Ichabod Flats reopens to shellfishing

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Ichabod Flats reopens to shellfishing

Massachusetts reopened the Ichabod Flats shellfish-growing area in Duxbury and Plymouth after a precautionary closure following heavy rain on September 25. The area returned to open status at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 1.

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Art Complex kicks off Inktober with mixed-media meetup

The Art Complex Museum kicks off its Inktober drawing challenge today, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can try the first prompt, explore ink techniques and receive a sketchbook and pen. All experience levels are welcome.

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Wen-hao Tien gives artist talk at Art Complex Museum

The Art Complex Museum hosts a reception today, October 1, from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a free artist talk and audience conversation at 6 p.m. The talk is tied to the exhibition “Interpreting the Natural: Contemporary Visions of Scholars’ Rocks.”

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Veronica Roth appears virtually for Duxbury library

The Duxbury Free Library hosts a virtual conversation with author Veronica Roth today, October 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. They’ll discuss her Divergent series and upcoming novel.

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Library hosts qigong session focused on bone health

The Duxbury Free Library offers a seated-or-standing qigong session today, October 1, from 11 a.m. to noon, focused on balance, bone health and muscle strength.

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Drop-in knitting group meets at Duxbury Free Library

The library hosts a no-registration knitting and fiber-arts gathering today, October 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. All skill levels are welcome.

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Tinker Time offers crafts and STEM play for preschoolers

Children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers can drop in at the Duxbury Free Library today, October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for crafts, puppet play, STEM activities and early-literacy stations.

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Duxbury library’s Halloween costume swap starts today

The Duxbury Free Library’s all-month costume swap begins today, October 1, in the Children’s Room. Take a costume and bring one to share.

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Tai chi and qigong class meets at The Center

The Center offers a gentle tai chi and qigong class today, October 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., covering foundational movements, breathing and balance.

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Library hosts laughter yoga this morning

The Duxbury Free Library hosts a seated laughter-yoga session today, October 1, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., using breathing, laughing and singing exercises.

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Balance for Life class meets at The Center

The Center’s Balance for Life class meets today, October 1, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., with exercises aimed at improving strength, balance and fall prevention.

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Social Bridge drop-in at The Center

The Center hosts a drop-in Social Bridge club today, October 1, from 10 a.m. to noon for bridge players.

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Thurber literature course begins at The Center

The eight-session course “Did Thurber Write That?” begins today, October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will examine film adaptations and the preservation of James Thurber’s work through November 19.

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Empower Movement fitness class at The Center

The Center offers Empower Movement today, October 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. The whole-body class uses hand weights, resistance bands and bodyweight exercises.

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