• Hull’s Mark Reed (right) takes a star turn next weekend as the slovenly Oscar Madison in Ture Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Odd Couple,” the classic comedy by Neil Simon. True Rep’s 25th anniversary season continues with two of the stage’s most mismatched roommates: neat-freak Felix Unger and slovenly Oscar Madison, whose unlikely cohabitation makes sparks fly and laughter inevitable. The play will run from March 6-15 at the Beal House, 222 Main Street, Kingston, according to founder and Artistic Director Donald Sheehan.

“We are having so much fun with this play. Sometimes theatre provides an escape for its audience and ‘The Odd Couple’ is the perfect retreat,” Sheehan said. “Come banish your winter blues away with the perfect medicine – laughter.”

“The Odd Couple” will run March 6, 7, and 13 at 8 p.m. and 8, 14, and 15 at 3 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, and seniors and students are $22. Tickets are available at the door with cash or Venmo or on Zeffy at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-odd-couple

In addition to Hull’s Reed, the show is populated with talent from across the South Shore.

The production will be directed by Victoria Bond of Plymouth (she also appears on stage as Gertrude), Sheehan plays the role of Felix, and other stars include Jim Sullivan of Braintree as Vinnie, John Stratton of Halifax as Murray, Adam Bond of Plymouth as Speed, M.J. Brennan of Plymouth as Roy, and Jennifer Serowick of Scituate as Cecily. Rosemary Catrone of Bridgewater will stage manage.

• Merrimack College recognizes academic excellence by naming students with high academic achievement to the Dean’s List. Congratulations to Fallon Ryan, a nursing major, who made the Dean's List for the fall semester.

• The next meeting of the Nantasket-Hull Rotary Club on March 4 will feature Jean Liben, who will speak about how she took her sewing hobby to a new level and created Coastal Aprons, which makes dresses for underprivileged children in several countries. In addition to other projects, she is the author of a children’s book, “Village Dresses” that is in the Library of Congress. The meeting will be held at the Parrot; social time begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($25 per person). The meeting itself begins at 7 p.m. For more information, email nantaskethullrotary@gmail.com.

• The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several area students have been named to its fall Dean’s List, including Chase Mcdowell and John Truglia. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality-point average.

• Saint Anselm College student Maeve White, a nursing major in the class of 2028, recently attended the college’s treasured Blessing of the Hands ceremony ahead of her first clinical experience. The ceremony is a special tradition and major milestone for second-year nursing students at Saint Anselm. Family, friends, and faculty gather in the college’s Abbey Church to mark the beginning of students’ clinical practice, a halfway point to pinning, and a step toward an impactful future in healthcare. Members of the monastery preside over the blessing and present each student the medal of Saint Raphael, the patron saint of nurses.

• It’s almost time for another fantastic Hull tradition – the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Snow Row, scheduled for Saturday, March 7 (weather date March 8). The race begins at noon at the Windmill Point Boathouse at Pemberton. This year's race, officially titled “Snow Row 250 – Pulling Together Since 1776,” will serve as the first major public event of Hull's commemoration of 250 years of American independence and coastal service. The beloved winter rowing tradition will feature its signature LeMans-style beach start, a three-and-three-quarter-mile triangular course, and – for 2026 only º– a dramatic ceremonial cannon start and appearance by the Hingham Militia, bringing Revolutionary-era pageantry to the shoreline. Rowers are invited – though not required – to add a touch of Revolutionary-era flair, such as tricorn hats, sailor sashes, or Colonial-inspired gear, adding color and personality to the race while keeping the focus on competition and seamanship. In addition to traditional race awards, Snow Row 250 will introduce special honors including the Spirit of ’76 Award, the Revolutionary Crew Award, and the Hull Heritage Award, recognizing teams that best capture the energy, creativity, and community pride of the milestone year. A spectator boat also will be available for those who want to view the race from the water. Al Mahegan, longtime rower and dedicated volunteer at the museum who also is known for his hands-on boat repair work, will serve as onboard narrator. Spectator boat boarding begins at 10:30 a.m. Race details and registration are available at https://hulllifesavingmuseum.org/events-programs or by calling 781-925-5433.

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