Open Heritage Day Moves to Saturday, Sept. 26

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Quincy Open Heritage Day Rescheduled to Sept. 26

The America250 event, now set for Saturday, Sept. 26, opens more than a dozen historic sites free of charge, including Peacefield, Old Town Hall, the Adams Academy/Quincy Historical Society, Church of the Presidents, Hancock Cemetery, the USS Salem, the Josiah Quincy House and the Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum. Visitors can choose their own route among house museums, exhibits, living history demonstrations and presentations, with community ambassadors on hand to answer questions. Free trolley service will run throughout the day between participating sites and Heritage Hubs, with pickup locations including the Quincy Historical Society.

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Memorial Service Set for Theresa 'Peg' Stevens

Memorial visiting hours for Theresa M. 'Peg' Stevens are today, September 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, followed by a 4 p.m. prayer service.

The Quincy Sun

Quincy College Board Meets on Finances, Enrollment

The Quincy College Board of Governors meets today, September 23, at 4 p.m. at 1250 Hancock Street and via Zoom, covering board vacancies, finances, enrollment and accreditation.

Quincy College

Public Meeting on Flood Resilience for Quincy Shore Drive

A public discussion of flood-resilience strategies for DCR parkways, including Quincy Shore Drive, is set for today, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Central Middle School in Boston.

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Crane Crochet and Knitting Club Returns Wednesday

The Crane Crochet and Knitting Club meets today, September 23, at 11:45 a.m. in the classroom at Thomas Crane Public Library; no registration required.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Tween Hangout Offers Games, Crafts at North Quincy Library

A Tween Hangout for grades 4-7 runs today, September 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Dinegan Room at North Quincy Library, with games, crafts and social time.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Teen Crafternoon Invites Students to Decorate T-Shirts

Teens in grades 8-12 can decorate T-shirts today, September 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Teen Space at the Main Library, with patches, fabric markers and stencils provided.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Civil Trial Begins Over 2020 Quincy Police Arrest

A civil trial began Tuesday, September 22, in Norfolk Superior Court over a lawsuit by Salim Balbaky against three Quincy police officers alleging excessive force during his June 2020 arrest at a Quincy rooming house.

The Patriot Ledger

PK-5 Students Have Early Release Wednesday

Quincy Public Schools' calendar schedules an early-release day for prekindergarten through Grade 5 today, September 23.

Quincy Public Schools

Free Outdoor Yoga Meets at Thomas Crane Library

A free, all-level Community Yoga Class meets today, September 23, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the Olmsted Lawn at the Main Library, moving indoors in bad weather.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Citizenship Preparation Class Runs Online

An online Citizenship Preparation Class today, September 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., helps participants practice civics, reading, writing and speaking for the naturalization interview.

Thomas Crane Public Library

English Pronunciation Class Offered at North Quincy

Adult English learners can join a pronunciation class today, September 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at North Quincy Library, practicing English sounds and conversation.

Thomas Crane Public Library