstitions and folklore of Europe found fertile soil. Just think about the Salem witch trials, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the “last American vampire” (Mercy Brown of Rhode Island), and the off-the-charts number of haunted places and reports of paranormal activity in this small corner of the country!

Welcome to Halloween season on the South Coast! Details for all of the events below are in Dateline on page 26 of this issue.

and the Mysterious Black Cat” at the Handy House in Westport (wpthistory. org), or as princesses and princes for “The Wee Ones Costume Parade” at King Richard’s Faire (kingrichardsfaire.net), or for “Not So Spooky Halloween” events at Edaville Railroad (edaville.com), both in Carver.

There’s the annual Halloween Horribles Parade in North Fairhaven (fairhaventours.com), and trick-ortreating at the “Boo Bash at Battleship Cove” in Fall River (battleshipcove.org).

There’s also the Scarecrow Contest and “Trick-or-Treat on Main Street” in Wareham (warehamvillage.org), and Plymouth’s annual “Halloween on Main Street” (seeplymouth.com).

Parades and trick-or-treat safety Low-impact spooky events Almost every city, town, and neighborhood will host Halloween events for the really little kids. They can dress up and “make believe,” while still having Mom or Dad close by.

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Parks, zoos, and museums are always happily involved in sponsoring Halloween events for children and families. There’s the Zoo Boo Spooktacular at Attleboro’s Capron Park Zoo (capronparkzoo. com), the Harvest Fun Day and Haunted

Academy in Fairhaven (fairhaventours. com), and the Sheep Pasture Spooktacular in Easton (nrtofeaston. org). In New Bedford, there’s Boo at the Zoo and even Baby Boo at the Zoo at Buttonwood Park (bpzoo.org) and the Haunted Whale Ship at the Whaling Museum (whalingmuseum. org). Or take the kids to the Annual Town Hall Ghost Tour in Middleboro (discovermiddleborough.com). And the Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth will even host a kid-friendly “Creepy Critters Night Hike” (lloydcenter. org)!

At the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, there will be children’s fairy tale nights, wizarding nights, superhero nights and Boo at the Zoo family overnights. But the premier Halloween adventure on the South Coast is the “Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular” at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, with more than 5,000 illuminated carved pumpkins – and, for the truly adventurous, they can be viewed from 115 feet above on the Soaring Eagle Zip Line (rwpzoo.org).

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As the oldest part of the country, our history is rich with tales of ghosts, witches, hauntings and horrifying events, and, in October, there are plenty of events to get you in the mood for Halloween. Spend an evening on lantern-led walking tours through some of the haunted neighborhoods, houses, and cemeteries along the South Coast.

Take a night-time ghost tour of the Oliver Estate in Middleboro (discovermiddleborough.com), or go on the candlelit tours to learn about hauntings, vampires, séances, and “weird science” of the 19th century at Linden Place Mansion in Bristol (lindenplace.org).

In Providence, tour the historic East Side of Providence (providenceghosttour. com), or take a haunted history tour with a parapsychologist (roryraven.com). Or learn about Providence’s own master of horror on the “H. P. Lovecraft: A Literary Life” walking tour, with a complimentary ticket to the Vortex Horror Film Festival (rihs.org).

In Newport, go on a lantern-led haunted history tour with “Ghosts of Newport”

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(ghostsofnewport.com), or take a drive past Seaview Terrace (aka the Carey Mansion), which was used in filming the cult-classic TV show “Dark Shadows,” or tour the haunted rooms of Belcourt Castle, Pilgrim House Inn, and the White Horse Tavern (onlyinyourstate.com/ rhode-island/haunted-newport-ri).

Wear sturdy shoes and bring your camera for the “Photographing Stones and Souls in the Common Burial Grounds” in Newport (newporthistorytours.org), or of Plymouth’s ancient Burial Hill (plymouthantiquariansociety.org). Learn about “The Witches of Plymouth” at the Pilgrim Hall Museum’s lecture (seeplymouth.com).

If you really want to hunt for ghosts, take a drive into the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, reputed to be the most supernaturally-active forest in the world and part of the infamous “Bridgewater Triangle,” and site of numerous UFO sightings, grisly murders, Native American curses, strange animals, Satanic rituals, and bizarre paranormal activity. (Don’t go alone.)

Or visit the most famous “haunted

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house” on the South Coast! Take a tour of the Lizzie Borden B&B Museum in Fall River or stay overnight, if you dare (lizzie-borden.com). If you’re really in a ghoulish mood, you can view historical photos and artifacts of the infamous double murder at the Fall River Historical Society (lizzieborden.org).

Family fun on the farms

When all the corn and apples have been harvested, it’s time for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and special events!

Just about every farm and bog in the region will host Halloween celebrations on weekends, but some are worth special mention.

Frerichs Farm in Warren hosts a “Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off,” as well as a special Halloween party for children with autism and their families (frerichsfarm.com). The Escobar Farm in Portsmouth has a famous MAiZEcraze corn labyrinth (escobarfarm. com). For a scary nighttime hayride, visit “The Bloodfields” at Almeida’s Farm in Swansea (almeidasvegetablepatch. com), or head for The Silverbrook Farm in

Acushnet for the Great Pumpkin Festival, with both hayrides and corn mazes (thesilverbrookfarm.com)!

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The Zeiterion in New Bedford will also host its annual Halloween movie marathon (zeiterion.org), starting with the 1920s silent movie “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (with live Wurlitzer organ music), Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” followed by the RKO Army giving a live shadow-cast performance of the cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

But the real film buff’s treat will be the “Vortex: Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Film Festival” at various locations in Providence and East Bay Rhode Island (film-festival.org) – and most showings are free!

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Really, really scary places

Professionally “haunted houses” could give someone nightmares for weeks, so proceed with caution when taking impressionable children to places like this.

Tweens and teens might enjoy these places, but beware of taking younger kids to spooky venues that could scare the daylights out of them!

Fall River’s “Factory of Terror” (factoryofterror.com) and Newport’s “Fortress of Nightmares” at Fort Adams State Park (fortressofnightmares.org) are enough to send a claustrophobic person back into therapy!

The Lakeville Haunted House at the former Ted Williams Camp (lakevillehauntedhouse@yahoo.com), Taunton’s Ghoulie Manor (ghouliemanor.com), and Fear Town at the Seekonk Speedway (feartown.com) are other favorite Halloween hauntings on the South Coast.

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ON MY MIND

Beauty abounds on the shores and inlets and waterways of the South Coast, even as the warmth of summer wanes.

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here’s a certain seasonal sadness that comes when we return to months with an “R” in them. But there is solace in knowing that in the earliest fall “R” month, September, there can be a glorious stretch of days summery, sunny, and seemingly far away from the cold dark chill that awaits us. And if we’re very lucky, that extends at least early into the next “R” month of October.

Summer, as any New Englander knows, is cruelly, mercilessly, painfully short.

Winter is brutal and long and dark and dreary. But September and a good part of October, is the idea pivot swiveling seasonally between the two, easing us somewhat gently from warm to cold.

There is a place that embodies the best of summer where I go clamming all the time, the exact location of which is not to be revealed because like fishermen, clammers do not to share our sites of bounty, by edict of an unwritten but strict territorial code.

And by all the time, I mean as soon as the temperature rises in spring and until the cold sets into my bones in very late fall. This place that shall not be named is one of the most remarkable places I have the privilege to love. It is simple, naturally elegant, peaceful, and calm. It is nurturing, emotionally and physically; there is

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such a powerful, instinctive satisfaction in culling one’s own food from nature, such as pulling a clam from the muck and knowing what tasty creations it will make to feed others.

There’s a connection of body and soul and nature, a resetting of our internal clock, that is made by setting foot in the woods.

I suspect it’s how our ancestors felt in those harsh days of hunting and gathering when they didn’t have a car to drive to their warm home after they’d hunted and/ or gathered. Sometimes the benefits of evolution cannot be overstated.

It is a quiet spot, this nameless place, where the only sounds are the flapping wings of birds above, the squawk of a sole gull perched on a dock post, the watery rustle of fish breaching the surface to

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gobble flitting bugs, the wind in the trees on either side of the waterway, the slap of oars from a passing, waving kayaker.

