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1. The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge rides through Sharon. Hang out around Moose Hill or at Sharon High School (where there's a water stop) from about 8:30 to noon to support the riders as the support cancer research and awareness.

2. Yankee Kennels' annual farm day runs from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, ice cream from Crescent Ridge and corn on the cob from Ward's Berry Farm, and a hay wagon ride.

3. Jumpin' Juba performs at 3 p.m. at Beech Tree Park, the latest in this summer's Concerts in the Park series.

4. Sharon road bike group rides depart from Sharon Center (Billings and North Main streets) every Sunday morning at 7:45. These rides are for experienced group cyclists. The group does a relaxed pace of about 16-17 mph for about 35 miles. A faster group heads out at 7:30 a.m.

And, today's question of the day:

• Which book are you reading?