Out and About: Feb 18 - March 1

Courtesy of Susan Tovsky

BEST BET: Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m., John Bonaparte will perform Magic with Bonaparte at Striar JCC, 445 Central St., Stoughton. Tickets are $8. For information visit 781-341-2016 or visit www.striarjcc.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

American Red Cross babysitting training registration deadline. Training Feb. 18 and 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LaLiberte School cafeteria, Raynham. For ages 11 to 15. All participants will receive certification. Cost is $85.

The Tigger Movie at Whitman Public Library. 1 p.m., 100 Webster St. Popcorn included.

Civil War history discussion. 1 p.m., Lakeville Public Library. Free. Using original and some replica artifacts, the audience will learn about life as a soldier during the War between the States.

Detective-themed vacation week at Children's Museum in Easton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m., 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Admission is $6 per person; members and children younger than 1 are free. For more information call 508-230-3789 or visit their Web site.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Celebration of Lincoln s birth. 7 p.m., Stoughton Public Library. Live and recorded music. Free. Call 781-344-2711 for information.

Thirsty Thursdays at Steve s Backstage Pass. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m., 15 School St., Taunton. The Habit and guest band. Cover is $3.

Illusionist Dan Bowen activity. 2 p.m., Lakeville Public Library. Free and open to all ages. For more information e-mail Teresa Mirra, teemirra@sailsinc.org

The Road to Peace: A Palestinian Perspective discussion. 1 to 3 p.m., Bridgewater State College, Moakley Center Auditorium. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 508-531-2187.

Friday, Feb. 20

Gotta Have More Cowbell performance. 9 p.m., Peddlers Loft, Raynham. Cover is $5 after 9 p.m. For more information call 508-942-6078.

Annual Rhode Island Spring Flower Garden Show trip. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Providence with the South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Cost is $39 for members, $41 for Garden Club members and $44 for non-members and includes admission and transportation from the center 8:50 a.m. For more information call 781-659-2559 or visit www.ssnsc.org

Singles dance. Free dance lessons 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., dancing 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., Holiday Inn, Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St., Rockland. For singles age 35 and older. Cost is $12. Proper dress required. For more information visit www.se-4u.com

Mudslingers performance. Players Sports Bar, 86 VFW Drive, Rockland. For more information call 781-681-9999.

Storyhour at Lakeville Public Library. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all ages. For more information e-mail Teresa Mirra, teemirra@sailsinc.org

Saturday, Feb. 21

Pediatric first aid and/or heartsaver CPR American Heart Association course. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conant Center, Bridgewater. Cost is $45 for first aid with $15 to purchase the mandatory book and $35 for the heartsaver CPR course. Pre Registration is required by visiting www.her-cpr.com or calling 508-697-5800.

Be and Educator not a Medicator Children s Physical Developmental Clinic guest lecture. 8 to 9 a.m., Bridgewater State College, Maxwell LIbrary. Free and open to the public. will be held from 8-9 AM Saturday mornings in the Maxwell Library.

Loretta LaRoche live PBS taping. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m., Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St., Duxbury. No one will be admitted after 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets $25, dress circle tickets $75, includes post-show wrap party and reserved section seating. A portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting Cradles to Crayons. Clothing drive also available. For tickets and information call 508-747-1340 or visit www.LorettaLaroche.com

The Superstar Legends Show performance. Dinner 7 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., Quincy Dinner Theater. Will feature Russ Peterson as Engelbert Humperdink , Paul Grassia as Neil Diamond , Wayne Miller as Stevie Wonder , Angella K as Whitney Houston and Kami Smith as Tina Turner . Tickets are $45 for dinner and show; $40 for seniors; $20 for just the show. For reservations call 781-843-5862 or visit www.quincydinnertheater.com

Children s book sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeville Public Library. Free and open to all ages. For more information e-mail Teresa Mirra, teemirra@sailsinc.org

New England Sinai Hospital Weigh Less for Life program. 6 to 7 p.m., through Monday, March 30. New England Sinai Hospital, Diabetes Center, 150 York St., Stoughton. Six-week program taught by registered dietician. Cost is $120. For more information call 781-297-1385.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Singles speed dating event. 7:15 p.m., British Beer Company, Walpole. Two age ranged available. Pre-registration required. Use promotional code 8md8off for $8 off admission. For information or to sign up visit www.8minutedating.com

Mardi Gras Madness at Dick s Last Resort. 5 p.m., Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston. Includes costume contest. For more information call 617-267-8080

Red Dress Fashion Show and silent auction. 5:30 p.m., Century House, Acushnet. Tickets are $50. A private table for 10 is $500. No tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the YWCA HEARTplus Program. For tickets or more information call 508-999-3255 or visit www.ywcasema.org

Wednesday, Feb. 25

The Mechanics of the Slippery Slope law and politics discussion. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Bridgewater State College, Moakley Center Auditorium. Free and open to the public. For more information call 508-531-2796.

Taunton Area Chamber Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m., MDCOM, Myles Standish Industrial Park, 125 John Hancock Road, Taunton. Cost to attend is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Register by calling 508-824-4068 or e-mailing info@tauntonareachamber.org

BAM! theater festival. Feb. 25 through March 1. Shows 8 p.m. Feb. 25 through 28 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium at Bridgewater State College. So Deep in My Heart: A Cole Porter Musical Review, Last Call and The Shape of Things. Tickets are $10 for general public and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information or reservations call 508-531-1321.

Thursday, Feb. 26

Craft in America Expanding Traditions exhibit. Through Monday, May 25 at Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and free for members and children younger than 12. Admission is free Wednesdays, 5 to 9 p.m. For more information call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Hypnotist to talk at Stoughton Public Library. Certified hypnotherapist John Christoforo will explain what one experiences in the state of hypnosis, who can be hypnotized, and what hypnosis is used for. He will also dispel the three most common myths about hypnosis, answer questions and do demonstrations. Free. Call 781-344-2711 for more information.

