The Local Seen

Accessing Periodicals Digitally Tech Class at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Did you know that your favorite magazines and newspapers are all available online, at your fingertips, for FREE! On Tuesday November 19th, from 2 to 3pm, reference Librarians Sam and Elizabeth will present a tech class at the Duxbury Senior Center on how to access periodicals online using your library card. They will guide attendees through how to get online access to the New York Times, Patriot Ledger, Boston Globe, and more. If you are interested, please contact the Duxbury Senior Center to register.

How to Write A Novel Workshop with Stephen White at The Pembroke Public Library
2024-11-19 18:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
About the act of sitting down and writing the first draft of a novel, author Vladimir Nabokov said “The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible.” The Pembroke Public Library has invited author Stephen White to lead How to Write a Novel, a workshop that promises to help you begin to make those invisible words appear on the page. In other words–get started on that novel! A writer for over 50 years with his 12th novel currently in the works, Stephen will cover all aspects of the novel writing journey, from brainstorming and shaping your ideas, to building characters and writing what you know, to the editing and how to publish your book. This one-hour workshop is on Tuesday November 19th at 6pm. Registration is required and can be done through the library’s website.

Plymouth Pride Trans Day of Remembrance - Plymouth Public Library
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Trans Day of Remembrance is a dedicated to honoring the memory of trans individuals who lost their lives at the hands of anti-transgender violence. From 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday November 19th, Plymouth Pride is holding space in the Plymouth Public Library Fehlow Room to honor the lives of those we’ve lost this past year. All are welcome to attend this Remembrance Vigil.

Thanksgiving Celebration at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-11-20 11:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Seniors, get ready to gobble gobble and enjoy a FREE and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends at the Plymouth Council on Aging on Wednesday November 20th. The CAL Cafe staff will be serving a fantastic traditional holiday feast as a thanks to the seniors in the community! Space is limited, registration is required, with the tickets determined by lottery. Be sure to call the CAL by November 6th to be entered into the attendance raffle and please specify if you have a “plus one”. Attendees will be notified by November 8th. Doors open at 11:15 and the meal will be served at 11:30am.

Frankly Speaking Presents Macy's Day Parade Program at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-11-20 14:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
FLOAT to the Pembroke Council on Aging to celebrate a century old extravaganza of enormous balloons, marching bands, Broadway casts and celebrity performers. On Wednesday November 20th, Frankly Speaking presents the program Macy’s Day Parade, a look at the tradition that, to many people, feels as familiar and comforting as pumpkin pie. Learn more about the parade’s rich history, preview this year’s balloons and have fun guessing the identity of celebrities who have performed in the parade throughout the years. Prepare for the upcoming Macy’s Day Parade and experience it in a way you never have before – this event steps off at 2pm.

Duxburrow Neighbors: A Talk on the Brewster and Standish Families at the Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-20 14:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
What did being Neighborly mean in the 17th Century? Join the Duxbury Senior Center on Wednesday November 20th for Duxburrow Neighbors, a discussion about the Brewster and Standish Families, two farming families that depended upon each other as good neighbors in the early years of Duxbury’s settlement. The talk is about an hour long and starts at 2pm, in the Ellison Large Side. Pre-register for this event by visiting Duxbury Senior Center dot org or calling 781 934 5774.

Plymouth Master Plan Interactive Workshop: Future Land Use, Housing, Transportation
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Plymouth South Middle School, 488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Plymouth’s master planning process continues with three topic focused interactive workshops this fall. These public meetings are open to all and will invite discussion and feedback on key questions. An introductory presentation will frame the issues and be followed by opportunities to share your thoughts with the planning team.
The topic of this workshop will be:
Future land use, housing and transportation.
Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. If you require language or other access accommodations (e.g. interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), please contact us at PlymouthMasterPlan@gmail.com

Achieve Your Goals and Build Meaningful Connections Workshop
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Are you ready to design and follow a roadmap leading to your full potential! TED Talk speaker, author and certified executive coach Paul Kesig will be lighting up the Adams Center from 6 to 7pm on Wednesday November 20th with “Achieve Your Goals and Build Meaningful Connections”, an engaging and uplifting event providing practical tools and strategies to help set and achieve goals, tap into fertile curiosity, and build more authentic connections. Whether you are looking to move forward in your career or find more fulfillment in your personal life, Paul will use humor, storytelling, and keen insight to inspire you to chart your own pathway to a renewed sense of purpose. To register please email Reference Librarian Steven Miller at smiller@kingstonma.gov or call (781) 585-0517 x6272.

Beers With Queers - Plymouth Pride
2024-11-20 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.