Sometimes I just sit chest deep in the briny fluid, embraced in the womb of water, and connecting. With what, I’m not sure – be it myself, nature, the universe, all of it. Our bodies and the planet on which we live are mostly water. From the water we evolved. In water we float until birth.

There is likely no other place where we are so naturally inclined to feel so comfortable, so protected, so nurtured, than in the water.

There is another place I go to find peace (and clams). This one in the southern reaches of Rhode Island in a place known as Quonnie, short for Quonochontaug, Native American for “black fish,” if I’m not mistaken. It is where my lady’s family has vacationed in summer for generations and nowhere on Earth is there a place I find more relaxing and re-energizing.

The section we frequent is unspoiled by giant homes, unlike some nearby spots where the growing reality seems to be in building big and in-your-neighbor’s-face showy. But at our stretch of Quonnie, the cottages are small and familial and familiar. They are structures designed to hug the soul, with solid but thin wooden walls that echo the laughter of children inside while letting it spill out onto the beach outside.

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In September, Quonnie quiets but still thrives. The tourist season is over but summer lingers as the sun still burns, the water still warms and the sand still tickles the soles and the soul.

Here you can walk slowly and delight in nature’s symmetry in moon shells clumped into a communal hug or in the shimmer of an undulating vernal pool or by playfully positioning crab remnants in mock battle on a sea-worn driftwood log.

Or just sit and stare into the sea, and later be lulled to sleep by the watery metronome of the waves.

It is not just water I find such peace, but land as well, notably in hiking the woods of Southeastern Massachusetts, such as The Bogs in Mattapoisett, the East Over Reservation in Rochester, Hales Brook and Sippican River in Marion, the Shaw Farm Trail in Fairhaven, the Westport Town Farm, Copicut Woods in Fall River, and even great urban walks like the Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk in New Bedford.

There’s a connection of body and soul and nature, a resetting of our internal clock, that is made by setting foot in the woods, something perhaps best embodied by a quote from British naturalist Sir John Lubbock: “Fresh air is as good for the mind as for the body. Nature always seems trying to talk to us as if she had some great secret to tell. And so she has.”

Summer is gone, but the memories of the season never are. I’ll miss it, and will embrace these last golden days of her until she slips away making me ache for her return in that first R-less month of May.

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Board and tabletop games have seen a massive resurgence over the past decade.

The days of Trouble, Chutes & Ladders, and Candyland provide a sweet nostalgia, bringing us back to a beloved batch of youthful memories. But for some South Coast residents the enjoyment and escapism that comes from board games has never ended.

Adults around the world and around the block are indulged in board games with devotion and enthusiasm. Whether you seek entertainment or a more serious challenge, the board game world (and the local community) provides ample opportunities.

Fantasy worlds aren’t only child’s play. If you haven’t visited the universe of board games for a while you may be surprised at what it’s become.

“In the last five years board games have taken off like crazy,” says Daniel Barboza, owner of The Armoury Wargames and Hobbies at 67 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven (thearmourywh.com). “They’re

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being marketed to everybody and there’s a Facebook page for every one of them. You can even find them at Target.”

But a lot of people are finding them in local specialty stores – board games have reached a level of popularity that has three local gaming vendors opening their doors on Thursday nights to allow interested guests to play them for free. Sometimes they will be trying out new games to see what the response is, or they may play classic games that most of them are already familiar with. Many times the store will provide games from their own collections or sometimes one of the guests will

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bring in a game of their own.

The groups range in size from four to ten players and the average session lasts three to five hours. They may play more than one game in an evening.

Most of the players are from neighboring towns, and while there are players from ages 21 and up, a notable portion is between forty and sixty.

What was once a clandestine passion for “nerds” and “geeks” is now a mainstream sensation, and players are more interested in social interaction than social stigmas.

“People want to get into the game and be swept away for a little while. This is their time to do something they love,” Barboza says. “Most people don’t have a lot of time with jobs, kids, and a house to maintain, so their free time is scarce. Some people play sports, some people ride Harleys, and some people choose gaming. It’s something you look forward to whenever

you can.”

“A fair amount of people just want to disconnect from the digital and play something with real people,” says John Chambers, owner of Table Top Games at 875 State Road in Westport. “A lot of people want to unplug and do something social instead of something on a screen.”

And many people are. In addition to Thursday night board game sessions, Table Top and The Armoury offer board game mini-tournaments on the average of once a month, usually on weekends. When someone is victorious in a tournament they are awarded store credit instead of a cash prize, something that keeps the event from getting hyper-competitive.

“A lot of these games have a competitive spirit to them, but the atmosphere is low key,” Barboza says. “If you’re doing something you enjoy you don’t want someone who’s a bad sport.”

“A game will only get as competitive as the players want it to be,” Chambers says.

“People who only want to win aren’t fun.”

Meredith Pease feels similarly. A registered nurse, the 38-year old Westport resident says that “a lot of the games have an element of strategy and sometimes it will require imagination, but ultimately it’s something to do with friends – something you really look forward to. You want to win, but it’s no big deal if you don’t.”

Pease plays at least two nights a week with different groups of friends. One group she met while in college and the other group is comprised of friends she’s had since childhood. She has been playing board games for most of her life and has no plans to stop. For her the major lure is being social and “the opportunity to relax.”

DOMINION When 19-year-old Andrew Correiro of Acushnet had his friends talk him into playing board games last year his interest was based on two things – his love of Star Wars and his interest in chess.

“When I was young I wasn’t good at chess but I liked the feeling of being intelligent,” he says. “And I’ve loved Star Wars since I was a kid, so when I found out you could play board games about it I really got into it.

“I like a lot of the strategy that goes into them,” he says.

“There’s something exciting about outsmarting your opponent. There’s a lot of games out there and there’s new ones coming out all the time – I’ve only scratched the surface and I’m not regretting it.”

If you can imagine it, the world of adult board games likely offers it or something close to it. Whether you want

to travel through time or travel around the world, you can explore a virtually limitless number of themes and adventures.

A sampling of settings and scenarios includes the Greek Gods as well as Armageddon, Star Wars as well as Jurassic Park, the spirit world as well as the battlefield. For fans of fictional literature there are games based upon the works of writers such as Edgar Allen Poe, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jules Verne, and H.P. Lovecraft, while some games can take you to exotic earthly locations such as New York, Africa, Russia, Japan, and the Wild West. Other popular topics include zombies, economics, and history.

Another burgeoning trend in the board game world is the concept of “cooperative” games. Instead of players competing against other players they can all team together to “beat the game,” an approach referred to as “co-op games.”

“Co-op games are becoming super popular,” says Nick Richert, a manager at Game King in Fall River. “We play them a lot on our Thursday night sessions.”

Pease says she prefers playing co-op games because it gives her “the opportunity to work towards that common goal.”

“Some people like to play co-ops because you can’t hurt the game’s feelings,” Barboza says.

SMALL WORLD The board game industry is mammoth, boasting more than a hundred blogs, websites, and magazines devoted to reviewing and reporting on the constant stream of new games that stoke the interests of covetous fans.

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The board game universe also has its own legion of legends with titles known to almost all players, and like many successful titles there will often be sequels that capitalize on the popularity of the originals.

Special edition versions are often a preference.

Depending on the interests of the players, a game can last ten minutes or ten months.

“Board games are portable, they can be played almost anywhere,” Chambers says.

“You could have a nice small gathering in the library or put together a larger group at someone’s house.”

“You can spend $30 or $40 to get a board game and you’re going to get a hundred-plus hours out of it,” Richert says. “If you want to go out with your friends for dinner and a movie you’re going to spend the same amount or more in one night.”

“A good board game is something that isn’t overly complicated,” Chambers says.

“It’s something you can jump into and have good interaction between the players.”

“There’s something exciting

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about coming to the store and playing a game with your friends,” Correiro says. “I don’t show up to win, I show up to have a good time. Years ago people were getting bullied for things like this, but I’m often surprised at how many people take an interest when I tell them I play board games.”

creative project, “bringing it to life” with their financial backing (large or small) in return for future rewards.

