Quincy Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Adams Academy trust fund fight draws scrutiny

From Quincy News

• Quincy adults get new recreational volleyball option Quincy adults have a new volleyball opportunity this fall, giving racquet and court-sport fans another way to stay active, according to Quincy Patch.Quincy News
• In-person early voting continues at City Hall Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St., offers in-person early voting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ahead of the Nov. 3 state election.Quincy News
• Senior center hosts meditation session The senior center at 440 East Squantum St. hosts a meditation session from 10 to 11 a.m.Quincy News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Toddler storytime returns to Adams Shore Library Adams Shore Library, 519 Sea St., hosts a toddler storytime for ages 2 to 3 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board meets at Main Library The Main Library's Teen Advisory Board meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the classroom at 40 Washington St.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: North Quincy Library hosts craft and cocoa night North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock St., hosts a Craft & Cocoa evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Main Library offers evening meditation session The Main Library's community meeting room hosts a meditation session with Neeni from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Rush Hour Reading Book Club meets Tuesday The Main Library's Rush Hour Reading Book Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room.Thomas Crane Public Library

Yesterday in Quincy (Mon, Oct 26)

• Patriot Ledger traces Adams Academy fund's legal fight The Patriot Ledger traces the 200-year history of John Adams' education trust amid an ongoing legal dispute over the Adams Academy building; Quincy Patch separately previewed the $1.8 million fight.The Patriot Ledger
• Tickets available for Kettle Kickoff Breakfast Quincy Patch reports tickets are now available for the Kettle Kickoff Breakfast, an event benefiting the Salvation Army.Quincy Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28: Early release day for PK-5 and middle schools Quincy Public Schools dismiss early for PK-5 and grades 6-8 on Oct. 28.Quincy Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Outdoor yoga class returns to Main Library lawn The Main Library's Olmsted Lawn hosts an outdoor community yoga class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: North Quincy Library offers pronunciation class for adults North Quincy Library hosts a pronunciation class for adult English language learners from 9:30 to 11 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Library offers online citizenship preparation class The library offers an online citizenship preparation class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Crochet and knitting club meets at Main Library The Crane Crochet and Knitting Club meets in the Main Library classroom from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Friends Bookstore open at Main Library The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library is open from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: North Quincy Library hosts tween hangout North Quincy Library hosts a tween hangout for grades 4 to 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Cranium open hours canceled Wednesday The Cranium Makerspace's open hours at the Main Library, scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28, have been canceled.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Rainbow Book Club meets Wednesday evening The Rainbow Book Club meets in the Main Library classroom from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: CPC holds public meeting on preservation funding The Community Preservation Committee holds a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Coddington Building, 34 Coddington St., ahead of the program's 20th anniversary, with residents invited to ask about project eligibility.City of Quincy
• Fri, Oct 30, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Library hosts after-hours night bazaar Friday The Main Library hosts its After Hours at the Crane night bazaar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31: North Quincy Library hosts duck costume dress-up North Quincy Library invites children ages 5 and up to dress up in rubber duck costumes on Oct. 31.Thomas Crane Public Library

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