Duxbury Library Adult Art Club Fall Series - Mini Canvas Painting
2024-11-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Recreate a famous painting of your choice!
Registration required. Registration for this event opens Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 AM.
This class is intended for adults aged 18+

Resin Art Class at Kingston Council on Aging
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Ignite your spirit of the holiday season on Tuesday November 22nd at The Kingston Council on Aging’s Resin Art Class, beginning at 10:00 AM. You’ll create a a one-of-kind “treescape,” : a decorative “window” inspired by the beloved Christmas tree and decorated using your choice of items from a varied and vast selection of trinkets and treasures. Using a 2-part epoxy resin that will be cured overnight to create a permanent design, your 11X14 window art will take two hours to make, last a lifetime, and cost only $25 per person. All materials will be provided, but you can choose to bring some personal decorative items to add as well, if you like. Reserve your spot at the Kingston Council on Aging website.

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade and Celebration
2024-11-23 09:30 - 18:30 | Plymouth Memorial Park, 79 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade and Celebration is a much-anticipated and beloved weekend of festivities celebrating the blessings of the past year. Rooted in the traditional stories of the first ever thanksgiving, locals and travelers from all over look to Plymouth as the epicenter of all things thanksgiving. Thanksgiving will come to life with history-brought-to-life as Pilgrims, Native Americans, Soldiers, Patriots, and Pioneers fill the streets of Plymouth. Opening ceremonies this year begin at 9:30am on November 23rd at Pilgrim Memorial Park on Water Street, followed by the lively parade featuring floats bringing the stories of history to life, from pilgrims and native people to pilgrims, soldiers, patriots, and pioneers. Launching at 10:00 am from Plymouth Rock, the parade will continue around Water Street to Main Street to Court Street, and end at Benny’s Plaza at 179 Court Street. From 11am to 4pm the waterfront will have a banquet of fun things to do, including a Craft Beer and Wine Garden, a Children’s Pavillion, a food truck alley, a historic village, living historians and the Native American Pavillion. That evening don’t miss the National Senior Alumni Drum & Bugle Corp Reunion at Memorial Hall at 6:30pm. For more information visit usathanksgiving dot com.

Duxbury Turkey Trot 5K Road Race
2024-11-23 10:00 | MA
Get ready to SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHERS at the 48th annual Duxbury Turkey Trot 5K race! On Saturday November 23rd starting at 10am, get into feast mode with an invigorating 3.2 mile out and back road race that starts near Percy Walker Pool, heads up Powder Point Ave, loops around King Caesar Road and finishes back near the pool. The cost is $20, and every runner gets a tee-shirt, and squawking rights! Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Registration is now open through the recreation department.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2024-11-25 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!

Spirit of Plymouth Thanksgiving History Stroll
2024-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Spirit of Plymouth, 1 Cordage Terrace Ext, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Start your Thanksgiving with an historic stroll through colonial history with The Spirit of Plymouth Walking Tours, when you will walk in the footsteps of the mayflower pilgrims through downtown Plymouth in an hour-long guided tour. Stand upon some of early Plymouth’s sites of significance, learn what drew these brave souls to the New World, and why they chose this area to settle. Visit the SeePlymouth website for the ticket link: rates are discounted for seniors, veterans, active duty and first responders.

Babysitting Course - Pembroke Community Center
2024-11-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Good babysitters are always in high demand. The Pembroke Rec Department is offering a one-day, 3-hour babysitting course to help young sitters improve their babysitting skills and learn the dos and don’ts of being home alone. It is an ideal course for kids ages 10 and up who want to start babysitting, or perhaps would like a review of the best babysitting practices. This class will provide some hands-on practice caring for infants-spoiler alert, diapering- and provide information on child development, playing with young children, basic first aid, fire safety and prevention, and overall, the general responsibilities of babysitting. There are two date choices available to take this class, Friday November 29th from 9am to 12pm and Friday December 27th from 9am to 12pm. Both are taking place at the Pembroke Community Center. The cost is $80, and you can sign up through the Pembroke Park and Rec website.

5th Annual Small Business Saturday Fair at Emerald Yoga Studio
2024-11-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Emerald Yoga Studio, 15 Columbia Road, Pembroke, CA, United States
Connect with your community and make an immediate difference in its economic health on Saturday November 30th at Emerald Yoga Studio’s 5th Annual Small Business Saturday Fair. Get a start on your holiday shopping and support a wide variety of small and local businesses vending baked goods, botanical items, fitness items, tarot card readings, charming crafted items, and unique art. Meet up with neighbors at this 12: 00 – to 4:00 PM event that will include festive music, raffles and gift card sales, class pass deals, and more! Emerald Yoga Studio is at 15 Columbia Road in Pembroke.

