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1. Learn about the Mexican War

Reuben Herman discusses "The Mexican War" with the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club at 9:15 a.m. at the Sharon Community Center.

2. See Sharon High School's gymnastics team

Sharon High's gymnastics team faces King Philip at 1 p.m. at Arnold's Gymnastics Academy in Mansfield.

3. See Sharon High's varsity boys basketball team

The Sharon High School varsity boys basketball team plays Falmouth in the Bridgewater-Raynham Tournament at 6 p.m. at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School.

4. See the Sharon High varsity wrestling team

The Sharon High varsity wrestling team competes in the first day of the two-day Marshfield Tournament at noon at Marshfield.

5. Play Canasta

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