Mid-Autumn Festival rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 4

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Mid-August Festival rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, at French’s Common

The 4th annual Mid-Autumn Festival, postponed because of weather after the recent nor'easter, will now take place Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. at French's Common, 1 JFK Memorial Dr. Admission is free, and the afternoon features more than 50 local vendors, Asian food and culture, live performances and games for all ages. Free but limited public parking is available at the Town Hall lot.

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Civil Service exam for police candidates begins today

Statewide Civil Service testing begins Friday, October 2, and sets eligibility lists for municipal departments, including Braintree Police. The exam is the first step for prospective officers.

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Curtain Call Theatre stages “The Wolves” tonight

Sarah DeLappe’s play about a girls’ indoor soccer team starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Curtain Call Theatre, 182 Commercial St.

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Thayer Library hosts drop-in play for young children today

Children through age 5 and their caregivers can play with toys, puppets and blocks in the Children’s Room from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, October 2. No registration is required.

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Thayer Library holds documentary screening and discussion today

The OLLI documentary-viewing and discussion program is at 10 a.m. Friday, October 2, at Thayer Public Library.

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Thayer Academy hosts Evening of Alumni Excellence tonight

The awards and Athletics Hall of Fame event starts at 6 p.m. Friday, October 2, on campus. It will recognize alumni award recipients and inductees.

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Greenleaf plays Widowmaker Brewing tonight

Greenleaf performs at Widowmaker Brewing in Braintree on Friday, October 2. The listing gives 7 p.m. for doors.

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Shotgun tournament runs today at Braintree Municipal Golf Course

The tournament is listed for 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 2. Payment is on site.

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Archbishop Williams hosts Bishop Fenwick in football tonight

The varsity game kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, October 2, at the Ted Healy Complex in Braintree.

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Braintree boys soccer edges Walpole 3-2

Braintree’s varsity team won on Thursday, October 1, ending a 10-game road drought dating to last season. The team moves to 6-5.

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