But classic board games haven’t been forgotten. Games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Life, and Risk provide timeless enjoyment, and are still played by fans of all ages. Still other “adult” games that offer more

“A good board game is something that isn’t overly complicated. It’s something you can jump into and have good interaction between the players.”

There are also revered game creators whose next adventure is eagerly anticipated by devout players. In addition to the national and international companies that produce games regularly, it is not unheard of for a person or persons to create their own game, introducing it to the marketplace on the Internet. The popular site Kickstarter provides independent websites with the purpose of having the general public support a

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salacious plots and mature entertainment are enjoyed most often in late night 21-plus scenarios.

A simple trip online will provide an extensive selection of board game-related merchandise such as t-shirts, posters, mugs, bumper stickers, coasters, tote bags, refrigerator magnets, etc.

And playing board games regularly will likely have intangible benefits that go beyond entertainment and the thrill

of victory – studies show that there are psychological rewards such as increased brain function, stimulating areas responsible for complex thought and memory function, assisting cognitive skills, problem solving, and decision making.

Another important element for board gamers is the artwork that comes with each game. It is oftentimes fantastic and extravagant.

Artwork can have a “big impact,” Chambers says. “A lot of people will want to play just because a game looks cool.

How a board game looks can really carry it.”

So whether you prefer Coors or Coke, cooperation or competition, spending time with friends or making new ones, the world of board games is still making memories regardless of age.

“If you’re skeptical give it a try and see what it’s about,” Pease says. “You can look on YouTube to get an idea of something you might like, get a couple of pals, and buy something for twenty bucks.

Expand your horizons and have some fun. Don’t grow up too fast.”

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BUSINESS BUZZ

A COLLEGE FOR ALL

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he first thing you feel when you receive your diploma is surprise. The hours spent studying, getting to and from class, trying to balance your academic life with your professional life and your personal life, all that gets distilled, forever memorialized, in that single, small, point – that diploma you’re holding in your hands.

Then you feel a tinge of disappointment.

You hear Peggy Lee in the back of your head singing, “Is That All There Is?” That piece of paper (high quality though it may

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be) feels like an empty award for all your efforts. It’s light in your hands. There are signatures on it you can’t read. You flip it over. It’s blank on the other side. “All the papers I had to take in and pump out,” you think, “and I only get one, this one, at the end of it all?”

But then you look up from the diploma and you realize that you haven’t been breathing, so you breathe and suddenly you can see farther than the eight inches in front of your face. You find the faces in the crowd, the faces that had always been there – your classmates, your professors,

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your friends, your family, the faces of all these people you love and who have supported you in their own ways. And they’re smiling. And you smile. You did it.

It’s an amazing feeling, and it’s one that the faculty and staff at Bristol Community College want their students to feel over and over again.

PAST, PRESIDENT, FUTURE

Kevin Spirlet, Bristol Community College’s associate director of media relations, agrees with me: eight years have flown by. That’s when we both

started there – he in the media office, I as a student. Since then, I’ve earned an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree, and a Juris Doctor. I am, and shall remain, an evangelist for the College that provided me with the foundation I needed to make those academic achievements.

So there’s your disclaimer.

The college has changed since I started there. Notably, there is a new President, Dr. Laura L. Douglas, and a large, state-ofthe-art health sciences building named after the previous President, John J. “Jack” Sbrega. “It’s really amazing,” says Spirlet.

But the essential character of the college has remained the same. “Many times the people who live in our communities don’t think that the college education is within reach,” says President Douglas.

“But we want them to know that you can attend college without racking up student debt right here.”

To that end, Douglas and her administration have re-christened the college with a new logo and have reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to creating a “college-going culture” in Bristol County Massachusetts.

“When we create a college-going culture in our region, where students graduate and assume good jobs, we change lives for the better,” says Douglas. “Our new brand reaffirms this commitment to the community.”

President Dr. Laura L. Douglas addresses graduates at commencement.

“ WHEN WE CREATE A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE IN OUR REGION, WHERE STUDENTS GRADUATE AND ASSUME GOOD JOBS, WE CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER.” Whether a student seeks specific knowledge or simply inspiration, Douglas believes that Bristol Community College is the perfect choice. “Through innovative curriculum and a top-rated education, we are one of the leading higher education resources in Massachusetts,” she says.

That innovation is necessary in a region where even basic manufacturing jobs now require some kind of college education. According to Douglas, “As our economy shifts and technology plays a major role in all we do, we need to raise the level of education in our region and prepare our community for new jobs that will lead us to greater prosperity.”

WHAT YOU WANT IT TO BE

Part of the college’s new image involves the emphasis on its location and the community, eschewing the familiar “BCC” moniker for the more intimate “Bristol.”

The sudden change may be jarring, but anyone who thinks that “BCC” was more specific never tried Googling it.

“We know that some people will always refer to us as ‘BCC,’” says Joyce Brennan, Vice President of College Communications. “What is important to us is that everyone, no matter where they live, understands who we are and what we have to offer.”

Understanding what Bristol has to offer means first disabusing yourself of what you believe a two-year college is supposed to be. “There is a strong misconception that the community college education is somehow not on par with four-year universities,” says Brennan.

But in reality, opportunities abound, and a small community college like Bristol is nimble enough to provide students with the support they need to find those opportunities, while also keeping them affordable. Those opportunities “may lead directly into the job force or transfer to a four-year university. In addition, many times the instructors at the community college are also employed by four-year universities in the same community,” adds Brennan.

Sara Hincapie is an engineering transfer student at the college. “I ranked thirteenth in my class and was encouraged to apply to many expensive four-year universities. It was after I visited Bristol for the first time that I fell in love with the college. I tell students who rank high in high school and are considering Bristol to follow their heart. They will get the same college experience and save so much.”

For me, going to Bristol Community College was my first step on my journey through higher education. I know that everyone is different. But I also know that the little piece of paper that I got at the end of my time there represents one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Bristol Community College has locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online. To learn more about Bristol Community College and the opportunities it offers, visit their new website at bristolcc.edu.

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YOUR HEALTH

Back to basics:

Practical herbalism

By Carissa Wills-DeMello

Look back a couple generations, maybe even to your parents or theirs, and you would no doubt encounter a wealth of herbal knowledge. It wasn’t long ago that the plants drying in the kitchen or sprouting in the yard served most health needs, from the chronic to the mundane.

The medicine cabinet and the herb garden have more in common than you may think. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, a vast majority of the world still use herbs and alternative medicine as a primary form of healthcare. Even in the US, the use of herbal products has been steadily on the rise for over a decade. Should you desire to be well and stay well with the support of plants, you are not alone!

As we come upon the time of year when the sniffles sneak up on us as quickly and quietly as the first frost, why not prepare yourself with simple, proven herbal remedies? Herbs lend powerful

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support in maintaining and rebuilding health, and there are a variety of fun ways to use them.

Infusion Steep herbs in hot water for twenty minutes to overnight for a hearty herbal brew, known as an “infusion.” Extended steep time infuses the water with plantbased constituents that keep us healthy and aid us in times of illness.

Herbal tea is a simple, satisfying way to get your daily dose of herbs. Even the skeptics among us would be hard pressed to turn down a fragrant cup of chamomile on a cold night! For maximum

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restorative effect, brewing your herbal tea as a strong “infusion” is the best method.

Infusions nourish the whole body, providing essential nutrition in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins, and even fats. Herbal infusions are the secret ingredient to vitality! In times of illness, a nourishing herbal infusion wonderfully supports the healing process.

Of the countless herbs that make for wonderful infusions, lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis) is certainly a go-to for children, adults, and elders alike.

Lemon balm is a soothing tea during respiratory or digestive illness, thanks to its antiviral and nervous system relaxing properties. When headaches, distress, or insomnia accompany illness, a steamy cup of this fragrant plant is just what the herbalist ordered. Plus, its high vitamin and mineral content makes it the perfect restorative tonic for those who are exhausted, lending it curative and preventative potential.

Syrup This tasty remedy is made by simmering herbs in water until the volume is reduced by half, and then stirring in honey or high-quality sugar. Syrups are convenient, effective, and delicious!