Access Your Power led by Laurie McAnaugh. 7 to 9 p.m. at Uplifting Connections, 1355 Pleasant St., Bridgewater. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is required by calling 508-697-2334 or visiting www.upliftingconnections.com

Magic with Bonaparte show. 2 p.m., Striar JCC, 445 Central St., Stoughton. Tickets are $8. For information visit 781-341-2016 or visit www.striarjcc.org

Broadway Conservatory of the Performing Arts winter and spring 2009 classes. 62 Main St., Taunton. Classes for infants, toddlers, teenagers and adults. Course offerings available at www.RoselandProductions.com. To register or for more information call 508-828-9189 or e-mail TheBdwayConservatory@Gmail.com

Craft in America Expanding Traditions exhibit reception. 2 to 5 p.m., Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. Includes book signing and presentation. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and free for members and children younger than 12. Admission is free Wednesdays, 5 to 9 p.m. For more information call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Introduction to Speedskating sessions every Saturday. 4:15 to 6 p.m., Iorio Arena, Walpole. Cost is $20 for a single session, or $85 for six sessions. Equipment rental is available. For more information visit www.speedskaters.org/bssc. To register, e-mail Hugh.Johnston@comcast.net or RussellCurtis@comcast.net, or call 508-697-9942.

Saturday Morning Story program at Lakeville Public Library. 10:30 a.m. Also includes dancing, and crafts. Free and open to all ages. For more information e-mail Teresa Mirra, teemirra@sailsinc.org

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meetings every Thursday. 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 29 North Main St., Sharon. Free and no weigh-ins. For more information visit www.foodaddicts.org, call 781-932-6300 or e-mail fa@foodaddicts.org

Bereavement Support Group meetings every Wednesday. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Canton Senior Center. For more information call 781-828-1323.

Randolph water aerobics program. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Randolph Community Pool. For more information visit www.randolphrec.com

Adult Children of Alcoholics /Dysfunctional Families meeting every Thursday. 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. For more information e-mail sulltf@yahoo.com

SE MA Trout Unlimited meetings. 6 p.m., second Tuesday of each month through May, Mitchell Memorial Club, Middleboro. For more information visit www.southeastmasstu.com/

Exploring Music summer drop in classes every Wednesday. 10 to 10:45 a.m., Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles in West Bridgewater. Music program for children ages 3 to 7. Cost is $5. For more information visit www.home.comcast.net/

Story meetings at Hanson Public Library. Story Time 10 to 10:30 a.m. for children up to age 3. Craft a story 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for children age 3 to 7. Call 781-293-2151 for more information.

DivorceCare for Kids support group meetings on Mondays. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 8 Hilltop Ave., Kingston. A 13 week self contained revolving sessions for kids ages 5 to 12 to help them heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. For more information, contact Rosalie 781-585-4776 or rosalie@thevineyardkingston.org

Live entertainment at the Harbor Grille every Friday and Saturday. Located next to The Pub located in the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor on the waterfront in Plymouth. For more information, call The Pub at 508-591-5036.

Monthly adult book discussion group at the Lakeville Library. Participants in this group will meet the last Tuesday of each month to discuss the monthly selection, while having light refreshments and a cup of tea. A copy of the featured title will be available for checkout at the library at the beginning of each month.

Bingo at Ahavath Torah Congregation every Thursday. 6:45 p.m. There is a progressive game that grows weekly. There are Hot Hot Hots pull-tab tickets, two winner-take-all games and a new player raffle. Snacks are available at Paul's Kitchen Snack Bar. Ahavah Torah is located at 1179 Central St., Stoughton.

Open mic at Steve s Backstage Pass every Monday. Sign ups start 7 p.m., open mic starts 7:30 p.m., 15 School St., Taunton. Cover is $3. For reservations or more information, call 508-824-3436.

Free admission every Wednesday night at the Fuller Craft Museum. 5 to 9 p.m., 455 Oak St., Brockton. Bring the children and check out the latest exhibits. For more information call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Free belly dance class, all ages on Wednesdays at Danceworks. 7 to 8:15 p.m., 130 Jackson St., Canton. Dance to all kinds of music. One free class per student. Call 781-828-3229 to register.

Poetribe meets every other Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton, 325 West Elm St., Brockton. Open mic signup, 8 p.m. Open mic followed by featured poet, concludes with poetry slam.

The Trinity Church Flea Market every Saturday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Vendors and crafters wanted. Call and reserve space. The flea market is located at 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton. For more information, call 781-436-3355 or 617-309-9952.

The Southeastern Wind Symphony practices every Thursday. 7 to 9 p.m., Wheaton College, Norton. The symphony welcomes woodwind, brass and percussion players ages 14 and above for weekly rehearsals and to perform in winter and spring concerts. There is a $60 member fee and a $75 fee for non-members. For more information, call 508-222-8484.

Irish set dancing and ceili classes on Mondays. 7:30 p.m., at Irish Cultural Centre of New England. 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. Beginners level, no experience or partner necessary. For more information, call 781-821-8291 or online at www.irishculture.org

Nature Trail Guide and Letterboxing everyday at the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Letterboxing is a pastime combining map-reading skills and artistic ability with treasure hunts . Download clues from the Web site to help you search for six hidden treasure boxes on the Fuller Craft Campus, 455 Oak St., Brockton. For more information, call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Melodies and tunes with the ICC Seisiun Group. 8 to 11 p.m., Irish Cultural Centre of New England. 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. Free admission. For more information, call 781-767-4401 or visit www.irishculture.org/seisiun