Social Justice Talk at Old Ship, MCAS Retests

1. The Old Ship Parish House hosts a showing of A Small Act with discussion following from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

"This  highly rated 2010 documentary  (88 mins.) tells the story of a Swedish teacher’s choice to sponsor a rural Kenyan child’s school costs and how this impacts his life (and hers).  Moving portrayal of the ripples coming from her act of generosity and the impact on educational opportunities for current Kenyan students.  All are invited to watch the film and discuss it together.  Popcorn will be served!  Free and open to the public.  For more information about the film go to:  http://asmallact.com/"

2. Hingham High School students take MCAS English retests Friday and Saturday.

3. Add your news to our Business Updates section to share with the community. We will also have a weekly digest going up featuring news from that section. Look for it on Fridays.

4. Bright and cold is the order of the day. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with a high near 48 degrees Friday. Nighttime temps could go as low as 31, with clear skies.

5. Born on this day in history: novelist Bram Stoker (1847), Bonnie Raitt (1949), and actress Tara Reid (1975). Died on this day in history: infamous gambler and gunfighter Doc Holliday (1887) and Norman Rockwell (1978).