When the seasons begin to change and our immune systems go on the defense, elderberry (Sambucus Negras) is your best herbal ally. This lovely shrub, which you’ve no doubt seen gracing forest edges near you, is a common and safe herbal remedy. It’s also an undeniably delicious intro to home herbalism!

Elder’s dark purple berries are jampacked with bioavailable vitamins and minerals, their rich shade hinting at antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power.

Elderberries prevent illness by fortifying the immune system, making elder the perfect preventative during this time of year. It also enhances the body’s ability to fight off cold and flu once they set in, speeding recovery time while relieving symptoms such as cough and congestion.

Elderberry lends itself quite well to syrup. This palatable remedy is great for all ages, taken simply by the spoonful, in soda water, or mixed into tea and even breakfast! The syrup is widely available at natural food stores, markets, and pharmacies.

Tincture These concentrated herbal extracts use alcohol to draw out many of the health supportive constituents found in herbs. They are made by steeping fresh or dried plant matter (flowers, leaves, bark, berries, and/or roots) in a spirit, such as grain alcohol or brandy.

When illness sneaks up on you, tinctures offer quick and effective herbal support. These shelf-stable extractions typically come in 1- or 2-ounce bottles, making them easy to transport when you’re getting well on the go.

When faced with the first signs of viral or bacterial infection, echinacea supports the body’s natural defenses. This common plant (Echinacea Angustifolia / Purpurea), a.k.a. the “purple coneflower” that graces yards everywhere, has long been used by indigenous peoples and European herbalists for a wide variety

of ailments. Tincture is a great mode of delivery for echinacea, as alcohol helps us access the most powerful of its constituents.

Echinacea’s power lies in its support of the immune and lymphatic systems. This tenacious flower stimulates immune function (so is best saved for active illness, and not appropriate for prevention) by boosting the production of T-fighter and white blood cells. The tingly taste of echinacea hints at its stimulation of lymphatic circulation, another crucial aspect to fighting illness. Potent antioxidants found in the plant round out its health-restorative potential. That being said, those with autoimmune disease may want to steer clear of Echinacea, since it is so stimulating to the immune system.

Now you are ready to step into the local health food store with a dose of knowledge and hopefully a good measure of questions, too! You can start at these local shops: Down to Earth (New Bedford), Gooseberry Naturals (Westport), and Seven Arrows Farm (Seekonk). Should you seek more product variety, trustworthy online vendors include: Mountain Rose Herbs, Gaia Herbs, Starwest Botanicals, and Red Moon Herbs. Always consult product instructions for proper use and dosage.

There you have it—inviting herbs into your daily life is quite simple! But don’t stop here. There are countless herbs to prepare using these three methods (infusion, tincture & syrup), and endless potential uses for each herb. Take this as a dose of herbal empowerment; your health is in your hands and creating your herbal medicine cabinet is an ancient reminder of that.

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FOOD NOTES

Nourishing & notable bakeries

By Stacie Charbonneau Hess

I was saved once by a bakery. I don’t know how much I should tell you, because I am really here to talk about where you can get a warm and wonderful croissant, sandwich, or cupcake on the South Coast, but I feel that while I am on the topic of bakeries, I may as well tell you a story first.

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tories and bread are both a form of sustenance. They allow us to slow down, pay attention, and connect with one another. They enrich our lives by getting us to pay attention to the miraculous in the everyday.

Breaking bread with someone means you are family, or a stand-in for family.

Bread is shared among friends, among worshippers at communion. Bread is, more often, the harbinger of a memorable meal. It’s the anchor to your favorite sandwich fixings. Bread holds things together that otherwise would fall apart – broth from mussels, for example. In Ethiopia, injera flatbread is used instead of a fork.

A tortilla is used to swaddle beans and cheese, and round bread is presented in pizza form to adoring teenagers of every ilk. In other words, bread is life.

When you think about what happens inside a bakery, it’s actually a little magic. Yeast comes to life, and bread rises and grows with proper timing and climate and patience, becoming something that nourishes bodies. Warm bread emanates a scent that seems to

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speak to our innermost desires for sustenance. When we break bread with friends, we are connected, just like when we share our stories. My story begins in August of 2001.

When I was 28, after driving a huge U-Haul from Sun Valley, Idaho to southern California, packed with all of my belongings, I landed in an unsafe place. I had no money, two small children. I was divorced, had recently left a bad situation, and was planning to make a fresh start.

I knew within days that the fresh start I envisioned would not magically germinate in southern California, so I called my family back east and told

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them my dilemma. My mom was willing to help me get back on my feet wherever I liked. I wanted to head back up to Marin because I had friends there and the terrain was familiar. My dad, however, pretty much said: enough. Time to come home.

So I did. I drove with my two children in a beat-up car to Las Vegas. I left that beatup car in a hotel parking lot (and gave it to the chambermaid as a tip – just left the keys and a note on the bedside table), and flew home on my family’s dime.

Because they had done so much for me, it was up to me to find a job and a home, fast. I moved into a tiny winter rental in my hometown of Mattapoisett for $600 a month, enrolled my children in preschool and kindergarten, and began work at a bakery. Not just any bakery, but the same one I had worked when I was 19. The owner was my friend. She had taught me

over a decade before how to proof bread, make a pie crust, assemble the perfect blueberry muffin.

I loved that job at 19 and learned a lot, but at 28, working in my hometown bakery was humbling. I was embarrassed. I wasn’t supposed to be here. I had flown away to attend a prestigious California university. I had supported myself since I was 18, even through school. But a deadend is a dead-end. Rock bottom is rock bottom. I humbled myself, or so I thought, by working in this bakery, on display for all of my high school classmates to see how far I hadn’t come.

I opened the shop four days a week alongside Floss, a retired nurse known for giving hugs that were so long and so genuine, we all swore they had healing power.

Within weeks she knew everything about me, and talked me down when I said I wanted to head back to Idaho. In the back was Jill, a loquacious prep-cook who had just begun a romance with a woman she could not stop talking about, and then there was Donna, a true baker who was bitter that she still had to work for someone else.

I met an unexpected friend whom I had a particular affinity for: Oscar. He spoke Spanish and I liked him instantly because of his smile and also because he reminded me of all my friends from California.

I helped Oscar with his English and we discussed our families. His was one of the smiling faces that warmed my heart that season.

I was at the bakery the morning of September 11. After I found out my children were fine and I would be picking them up early from school, I called Idaho first thing, right from the bakery phone, to find out if the man I left behind was still alive. Weird things were happening all around the world that day, and while it seems silly now to worry about him all the way in Idaho, a heightened sense of awareness makes you want assurance from people you love.

I did not see any footage of September 11 that day, because there was no TVs in the bakery or at home. It was all NPR or WMVY in those days. The feelings without the visuals, though, were no less devastating. On that day, the bottom dropped out of the country. All that had come before had instantly shattered. Mirroring my own life, September 11 was so apocalyptic that America (and the world) could not

function the same as it had before. It took so much time to recover, rearrange.

A few short months before September 11, I had a breakdown. (I don’t mind using that word thanks to Brené Brown the famous Social Worker/researcher whose Ted Talk on “Vulnerability” sparked a multi-million dollar business and a shift in consciousness for educators like me around the world.) I could no longer go on as I had before. When I came to the bakery, I was recovering and rearranging, too. After my breakdown, the first place I felt safe was the bakery. As I arrived in the morning (before light) to grind the beans, slice the bread, wipe down the tables, put out the flag, and get hugged by Floss, I entered a world that was created by generosity and abundance. There was always plenty to eat, it was always warm, and you were never alone. The bakery was just what my starved soul craved.

During the morning ritual of opening, I welcomed customers, quickly learning their orders and their habits. Tony, 7:12 a.m., large Witches’ Brew and a bear claw. Andrew, 7:40 a.m., large house blend and a dollar tip. Some faces were familiar, knew me as a kid or teenager. To my utter relief, What are you doing back here? was never asked. If I was back here, the honors student with such ambitious and promise, then it must be because of something humbling: divorce, poverty, a break down? Perhaps all three.

