Viva Fall River

Shelby Means
2026-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Thursday, April 2, 2026
$30 Advance | $32 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Opener: Kathleen Parks Band
Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, during her tenure in Nashville she was a member of the GRAMMY-nominated, incredibly impactful distaff bluegrass band, Della Mae. Throughout her career she has traveled to nearly 30 countries around the world spreading musical diplomacy.

Means is also one half of roots duo Sally & George with her husband and collaborator, Sol Driven Train’s Joel Timmons. With Timmons, Mary Lucey, and Billy Cardine, she co-founded another group, Lover’s Leap, a genre blurring, heart-led Americana band. Means is a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, with whom she gained her first GRAMMY win for their 2023 album, City of Gold. She’s also received more than a handful of awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for her work with Della Mae and Golden Highway.
Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she’s also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music, slated for release in 2025, Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR’s airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond. www.shelbyleemeans.com

Fish Fry Fridays
2026-04-03 12:00 - 22:00 | The Tipsy Toboggan, 75 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Johnny Botelho (live music)
2026-04-03 17:00 | Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, 02721, United States
Johnny Botelho will be setting the vibes from 5-8pm in the taproom. Save the date and enjoy the amazing solo acoustic performance.No Cover – Taproom Open 3:30-10p

Cece's Closet Bootique Customes Release Party
2026-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Little Wanderers Sensory Play, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02723, United States
We are super excited to celebrate the release of our first custom collection!! Come check it out, shop, snack & kids can play!

Come by yourself OR bring your kids. If kids come along it’s $16 for their open play session.

We will also have an in person live auction

An Evening of Poe-etry
2026-04-03 18:00 | The Lizzie Borden House, 230 Second Street, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
Join us this April for “An Evening of Poe-etry,” where Edgar Allan Poe’s works come to life in honor of National Poetry Month.

Enjoy dramatic readings delivered by The Borden House Players, adding to the eeriness of America’s Most Haunted House.

Fridays & Saturdays in April

Just the right amount of Poetry and Poe: not too little and… Never more!

Body Butter Making Class
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd floor, Fall River, MA, 02721
TICKETS

SCREAM Paint Night
2026-04-03 19:00 | Factory of Terror, 120 Pearl Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
SCREAM Paint Night at Factory of Terror

We’ve added a brand new weekend, and this one is Ghostface themed.

Paint a SCREAM-inspired piece… on April 3rd & 4th… inside a haunted house.

90-minute guided experience (beginner friendly) All supplies included (16×20 canvas, paint, brushes, easel) Includes 1 specialty mocktail $49 per person

Limited seats per session, these will go fast.

If you’re looking for something different to do… this is it.

Book now:https://factoryofterror.com/

Gary Hoey
2026-04-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, April 3, 2026
$43 Advance | $45 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

Rock & blues guitar legend Gary Hoey is touring on his new album Avalanche, his first album since 2019. “Avalanche” on Wazoo Music Group (Hoey’s own label) features special guest Lita Ford on vocals on “You Know I Would” and Gary’s son, Ian Hoey, on “Summer’s Here” and “Dear Mama” which is a tribute to Gary’s mother. Gary says, “Avalanche is a return to my rock roots. It feels great to turn up the volume and have some fun. This album was a therapeutic album for me. I named the album “Avalanche” because sometimes life feels like one thing hits you after another.
Hoey called on his old friends to help him record, Matt Scurfield (drums), AJ Pappas (bass), Ian Hoey (guitar), his niece Tayla Lemieux (background vocals). Hoey is hitting the road with his son, Ian Hoey. “I love to travel and see the fans after the show. And having my son Ian playing guitar by my side is a dream come true. We will be playing the new and the old classics, Hocus Pocus, Low Rider and more.”
Hoey’s first break came in 1987 when Ozzy Osbourne showed up in Boston looking for a guitarist. Osborne liked Hoey’s tape enough to fly him to LA for an audition. Ozzy suggested that Gary move to LA. He took Ozzy’s advice and with $17,000 he saved from teaching guitar, Hoey loaded the U-Haul and drove across country to LA. In 1992 Hoey released the album “Heavy Bones” on Waner Bros. A short-lived band. In 1993 Hoey released “Animal Instinct” which included a cover of Focus’s hit, “Hocus Pocus.” It rocketed into the Billboard Top 5, outpacing all other singles as the most frequently played rock song of the year. It launched Hoey’s career as an instrumental rock guitar hero and got him listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time in Guitar
Player Magazine.
1994 Hoey scored the surf cult classic “Endless Summer II” soundtrack and had another radio hit with War’s “Low Rider.” Other film clients have included Walt Disney films, ESPN, New Line Cinema, scoring the music to “California Screaming” (Disneyland Roller Coaster), “Office Space,” “Deck the Halls” (Danny Devito), and Beethoven’s III.
These days you can also find Gary on tour with Lou Gramm (voice of Foreigner) in the Lou Gramm All Stars as his guitar player. He recently released a signature beer with AleSmith Brewing Co (San Diego CA) named after his song “Summer’s Here.” Gary also produced and cowrote with the queen of metal, Lita Ford, on her soon to be released album as he did in 2012 on her album “Living Like Runaway.” Gary has toured with Jeff Beck, Brian May of Queen, Joe Bonamassa, Ted Nugent, Joe Satriani, The Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Styx and many more.

