BROCKTON

Sampling the suburbs: The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is hosting A Taste of Metro South Wednesday, March 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Held at The Shaw’s Center, the event will host more than 40 local restaurants, local music groups, and a chance to win a Masspass coupon book offering merchant discounts. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 508-586-0500, ext. 231, or visit www.metrosouthtaste.com.

BRIDGEWATER

Adult coloring: Get creative Wednesday, March 23, at 1 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library’s free adult coloring event. All supplies will be provided; no registration is required. For more information, visit www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org or call Rose at 508-697-3331.

COHASSET

Art reception: The Paul Pratt Memorial Library will host an opening reception for a collection of pastel paintings presented by the South Shore Art Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Refreshments will be available at this free public event. The gallery is open during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 781-383-1348.

DUXBURY

Ukulele class: The Duxbury Free Library will host an introductory ukulele program Saturday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. The library will have 20 instruments available, but encourages those with ukuleles to bring them. All ages are welcome to this free event. Registration is only required for those who need to reserve an instrument. To register, or for more information, call 781-934-2721 or visit www.duxburyfreelibrary.org.

FOXBOROUGH

Koran symposium: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Boston Chapter is presenting a symposium to discuss the peaceful teachings of Islam, rebut the extremist ideology of ISIS or Daesh, and answer questions and concerns of the public. The event will be held in the community meeting room of the Boyden Library from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

MILTON

Vernal pools: Discover the mysteries submerged in seasonal bodies of water Saturday, March 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. The presentation will start in the museum’s auditorium for an information session followed by a short hike to a vernal pool in the Blue Hills. Tickets are $5 for Massachusetts Audubon Society members and $7 for nonmembers; registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/bluehills or call 617-333-0690, ext. 5226.

NORWELL

Democratic caucus: Registered Democrats in Norwell are welcome to participate in the Norwell Democratic caucus Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norwell Public Library. The town caucus will choose delegates to attend the June Massachusetts Democratic party convention in Lowell.

PLYMOUTH

Veterans’ fitness: Heidrea for Heroes is premiering a fitness program for military veterans Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Live Life Believe Fitness Center. The free series will be held monthly and will include a social reception and refreshments. All fitness levels and ages are welcome. Upcoming dates are April 26 and May 24 and will be at the same time and location. For information,visit www.heidrea4heroes.org.

QUINCY

Wellness fair: The annual South Shore Health & Wellness Fair will be held Friday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Shore YMCA. Approximately 40 vendors will provide health screenings and training at this free event. Refreshments will be served from noon to 1 p.m. during a lunch-and-learn on addiction. For information, visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.

WESTWOOD

Memory café: People fighting memory and thinking problems are welcomed, along with their family members and caregivers, to a free support meeting Tuesday, March 22, from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. at White Oak Cottages at Fox Hill Village. The meeting is a time for conversation with refreshments and a shared activity.

Bret Hauff can be reached at bret.hauff@globe.com. Follow him @b_hauff.