The Middleborough Historical Association is looking for old photographs to use in a book entitled "Middleborough, a Pictorial History," to be published by Arcadia Press as part of its "Images of America" series. The association has scheduled a photo collecting day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (March 21) in the Grant Building, 40 North Main St. Anyone with unpublished photographs that could be considered for the book should bring them that day. For more information, contact Nancy Gedraitis at 508-947-3823.

Marshfield's Information Technology Department is on the lookout for quality local images to display on the town's website. Officials would like to get a variety of photos of the town's coastline, farms, historical sites, and landmarks. If you have any photos you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to pics@townofmarshfield.org or drop them off at the IT Department in Town Hall, 870 Moraine St..

The Holbrook Public Library is hoping to resume its position in the community as a backdrop for the display of art, according to library director Ruth Hathaway. Hathaway is urging area artists, not just those who live in town, to use the walls in the adult section of the library to display their framed photographs, paintings, needlework, and other work. Artists are welcome to list the price of their work and their contact information. The library has featured exhibitions in the past, and is looking to resume support of the local arts community, Hathaway said. The only exhibit booked so far is an informational display on foster care in February, she said.

Officials in Manchester-by-the-Sea are seeking photographs of the town to be included in the annual town report. Submissions must be original pictures taken of Manchester landmarks and/or town-related events. Selected photos will appear on the front and back covers and inside the report, which will be distributed to residents before Town Meeting in April. Submit photos to Beth Heisey, the selectmen's administrative assistant, as prints mailed or brought to the Selectmen's Office, Town Hall, 10 Central St., Manchester, MA 01944, or by e-mail to heiseye@manchester.ma.us. Include your name, address and phone number; those submitting prints should list that information on the back of the photo. For more information, call Heisey at 978-526-2000.

How do you get an art gallery named after you? Well, you can be a world-famous photographer.

Salem Open Studios Tour
Arts & Antiques Month in Salem includes an Open Studios Tour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 22) in three places: Old Town Hall, artists' studios, and retail stores. This year, the work of several photographers will be showcased, along with paintings, mixed media, jewelry, fiber, glass, and sculpture.

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"Photography Past and Present" is a special event presented by the Film-Only Group (FOG) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Thursday (Nov. 6) at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane off Route 6A in Dennis in the Cape Playhouse compound.

FOG consists of 16 advanced amateur photographers who photograph for the love of the art. They will present photos that reflect both conventional film photography and contemporary digital photography. The exhibit will consist of vintage chemical prints, new silver prints, and digital prints. A prized collection of vintage film cameras, as well as old darkroom equipment for developing chemical film and prints, will be on display.

Dress is casual, wine and light refreshments will be served, and admission is gained simply by making a small donation to the museum.

FOG meets at the museum every month to discuss old and new methods of photography.

The Panopticon Gallery throws two receptions in one tonight. The opening party for Christian Waeber's exhibit "Later That Night . . ." will also be the reception for Mara Brod's "Miniatures." Waeber's photographs are surreal shots of deserted parts of Boston at night. Brod's exhibit features tiny, toy-camera shots of Boston suburbia. Both photography collections make Boston look beautiful, albeit creepy.

Reception tonight from 5 to 7. Free. Both shows up through Nov. 17.
Panopticon Gallery, Hotel Commonwealth, 502c Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston. 617-267-8929.

-- The Boston Globe

Wellesley
The Wellesley Free Library is hosting a workshop on digital photography basics and computer use from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. This workshop will provide an overview of digital photography to include selecting a camera (compact, SLR) and printer, image file formats, and basic techniques for adjusting the quality of digital photographs for printing, emailing, and displaying on the web.

The program will also look at storage options both for the camera and computer, transferring images from the camera to the computer, and accessories to make the process easier. Other topics include free services where you can share photos with family and friends, data recovery, and a demonstration of basic photo editing.

The class is designed for adults with some computer experience. Advance registration is required; sign up online, by calling 781-235-1610, or in person at the main library, which is located at 530 Washington St.

Raynham
A two-part workshop on digital camera use will be held next month at the Raynham Public Library, 760 South Main St. At 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, members of the Hockomock Digital Photographers, a West Bridgewater camera club, will present a primer on digital camera use. The first session will focus on camera basics and terminology related to digital imaging. Part two will focus on digital darkroom techniques. Participation is free, but registration is required. Call the library at 508-823-1344.
-- Christine Legere, Globe South

RAW reader fairnsquare writes:

"There is an exhibit through October, Images of the North End, at Boston City Hall, in the Mayor's Gallery on the 5th floor. Some of the photographs are taken during [St. Anthony"s] Feast. You may find yourself or your neighbors in them!"

The next meeting of the new Photographic Society of Cape Cod will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 315 Old Main St,, South Yarmouth. (Old Main Street intersects with Route 28 at the traffic lights just before the Bass River Bridge in South Yarmouth.)

Here are the details: