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Coming up on the Hanson Patch calendar: Visitor's Day Presentation

Hi Hanson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Visitor's Day Presentation
- Book-to-Movie Discussion Group: Fahrenheit 451 (Adults) at Hanson Public Library
- Hygge at Home: Oyster Shell Candles (Adults & Teens) at Hanson Public Library
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hanson
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★ Featured events ★
- Visitor's Day Presentation →
94 Washington St, Weymouth
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Book-to-Movie Discussion Group: Fahrenheit 451 (Adults)
Hanson Public Library Senior Center , 132 Maquan Street, Hanson
6:30 pm - Hygge at Home: Oyster Shell Candles (Adults & Teens)
Hanson Public Library Pick Up at Front Desk , 132 Maquan Street
9:00 am - Move and Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Hanson Public Library Children's Room , 132 Maquan Street
10:00 am - Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)
Hanson Public Library Children's Room , 132 Maquan Street
9:30 am - Storytime to Go (Ages 0-PreK)
Hanson Public Library Pick Up at Front Desk , 132 Maquan Street
12:00 pm - LEGO Free Play (Ages 4-12)
Hanson Public Library Children's Room , 132 Maquan Street
4:00 pm - Library Foundation Meeting
Hanson Public Library Senior Center , 132 Maquan Street, Hanson
6:45 pm - Elementary School Open House
Indian Head Elementary School Indian Head School
8:30 pm - River Rock Music Festival →
Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham
1:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
📣 Hanson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover
John Curtis Free Public Library Storytime Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Han
10:00 am - Parachute Preschool Playgroup
Whitman Public Library Community Room , 100 Webster St, Whitman
10:30 am - Handcrafts with Cindy
Whitman Public Library , 100 Webster St, W
10:30 am - Borrow a Librarian at the Whitman Public Library
Whitman Public Library , 100 Webster St, W
2:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whitman-Hanson Girl Scouts Build Outdoor Skills and Memories at Camp Kiwanee —Melissa Scartissi Read on Patch
- Private Basement Suite for Rent – Hanson, MA – $1,300/month
Available Sep 1st Spacious, clean private lower-level living space available in a quiet Hanson home. The space offers plenty of room and privacy… (Nextdoor Camp Wampatuck)
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0014 in Pembroke. Apply here.
- Big Y posted a job opening for (Overnight) Night Crew Clerk in Pembroke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanson here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Bridgewater
- East Bridgewater, Douglas and Auburn move to end Flock camera use (shrewsburypost.com)
Brockton
- Brockton among recipients of state literacy awards (enterprisenews.com)
- See Snow Park, where Brockton workers removed about 4,500 needles (enterprisenews.com)
- Brockton man charged in machete attack over vehicle repossession (nbcboston.com)
Canton
- Popular MA Breakfast Spot Opens 7th Location In Canton (patch.com)
Ok Hanson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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