Local author event, a craft supply swap & more!

Plus, how kids can get free ice cream next week with their report card!

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Dianna Carney & Camilo Díaz
March 16, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of Community Connections!

The mission of this newsletter is to highlight small businesses, bring people together, and encourage community connections. We do this by publishing our articles on Substack, where they can be read for free. Every week, this newsletter sends you a curated selection of our articles that are most relevant for the upcoming week ahead. From local events happening in Southeastern Massachusetts to small business news, this newsletter aims to help you start every week feeling more connected with your community.

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In the store’s words, it is set to be “a horrifyingly good time.”

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Somerset Creamery, a family-owned ice cream shop that has been serving the community since 1937, announced it has opened for the season!

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

They explain that training can help students build confidence, discipline, and focus for students of all ages!

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

For crafters looking to kickstart their next creation without breaking the bank, this Craft Supply Swap offers the perfect opportunity to trade, connect, and get inspired!

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

Whether you bring the kids and their friends together or just have a special ice cream date with your child, this is the perfect way to reward them for their hard work!

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

In response to a recent loss in the community, this event is designed to help everyday people recognize when someone may be in danger.

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

Following up on my recent look at the limited-time Pistachio Truffle coffee, I realized that while that drink is a March exclusive, the "Official Flavor of the Month" honors actually go to the Chocolate Chip Cannoli.

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

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