Sound Bath Experience (weekly)
2026-04-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Scendancy Soul, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02723, United States
Recurring Saturday Mornings | 8:00-9:00 AMScendancy Soul Reiki Center, Fall River, MA

This isn’t passive relaxation. This is active recalibration. Your nervous system operates at specific frequencies. When life, stress, and accumulated tension knock you out of alignment, you feel it—anxiety, exhaustion, scattered thinking, emotional reactivity.

Frequency Reset is vibrational medicine.

Using therapeutic-grade tuning forks tuned to healing frequencies, crystal sound bowls, and carefully curated cinematic soundscapes, we create an immersive sonic field that guides your body back to coherence.

What happens in 60 minutes:

Nervous system regulation – from fight/flight/freeze into rest/digest/heal

Energetic clearing – stuck patterns, old emotions, mental loops release

Cellular reset – your body remembers its natural frequency

Deep integration – leave grounded, clear, and activated

This is a lying-down experience—comfortable, supported, fully immersive. You don’t do anything. You allow the frequencies to do the work.

What to bring:

Yoga mat or cushion, blanket, pillow

Investment: $20 drop-in | $65 for 4 sessions

Limited to 10 participants for intimate experience

Dates: Saturday Mornings through June

Your weekly frequency reset. Your system craves this.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
2026-04-04 08:30 - 11:00 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721
Hop on down to the Battleship Cove to enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts, an Easter scavenger hunt, and a take-home photo* with our special guest!

All tickets include admission to the exhibits for the day.

Advance ticket purchase required. Get yours today and save 10% on Early Bird tickets!

Early Bird tickets available until March 9th. Full-priced tickets starts March 10th.

Members receive 20% off their tickets!

*includes themed photo folio

TICKETS

Battleship Easter Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 | Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 4321 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
EASTER EGG HUNT 2026

Join us for a fun-filled morning at Calvary Temple!

Ages 1–12

3,000+ Easter Eggs

Easter Story Time

Don’t forget to bring your own basket!

Rain Date: April 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The Grand Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 11:00 | Fall River Carousel, 5 Water St, Fall River, 02721
On April 4th at 11AM, right after the Battleship Cove Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, we’re filling the front lawn with thousands of Easter eggs for one of the most exciting spring events around!

For $10 per participant, guests can:

-Visit with the Easter Bunny

-Collect eggs throughout the lawn

-Discover what magical prizes might be hidden inside

This isn’t your typical hide-and-seek egg hunt; this is a Collect & Win Egg Hunt!

Eggs may contain surprises ranging from:

-Visits to the Prize Table

-Plush friends from the Bear Factory

-A Year of Carousel Rides

-Cash, Gift Cards, and other amazing prizes

This year the Easter Bunny has gone all out!

Live music from GoodFellow Jazz will be playing in the Starlight Salon from 11AM–2PM, adding the perfect springtime soundtrack to the celebration.

Local businesses interested in helping us stuff eggs and sponsor prizes are welcome to reach out!

