MPS Virtual Backpack
September 2024
September 2024
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September Events at Eustis Estate
September Events at Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Ave., Milton
Mobius Artist Group Presents: Accumulation + Migration
Saturday, Sept. 14, 1:00-4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of art and performance at the Eustis Estate, where the theme of Accumulation + Migration will be brought to life through visual explorations. Mobius' series of unique performances invite you to reflect on the profound impacts of climate change on both humanity and the natural world. Performers will engage in building a sculpture while simultaneously creating dynamic traveling movements, seamlessly blending art and action to evoke a powerful narrative. Two musical sets bookending the performances with evocative soundscapes complement the visual and movement pieces.
5th Annual Eustis Estate Arts Market
Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, 10:00 am-4:00 pm each day
Get a jump on your holiday shopping! This open-air market features 50 local craftspeople selling unique, handmade items, including: clothing, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, metalworking, painting, photography, pottery, and woodworking.
Admission is free for Historic New England members, $5 for non-members. Purchase tickets at the event or in advance at: https://my.historicnewengland.org/20292/5th-eus-sat (Saturday)
https://my.historicnewengland.org/20292/5th-eus-sun (Sunday)
TOPSoccer League
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is an Outreach Soccer Program for athletes with intellectual, emotional and or physical disabilities ages 5-25. The program strives to provide soccer opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun and supportive/inclusive environment.
Milton Chess Club
International Master David Vigorito has been teaching chess to Milton students for 14 years. There are two different levels with classes at 5:30 and 6:45. Classes are held at the Milton Public Library, on Tuesdays: September 10 - November 19, 2024
Details at https://www.vigoritochess.com/in-person-classes. Space is very limited!
Questions: dvigorito@msn.com.
Milton Public Library
The Milton Public Library’s calendar of September programs can be found here. Check out upcoming highlighted events during September:
- Saturday, September 14, 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Mel O'Drama, Ages 5-9 - join local drama teacher Melanie Grace Gillespie for a theatrical and creative hour of Mel O'Drama! Students will enjoy such fun activities as warmups, improv games, voice projection, scene work, and movement.
- Wednesday, September 25 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5 - Join Ms. Tory each month for this new book club where we will discuss graphic novels and comics. This month we are reading: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell. Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved copy in the MPL Children's Room.
- Thursday, September 26, 4:00 PM: Afterschool Special, All Ages- A showing of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring your own movie snack and a comfy blanket. We are showing: Migration. This program does not require registration.
- Saturday, September 28, 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Art with Ginny, Grades 1-3 - Join Ginny Brearley in the Story Hour Room for a fun art class!
Register today for one (or all!) of these programs through our Events Calendar. To learn more and to register for programs for kids, teens, and adults, please visit the MPL website.