The Local Seen

Kingston Luminaries at Jones River Chapel
2024-12-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Jones River Chapel, 213 Main Street, Kingston, MA, United States
Kingston’s Luminaries is a town-wide celebration of the holiday season. Every year the town’s streets are lined with the gentle glow of tealights placed in white containers, which collectively create a magical lantern effect on the whole town. On Saturday, December 21st, visit the Jones River Chapel from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm: follow the twinkling pathway to the chapel’s doors, where inside you will find music, snacks and hot chocolate. Peruse a local vendor fair, get your face painted and participate in activities the whole family will enjoy. The Jones River Chapel is at 213 Main Street in Kingston.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2024-12-23 19:00, 2025-01-22 19:00, 2025-02-26 19:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Plymouth Pride Planning meetings will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm through July 2025. Exceptions are Aug, Nov and Dec which will be on the 4th Monday.
Meetings will be at the main branch of the Plymouth Public Library.
All are welcome to join and share ideas. Plymouth Pride needs a team to keep our events going strong!

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays at The Plymouth Public Library
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
December 3rd is the next First Tuesday with Plymouth Pride, and they have something special planned- come find out what it is! This monthly gathering for LGBTQIA+ adults inspires fellowship with found family– meet new friends and socialize with those you already know. Play games, nibble on snacks, do crafts and so much more every month at the Plymouth Public Library from 6:30 to 8pm. Plymouth Pride always has open arms for new people and new ideas.

Beers With Queers - Plymouth Pride
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360
An LGBTQIA+ social hour! Come say “Hi,” grab a drink and/or bite to eat.
This is a social event for LGBTQIA+ adults local to the Plymouth County area to connect in a safe space. This is not a networking event.
Every third Wednesday of the month.

MLK Jr. Weekend "I Am MLK Jr." presented by Plymouth No Place for Hate at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2025-01-17 19:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
Organized by the Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend is a powerful event series intended to bring the community together to honor, reflect on and be inspired by Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of nonviolent protest and fight for justice and equality for all. It begins on Friday January 17th at 7pm with the documentary “I Am MLK, Jr.” at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum movie theater. The film is an overview on the life and impact on civil rights Dr. Martin Luther King continues to have to this day. Saturday January 18th will be a day dedicated to service, with a town-wide food drive. From 9am to 1pm you can drop your non-perishable food items off at any of three collection sites–The Market at Pinehills, Clements Market, or the Church of the Pilgrimage. All food collected will be distributed to the food banks at Christ Church, American Legion, Salvation Army, Second Church in Manomet, and Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. Sunday January 19th events will be held at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage. The day begins with a Ecumenical worship service at 10:30 AM.There will be a light luncheon at 12pm and from 1pm – 3pm enjoy a program featuring Plymouth Middle School Choir, essay contest winners, and featured speaker President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Rev.Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq. If you would like to attend the luncheon you must register through the No Place For Hate website. Voluntary donations of non-perishable food items for local food pantries will be collected at the door at all events. I’ll be there, too, with the Local Seen street team, so step up to the mic and say hi.

MLK Jr. Weekend Town Wide Food Drive organized by Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | MA

MLK Jr. Weekend - Service, Luncheon, Speaker and Choir event organized by Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-01-19 10:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States

Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience with author Cheryl Jones at
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:15 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Regardless of political perspective, the importance of maintaining a sense of community is something we all need. On Tuesday January 21st, join Author Cheryl Jones at the Plymouth Public Library for “Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience,” Using Cheryl’s book “Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg is Cracked” as a guide, this healing and strengthening evening will focus on information and tools to help us expand beyond our thoughts and beliefs and create a forward-thinking narrative that is full of inspiration, enlightened potential and hope. The event takes place in the Fehlow Meeting Room from 6 to 7:15pm.

Free PSAs For Non-Profits at The Local Seen
2025-01-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | The Local Seen Studio A, 4 Collins Ave, Suite B, Plymouth, 02360, United States
We produce FREE public service announcements for nonprofit organizations – thirty minutes of your time in our studio, your script on our teleprompter, and a one week turn-around for a 30-90 second PSA that will air on our channels and be shared with you via YouTube link so you can amplify your mission, message or event is all it takes! Check out some recent PSAs on our YouTube channel.
Email community@thelocalseen.media or call 508-830-6999 Xt. 114 to sign up for PSA day or to learn more!

MA State 911 Public Information Table at the Kingston COA
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Thursday, February 6th, the Kingston Council on Aging will host a public education information table featuring Representatives from the Massachusetts State 911 Department from 9 to 11am.

Plymouth Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | 1749 Court House, 2 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Town is seeking input from you, its residents and business owners, to ensure equitable outcomes among all who have a stake in and love this area. Express your thoughts, ideas, and concerns at the Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop on Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 AM in the 1749 Court House. The 1749 Court House is located at 2 Town Square in Plymouth.

Plymouth Winter Farmers Market at Mayflower Brewing Company
2025-02-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Mayflower Brewing Company, 12 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Farmers markets are often associated with the warmer months however The Plymouth Farmers Market is one that does not hibernate. Yes! During these icy winter months, you CORN still shop for fresh, local, seasonal produce while enjoying the wonderful social experience this event brings to the community. The next Plymouth Farmer’s Market is taking place inside, at the Mayflower Brewing Company, on Thursday February 13th from 2 to 5pm. Vendors will be set up and selling an abundance of locally sourced goods– fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses and delicious prepared foods. Leading up to outside weather, additional markets will be held indoors on Thursday March 13th and Thursday April 10th. Mayflower Brewing Company is at 12 Resnik Road in Plymouth.

