Featured Events in East Quincy in May, 2025 (June Updated)

E vent Details Reserve your seat today for N.A.H.S.E Greater Boston Chapter 's 3rd Annual Make A Difference Brunch and Fireside Chat, hosted by Pamela Cazeau and the Community Engagement Committee on May 31st 10:00 AM – 2:00PM. All proceeds from this event support the chapter committee's community initiatives including A Back to School Drive, A Community Shelter Drive, and an Adopt-A-Family Winter Holiday Drive. This year’s Make A Difference Brunch and Fireside Chat brings together a powerful gathering of inspiring men and women who are making a difference and driving change. Through bold advocacy, unwavering commitment, and transformative action, they are empowering communities of color and the underserved, breaking barriers, and creating a future where equity, economic opportunity, and justice thrive. Join us as we hear about their impact and ignite a movement for meaningful, lasting change. Speakers will be announced soon! 3rd Annual Make A Difference Brunch and Fireside Chat Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Best Western Adams Inn Quincy-Boston 29 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171 Information Source: NAHSE Greater Boston | eventbrite

Steve Sweeney at The Comedy Den in Quincy Come join us for a night of laughter with the hilarious Steve Sweeney at The Comedy Den located at Fox and Hound Wood Grille and Tavern in Quincy. Get ready for a side-splitting evening filled with jokes and good times. Don't miss out on this in-person event! Information Source: Steve Sweeney’s Comedy Den | eventbrite

Reconnect, Renew, and Recharge at Our Women’s Wellness & Yoga Retreat This May!Step into spring with intention and join us this May for a rejuvenating wellness retreat designed exclusively for women. Set in a peaceful and inspiring setting, this day retreat blends yoga, mindfulness, and self-care practices to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Whether you're deeply rooted in wellness or just beginning your journey, our guided sessions will help you unwind, refocus, and grow. Enjoy a light, healthy lunch, meaningful conversation, and time to reconnect—with yourself and others. Event Details: Date: Saturday, May 17th 2025 Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Capella Yoga & Wellness, Marina Bay We’re thrilled to welcome Christine O’Brien (many may know her as Christine Doody) as our guest speaker. With over 20 years of experience in esthetics and as the owner of Ireland Beauty Spa, Christine brings a unique perspective on holistic beauty. Trained in Ireland’s highly advanced and regulated beauty industry, she specializes in plant-based skincare and clean living. Christine will share her passion for skin health, nutrition, and living a balanced, radiant life.Come join us for a day of connection, inspiration, and wellness. Information Source: Mná Mheiriceá | eventbrite

This training will emerse city, county, state, and other governmental workers who manage right of way and turf areas on how to incorporate or better manage ornamental perennial peanut in their municipal/public spaces. The event will offer CEU hours for Florida Pesticide license operators for1 credit hour of Core and 2 credit hours for either Right of Way, Commercial Lawn and Ornamental, Limited Lawn and Ornamental, or Ornamental & Turf categories. If assistance is required for registering, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension- Gadsden County office at 850-875-7255. Information Source: UF/IFAS Extension Gadsden County | eventbrite

Community Meeting Room, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169 Join us as we welcome Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, who will speak about her latest book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic . DR. LINDSAY M. CHERVINSKY is a presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Previously, she was a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, a historian at the White House Historical Association, and a fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. Lindsay's latest book, MAKING THE PRESIDENCY: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, published on September 5th, 2024 by Oxford University Press. She is also the author of the award-winning book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. Dr. Chervinsky has been published in the Washington Post, TIME, USA Today, CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Monthly, The Daily Beast, and many others; she is a regular resource for outlets like CBS News, Face the Nation, CNN, The BBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, CBC News and Wired's "Tech Support." This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. Information Source: Thomas Crane Public Library | eventbrite

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety are encouraged to attend. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement. WHAT TO EXPECT The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: Introduction to Produce Safety Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training Soil Amendments Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water) Postharvest Handling and Sanitation How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. REGISTRATION The fee for the training is $40 for everyone. Cost includes training materials, lunch, refreshments, and a certificate of attendance issued by AFDO. Participation for the entire training is required for the certificate. Seats are limited. Registration closes 1 week prior to training date. For general registration questions, contact Sarah McCoy at sarahmccoy@ufl.edu . **Please note: NO walk-ins. NO substitutions, transfers, or refunds will be issued within one week of the training start date. NO minors are permitted to attend. NO animals allowed, except those defined as service animals under the ADA.** Click here for a printable flyer. An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters, listening devices, and alternate forms of written material, please contact the event organizers at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Training materials and certificate are funded through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FAIN #U2FFD007446). Information Source: UF/IFAS FSHN & UF/IFAS CREC | eventbrite