Coming up: A gala to fund pediatric cancer research, flower sale, educational programs
Flood insurance program to be held in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Community Rating System Committee invites residents to its annual flood insurance outreach program from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the office of the Marshfield harbormaster. The outreach will consist of a short presentation on flood insurance, followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information or to register, visit marshfield-ma.gov/program-public-information-crs or email committee Chair Joe Rossi at info@knowflood.org.
Maddie's Promise hosts gala on May 13
HINGHAM – Nonprofit organization Maddie's Promise will host its second gala, "An Evening of Promise," from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 13, at South Shore Country Club, 274 South St. There will be music, dancing, cocktails, live auctions, raffles and more. Maddie's Promise funds pediatric cancer research. Tickets cost $125 per person. For more information, visit maddiespromise.org.
Rabies vaccination clinic planned for Saturday in Braintree
BRAINTREE – A rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, at the side entrance to town hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. The vaccination fee is $15 per animal and owners are asked to bring their pet's current rabies certificate to the clinic. Dog licenses from the town clerk's office will be available. The cost is $15 or $10 with documentation that the dog has been spayed or neutered.
Memorial flower sale Saturday in Houghs Neck
QUINCY – The annual Dorothy Laing Memorial Spring Flower Sale sponsored by the Houghs Neck Community Council will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the intersection of Sea and Rockland streets. There will be flats of annuals, including pansies, petunias, impatiens, zinnias, dahlias, cosmos, snapdragons, marigolds and more. Those who are unable to attend can pick up flowers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week at E&T Ceramics, 367 Billings Road. For more information, call 617-479-4107.
Archaeologist to speak at historical society
QUINCY – Ed Fitzgerald, chief archaeologist of a recent dig at the Dorothy Quincy Homestead, will speak about the dig and show artifacts found near the home at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Quincy Historical Society, 8 Adams St.
Pancake breakfast to raise money for Weymouth organizations
WEYMOUTH – The Weymouth Rotary Club will host the Tom “Terrific” Tanner Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Whipple Center, 182 Green St. Proceeds will support the Weymouth police K-9 unit, Weymouth elder services, the food pantry and student scholarships. Tickets are $5. For more information, email Betsy Harris at elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org.
Duo to perform concert at Crane Library on Sunday
QUINCY – A Jean Danton and Luke Molloy concert is scheduled for3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. It will also be livestreamed on the library's YouTube channel. For more information, visit thomascranelibrary.org.
QArts Gallery presents watercolor exhibit
QUINCY – Artist Marco Vizcarra will exhibit more than 20 watercolor works through June 19 at the QArts Gallery, 1229 Hancock St. The gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. A free reception with the artist will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. For more information, call Linda Santoro at 617-610-0692.
Learn about respiratory system at South Shore Health presentation
ROCKLAND – South Shore Health will host a presentation titled "Your Lungs and the Respiratory System" from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, on Zoom. This program will be presented by Amy McGuinness, a respiratory therapist, and focus on lung disease and breathing issues. Free. To register, call 781-624-8520 or email cmoore@southshorehealth.org. The Zoom information will be sent via email.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Upcoming galas, talks, events in Braintree, Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth
