Weekend Planner: Antique Appraisals, Brewfest and Arts and Crafts

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend.

1. Walk-In Appraisal Day with Antique Expert, Paul Royka

Where/When: , 6 Pleasant St., Medfield; Saturday June 2, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why Go: Paul Royka, a nationally-known appraiser who has appeared on PBS’s Antiques Road Show, will conduct a walk-in Appraisal Day to offer verbal assessments on your antique treasures. Participants meet individually with Royka and receive a verbal assessment of their material.

Pricing: The event is free to historical society members and $10 for non-members.  The free/$10 fee entitles participants to have up to three items appraised. Additional items may be appraised for an additional fee. Event proceeds will benefit the Medfield Historical Society.

2. Sherborn Business Association Hosts Summer Brewfest

Where/When: , 33 North Main St., Sherborn; Friday June 1, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: The Sherborn Business Association will host an authentic brewfest featuring samples from many of the area’s leading microbreweries  and well known larger boutique breweries. The evening will also include live music provided by the “Back Page” a popular instrumental group and German cuisine such as knockwurst, bratwurst, “pulled” sauerbraten sandwich, Bavarian chicken on a Kaiser roll, spaetzle, German potato salad and sauerkraut.

Pricing: Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 if purchased at the event.  Tickets can be purchased from local merchants including Rose’s Automotive, the Sherborn Inn, Sherborn Wine & Spirits, Sherborn Market (Citgo) and Walgreens.

3. Sherborn Library 40th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Where/When: Sherborn Library, 4 Sanger St., Sherborn; Saturday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Why Go: This fun community and family event promises unique arts and crafts from over 80 local artisans and vendors, beautiful plants for sale, fun family and children’s activities, an enormous bouncy house, book sales, delicious food, live music and raffles.  Parking will be available at St. Theresa’s Church as well as at Pilgrim Church.

Pricing:  Free

4. 4th Annual 5k Walk/Run Race

Where/When: 249 Washington St., Norwood; Saturday, June 2, 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: All walkers and runners are welcome to join for the 4th annual 5K walk/run road race! This event will also feature a raffle table, activities for kids, a post race party with free food for all participant and free t-shirt to 1st 100 registrations.  Race day registration opens at 4:00 p.m. for the 5:30 race time.

Pricing: Before Day of Event:  $25 per walker/run and $15 for students under 14. Day of Race: $30.00 adults (15 and over) and $20.00 for students (14 and under) Register online at www.scsroadrace.com.

5. Moose Hill Native Plant Fundraiser 

Where/When: , 293 Moose Hill St, Sharon; Saturday June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Why Go: The Moose Hill  Ninth annual Native Plant Fundraiser will offer a large variety of native New England wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, trees and groundcover suited for full sun, deep shade or anything in between. They will also have plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. There will be 30 to 50 individual plants for sale for most species. Most plants are only $7 each, planting and growing Information will be available for all plants.  While they last, plants available for sale include: Cardinal Flower, Joe Pyeweed, Wild Bergamont, Meadowsweet, Poverty Grass, Indian Grass, Spotted Horsemint, Black-Eyed Susan, Mayapple, Columbine, Jack in the Pulpit, Wild Geranium, Solomon’s Seal, Red Trillium, Yellow Trillium, White Trillium, Bird’s Foot Violet, Purple Coneflower, Christmas Fern, Maidenhair fern, Hay-scented Fern, Lowbush BlueberryBayberry, Mountain Laurel, Witchhazel, and more. All proceeds help to sustain Moose Hill’s educational programs. Bring a tray or box to transport your plants to your car. M Please call 781-784-5691 or www.massaudubon.org for details.

Pricing: Free to attend: Most plants are only $7 each.