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1. Attend a lecture

The 7th Annual Rev. Robert W. Bullock Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Paul F. Knitter at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The title of his lecture is "Can a Christian Also Be a Buddhist?"

2. Learn about town meeting

The Sharon Finance Committee will hold an open warrant meeting at 8 p.m. at Sharon High School. Residents can ask questions and get information about the warrant articles to be considered at the May 7 annual town meeting.

3. Donate to the Friends of the Sharon Public Library's Book Sale

Donations to the Friends of the Sharon Public Library Book Sale may be left in the library's Cynthia B. Fox Community Room.

4. Sew

A Sewing, Knitting and Embroidery Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging.

5. Play Chess

An evening chess club sponsored by the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club meets from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sharon Community Center.