Things to do: Shop a thrift store, create-your-own dessert

Sep 2, 2021

There’s a lot going on in Wareham during any given week. For more information on these and other events, go to www.WarehamWeekToday.com.

Thursday, September 2

Shop until you drop.

The Next To New Thrift Shop at the First Congregational Church of Wareham is having its Semi-Annual Bag Sale this weekend, on Sept. 2-4. “Come visit us and purchase a 13-gallon bag for just $5 and fill it up with men’s, women’s and children’s clothing,” the church said in a statement.

The thrift shop is located at 11 Gills Ave. and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and face masks will be optional.

Friday, September 3

Play bingo.

The Swifts Beach Improvement Association hosts kids bingo nights on Fridays, starting at 7 p.m.

Bingo nights are open to the public and are held at Voss Hall, 38 Pleasant St.

Saturday, September 4

Fly a kite.

Join the Onset Bay Association for its sixth annual Onset Beach Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Anyone interested can build a kite for just $5. People are encouraged to bring their own kites to fly as well.

The event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome. In the event of inclement weather, Sunday, Sept. 5, is the rain date.

Create-your-own dessert.

The Swifts Beach Improvement Association will host its final build-your-own ice cream sundae event of the summer at 7 p.m. at Voss Hall, 38 Pleasant St.

Building your own ice cream sundae will cost $5.

Sunday, September 5

Compete in Labor Day races.

The Swifts Beach Improvement Association’s annual Labor Day field races will begin at 10 a.m. at the Joseph Conway Field in Swifts Beach.

People ages 2 to 82 are invited to compete in the 50-yard dash, kangaroo races, 3-legged races, a mile run through the neighborhood or an egg toss. Prizes will be available for winners of the races. 

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