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Coming soon: Princesses at Paragon Carousel in Hull, August Moon Festival returns to Quincy

Patriot Ledger staff

Kids invited to meet princesses and ride carousel

HULL – Paragon Carousel welcomes young children to 205 Nantasket Ave. from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 for a princess story time. Hear a story read aloud, meet Disney princesses and take a ride on the historical carousel. For more information, visit paragoncarousel.com

Bedtime story hour for kids at Hanover library

HANOVER – The John Curtis Free Library invites children to a pajama story time at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 534 Hanover St. There will be 30 minutes of bedtime stories read aloud. Free. Registration is not required. For more information, visit hanover-ma.gov/john-curtis-free-library.

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Free concert at Hingham Shipyard

HINGHAM – Living on a Bad Name, a Bon Jovi Tribute Band, will play a concert at the Hingham Shipyard at 7 p.m Friday, Aug. 19, 18 Shipyard Dr. Concert goers are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Free. Tickets not required. 

August Moon Festival slated for Aug. 21

QUINCY – Quincy's August Moon Festival will be back with full slate of vendors, cultural performances and demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 on Coddington Street in Quincy Center. The annual festival is held by nonprofit Quincy Asian Resources Inc. and draws thousands to the city. For more information, visit qariusa.org/august-moon-festival.

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Mammography van to visit Scituate on Sept. 6

SCITUATE – The Scituate Health Department will host the Dana-Farber Mammography Van from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6.The van will be parked at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 465 First Parish Road. Mammograms will be performed by Dana-Farber technicians and read by Dana-Farber board-certified radiologists. Women over the age of 40 should schedule appointments by calling the mammography van's office at 617-632-1974.

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Choral Art Society seeks new members

SCITUATE – The Choral Art Society of the South Shore invites new singers to attend the first rehearsals of the fall season from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 and 20, at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church, 381 Country Way. The society is a nonauditioned community chorus that welcomes returning members and newcomers of all skill levels to join the first rehearsal and learn about the fall season. Rehearsals throughout the season are in preparation for a winter concert of seasonal music to be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. To join the Choral Art Society or for more information, email the membership director at mihokodesu@gmail.com, visit choralartsociety.org or follow Choral Art Society of the South Shore on Facebook.