The Operatunity Performing Arts Center will become the educational branch of The Orpheum Theatre on July 1.

Operatunity moved to the Orpheum less than a year ago.

"Both companies compliment each other so well. To join forces makes perfect sense," said Theatre Arts Director Dori Bryan.

"Both organizations share very similar philosophies regarding children and the various ways in which they benefit from participation in the arts."

For more information, visit www.orpheum.org or www.operatunity.org. An Un-Common scholarship

The Un-Common Theatre Company is offering a $500 college scholarship to a Foxboro resident who is graduating from high school in June.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: participation in community service; involvement in music or theatre three out of four years in high school; an interest in pursuing music or theatre in the future; and continuing their education at an accredited two- or four-year institution.

Applications are available at www.uncommontheatre.org or by calling 508-696-3098. Applications must be returned by e-mail or postmarked by Friday, June 20.

Read about bubbles

The Boyden Library will kick off its summer reading program with Keith Johnson and "The Secret World of Bubbles" at 4 p.m. June 19 in the Fuller Activity Room. Register in the children's department or by calling 508-543-1246. Admission is free; the Friends of the Boyden Library are sponsoring the event. This 50-minute program is appropriate for ages 5-12.

Hunakai offers classes

The Hunakai Studio School of Fine Art will offer three classes during the week of July 7: "Paper Paint and Pencils"; "Teen Cartooning Illustration and Drawing" and "Adult Evening Watercolor."

Registration is required by calling 508-543-5665 or e-mailing classes@hunakaistudio.org.

MICHAEL GELBWASSER can be reached at 508-236-0439 or at mgelbwasser@thesunchronicle.com.