Visioning Session Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Planning Process
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Town of Plymouth is excited to announce the beginning of the Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Planning Process.
The Plymouth1600 is a large tract of privately owned land between Manomet and Plymouth Town Center that includes the now closed Pilgrim Power Station and over a thousand acres of forested land. Since the closing of the Pilgrim Power Station, the Town of Plymouth has been exploring opportunities for this land to help support economic development and offset the loss of jobs and tax revenue that Pilgrim provided. As a resident of Plymouth, they are looking to you to help us imagine how this land should be used and stewarded to address the needs of the Plymouth community.
Attend the Visioning Session Thursday, February 13 6:00-8:00pm at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School (117 Long Pond Road)
Website expressly for this project: https://pilgrim1600.engage.sasaki.com/.

Town of Plymouth 1600 Acre Area Plan Survey Visioning Session
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area is a large tract of privately owned land between Manomet and Plymouth Town Center that once housed the Pilgrim Power Station. Since the closing of the station, the Town has been exploring opportunities for economic development on this land that will both help offset the loss of jobs and tax revenue and increase the quality of life in Plymouth. The Town of Plymouth is now turning to its residents for input on how this land should be used and managed to best serve the community. To streamline this effort, they have launched the Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area Planning Process. The town wants to hear your vision, and There are several ways to get involved. One is to take the survey! The deadline to complete this short document is February 2nd. In the survey you can express your thoughts about what makes Plymouth different from other towns, what you think the town’s greatest challenges are and what you believe should be prioritized in order to improve the quality of life in Plymouth. You can also get involved by attending the Visioning Session on February 13th at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School, located at 117 Long Pond Road from 6pm to 8pm.This is an opportunity for you to have a voice in defining the values and goals that will guide planning of the Pilgrim1600 over the next few months. For links to all the details, updates on how the project is progressing and the various ways you can get involved along the way, visit the website at pilgrim1600.engage.sasaki.com/.

Jordan Hospital Polar Plunge & Local Seen Pop Up!
2025-03-01 10:00 | Nelson Park, 235 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Jordan Hospital Club Polar Plunge is a family friendly annual event that over the last twenty-two years has raised over 1.6 million for the JHC Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess-Hospital Plymouth. On Saturday, March 1st at 10am, a slew of brave souls will yet again meet at Nelson Field and throw themselves into the icy waters of Plymouth Bay. The Local Seen will be popping up at the event, so come by and share your story of taking the 2025 JHC Polar Plunge. We will love to hear what you have to say!

Wednesday Writing Group at Plymouth Public Library
2025-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The Wednesday Writing Group at the Plymouth Public Library meets every other Wednesday and provides a space to write, hone your skills, and share the experience with others. The group meets bi-weekly in the boardroom of the library from 6 to 8pm, with this month’s meeting being on March 5th and 19th.

CFCE Early Childhood Fair at Kingston Elementary
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingston Elementary School
Early Childhood Educators and community partners will be on hand to share valuable information and resources for families with young children

Braver Angels Debate: Free Speech and Hate Speech at the Plymouth Public Library
2025-03-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Join Braver Angels and the Plymouth Center for Active Living on Friday, March 14th, when the resolution will be on the issue of Free Speech and Hate Speech, and whether regulating the content of speech should be a governmental power. The debate will take place at the Plymouth Public Library from 11:30 am to 1:30pm – all are invited to attend and listen, or share your own thoughts if you feel compelled to do so. Feel free to drop in, or register to attend through the Braver Angels Eventbrite page.

Sunrise Rotary Club: Celebrate Our Heroes
2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | MA
Celebrate Our Heroes with the Sunrise Rotary Club at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Sunday, March 23rd from 2pm to 5pm. This afternoon gathering is to recognize, honor, and show gratitude for the commitment, sacrifice and courage shown by the women and men who have served in the uniformed services of the United States. To attend, Please RSVP to 1620sunriserotary@gmail.com.

Spring Fling Mixer at the Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Center for Active Living is hosting a two-hour Spring Fling on Tuesday, March 25th! The fling starts at 4:30 and is free. Visit My Active Center to register.

Diane Picot Pembroke COA Director Meet and Greet at Pembroke Senior Center
2025-03-27 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
What is the new Senior Services Director at the Pembroke Council on Aging’s vision for the future? Find out over a delicious cup of joe at a Meet and Greet event on Thursday, March 27th. This is a great opportunity to welcome Diane Picot to her new position, get to know her and share your thoughts about the future of the Senior Center. The event starts at 10am and is open and free to all.

"How Drones are Utilized by the Mass DOT" - Guest speaker & FREE Gourmet Dinner
2025-03-27 18:00 | Plymouth Masonic Lodge, 116 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
This Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 PM, Plymouth Lodge will be hosting a FREE gourmet dinner and special guest speaker on the new MassDOT Drone Program at our district lodge of instruction held at Plymouth Masonic Lodge, 116 South Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA.

This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. The dress code is suit and tie for Freemasons, guests can wear whatever they want. No dinner reservations are required, however, please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

At 6:00 PM, there will be a free chicken carbonara and broccoli alfredo pasta dinner with fresh baked brownies and cookies for dessert, with a special guest presentation at 7:00 PM by Andrew Mihaleyon on “How Drones are Utilized by the MassDOT.”

The Human Library at Duxbury Free Library
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Free Library will be hosting a Human Library event on Saturday, March 29th, when attendees can engage in a ten-to-fifteen-minute conversation and ask the human “book” questions about their lives and experiences, creating a space that encourages open dialogue around topics of identity and bias. Come check out a “book” anytime between 1 and 4pm in the library’s Merry Room, Resource Room or Setter Room. The event will leave you enriched, but is free to attend.