A few months into my position as coffee girl, one of my regular customers, a banker, offered me a job. That job changed my life. On my days off from the bakery, I worked part-time for the bank, and eventually became their charitable foundation’s executive director. For the first time ever, I could support my children in the way I wanted to – not with fancy vacations, but with stability, peace, and pride.

All in all I worked for about a year at that bakery. I return there to this day.

My tasks at the bakery were pretty simple. I did not need a degree to put warm cups of coffee in front of people, but that did not mean I did not contribute something meaningful to my customer’s lives.

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Artisan Bakeshop Coastal Berry Crisp Oatmeal streusel topping

Berry filling

1½ cups + 2 Tbsp

cake flour

1 ¼ cups

sugar

5 Tbsp

granulated gugar

5½ tsp

cornstarch

1 cup + 2 Tbsp

rolled oats

½ tsp

salt

¼ cup + 1½ Tbsp

packed brown sugar

½ tsp

cinnamon

8 oz.

strawberries (hulled, and halved)

8 oz.

raspberries

½ tsp

salt

6 Tbsp (6 oz.) unsalted butter, melted

4 oz. branberries, lightly chopped 1 lb.

blueberries (preferably wild blueberries)

2 Tbsp (1 oz.)

Lemon juice

½ tsp

orange zest

Preheat oven to 350 ̊ F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish lightly with nonstick spray or spread with unsalted butter. n

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch, mix to combine. Pour the berries into the bowl and mix to combine. Add the lemon juice and orange zest, toss to combine. n

Pour the berry mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 30-40 minutes, or until the mixture starts to boil/bubble in the center.

You can stir this mixture in the oven every 15-20 minutes to speed the process. n

While the fruit mixture bakes make the streusel topping: gather a cookie sheet with sides, and place a piece of parchment paper on the sheet. n

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake flour, granulated sugar, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to combine. n

Pour the melted butter over the flour/oat mixture and mix with your fingertips to combine. You’ll also want to lightly break up the rolled oat pieces. Once thoroughly blended, pour the mixture out onto the cookie sheet lightly spread the pieces of crumble on the tray to have different size pieces varying from the size of a marble to the size of a pea. Allow this mixture to cool and dry in a cool place in your kitchen.

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When the fruit mixture comes to a boil in the center remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top. Place back into the oven, and bake 20-25 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown. n

Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

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to work or school with a full belly and a full heart. I was grateful to be there, so I was a good employee and a good friend to my colleagues, who unwittingly played a part in my own resurrection.

That’s my bakery story. Perhaps more than you need to know for what follows: fabulous recipes and South Coast artisans telling stories of their own through risen dough, crumbly pies, and bite-sized chocolate concoctions that just make people happy, dammit. Perhaps that is enough for any of us to hope for in our work.

Incidentally, when I first moved home in 2001, there weren’t nearly as many amazing bakeries on the South Coast. In 2018, our region is replete with them. From simple Portuguese rolls to world-class wedding cakes, South Coast residents don’t have to travel very far to enjoy fine baked goods. What follows are a few spots that have become favorites of mine.

I hope this list inspires you to wake up early one morning in search of that perfect pastry that will put a smile on your loved one’s face.

Artisan Bakeshop Artisan Bakeshop is a little bit different than some of the other bakeries mentioned in this article because it’s appointment-only and owner Meredith Rousseau runs the shop out of her home in Rochester. But Rousseau is no hobbyist; quite the contrary. Meredith graduated valedictorian of her graduating class from the Culinary Institute of America, and went on to earn a second degree from Johnson & Wales before becoming a professional chef and entrepreneur. The kitchen has churned out an impressive array of seriously delicious desserts for over a decade.

Artisan Bakeshop is regionally famous, if not nationally known, having garnered accolades from wedding sites such as The Knot. It stands out because Meredith and her crew create amazing desserts that not only appeal to the eye, but are also delicious!

While you can find select goodies from Artisan Bakeshop at local venues such as the Sid Wainer Gourmet Outlet in New Bedford, your best bet is to check out the amazing menu online and make an appointment to stop by and see where the magic happens. Meredith tells me,

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“Our specialties are custom cakes and cupcakes for weddings and all events… we love creating unique designs, and especially love buttercream-frosted cakes with fondant accents.” She continues, “I believe in time-tested recipes, really good ingredients, and balance in every recipe. Our buttercream frosting is super smooth, not-too-sweet, and creamy. I’ve never been afraid to adjust a recipe if I feel like it can be better! A great example is our chocolate cake. It is a recipe that I developed by bringing together three recipes that I enjoyed. Each had their own highs and lows and I wanted to create a spectacular chocolate cake and after lots of trial and error we have had the same recipe for 12 years with only a few light adjustments here and here.”

When you visit Artisan Bakeshop, you may just become a regular. As Meredith says, “We are a small shop, which means that we know most of our clients by the sound of their voice and can most likely tell you what their kid’s last three to four birthday themes were!” That level of service certainly sets this small-town bakery apart.

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Shipyard Gallery The Shipyard Galley is a favorite local hangout and has been around for over 20 years. It’s easy to see why. In the winter, anticipation is palpable as steam escapes through the back door of the kitchen, and along with it, the smell of freshly-baked bread.

Shipyard Galley is known for a few things in particular: bear claws baked fresh each morning, perfectly simple Portuguese rolls, strong coffee from Jim’s Organic Coffee, sandwiches on homemade bread, and too many choices of prepared foods for picnics and take out to mention, including some in the freezer so you can stock up.

Shipyard always celebrates holidays with pies baked to order, along with accouterments for a festive gathering at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Passover, Easter, you name it. While the line can be a little long at times, patience pays off when you leave with a loaf of still-warm bread, a French baguette, or what might be the South Coast’s best chocolate cupcakes. Go and judge for yourself!

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COVER STORY

The Roger Williams Park Soon Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular represents everything great about Halloween.

by Ashley Lessa

BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO

The Halloween season in southern New England is magical. The historical buildings, the falling leaves, and the crisp air make the perfect backdrop for all sorts of festive fall happenings.

There are many ways to celebrate this spooky holiday, but if you’re looking for a change of scenery, some of the best Halloween events in the area held places you might not expect: local zoos!

Both Providence’s Roger Williams Park Zoo and New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo are host to long-standing Halloween traditions, and between the two there is something fun for every member of your family!

Jack-o-lantern spectacular

“Spectacular” doesn’t begin to describe it. Roger Williams Park Zoo’s JackO-Lantern Spectacular, held at 1000 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, is a oneof-a-kind event that will excite the both the artist and child in everyone. For 30 years this show has taken pumpkin carving to new levels with thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins on display along

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the zoos’ paths. More than an exhibit, the lighting, decorations, and even sounds are tailored to different themed areas throughout the park.

The show is run by Passion for Pumpkins LLC, a company that originated in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1988 when John Reckner, a postman at the time, came up with the idea as a way to raise money for his child’s school. 30 years later, the spark of an idea is larger than life – or at least the 2,000 pound pumpkins seem to be!

The company is now led by five close friends and business partners: John Reckner, his son Travis Reckner, Paul Cadieux, Matt Curll, and Mike Finizza. This origin story, as well as how the company is run today, is a major part of why the event is so remarkable. “Our company is a family-run company… we’re family and friends.

And we’ve been partners for the zoo for a long time.”

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It takes this partnership, as well as a team of artists, pumpkin farmers, and more putting in almost year-round work to put this show on. “It’s one of the signature events of the zoo,” says Diane Nahabedian, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Roger Williams Park Zoo. A family-run event, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular may just be the perfect event for your family. “It’s good for absolutely any age. It’s good if you’re a parent with kids or a grandparent or if it’s a date night,” says Nahabedian. And if there ever was an event you had to see to believe, it’s this one.

The enthusiasm in Finizza’s voice alone when describing the preparation and execution of the event is enough to spark one’s interest. “People come for the artwork, but there’s so much more than that,” he says. Picture 5,000 pumpkins, illuminated with Christmas lights hanging

from trees, lining paths, floating in the water, and more, carved with intricate designs and favorite characters. Yes, they’re all real.

“We take a lot of pride in what we do,” says Finizza, who describes the many parts that come together to make the show work. With “our staging and our music and our themes and our props,” the show is unlike anything else out there.

“I may walk the path back and forth 100 times and still say, ‘I’ve never seen that before,’” says Finizza.

Once the show starts, the work doesn’t end. Depending on how many pumpkins need to be replaced due to hot weather or rain, the event could go through 350,000 to 450,000 pounds of pumpkins this year (the largest of these will be grown from the seeds of Ron Wallace, an expert grower in Connecticut). Each will need to be re-carved by Passion for Pumpkins LLC’s team of artists. Not to worry though, the rotten pumpkins won’t go to waste – the zoo will compost the pumpkins that need to be disposed of.

If the sheer size of some of the pumpkins isn’t enough to pique your interest, this year the Spectacular is featuring new themed nights, perfect for little ones who want to dress up as and meet their favorite characters, or super-fans interested in finding their favorites carved into a pumpkin. Wednesday October 10 and Thursday October 11 will be “Fairy Tale Nights;” Wednesday October 17 and Thursday October 18 will be “Wizarding Nights;” and Wednesday October 24 and Thursday October 25 will be “Superhero Nights.” Each night will feature meet-andgreets and photos with the characters, themed food items for purchase, and special scenes along the pumpkin trail.

Weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) tickets are referred to as “Prime Nights,” and can only be purchased online at rwpzoo.org/jols. They are $18 for adults and $15 for children ages 2 to 12, and they will have predetermined entry times between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last ticket sold at 10:30 p.m.).The 10 p.m. time slot only is $15 for adults and $12 for children. Weekdays are referred to as “Value Nights,” and tickets can be purchased online or at the gates for $15 for adults or $12 for kids. Children younger than one are free on all nights, and members receive $2 off adult admission and $1 off children’s tickets. Tickets

for the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride are $15 per rider or $13 for members and can only be purchased at the gate.

The event is open rain or shine and there are no refunds on tickets, so plan accordingly. It is wheelchair accessible. To keep up with happenings, follow them on Instagram and Facebook @rwpzoo

Boo at the Zoo and Baby Boo too!

For the past few years, “Boo at the Zoo” has been a Halloween staple for kids on the South Coast. Held at Buttonwood Park Zoo at 425 Hawthorn Street in New Bedford, the kid-centric event occurs the last three weekends of October from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on all dates. It’s sponsored

by Bristol County Savings Bank along with several other local businesses who serve as “trick-or-treat sponsors,” helping to hand out candy.

This event is all about “the young and young at heart,” in the words of Amy Eldridge, events and annual giving manager for the zoo. Kids of all ages get to explore the zoo through a new lens throughout the month of October. With plenty of decorations and candy to go around, it is comparable to the best children’s Halloween party you can imagine, except that at Boo at the Zoo, some of the guests have four legs! Familiar paths are transformed with Halloween decor while the zoo setting allows for a mixture of festive fun and educational opportunities!

A “trick-or-treat-based” event with candy stations throughout, kids can dress up in their Halloween costume (or another special favorite!) and explore the zoo via winding paths decorated for the season.

Along the way, they can stop for a carousel or train ride (included in the price of admission), try to spot an animal favorite, or grab a snack from the cafe! Each weekend will also feature unique entertainment, including music, games, activities, and more!

A new addition to the zoo is “Charlie’s Nature Play,” a hands-on, nature-based play space for kids to explore. This will be open for play as well as for some educational activities!

A spook-free event, “Boo at the Zoo” is great for little ones with short attention spans and lots of curiosity.

Tickets are available online at bpzoo.org or at the door. Prices are $16 for adults

and $12 for children, and 11 for member adults and $7 for member children. All children under 2 are free and rides are included in the price of admission!

For the toddlers, Buttonwood Park Zoo also hosts a special event on Halloween day; Baby Boo at the Zoo! Primarily for children up to the age of five, the event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 31. Unlimited carousel and train rides, and of course, trick-or-treating are all a part of the event that’s designed to be a less-spooky way for little ones to enjoy the holiday. Last year the one-day event attracted over 1,000 visitors!

Baby Boo is a memorable day for the adults as well. A sweet memory in the making, one of the days highlights includes a costume contest and “the costumers are pretty incredible,” says Eldridge. The categories are: Animal Costume, Most Creative Costume, Cutest Costume, and Best Parent/Child Combination Costume. That’s right parents, you get to dress up too!

The event includes lots of other fun happenings, including, as the website states, “up close and personal visits with some of the Zoo’s animal residents,” visits with the Princesses of New Bedford and music by DJ Stephanie.

Boo at the Zoo and Baby Boo may be held at the zoo, but they wouldn’t be possible without the support of the local community. The events bring together people of all ages and careers, from the small-business owners to the entertainers, the toddlers to the adults, and everyone in between! It is a “heavily volunteer-driven event” says Eldridge, one that could always use more helping hands!

Opportunities to help range from set-up prior to working the event each night. It’s a hit among high schoolers in need of volunteer credit to fulfill requirements, and the zoo is glad for the help! If you or someone you know 14 years or older is interested in getting involved, they can email Erin Feeney at EFeeney@bpzoo.org or stop by the zoo to pick up an application! With the help of many volunteers, the Buttonwood Park Zoo continues to brew up some serious Halloween magic year after year. For more information about the event, visit the website bpzoo.org or on Facebook @ BPZoo.

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It’s time for Oktoberfests, Seafood and Harvest Festivals, and all things Halloween! Get outside to enjoy the foliage and the cooler weather—it’s the lull before the holiday season gets into full swing.

Across the Region Check out the famous “Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular” October 4 to November 4 at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence!

More than 5,000 illuminated carved pumpkins, called “extraordinary” by both CNN and USA Today! View them from 115 feet above on the Soaring Eagle Zip Line!

For info and tickets, visit rwpzoo.org.

Find a spooky event or haunted happening near you at hauntedhouses. com, mahauntedhouse.com or halloweennewengland.com!

Drop off your clean, gently-used Halloween costumes, both children’s and adult’s, at the Gleason YMCA in Wareham and receive a credit towards buying one at their Costume Purchase Event on October 13!

For more info, call 508-295-9622 or go to ymcasouthcoast.org.

Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have created “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. A series of guided monthly outdoor walks, called “Sunday Strolls,” and an online portal with information about more than 100 public places to walk, birdwatch, kayak/canoe, fish, or cross-country ski, can be found at savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover – and check out thetrustees.org and massaudubon.org. To learn more about state parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to riparks.com or stateparks.com/ rhode_island.

Sign up now for the 13th Annual Kickoff Dinner to benefit the Salvation Army of New Bedford and Fall River on October 13 at White’s of Westport! Make the holidays brighter for local families in need. For info and tickets, contact Manuela Cimbrom of Tetrault Insurance at 508-995-8365 or at ela@tetraultinsurance.com.

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Enjoy the foliage and celebrate the Bay State’s maritime and literary history by following the new Massachusetts Whale Trail, from New Bedford to Newburyport to western Massachusetts! Developed by the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism. To learn more, go to massvacation.com/whale-trail or whaletrailma.com.

Acushnet Take the kids to the Harvest Festival every weekend through October 27-28 at The Silverbrook Farm in Acushnet! Don’t miss the Great Pumpkin Festival on October 28, with hayrides, corn maze, and more! For info and tickets, call 774-202-1027 or go to thesilverbrookfarm.com.

Dartmouth Head for Running Brook Vineyards for free live music every weekend year-round!

For more info call 508-985-1998 or go to runningbrookwine.com/entertainment.

Wander through Parsons Reserve or take a stroll through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Register now for the 4th Annual Trail Race through Destruction Brook Woods on November 3!

For more info, visit dnrt.org.

Talk a walk through the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir! Canoe/ kayak launch, fishing, trails. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org.

Bristol “The Hauntings of Linden Place” – Go on a candlelit tour to learn about hauntings, vampires, séances, and “weird science” of the 19th century at Linden Place Mansion on October 4, 11, 18, or 26! For reservations and info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace. org.

