Coming soon: Braintree church to host Thanksgiving meal, Harvest Fair in Whitman

Mary Whitfill, The Patriot Ledger
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Kingston history exhibit's open house is Nov. 9

KINGSTON – The Kingston Public Library will hold an open house at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Adams Center, 33 Summer St. The event will feature a new exhibit titled “A Glimpse into Kingston’s Past Across Collections,” which samples archival and historical materials. The exhibit will be open regularly from Monday, Nov. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 15. For more information, call Archivist Librarian Nick Cotoulas at 781-585-0517 ext. 6277 or email ncotoulas@kingstonma.gov.

Genealogy presentation Nov. 14 at Quincy library

QUINCY – The Thomas Crane Library, at 40 Washington St., will present “Upon Receipt of Ancestry DNA Results,” an installment in the Family History Research Series, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Professional genealogist Seema Kenney will explain how to use ethnicity estimates and DNA matches included in test results. For more information, visit thomascranelibrary.org.

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Carver Council on Aging offers day trip Dec. 7

CARVER – The Carver Council on Aging will host a day trip titled "Yankee Candle & Bright Lights" on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event includes lunch at Storrowton Tavern and Carriage House, as well as stops at Yankee Candle and Forest Park for the "Bright Nights" display of Christmas lights. Tickets are $70 per person for Friends members and $92 for nonmembers. Payments must be made by Friday, Nov. 18. To book or for more information, call 508-866-4698, ext. 3.

Braintree church youth group offers free lunch to needy

BRAINTREE – St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Youth Association will welcome those in need from Braintree and nearby towns for a Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 119 Common St. The meal is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, email maria.lefas77@gmail.com.

Bobby Karasaras slices chicken at a rotisserie to make gyros during the annual End of Summer Gyro Festival at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
Bobby Karasaras slices chicken at a rotisserie to make gyros during the annual End of Summer Gyro Festival at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

Hingham coffeehouse concert to honor long-time volunteers

HINGHAM – The Old Ship Coffeehouse will host a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Parish Hall, 107 Main St. Southern Rail, an up-tempo bluegrass band, will headline the event, which will honor five long-time volunteers. Admission is free, although donations to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee are encouraged. For more information, call 857-261-1612 or visit Facebook.com/coffeehouseoffthesquare.

Whitman church's Harvest Fair set for Nov. 19

WHITMAN – All Saints Church at 44 Park Ave. will hold its Harvest Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. For sale will be Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations, jewelry, crafts, attic treasures, bake sale items, raffles and the popular “harvest soup.” For more information, visit allsaintswhitman.com.

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