COVID-19 vaccines offered in Weymouth schools in October
WEYMOUTH – South Shore Health and Weymouth Public Schools will be holding a two-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic at two schools in October. The first vaccination clinics will be held on October 7 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Weymouth High School and Abigail Adams Middle School from noon to 2:30 pm Follow-up vaccination clinics will be held on October 28 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Weymouth High School and Abigail Adams Middle School from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Registration is available online or by calling 781-335-1100.
Dockter will challenge DeCoste again for the House seat
HANOVER – Former Hanover Democrat Emmanuel Dockter has announced he will challenge Republican State Representative David DeCoste in the 2022 general election to represent Plymouth 5th District, which includes Hanover, Norwell and Rockland. Dockter had previously run for DeCoste’s seat in the 2020 general election. A campaign launch event is scheduled for Thursday, October 14 at Burke’s Alewerks in Hanover.
Pembroke workshop to fight drug addiction, depression
PEMBROKE – The Bryantville United Methodist Church will host a “Hearts of Hope” workshop and question-and-answer event with professionals for those struggling with substance abuse or depression at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29 at 546 Mattakeesett St. Les speakers will discuss the resources available to those living in recovery. A light dinner will be served. For more information, send an email to bryantvilleUMC@gmail.com.
Steel & Rye’s Kerrigan to Receive Leadership Award
QUINCY – The Forbes House Museum will present the winner of this year’s Civic Leadership Award at its annual Keechong Dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29 at the Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy. This year’s award recipient is Dan Kerrigan, co-owner of Steel & Rye. For more information, visit http://www.forbeshousemuseum.org/keechong/.
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“Dynasty” author to speak about his book in Kingston
KINGSTON – Jeff Benedict, author of “The Dynasty,” an account of the New England Patriots’ rise to stardom, will speak about his book Thursday, September 30 at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Kingston Council on Aging, September 30. Evergreen St. The program is free, but registration is required. For more information, visit kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
Sale of cookbooks to benefit Marshfield Library
MARSHFIELD – The Friends of Ventress Memorial Library will be holding a cookbook sale in the library lobby throughout October. The library is at 1837 Ocean St. Prices range from $ 1 to $ 5 per book and all proceeds go to the library. For more information, call 781-834-5535.
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Pembroke Run / Walk to Benefit Heart Patients
PEMBROKE – The Health Friends of the South Shore will be hosting their 10th annual Set the Beat for Heart Health Run at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 2 at Hobomock Elementary School, 81 Learning Lane. Runners can participate in a 5K run or a 1 mile walk. The proceeds will go to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of the South Shore Hospital. For more information, visit southshorehealth.org.
Motorcycle race for the benefit of the Hull recovery center
HULL – The Anchor of Hull Recovery Center will be holding its first Sunset Motorcycle Run for Recovery on Sunday October 3 at Cordage Park in Plymouth. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Bikers will travel from there to Anchor in Hull for a barbecue and games on the lawn before a final race to Hull Gut. For more information, call 857-251-6120.
Habitat for Humanity golf tournament scheduled for October 4
MARSHFIELD – Rive-Sud Habitat for Humanity will be holding its annual golf tournament at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 4 at the Marshfield Country Club, 515 Moraine Street. Sponsorship and registration options are available on the organization’s website. For more information, visit sshabitat.org/events.