Capacity is not limited and the hunt will continue until every egg is collected.

Purchase tickets per participant online or the day of:

www.FRCarousel.com

The Grand Egg Hunt is truly something special — a chance to step away from winter and welcome spring in the most magical way around.

Come celebrate at Battleship Cove!

Community Easter Egg Hunt & Park Clean Up
2026-04-04 11:00 | Father Travassos Park, Dean St, Fall River
Get Ready! April 4th is Coming!

Before everyone comes out to enjoy the day, we just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU… To all of our community partners, volunteers, and everyone who donated or showed love! This wouldn’t be possible without you.

As of right now we already have 1,500 eggs filled… with MORE on the way!

This is what it looks like when a community comes together.

We might not have much in the Flint… But together, anything is possible. And this right here proves it.

April 4th @ Father Travassos ParkBring the kids, bring the family, and come enjoy something built FOR the community, BY the community.

Let’s make this a day to remember!

Meet the Easter Bunny!
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
The Easter Bunny will be hip-hoping his way to the library to meet all his friends for this special Meet & Greet! Peter Cottontail will be posing for pictures and will also have a special surprise for all who drop by to say hello! Coloring sheets will also be available. All ages welcome!

City of Refuge Easter EggHunt
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00
Free Community Event. Egg hunt, games, food and prizes

Easter Egg Challenge
2026-04-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River, 75 Ferry St., Fall River, MA, 02721
Looking for something FUN to do this Easter weekend?Join us for our Easter Egg Challenge at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River!

Every thrower gets 3 FREE bonus throws

Stick the egg and WIN prizes!

Kids (ages 10-15)→ Bullseye target + Chocolate Bunny

Ages 16+ → Corner challenge + $10 Gift Certificate

Special Hours & Kids Sessions:

Easter Sunday: 2PM – 5PM (limited hours)

LumberJack Jr. Sessions ages 10-17 + adult: Saturday 2PM – 6PM (limited spots) & Sunday 2PM-5PM

BYOB & BYOF; Games after you throw

This is 40ish Pop-Up, Music by DJ Farenheit
2026-04-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brewhouse District, 139 South Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Reservations Recommended: 508-567-5862@thebrewhousedistrict

The Ellington Collective
2026-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, April 4, 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
“An All-Star Tribute to Jazz Legend Duke Ellington”
Jazz enthusiasts, prepare to be captivated by Boston Based “The Ellington Collective,” an acclaimed jazz ensemble that pays homage to the timeless genius of Duke Ellington. This project features an exceptional lineup of jazz heavyweights, blending their unique talents to breathe new life into Ellington’s classic repertoire. Bob Freeman’s arrangements of these Duke Ellington classics were originally done for saxophonist David Fathead Newman and had never previously been performed live until the debut in 2025. The players have international profiles and an extensive set of credentials performing with a who’s who of the jazz and American music world some of which include: Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Nat Adderley, Bonnie Raitt, Kurt Elling, Slide Hampton, Dave Liebman, Johnny Hartman, and Joe Pass.
The Band
Leading the charge in the horn section is internationally known recording artist, saxophonist, Dan Moretti, a versatile artist known for his dynamic tone and creative interpretations. He is joined by fellow saxophonist Greg Abate, whose powerful playing and bebop sensibilities bring an exciting edge to the ensemble. Trombonist Jeff Galindo adds his signature brass brilliance, creating lush, full-bodied harmonies that are a nod to Ellington’s big band roots.
The rhythm section is anchored by an extraordinary trio of musicians: John Lockwood on bass, whose deep grooves and melodic finesse l ay a rock-solid foundation; Tim Ray on piano, whose virtuosic and expressive playing seamlessly bridges the gap between tradition and innovation; and Marty Richards on drums, providing a rhythmic pulse that i s both sophisticated and electrifying.
Reimagining Ellington’s Classics
“The Ellington Collective” takes listeners on a journey through some of Ellington’s most iconic compositions, like fresh renditions of “Caravan,” “In a Sentimental Mood,” Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, I Let a Song Out of My Heart, Creole Love Song, Jeeps Blues, Prelude to a Kiss and “Sophisticated Lady.” Each track is reimagined with a slightly soulful touch while remaining true to the spirit of the original, showcasing the ensemble’s collective artistry and deep respect for Ellington’s legacy.
“Duke Ellington’s music is as relevant today as it was in his time,” says Dan Moretti, the project’s visionary. “We aimed to honor his work by creating something fresh and exciting, using the unique voices of each musician to bring a new dimension to these timeless pieces.”
A Stellar Lineup of Jazz Talent
The Ellington Collective’s members are no strangers to the spotlight:
• Dan Moretti has made a name for himself with his diverse musical approach, blending jazz, funk, and world music influences. His creative arrangements for this album reflect his wide-ranging experience with 22 albums to his credit.
https://danmoretti.com/
• Greg Abate i s a celebrated saxophonist and composer, known for his fiery playing and deep connection to the bebop tradition. His contributions add a vibrant and expressive voice to the collective voted #3 in 2024 in the Downbeat Readers poll.
https://www.gregabate.com/
• Jeff Galindo , a trombone virtuoso, brings his rich tone and exceptional t echnique, adding depth and power to the group’s sound, has toured with many i conic jazz legends and was Esperanza Spalding’s music director.
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• John Lockwood, a veteran of the Boston jazz scene, delivers masterful bass lines that provide the harmonic and rhythmic backbone of the ensemble. https://college.berklee.edu/people/john-lockwood
• Tim Ray , an acclaimed pianist known for his l yrical touch and improvisational prowess, infuses the album with dynamic and inventive solos.
https://www.agitatedcatmusic.com/
• Marty Richards, drummer a gifted accompanist whose innate sense of swing and unerring sense of time has graced the stage with a “who’s who” of American popular music.
https://www.facebook.com/martyrichardsondrums/

