Monday, March 11, 2013
Find out what specials are being held this St. Patrick's Day at the local restaurant.
The Halfway Cafe, located at in the Cobbs Corner Shopping Plaza right across the border in Canton, usually has some new great deal up its sleeve. Whether the "8 Meals for $8", Tasting Tuesdays or another 5K Road Race in June, the Halfway Cafe always comes up with something new and fun for customers. Sharon Patch sat down with Tom Cahillane, manager of the restaurant's nearby Cobbs Corner location to find out more about the restaurant and what the eatery was planning for St. Patrick's Day festivities this year. Patch: St. Patrick's Day is coming up. Do you anything special planned? Tom Cahillane: Yes we do. As many of you may know we have live music every weekend. On St. Patrick's Day we will be having the live music of Max Courtney most of…
Monday, February 25, 2013
Get an inside look at the local women's boutique located right around the corner at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner.
Mission Clothing, a unique and intimate boutique located in Canton, offers residents from the area contemporary women's clothing and accessories. "The goal of Mission is to give every customer who walks through the door, a personalized shopping experience," Owner Shoshanah Graupen said. "We are stylists and will help our customers put together the whole outfit from clothing to accessories." Patch sat down with Graupen to find out more about her store and background in the fashion business. Patch: How did you find this prime location in Cobbs Corner? Shoshanah Graupen: About three months after I had my son, my father told me about a boutique in Canton that was for sale. To be honest, I was not really excited about the prospect of starting a…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Village Shoppes celebrated the holiday season with a holiday stroll.
On Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday De. 16 the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner, right on the border of Sharon, was the hub of a holiday stroll. The two-day event featured a hay ride, holiday songs by the Canton Community Theatre Group, steel drums provided by "The Xisles Drums", a hayride around the Cobbs Corner parking lot with Pat Mann and two large horses from the "Whispering Wind Farm" in Chepachet, Rhode Island and Santa Claus posing for photos with the kids. The stroll kept the parking lot filled and the stores over flowing with shoppers. The holiday spirit was truly in the air. Here are some photos from the event. If you have any pictures that you would like to add, then just upload them here to this gallery.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Your Pets Paws in Pottery.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Especially for Pets at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner will be hosting 'Paws for Pets', on Wednesday, Nov 14. They've partnered with their Village Shoppes neighbor, Ceramics a la Carte ('a paint your own pottery' and custom design studio) to create for you a keepsake of your cat or dog's paw print. Your $25 fee will buy you one four to five inch round color paw print hanging of your cat or dog's paw print, complete with their name and the year. Your print will come with a ribbon so you can easily display it in your home or workplace. It also makes a great gift! Visit us or Ceramics a la Carte to see a sample. Ten percent of your purchase will be donated directly to Amazing Greyz Greyhound Adoption. Located in Franklin, Amazing Greyz…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Halloween Prowl, a Pet Parade, Trick or Treating at the Village Shoppes and the Town Parade.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Haunted House at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner will be open to residents from Sharon, Canton and elsewhere all weekend from 6-10 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 the Mass Audubon's Moose Hill is celebrating its 30th year of its very popular Halloween Prowl. This annual event is experienced in a creative, non-scary, safe and educational manner. It is an enchanting evening with many delights including a barn filled with Jack-o'-lanterns. Discover the history of Halloween from a Druid and then encounter costumed characters performing nature skits as you are guided along a candle-lit trail. After the hour-long guided walk, return to the Nature Center for refreshments. Sing along with the folk singers as you enjoy the …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
How are you decorating and what will you be wearing this Halloween?
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Halloween is just a few weeks away. How are you decorating for the holiday in Sharon? The Hidden Hotel, at the Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner opened for guests over the weekend. It's said to be the scariest house experience in Massachusetts. It will be open every weekend through October. Have you picked up your pumpkins yet? How about corn stalks? Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon still has lots of pumpkins and fall flowering plants available. And what about a costume? Even if you're just opening the door for your trick-o-treaters, it makes it all the more fun to dress up yourself. Don't forget about your pets, there are lots of costumes to choose from for your dogs and cats. Here are some pictures from around town, and be sure to upload your …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
How about a Merlot Monday?
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Mark your calendars for Sept. 17, when Ceramics a la Carteand The Halfway Cafe located in The Village Shoppes, come together for another festive evening of painting your own pottery while enjoying complimentary appetizers provided by the Halfway Cafe. Cathy Walsh, owner of Ceramics a la Carte wanted to cross market with other businesses in the Village Shoppes. Walsh said, "To do things together made sense, I approached the Halfway Cafe in 2009 and asked if they would be interested in hosting a series of paint your own pottery events." Tom Cahillane, manager of the Halfway Cafe agreed and said, "Walsh is always thinking outside the box. She helps promote and include other businesses at the Village Shoppes and has brought new people into our…
Kim Salem
4:33 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Mission is my favorite store. I don't like to look ordinary and Mission has something for everyone. The staff has dressed me for countless occasions right down to me texting them pics of my shoes in my closet so they could tell me which looks best! They have amazing style and personality. If you haven't already been there I suggest you check it out... You won't be disappointed! more ›