Here are some events going on around town this weekend. Saturday, Oct. 27 What: Ruthie's Diner Costume ContestWhen: Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Ruthie's Diner at Lord's, Main St., MedfieldCost: FreeMore Deets: Nostalgic costumes encouraged. Three categories: ages 2-8, ages 9-12, ages 13 and over.   What: New N Towne Halloween PartyWhen:Oct. 27, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Where: Wheelock School, 17 Elm St., MedfieldCost: $10pp, $40 family maxMore Deets: Games, prizes, pizza, snacks, Cake Walk. Visit www.newntowne.org   What: Joe Kennedy III in MedfieldWhen Oct. 27, 3 p.m.Where: Medfield Fire …

1. Community "Green" Family Night Out -- Friday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 496 Main Street. Earth-friendly products, healthy choices, etc.  2. Cemetery Work Sessions -- 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Vine Lake Cemetery. No experience necessary. 3. Zullo Gallery -- Saturday, Oct. 20.  Art classes begin today. Visit www.zullogallery.org for more information.  4. Kingsbury Classic 5K -- Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m. registration. Kingsbury Club, Ice House Road. 5. Mother-Daughter Book Club -- Saturday, Oct. 20, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medfield Public Library. This month's…

Friday, Oct. 12 7 p.m., Walpole High School.  WAAF at Walpole vs. Wellesley game.  Saturday, Oct. 13 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  First Baptist Church of Medfield, Free Yard Sale.  10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Lions Club "Toll Booth, various Medfield intersections. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Boo-tique Gently-Used Costume Drop-off, Pfaff Center. Costumes can also be dropped off at Blake Middle School and the town Board of Health office (Town House) on Monday, Oct. 15.   10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Medfield Fall Baseball Championship Day. Click here for schedule.  Sunday, Oct. 14 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., check schedule. 3v3 Soccer …

Here's a peak at some of the things going on around town this weekend. Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., library. Family crafts and games.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rocky Woods. Dog Day at Rocky Woods, Hartford Street. Games, auction, raffle, free snacks. Old-Fashioned Concert to benefit Lowell Mason House. Free.  3 p.m. to 4 p.m., library.  Local Cultural Council grant-writing info-session and workshop.  7:30 p.m., First Parish Medfield, 26 North St. A Chamber Opera with Eva Kendrick. Sunday 3 p.m., library.  Mel Carney Duo playing soul, blues and funk. 

Friday The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting Jason Mraz at 7 p.m. today. The Yardbirds are playing at Showcase Live at Patriot Place today at 6 p.m. Saturday The Friends of Adams Farm in Walpole will hold a raffle for "October at Adams Farm", an oil painting of the Adams Farm barn by local artist JT Harding, on Sat., Sept. 8 (rain date: Sun., Sept. 9).  The winning ticket will be drawn at 5 pm.  Proceeds from the raffle will be used to maintain the Farm property. The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting ZZ Top and Lyrnyrd Skynyrd at 7 p.m. tonight. Sunday Sunday is National …

Here are some fun things to check out in and around Medfield this weekend: 1.  Chicago and Steely Dan Tributes at Showcase Live at Patriot Place, Foxborough; Friday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m.  The Chicago Experience and The Show Biz Kids: A Steely Dan Tribute, at Showcase Live in Patriot Place from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday evening. Tickets are $17.50  2. Irish Cultural Centre: Live Music with Bill Black at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton, Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.  Black will be joined by a different musician every week.  Free.  3.  Zullo Gallery Summer Exhibit Ends. Zullo Gallery, …

1.  Vine Lake Cemetery Gravestone Restoration Where/When: Vine Lake Cemetery, Saturday, August 25, 8:30 a.m.  Why Go:  Come be part of Medfield’s history Pricing: Priceless 2.  End of the Summer Party at Library Where/When: Teen Lounge, Medfield Public Library, Saturday, Aug. 25 Why Go:  To celebrate the end of the summer Pricing:  Free 3. Belkin Lookout Farm Hosts 2nd Annual Family Food Fest presented by NECN & TV Diner Where/When: 89 Pleasant St, Natick; Sunday, Aug. 26: 11 a.m.Why Go:  This August Belkin Family Lookout Farm is hosting the 2nd Annual Family Food Fest with NECN’s TV Diner. …

  1.  Lego Building Fun Where/When: Medfield Public Library activity room, Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to noon  Why Go:  Fun with Legos! Pricing: Free   2.  Mother/Daughter Book Club Where/When: Medfield Public Library activity room, Saturday, Aug. 18, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Why Go:  Different generations share the same book but perhaps a different reading experience Pricing: Free   3.  Mass Cruisers Auto Club 2012 AutoFest, 21st Annual Car Show Where/When: Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds, Wrentham, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go:  Two local bands, Fat Cat Blue and The Throwdown Band …

  1.  Zombie Invasion! Where/When: Gazebo Park, Saturday, August 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Rain location: library meeting room Why Go:  Talented makeup artists will share tips and techniques to create frightening characters. Then compete in zombie themed games and contests.  For grades 6 and up. Pricing: Free   2.  Reading with Maggie the Dog   Where/When: Medfield Public Library, Saturday, August 11, 11 a.m. to noon Why Go:  Read to a Labrador retriever Pricing: Free   3. Tax-Free Holiday  Where/When: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, August 11 and 12 Why Go:  To save sales tax on any …

