BRAINTREE

Seeking singers: The Braintree Choral Society is looking for new singers, especially tenors and basses. The first rehearsal of the season will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7:15 p.m., in the music room at Braintree High School. Visit www.braintree sings.org for more information.

BRIDGEWATER

Workshop: Michael Graff of the American Financial Education Alliance will give a presentation on planning for long-term care, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Bridgewater Public Library. The free event will start at 6 p.m.

BROCKTON

Tutor: The Brockton Church and Community After School Program needs volunteer tutors to help elementary school students with homework and literacy skills. The program is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day, starting in October. Call 508-586-3939, or e-mail chcomafterschool @verizon.net for more information.

CANTON

For veterans: Heidrea for Heroes, a nonprofit helping veterans make the move to civilian life, will hold a seminar on “Borrowing Basics,’’ Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It is free for veterans and their spouses, and will be held at Massasoit Community College’s Canton campus.

HULL

First lighthouse: The public is invited to a free celebration of the 300th birthday of Boston Light, the country’s first lighthouse, on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Coast Guard Band will play at 6 p.m at the athletic field at Hull High School. The field opens at 4:30 p.m; parking is available at the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Visit www.town.hull.ma.us for more information.

MARION

Oktoberfest: This year’s festival is on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Marion Music Hall. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $9 if purchased at www.oktober-festmarion.com. Children under 12 get in for free.

MARSHFIELD

Opossums: Mass Audubon invites children ages 3-5, accompanied by a caregiver, to learn about opossums through songs, stories, crafts, and more. The event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the North River Wildlife Sanctuary. It costs $7 per child ($5 for member children). Required registration can be done by calling 781-837-9400 or by visiting www.massaudubon.-org/southshore.

NORWELL

Corn festival: The South Shore Natural Science Center will hold the 40th Annual Corn Festival Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. There will be music, pony rides, and other activities for kids. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; the cost for those who aren’t members of the center or the South Shore YMCA is $8 for children, and $10 for adults.

Jacob Carozza can be reached at jacob.carozza@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @jacobcarozza.