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1. Attend a flute recital

The Sharon Performing Artists Association will hold a solo flute recital at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Sharon. Johanna Borenstein (Sharon High Class of 1999) will perform works by Vivaldi, Schubert, Barber and Hue. Her accompanist is Yi-Chen Yeh of Canton.  

2. Hear Tony Funches

Tony Funches performs at the EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Sharon Holiday Party at 2:30 p.m.

3. Shop at the Craft Corner

The Craft Corner is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging.

4. View an art exhibit

"Merging Paths" is at the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging. The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday until noon; and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000.

5. Play Scrabble

Play Scrabble at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging from 1 to 4 p.m.