  1.  Robert D. Hersee Dedication Concert at Blake Middle School Where/When:  Thomas A. Blake Middle School Auditorium (formerly Medfield Junior-Senior High School), Friday at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Why Go: Two-hour musical revue made up of MHS alumni, including many members of the current MHS Band and Jazz Band. The event will feature the unveiling of a permanent plaque honoring the long time Music teacher and icon, Bob Hersee.   Pricing: $15 per person, public welcome 2. Pan-Mass Challenge Cycles through Medfield  Where/When: Streets of Medfield, Saturday Morning, August 4 Why Go:  Come out…

  1. Shakespeare in the Park (Antony and Cleopatra) with the Gazebo Players of Medfield Where/When: Town Gazebo, July 28 and 29, starting at 5pm; rain location: Montrose School, 29 North St. Why Go: Cast includes Medfield residents Jim Merlin, Cynthia Small, and Steve Small. Pricing: Free 2. "Treasure Island" by the Walpole Children's Theatre Where/When: 2 Scout Road, East Walpole; Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, 7 p.m. Why Go: Check out the Walpole Children's Theatre production of "Treasure Island" from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Joseph George Caruso. Walpole …

1. They Came From California: Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool Tributes Where/When: Showcase Live, Patriot Place; Friday, July 20, 6 p.m. Why Go: Showcase Live and Skyworks Productions have captured the spirit and essence of these legendary California bands by bringing together - in one night, under one roof - three of New England's hottest premier alternative rock tribute bands: Age Against the Machine, Scar Tissue, and Toolfist. Pricing: $12   2. Read with Maggie the Dog Where/When: Medfield Public Library, Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon Why Go: Read to a Labrador …

1. Boston Tall Ships Where/When: Boston Harbor; 9 a.m. until ? Why Go: Experience the Tall Ships as part of the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812.  Boston Harbor will be filled with square-rigged vessels, canvas and oak through next week. Pricing: By activity 2. Monster Mini Golf and Book Signing Extravaganza Where/When: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood; Saturday, June 30, 5-7 p.m. Why Go: Local author Anna Staniszewski will be signing copies of her children's novel, My Very Unfairy Tale Life, at Monster Mini-Golf in Norwood. What does a book have to do with …

1. New England Checkers Championship Where/When: 8 Pine Street, Dover; Saturday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. Why Go: The New England States Open and District 1 Championship will be held at the home of Richard White in Dover, on Saturday, June 23. Register 8:30 a.m., first round play starts at 9:30 a.m. Over by generally 6 p.m. Tournament will be a round-robin played under rules of American checker (English draughts). New England and individual state championships will be determined.  This tournament is sanctioned by the American Checker Federation. There is no entry fee or cash prizes. Anyone may …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. And remember, Sunday is Father’s Day! 1. Forever Home Rescue New England Third Annual Silent Auction Where/When: The Center at Medfield, 1 Icehouse Rd, Medfield; Friday June 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Why Go: Calling all dog lovers and rescue supporters. Forever Home Rescue New England (FHRNE) will hold its third annual silent auction at The Center at Medfield on Friday, 
June 15th. FHRNE is an all-volunteer organization that has found loving homes for 2,200 abandoned and abused dogs over the past four years, but the work has barely …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. A Night of Jazz at Zullo Gallery Where/When: Zullo Gallery Center For the Arts, 456 Main St., Medfield; Friday June 8, 8 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy a night of live jazz music by the Doug Olsen Jazz Quintet and special guests: Members of the award-winning Medfield High School Jazz Band.  A beer and wine bar will be available. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Pricing: $10 suggested donation.  2. Norwood Lights Up The Night: Strides Against Stigma Walk Where/When: Norwood High School Track, 245 Nichols St., Norwood; Friday June 8, 6:30 to 10:30 p…

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Walk-In Appraisal Day with Antique Expert, Paul Royka Where/When: Medfield Historical Society, 6 Pleasant St., Medfield; Saturday June 2, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why Go: Paul Royka, a nationally-known appraiser who has appeared on PBS’s Antiques Road Show, will conduct a walk-in Appraisal Day to offer verbal assessments on your antique treasures. Participants meet individually with Royka and receive a verbal assessment of their material. Pricing: The event is free to historical society members and $10 for non-members.  The free/$…

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Medfield Historical Society Open House Where/When: Medfield Historical Society, 6 Pleasant St., Medfield; Saturday May 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Why Go: The museum now holds its newest special exhibit entitled: "Your Historical Society Then and Now." There will be lots of interesting photographs, documents and artifacts on display. Feel free to stop in to browse through its collections and materials that document the history of Medfield since its founding in 1649. Learn more about this history of Medfield, your family genealogy, …

It's a weekend full of events around Medfield. From fundraisers to the annual Pops Concert, there's plenty to do if you're around town. Here's a look at this weekend's calendar: 1. Zullo Gallery, Center For The Arts, Artist's Reception Where/When: Zullo Gallery, 456 Main St., Medfield; Friday, May 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Why Go: Zullo Gallery, Center For the Arts, will hold an artist's reception for its latest art exhibit entitled: "Outwitting History: A Juried Exhibition." This exhibit is heavily influenced by the Medfield Public Library's launch of its first “one-town, one-book” selection of '…

Mother's day weekend is only a couple days away and there's plenty going on arond the area this weekend. Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1.  Sherborn Inn Mother's Day Brunch / Dinner & Horse Drawn Carriage Rides   Where/When: The Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St., Sherborn; Sunday May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Why Go: The Sherborn Inn will be serving a Mother's Day brunch buffet between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. followed by a dinner buffet from 2 to 5 p.m.  Horse drawn carriage rides, provided by Capital Whips …