Don’t miss jazz musician Greg Abate on October 26 at Linden Place Mansion, the setting for the movie The Great Gatsby. For info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace. org.

Check out the 18th-century Home and Hearth Workshops at the Coggeshall Farm Museum! Don’t miss the free Harvest-toTable Fair on October 14! For details, visit coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

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Enjoy the outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Take the kids on the “Creepy Critters Night Hike” on October 26! Sign up for the Women’s Canoe Trip October 24. For details and pre-registration, call 508-990-0505 or visit lloydcenter.org.

Easton Bring a flashlight to the Sheep Pasture Spooktacular on October 27! For tickets and more info, call 508-238-6049 or go to nrtofeaston.org.

Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-2303789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Fairhaven Take the kids to the Harvest Fun Day October 13, the Haunted Academy October 26-28, and the annual Halloween Parade on October 28! For more info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085.

Buy fresh, buy local! Head for the Fairhaven Farmers Market at its new location on 151 Alden Road on Sundays 11 to 3 through October 28! For more info, call 508-9794085 or go to fairhaventours.com.

If you’re interested in the history of JapanAmerica ties, visit the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House, where it all began. Go to wmfriendshiphouse.org or call 508-9951219 for details.

Fall River Visit the most famous “haunted house” on the South Coast! Take a tour of the Lizzie Borden B&B Museum – or stay overnight, if you dare! For info, tickets, or reservations, call 508-675-7333 or go to lizzie-borden. com. To view historical photos and artifacts of the infamous double murder, check out the Fall River Historical Society’s Lizzie Borden exhibits! Call 508-679-1071 or go to lizzieborden.org.

Scare yourselves silly in the 30 rooms at Fall River’s Factory of Terror on various dates through October! Free parking. For more info, dates and tickets, call 774-4150153 or go to mahauntedhouse.com or factoryofterror.com.

Take the little ones trick-or-treating at the “Boo Bash at Battleship Cove” on October 25! For details, go to ahafallriver.com, or call 508-678-1000 or go to battleshipcove.org.

The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup – don’t miss Jimmie Vaughan October 4, Blues Caravan October 6, Greg Brown October 13, Jonny Lang October 15, Sonny Landreth October 20, Funky Feat October 25, Tom Rush November 15 – and more! For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

Enjoy the cooler weather! Explore nature trails or historic landmarks, join a walking group – learn more at walkfallriver.org or call 508-324-2405.

Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museum (508-678-1000 or battleshipcove.org) or explore the murky depths at the DIVE! exhibit at the Maritime Museum (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove. org/maritime-museum).

Find out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River! For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.

The Fall River Public Library hosts free afternoon movies (and popcorn!) every Wednesday at 1 p.m., in addition to showings on Monday nights. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page or visit fallriverlibrary.org.

Get ready for the new season at the Little Theatre of Fall River! “Sister Act” will be performed October 11-14. For more info and tickets, call 508-675-1852 or go to littletheatre.net.

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Lakeville Do you dare visit the Lakeville Haunted House? Head for the former Ted Williams Camp on various dates in October for the scare of your life! Free parking. For info, dates and tickets, go to mahauntedhouse. com or lakevillehauntedhouse@yahoo.com.

Marion Don’t miss the Dixie Diehards on October 20 at the Marion Arts Center! For info, call 508-748-1266 or go to marionartcenter. org.

Find out what’s going on at the Marion Museum of Natural History! Check out the after-school programs and the book club!

For more info, call 508-748-2098 or go to marionmuseum.org.

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Mattapoisett Take the kids to the free “Celebrate Fall at the Bogs!” games and scavenger hunt on October 6, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

Help clean up the pollution in New Bedford’s harbor by participating in the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Golf Tournament at The Bay Club on October 19! For details and dates, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.

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Explore the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, bird-watch, cross-country ski! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org.

Middleboro Plan ahead for a production of “Dracula” at the Alley Theatre on October 26-28, November 2-4, 9-10! For more info, go to nemasketriverproductions.com or call 1-866-244-0448.

Whoooo! Go on a ghost tour of the Oliver Estate on October 20 or 27! For tickets, go to eventbrite.com. For more info, go to discovermiddleborough.com.

Spend an afternoon with the kids at the Soule Homestead! For info, call 508-9476744 or go to soulehomestead.org.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Take the kids to the 5th Annual Town Hall Ghost Tour on October 27! For info, call 774766-6335, or go to discovermiddleborough. com.

Middletown Get ready for the South Coast’s premier 21+ costume party! Don’t miss the annual “CarnEvil” horror-bash on October 26 at the Newport Vineyards! For tickets and more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.

Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary! Take a free guided Sunday Bird Walk! For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.

Head for the Newport Vineyards on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through October for live music and wine tastings!

On Saturdays, visit the Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market year-round!

For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.

New Bedford

Show up hungry for the New Bedford Seaport 13th Annual Chowder Festival on October 7 under the tents on Pier 3!

Sample clam and seafood chowders, kale soup, signature soups and stuffed quahogs prepared by local restaurants and caterers!

Live music, children’s activities, beverage vendors – and the YMCA lobster race!

For more info, call 508-999-5231 or visit southcoastchamber.com.

Head for the Zeiterion on October 27 for a trifecta of Halloween classics! Watch the 1920 silent movie “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” with live organ music, Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” and the audiencepleaser “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with the live shadow-cast RKO Army! For info and tickets, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org.

Go on a free 90-minute walk “Lighting the Way,” highlighting the many women who helped shaped New Bedford’s history, on October 19, starting at the Whaling Museum. For more info, call 508-9970046 or go to whalingmuseum.org or destinationnewbedford.org.

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Dress up the kids and head for the Whaling Museum on October 27 to visit the Haunted Whale Ship! For more information, go to whalingmuseum.org.

Travel around the world and back in time! Don’t miss the Whaling Museum’s special exhibit, “A Spectacle in Motion,” the restored 19th-century 1,275-foot long painting “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World,” on display at the Kilburn Mills Studio in the city’s South End through October 8. For more information, go to whalingmuseum.org.

Take the kids to “Boo at the Zoo” and the little ones to “Baby Boo at the Zoo” this month at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! For dates and details, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo.org.

If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out “Music in the Gallery” at the Wamsutta Club – James Keeleghan and Jez Lowe will perform on October 5. Plan ahead for The Turning of the Year: A Holiday Celebration on December 7. For tickets or info, go to brownpapertickets.com/events or contact korolenko8523@charter.net or call 508-673-8523.

Stroll through the New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! special exhibit “Birds of the First Light and Longhouses,” selected prints of John James Audubon from the New Bedford Free Public Library’s collection, through October 14! For more info, call 508961-3072 or visit newbedfordart.org.

Head for the Zeiterion for “The Price is Right Live!” October 5, The Music of Cream: 50th Anniversary Tour October 6, The Whitney Houston Show October 7, Tower of Power October 13, the NBSO’s “Let There Be Light!” October 12, Meat Loaf’s Neverland Band October 20, and the Halloween movie extravaganza on October 27 -- “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “Rocky Horror Picture Show”! Plan ahead for Postmodern Jukebox November 3, Boz Scaggs November 9, and the New Chinese Acrobats November 11.

For tickets and more info, call 508-9942900 or go to zeiterion.org.

Paddle around the pond on the new Swan Boats at Buttonwood Park! Then head for the zoo to see “Science on a Sphere” and the “Rainforest, Rivers and Reefs” exhibit! For info, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo.org.

Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights.” The October 11 theme is “Nightscapes: Tables & Tours.” The November 8 theme is “Made in NB.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.

Explore the region’s military history at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum!

For info, call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org.

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Head for Pier 3 in New Bedford on October 13 for the 13th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest! Great music, food and craft brews, a charity fundraiser hosted by the South Coast Business Alliance. For info and tickets, go to facebook.com/nboktoberfest or scballiance.com.

Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum – check out the Discovery Center! For more information, call 508-997-0046 or go to whalingmuseum.org.

Get ready for the new season of Your Theatre! “The Vandal” will be performed October 4-7. “Parfumerie” will be performed November 8-11, 15-18. For more info, visit yourtheatre.org.