Bad Bunny Bash w/ Felix Brown
2026-04-04 21:00 - 2026-04-05 01:00 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
We’re bringing the energy back for our 3rd Annual Bad Bunny Bash, featuring the Felix Brown Band live

This is one of our biggest nights of the year—packed dance floor, live music, and a full Primo After Dark experience.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://www.primoonwaterstreet.com/event-ticketsWe are offering General Admission and V.I.P. Admission:

V.I.P. Admission:

Guaranteed entry

Priority access (skip the line)

Best availability inside the main event space

Includes $20 value in raffle tickets

General Admission:

Entry to the event

Access granted based on capacity IMPORTANT:

General Admission WILL be available for purchase at the door the night of the event (cash or card), so if you miss online tickets—you’re still getting in

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

This event is extra special—it’s our FIRST OFFICIAL “Primo’s Party with a Purpose” EventWe’ve partnered with the Mistletoes Community Foundation

50% of proceeds will be donated to support providing new shoes to children in our communityYou can learn more here:

www.mistletoes.org(website is still under construction… but hey, good things take time

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Live music by Felix Brown Band

High-energy crowd + dance floor

Cash prizes

Full bar + late night vibes

EVENT DETAILS:

21+ Event

Proper Dress Required

Doors open at 9PM

Easter Sunday Brunch
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Easter plans = handled

Join us for our Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at Primo on Water Street Sunday, April 5th | 10AM–2PM Grazing Table + Charcuterie Fresh Omelet Station Full Brunch Buffet Prime Rib & Spiral Ham Desserts + Bottomless Coffee & Tea

$46.99 Adults | $16.99 Kids (12 & under)Gratuity included + MA tax

Reservations Required from 10am – 2pm774-930-0393info@primoonwaterstreet.com

Celebrate Easter the Primo way

Regular Menu will resume at 2pm!

Easter Brunch at 110 Grill
2026-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | 110 Grill, 560 William S Canning Blvd, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721, United States
At The Start
CORNBREAD SPREAD | 12
Housemade Original And Blueberry Cornbread With Assorted Butters And Jams.

LEMON BEIGNETS | 12
Served With Salted Caramel Sauce, Mixed Berry Purée And Tossed With Powdered Sugar.

From The Chef
AVOCADO SCRAMBLE FLATBREAD | 16.5
Flatbread Topped With Avocado Mash, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Garlic Roasted Tomato, Scrambled Egg And Crumbled Goat Cheese.

