Quincy Morning Brief, Oct. 28: New adult volleyball option announced for fall

From Quincy News

• New adult volleyball option announced for fall Quincy News reports that adults in the city now have a new way to play volleyball, adding another option for racquet and court-sport fans this fall; specifics on scheduling, location and sign-up are still to come.Quincy News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 9:30 a.m.: Outdoor yoga class offered at main library Thomas Crane Public Library hosts a Community Yoga Class outside on the Olmsted Lawn, Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 9:30 a.m.: Pronunciation class for adult English learners held The library's North Quincy branch offers a pronunciation class for adult English language learners, Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 9:30 a.m.: Online citizenship prep class offered Wednesday Thomas Crane Public Library runs an online Citizenship Preparation Class for adult learners, Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 11:45 a.m.: Crochet and knitting club meets at main library The Crane Crochet and Knitting Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library classroom.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 12:30 p.m.: Friends Bookstore open at main library The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library is open Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 1:30 p.m.: North Quincy library hosts tween hangout North Quincy Library holds a Tween Hangout for grades 4 to 7, Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Dinegan Room.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 5:00 p.m.: Cranium makerspace open hours canceled Wednesday Open Hours at The Cranium makerspace at the Main Library, normally 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, has been canceled, the library's calendar shows.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Rainbow Book Club meets at main library The Rainbow Book Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Main Library classroom.Thomas Crane Public Library
• PK-5 and middle schoolers have early release Quincy Public Schools dismisses pre-K through grade 5 and grades 6 to 8 early Wednesday, Oct. 28, districtwide.Quincy Public Schools

Yesterday in Quincy (Tue, Oct 27)

• Quincy unveils new aviation park for public Quincy Patch reported the city opened a new aviation-themed park on Saturday, Oct. 24, honoring the legacy of a local pilot and giving residents a new outdoor space to explore.Quincy Patch
• Tickets available for Kettle Kickoff Breakfast Quincy Patch reported that tickets are now available for the Kettle Kickoff Breakfast, with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army.Quincy Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 5:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee holds informational meeting The Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 34 Coddington St., with a public session on CPA funding ahead of the program's 20th year.Town of Quincy
• Thu, Oct 29, 9:30 a.m.: Baby storytime held at main library Thomas Crane Public Library hosts Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime for babies 4 to 11 months, Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 a.m.: Library hosts outdoor English conversation walk Thomas Crane Public Library offers an English "Walk and Talk" session outdoors on the Olmsted Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 9:30 a.m.: Friends Bookstore open twice Thursday The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library is open Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 5 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Tween crochet class held at main library Thomas Crane Public Library hosts Tween Crochet for grades 4 to 7, Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Children's Room.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31: North Quincy library hosts rubber duck costume dress-up North Quincy Library invites kids 5 and up to a Rubber Duck Costume Dress Up on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: Schools closed for Election Day Quincy Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day.Quincy Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: Polls open for state election Tuesday Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the state election, including at the Main Library's Community Meeting Room.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Online lecture examines Indigenous nations, Revolution Thomas Crane Public Library hosts an online talk, "Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution," Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library

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