Coming up: Duxbury to hear lecture on Ukraine history, author to speak in Kingston

Patriot Ledger staff
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Alzheimer's lecture March 31 in Norwell

NORWELL – The Cordwainer memory care center will host Lenore Jackson-Pope for a lecture titled “A World Without Alzheimer’s Disease" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at 24 Washington St. Jackson-Pope is the co-director of primary care outreach at the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment and the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. For more information or to RSVP, call 617-921-1753 or email sflight@cordwainermemorycare.com.

Russia/Ukraine presentation online March 31

DUXBURY – Cynthia Simmons will give a virtual presentation via Zoom with the Duxbury Free Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31. The presentation, titled "'Little Russia and the Russian Empire: History and the War in Ukraine," will touch on current events and their historical significance. Viewers can watch at home or from the library, 77 Alden St. For more information, visit duxburyfreelibrary.org.

Novelist to speak March 31 in Kingston

KINGSTON – Patry Francis, author of the novel "All the Children Are Home," will speak about her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Adams Center, 33 Summer St. The lecture is part of the Kingston Public Library's spring series of author talks. For more information and to register, visit kingstonpubliclibrary.org.

'Barefoot in the Park' coming to Norwell theater

NORWELL – The North River Theater will perform "Barefoot in the Park," at 8 p.m. April 1, 2, 8 and 9 and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at 513 River St. Tickets cost $25. For more information, visit northrivertheater.org or call 781-826-4878.

Abington library seeks feedback

ABINGTON – The Abington Public Library is asking residents to complete a planning survey to let the library know how it can best support the needs of local patrons and families. Compiling a strategic plan is required for all Massachusetts public libraries applying for grants. The survey can be completed online at abingtonpl.org. Printed copies are available in the library, 600 Gliniewicz Way. For more information, call 781-982-2139.

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Scholarship available to Braintree women

BRAINTREE – The Braintree Women's Club will offer a $1,000 Women Helping Women scholarship to a Braintree woman going back to school. Applications are due April 10. For more information and to receive an application, call Deanna Fredie at 781-803-3689 or email frediedj@comcast.net.

Hazardous waste collections to start April 9

WEYMOUTH – The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will hold household hazardous waste collections between April 9 and June 18 in member towns. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit hhw.acvenviro.com.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Coming up: History lectures, author talks, theater performances