John McNabb, who is an IT consultant at South Shore PC Services, based in Cohasset, has earned the Technical Specialist: Windows 7 Configuration Certification from Microsoft. This certification demonstrates that McNabb is qualified to provide technical support for Windows 7, which is Microsoft’s newest operating system, which was released for sale on October 22, 2009. “I can help homeowners and small businesses to install Windows 7 by upgrading from Microsoft Vista or migrating from Windows XP,” said McNabb. “I can also troubleshoot and solve problems in Windows 7, as well as in Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, and earlier operating systems like Windows 2000 and Windows 98.” McNabb has been providing IT tech support services for homeowners and small businesses on the South Shore since 2005. He helps solve hardware and software problems with personal computers (PC’s), laptops, and networks. McNabb also holds a number of other IT certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), and Microsoft Certified Professional. He also holds the A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+ certifications from the Computing Technology Industry Association, and is a certified Computer Service Technician through the Electronics Technicians Association.

Come and join ongoing Ice Skating Classes at the Weymouth Connell & Quincy Shea Rinks. Lessons are available for children ages 4 ½ and up, as well as to adults. Separate skill classes are held at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Skaters can wear either figure or hockey skates. Recently featured on” Chronicle”, Bay State Skating School’s Professional Instructors have taught Learn-To-Skate classes throughout Greater Boston for over 40 years. Each class includes a small group lesson and a supervised practice. The Weymouth Connell Rink is located on Broad St. and classes are held Sundays at 5 PM. The Quincy Shea Rink is located on Willard St. Classes are held Sundays at 11 AM or Fridays at 4 PM. To register for classes at this rink or one of the other 11 Greater Boston rink locations, please call the Bay State Skating School at 781-890-8480, or visit http://www.baystateskatingschool.org.

The Sustainable Transportation Committee 2010 committee will meet at Hull Town Hall at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, except for meeting on the third Wednesday in January and September. Wednesday, Feb. 10
Wednesday, Mar. 10

Beacon Hospiceis offering a grief series and support group for young spouses and partners (in their 20s, 30s and 40s) who have lost their life partner much too early in life. This group will meet for 8 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7:00PM in Plymouth beginning February 4, 2009. This group is free of charge and is open to the community. Pre-registration is required to attend by calling Scott A. Ciosek, M.Div., Bereavement Coordinator at Beacon Hospice at 508-747-7222.

OPEN REHEARSALS - Do you like to sing, dance and perform? Would you like to learn vocal production techniques and presentation skills? Are you longing for applause? If you’re looking for the fun and satisfaction of acappella singing, performing Broadway show tunes and popular music of yesterday and today, the Liberty Belle Chorus is for you. Come to a rehearsal any Monday evening at 7 pm in St. Camillus Church hall, 1175 Concord Turnpike (directly off of Rte 2, Exit 57) in Arlington.

Members of the SAA’s Front Street Art Gallery offer their taste of the Holiday season with “Miracle on Front Street” showing for the month of January at the Scituate Library Foundation’s Gallery. An offering of paintings filled with artist members’ favorite paintings – winter landscapes, summer boats, marshes, and lighthouses. If you didn't have chance to visit the Gallery during the busy Holiday season stop into the Library for a taste of mistletoe and cedars. Stop in at the Scituate Library and enjoy our Front Gallery members’ works! Further information on the SAA’s events, classes, etc., can be found at their website scituateart. Com or contact Janet Cornacchio by email at jcornacch@aol.com.

Glide, jump, spin and have fun in the New Year! The season for ice-skating is here! Come learn to skate or improve your Recreational, Figure or Hockey Skating Skills. Classes are held at the QUINCY SHEA RINK at 651 Willard St., with classes on Fridays 4:00 p.m. or Sundays 11:00 a.m. Lessons start the week of January 8th. Also, at the WEYMOUTH CONNELL RINK at 220 Broad St., with lessons on Sundays 5:00 p.m. Lessons start the week of January 10th for a 9-week series.

Register now for Winter Classes at the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset. http://www.ssac.org

Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8:30PM

Three artists will discuss the benefits of social networking and blogging. This is an excellent opportunity to find out how they promote their work and also how the Painting a Day Movement exposes them to a wide audience. They will show slides and bring examples of their works. The artists are Sally Dean Mello of Marshfield, Kelley MacDonald of Tiverton, Rhode Island and Paula Villanova of Hingham. The free program is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 PM. Preregistration is required at (781) 934-6634.

Saturday, February 13, 9AM

Registered Democrats in Cohasset, Massachusetts will be holding their annual caucus at the Paul Pratt Public Library, located at 35 Ripley Road to elect four (4) delegates and three (3) alternates to the 2010 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women. The State Convention will be held on Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th at the DCU Center in Worcester. At that time, Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse statewide candidates. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Saturday, February 13 at 1:30PM

The next meeting of the South Shore Genealogical Society will be held at the Curtis Library in Hanover. Guests and visitors are welcome.
Thursday, February 18

Spaces remain in well-known area artist and craftsperson Marie Zaccagnini’s February classes at The Art Complex Museum at Duxbury. Strictly Collage is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. The fee is $50. Byzantine is an idea starter for someone who is new to chain maille, a weaving technique using copper. The class is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Class fee is $50 plus $15 for materials. Make journals that are personal works of art in Altered Book Techniques on Saturday, February 20, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The class fee for this five-hour workshop is $110. Create a fun, padded Fabric Journal on Thursday, February 25, from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. The class fee is $50. Preregistration is required at (781) 934-6634.

Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8:30pm

Three artists will discuss the benefits of social networking and blogging. This is an excellent opportunity to find out how they promote their work and also how the Painting a Day Movement exposes them to a wide audience. They will show slides and bring examples of their works. The artists are Sally Dean Mello of Marshfield, Kelley MacDonald of Tiverton, Rhode Island and Paula Villanova of Hingham. The free program is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 PM. Preregistration is required at (781) 934-6634.

Saturday, February 13 at 1:30PM

The next meeting of the South Shore Genealogical Society will be held at the Curtis Library in Hanover. Guests and visitors are welcome.

Saturday, February 13

Country Line and Couples Dance at the Taunton Elks, 119 High St., Taunton, MA. DJ & Instructor, Dave Pytka. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. Dance 8 to 11:30 p.m. Dancing includes Line dancing and Couples: Two step, Waltz, East Coast and West Coast Swing, Pattern/Flow dances, Cha Cha, Nightclub 2, dance mixers and more! Potluck refreshments, cash bar. Over 100 dancers expected. Sponsored by Down East Dancers, Inc. www.downeastdancers.com 508-695-4548, $7.

Saturday, February 13 at 1:30PM

The next meeting of the South Shore Genealogical Society will be held at the Curtis Library in Hanover. Guests and visitors are welcome.

Saturday, February 13, 7:30-11PM

DanceSport Boston’s A Valentines Disco, Latin & Swing Dance, $12 advance, $ 14 door, D.A.V. Post 29 - 788 Liberty Street Braintree. Contact: Anne Marie 617-325-1562

Saturday, February 13, 7-10pm

Mark your calendars for WinterFest Beer and Wine Tasting event at the beautiful Hatherly Country Club. The Club is hosting a "WinterFest", featuring red and white wine selection, seasonal beers, gourmet food pairings and live and silent auction. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org, in person at the Shelter during public visiting hours, or by telephone order with Visa or MasterCard at (781) 544-4533. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended; tickets may not be available for purchase at the door. All proceeds from this event will support the exceptional care of the animals at the Scituate Animal Shelter. The Scituate Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter proudly serving the greater South Shore region...The Lucky Ones Come To Us!

Sunday, February 14, 1:30-3:30PM

Enjoy a free family Valentine workshop in the gallery at The Art Complex Museum at Duxbury. This program is the second in a series of three Second Sunday events. The focus will be on fun and creativity for children aged six and above and adults. Preregistration is required at (781) 934-6634.

Thursday, February 18

Spaces remain in well-known area artist and craftsperson Marie Zaccagnini’s February classes at The Art Complex Museum. Strictly Collage is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. The fee is $50. Byzantine is an idea starter for someone who is new to chain maille, a weaving technique using copper. The class is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Class fee is $50 plus $15 for materials. Make journals that are personal works of art in Altered Book Techniques on Saturday, February 20, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The class fee for this five-hour workshop is $110. Create a fun, padded Fabric Journal on Thursday, February 25, from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. The class fee is $50. Preregistration is required at (781) 934-6634.

Thursday, February 18, 11:30PM

The Weymouth Senior Citizens Recreation Club will hold its next meeting in the Connolly Room, Weymouth Elks, 1197 Washington Street. The speaker will be Alan MacDonald, South Shore Hospital Director of Public Policy. Refreshments will be served following the program. This club, which has been meeting for over 45 consecutive years, welcomes all seniors, 55 and over.