110 FRITTATA | 18
Garlic Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions And Roasted Tomatoes, Served With Fingerling Potato Hash Browns, A Warm Buttermilk Biscuit And Honey Butter.

BREAKFAST TACOS | 18
Three Warm Tortillas With White Rice, Chorizo, Scrambled Eggs And Lemon Hollandaise, Topped With Pico De Gallo And Served With Fingerling Potato Hash Browns.

CHICKEN & WAFFLES | 18
Cornflake Crusted Fried Chicken Served With A Belgian Waffle, Honey Butter And Hot Honey Maple Syrup.
A La Mode | 1.5
Not Available Gluten Free.

BANANAS FOSTER STUFFED FRENCH TOAST | 18
French Toast Stuffed With Cream Cheese, Caramelized Bananas And Brown Sugar, Topped With A Sea Salt Caramel Sauce, Maple Syrup And Powdered Sugar.

SHORT RIB BENEDICT | 28
Fried Potato Cake And Braised Short Rib, Topped With Chimichurri Sauce And An Over Easy Egg, Finished With Lemon Hollandaise.

CRAB CAKE BENEDICT | 26
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Served On Toasted Buttermilk Biscuits With Over Easy Eggs And Lemon Hollandaise, Served With Fingerling Potato Hash Browns And Sauteed Garlic Spinach.

For The Kids
FRENCH TOAST | 12
Two Ciabatta French Toast Slices, Served With Maple Syrup And A Side of Fresh Fruit

EGGS AND TOAST | 12
Two Scrambled Eggs Served With Applewood Smoked Bacon And Fresh Fruit

To Wake You Up
110 BLOODY MARY | 12
New Amsterdam Vodka, Housemade Bloody Mary Mix And An Everything Seasoned Rim

MIMOSA EXPERIENCE | 40
Bottle of Prosecco Served With Orange, Pineapple And Pomegranate Juice

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH MARTINI | 14
Rumchata, Vanilla Vodka, Cinnamon Whiskey

DOUBLE ESPRESSO MARTINI | 14
Double Espresso And Vanilla Vodka, Fresh Espresso, Kahlua, And Baileys

ADULT MOCHA ICED COFFEE | 13
Baileys, Kahlua, Dark Chocolate And White Chocolate Liquers With Sweetened Iced Coffee

110 IRISH COFFEE | 13
Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey And Coffee Topped With Housemade Bailey’s Whipped Cream. Available Hot Or Iced

Spilling the Tea: A Victorian Tea Party
2026-04-05 16:30 | The Lizzie Borden House, 230 Second Street, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
TICKETS

Join us at the Lizzie Borden House for an exclusive Victorian tea party that blends proper tea party etiquette, delectable eats, and juicy true crime gossip.

Reserve your spot(s) today!

Guests will savor tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and Borden signature tea while learning about the evolution of this time-honored event, and the rules designed to keep it classy.

Retreat to the dining room, raise a pinky — and perhaps an eyebrow — while hearing intriguing details surrounding the 1892 “Crime of the Century.”

A Night at the Drive In!
2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Grade K children and parents will join us for a storytime and movies.

Pasta Flights (weekly)
2026-04-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Experience the taste of Italy with a trio of Italian-American classics served in perfect tasting portions.

Join us every Tuesday and choose your flight:

Traditional Flight – Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka, Spaghetti & Meatballs

Chef’s Flight – Cacio e Pepe, Spicy Rigatoni, Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream SaucePerfect for date night, girls’ night, or when you just can’t pick one pasta.

Cardz for Kids Letter Writing Project
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721

Mike Doughty
2026-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most distinctive and enduring voices.

Surf & Splash Winter Academy
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Fall River Boys & Girls Club, 803 Bedford St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Biweekly Wednesday Sessions. A Social Emotional Wellness based fitness and recreation intervention that focuses in on core strength, balance, gross motor skills, and communication through pool based surf training

Spin A Yarn Knitting/Crochet Group
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00

Watercolor Workshop
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Artist and instructor Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will guide attendees through painting their own watercolor painting. Beginners are welcome! Space is limited, so please register by contacting the circulation desk at 508-324-2700 ext. 2.