Check out the exhibits, musical performances and dock-u-mentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Tom Goux will sing sea chanteys and ballads on October 18. For more info, call 508-9938894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.

Newport Enjoy the harvest of the sea at the 28th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 13-14! Sample local restaurants’ seafood specialties under the tents – calamari, lobster rolls, chowders, clam cakes, oysters, stuffies – along with live music, cooking demos, and family fun! For more info, visit bowenswharf.com.

Take a tour of the “Fortress of Nightmares” at Fort Adams State Park this month! For details and ticket info, call 401-841-0707 or visit fortressofnightmares.org.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring your camera for the “Photographing Stones and Souls in the Common Burial Grounds” walking tour on October 20! For info and tickets, call 401841-8770 or go to newporthistorytours.org.

Sample world-class German beers at Norey’s “Oktoberfest Tap Takeover” starting October 5 – and don’t miss the third annual Broadway Street Fair on October 6!

For more info, visit noreys.com.

Support local charities and register for either the Newport Marathon on October 7 (newportmarathonri.com) or the four-mile Pell Bridge Run/Walk (pellbridgerun.com) on October 21!

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Go on a lantern-led haunted history tour of Newport with “Ghosts of Newport”!

For more info, call 401-841-8600 or go to ghostsofnewport.com.

Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! “There’s a Burglar in My Bed” will be performed through October 6, “Sylvia” October 11-November 18. For more information, call 401-848-7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.

Listen to a lecture about “The Witches of Plymouth” on October 31 at the Pilgrim Hall Museum! For more info, call 508-746-1620 or go to seeplymouth.com.

Head for the Priscilla Barn Theatre, the oldest barn theatre still in operation in America, to watch “Dames at Sea” on October 12-14, 18-20. For more info, call 508-224-4888 or go to pbtheatre.org.

Plymouth

Don’t miss the “Archeology Day and Fall Festival” at the Harlow House (built in 1677) on October 13, sponsored by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. For more info, call 508746-0012 or go to seeplymouth.com.

Go on a guided walking tour of Plymouth’s ancient Burial Hill on October 6! For more info, call 508-746-0012 or visit plymouthantiquariansociety.org.

Sign up for the Haunted Storytelling Contest on October 15, sponsored by the Spirit of Plymouth Walking Tours! Call 508517-8355 or go to seeplymouth.com.

Celebrate native culture at the “Indigenous Peoples Weekend” October 6-8 at Plimouth Plantation! Family-friendly activities, music, demonstrations. For details, call 508-7461622 or go to plimouth.org.

Take the family to the Annual Halloween on Main Street celebration on October 31! Wear a costume – chills and thrills for everyone! For info, call 508-530-1620 or go to seeplymouth.com.

Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! There’s Donna Byrne October 6.

Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room October 19, Della Mae October 26, Jonathan Edwards October 27, Twisted Pine November 2, Albert Cummings November 3 – and more!

For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org.

Portsmouth

Check out the Newport Car Museum!

Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, call 401-8482277 or visit newportcarmuseum.org.

Get “lost” in the MAiZE-craze corn labyrinth at Escobar Farm! For info, call 401683-1444 or go to escobarfarm.com.

Visit the whimsical Green Animals Topiary Gardens through October 28! For info, call 401-683-1267 or visit newportmansions. org.

Enjoy wine tastings and live music every weekend through November at Greenvale Vineyards! For details, call 401-847-3777 or go to greenvale.com.

Providence

Find out what’s on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center and The VETS! Don’t miss Chris Botti October 3, The Naked Magicians October 4, Diana Ross October 5, Pilobolus at The VETS October 26, Treat Her Like A Lady Concert October 27, Mary Chapin Carpenter November 7, Lake Street Dive November 11 – and more! For info, call 401-2787 or go to ppacri.org.

Spend the day at Roger Williams Park!

Visit the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Botanical Gardens, then check out the “Explore and Soar” area and the new “Faces of the Rainforest” exhibit!

For more info, call 401-785-3510 or go to rwpzoo.org.

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Take a haunted history tour of houses and cemeteries with parapsychologist Rory Raven on the Providence Ghost Walk, Saturdays and Sundays! For details, call 401454-0977 or go to roryraven.com.

Head for South Water Street to join in the ultimate celebration of street music – PRONK! – on October 8 in downtown Providence! For more info, go to providencehonkfest.org.

Scary movie fans!! Don’t miss this year’s “Vortex: Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Film Festival” October 22-28 at various locations in Providence and East Bay Rhode Island – most showings are free! For more info, call 401-861-4445 or go to film-festival.org.

Double the Love(craft)! Go on the “H. P. Lovecraft: A Literary Life” walking tour on October 21 or 22, and receive a free ticket to the Vortex Film Screenings on those days! The 90-minute tour visits many of the locations of Lovecraft’s “Providence stories”! Call 401-273-7507 or visit rihs.org or film-festival.org.

Somerset Stroll through the Somerset Open Air Market (SOAM) at Marchand Memorial Park field every Saturday in October, 10-2!

Vendors include farm stands, artisans, food trucks, children’s activities, and fitness, with free shuttle from the Somerset-Berkley High School parking lot. For more info, visit somersetopenairmarket.com.

Taunton Check out the hauntings at Ghoulie Manor! For info, go to ghouliemanor.com or mahauntedhouses.com.

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Tiverton Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts! For info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

Wareham

Enjoy the new season of Festival Ballet Providence! Don’t miss “Robin Hood” October 13-21! For info or tickets, call 401353-1129 or go to festivalballetprovidence. org.

Check out TEDxProvidence on October 13 at the VETS! For info, go to vetsri.com.

Mark your calendar for the start of the new season at Trinity Rep! “Pride and Prejudice” will be performed October 4 to November 4.

Call 401-351-4242 or go to trinityrep.com.

Enjoy “Rhapsody in Blue” on October 20, a TACO Classical Concert performance by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra!

Plan ahead for the “Armistice Centennial” November 17. For more info, call 401-2487000 or visit riphil.org.

Spend an afternoon in the galleries at the RISD Museum! Don’t miss the piano concert with Jenny Lin on October 7! And check out the courses, workshops and “tours for tots”!

For details, visit risdmuseum.org or call 401-454-6500.

Explore the Children’s Museum in Providence! Go to childrenmuseum.org or call 401-273-5437.

Seekonk Head for Fear Town at the Seekonk Speedway on various dates through October for the fright of your life! Free parking. For info, dates and tickets, call 508296-0661 or go to mahauntedhouses.com or fear-town.com.

Take the family to the annual Cranberry Harvest Festival at Tihonet Pond in Wareham on October 6-7! Watch the harvest, cooking demos, enjoy live music, food vendors, helicopter rides, pony and wagon rides, paddle boats! For more info, go to cranberryharvest.org.

Don’t miss the “Bog to Table” dinner on October 4 at Tihonet Pond in Wareham!

Put on waders to enjoy cocktails in a flooded cranberry bog (photographers will be on hand) before enjoying a catered dinner featuring cranberries in every course! For tickets and more info, go to cranberryharvest.org.

Get ready for the three-hour Octoberfest Train Ride October 27 for the grown-ups, and the Trick-or-Treat on Main Street on October 26 for the kids! For details, go to warehamvillage.org.

Warren Take the family to Frerichs Farm on weekends for the Pumpkin Palooza through October 21! Don’t miss the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off October 6! For more info, call 401-245-8245 or go to frerichsfarm.com.

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Join the Appalachian Mountain Club on a Cycling and Wine Tasting event on October 6! Take a 20 mile bike ride through rural Westport, followed by a wine tasting and tour at the Westport Rivers Vineyard. 21+ only, reservations required. For details, call 508-493-8221 or go to savebuzzardsbay. org/discover/events.

Go on a free “Sunday Stroll” on October 14 through the Herb Hadfield Conservation Area, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Southcoast Health. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.

Dress up the little ones for “Dr. Handy and the Mysterious Black Cat” on October 27 at the Handy House! For more info, visit wpthistory.org, or call 508-636-6011.

Take a leisurely ramble around rural Westport! For more info, call 508-6369228 or visit westportlandtrust.org.

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