Thursday, February 25, 7PM

The Weymouth Republican Town Committee will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting in the Tufts Library, Main Branch, 46 Broad Street. All Weymouth Republicans are welcome.

Sunday, February 28, 3:30-5PM

The Straits Pond Watershed Association (SPWA) invites you to a presentation on "Plantings to Attract Birds" led by Sally Avery, Mass. Audubon Volunteer and experienced birder and Judy Dorner from the Hull Garden Club. The focus will be on what to plant in order to attract birds around Straits Pond and adjacent communities. This free presentation will take place at the Estuary Center, George Washington Boulevard, as you enter Hull. Refreshments will be served. This presentation is funded by the Hull Cultural Council. For further information please contact Sue Lofchie 781.925.0535.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8-11:30pm

Country Line and Couples Dance at the Taunton Elks, 119 High St., Taunton, MA. DJs & Instructors, Donna Shea & Mike Quigley. Lesson at 7:230pm. Dancing includes Line dancing and Couples: Two step, Waltz, East Coast and West Coast Swing, Pattern/Flow dances, Cha Cha, Nightclub 2, dance mixers and more! Potluck refreshments, cash bar. Over 100 dancers expected. Sponsored by Down East Dancers, Inc. www.downeastdancers.com 508-695-4548, $7

School News

Susan Curry of Cohasset made the Dean's List for fall semester 2009 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

The following local residents were named to the Honors List at Saint Joseph's College of Maine: Kelsey Brennan and Lauren Regan of Weymouth, and Bridget Ross-Fitzgibbons of Scituate.

Rose Marie Maccarrone of Hingham was named to the Dean's List at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Students named to the Dean’s list at Mount Ida College are Weymouth residents Angela Laugelle and Samantha Ricketson, Danielle Magner of Hingham, and Scituate resident Kelley Palumbo.

Megan Sacks of Cohasset has been placed the Deans' Honor List at Gettysburg College.

Students making the Dean’s Commendation List at Gettysburg College are Hingham residents Garrett Lincoln and Michael Savery.

Students making the Dean’s List at Keene State College are Weymouth residents Megan Rose Dempsey and Melissa Helen Dempsey.

Christine Engels of Hingham Earned Honors at Skidmore College.

Saint Michael’s Dean’s List included Ian G. Black, Nancy Gunshanan, Jessica L. Halpin and Amanda J. Kaulins of Hingham; Scituate students Garrett B. Clark and Anne S. Newman; Timothy A. Pilczak of Cohasset, Hull resident Brittany T. Richardson and East Weymouth resident Samuel R. Stuart.

Hull resident Jr Rivieccio earned a certificate degree in Information Technology from Kaplan University.

Fairfield University’s Dean’s List included Hingham residents Kerri Donovan, William McPherson, Michelle McCourt, Katherine Driscoll, Hillary Taverna, Kelly Burkey, Lisa Capobianco, and Cohasset resident Charlotte Sida.

Scituate residents Robin Dienel and Amy Boyce were named to the Dean’s List at Drew University.

Connecticut College’s Dean’s List included Hingham residents Jessica Bombasaro-Brady, Arthur Butler, Emily Hines, Joseph Kringdon, Abigail Mayer, Catherine Mullaley; Cohasset residents Charles Czerkawski and Owen Stevenson, and Weymouth resident Erin Flanagan.

The Dean’s List at Bryant University included these students: Scituate residents Jessica Adamas, Jessica Beck, Kyle Crowley, Molly Magill, John Neil; Weymouth residents Cristina Destefanis, Melissa Gagnon, Christopher Hebert, Aaron Kirsch; Hingham residents Megan Hardey, Lauren Mizzi.

Devin McMahon of Scituate and Elisabeth Beasley of Weymouth made the Dean’s List at Florida Institute of Technology.

Marist College Dean’s List: A. D;Angelo of Weymouth and Ayla E. Rosen of Scituate.

Quinnipiac University Dean’s List: Andrew Hodgkins of Hingham and Amanda Miller of Weymouth.

Providence College’s Dean’s List: Weymouth residents Jennifer Bell, Ashley Bryan, Kyle Gill, Seanna Greene, Jussica Ruvido; Hingham residents Katelyn Collins, Lauren Czorniak, Andre Hayes, Kevin Higgins, Tara McAuley, Allison Nevins; Scituate residents Rory Dirksmeier, Caitlin Griffin, Eric Krusell, Ariana Miller, Katie Stangl.