Holiday Gift Making Workshop for Kids with Kingston Parks and Recreation Dept
2024-12-03 15:10 - 16:15 | Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Parks and Rec is offering a Holiday Gift Making workshop for Santa’s little helpers in grades K through 2. Each week from December 3rd through the 17th, Mrs. Collins and Ms. Snow will be at the Kingston Elementary School featuring a fun craft for kids to make and give as gifts to friends and family for the holidays. This Tuesday after school class runs from 3:10 to 4:15 PM, and is $100 per child, which includes all materials and supplies. Little crafters should bring their own snack and drink – visit the Kingston Parks and recreation website to register.

Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop at Faunce School Kingston Public Library
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Faunce School – Kingston Public Library, 16 Green Street, Kingston, MA
BLOSSOM in the art of flower arrangement and create something beautiful for the holiday season by joining Christine Maiorano from the Kingston Garden Club at the Kingston Public Library on Tuesday December 3rd from 6 to 7pm. During this Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop each participant will use flowers and other seasonal flourishes to create their own centerpiece for proud display during the upcoming festivities. This program welcomes all skill levels, and will be held at the Faunce School at 16 Green St. – register via the Kingston Public Library website.

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays at The Plymouth Public Library
2024-12-03 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.

Virtual Event- Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Virtual Event!! Explore the scandals, mysteries and human stories behind the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, the Carmen Lucia Ruby, the Hooker Emerald and the Blue Heart Diamond on December 4th from 2:00- 3:00 PM in the Duxbury Free Library virtual event Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post. During this webinar, the author and emeritus curator of the Smithsonian National Gem Collection will take you inside the vaults to extract the truth from the fiction about these storied shimmering dazzlers. Mine the link to register on the Duxbury Library website calendar.

Plymouth Master Plan Interactive Workshop: Sustainability, Natural resources, Open space, Recreation
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Plymouth South Middle School, 488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Plymouth’s master planning process continues with three topic focused interactive workshops this fall. These public meetings are open to all and will invite discussion and feedback on key questions. An introductory presentation will frame the issues and be followed by opportunities to share your thoughts with the planning team.
The topic of this workshop will be:
Sustainability and resiliency, natural resources, open space and recreation
Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. If you require language or other access accommodations (e.g. interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), please contact us at PlymouthMasterPlan@gmail.com

Plymouth Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration & Local Seen Pop Up
2024-12-06 17:00 | Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
On December 6th, get into the holiday spirit at the Town of Plymouth’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Town Hall Green. Take in the sparkling lights of Court Street, enjoy a special Christmas Parade, and watch the tree as it illuminates the night sky. Don’t forget to venture into local shops to grab everything you need for under the tree. And of course, the Local Seen Street team will be popping up at the Town Green to chat with attendees about all things Christmas. The festivities begin at 5:00 PM. We’ll see you there!

Pilgrim Festival Chorus presents A Basically British Christmas
2024-12-06 19:30, 2024-12-07 19:30, 2024-12-08 16:00 | St. Bonventure Parish, 803 State Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
When it comes to Christmas, nobody does it quite like Pilgrim Festival Chorus…or the British for that matter. On December 6th, 7th, and 8th, join PFC for A Basically British Christmas: Seasonal Favorites from Across the Pond, where you will hear beautiful renditions of musical works from such composers as Ralph Vaughn Williams, Gustav Holst, John Rutter, and James Whitbourn. To add to this majestic performance, you’ll hear the added drama of brass, timpani, cello, and flute. A truly magical way to begin the holiday season, this performance will take place at St. Bonventure Parish at 803 State Road in Plymouth. For tickets and times, visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.

Pilgrim Hall Museum's 16th Annual Holiday House Tour
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Explore the trimmings of celebrating the season with Plymouth’s 16th Annual Holiday House Tour! Walk through a selection of festively adorned private Plymouth homes, guided by the informative program booklet and enjoy treats at every stop along the way. This anticipated annual event and fundraiser is hosted by Pilgrim Hall Museum, and you can reserve your tickets to these delightfully decorated domiciles through the museum’s website or by emailing membership@pilgrimhallmuseum.org.

Winter Find Arts and Craft Fair at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Hornblower Visitor Center at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum will be the setting for the museum’s Winter Fine Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7th from 10am to 4pm. Peruse the offerings of over 70 featured artisans and enjoy multiple live performances in a uniquely beautiful shopping experience. This year’s event rings in the festive gift giving season offering an array of unique handmade gifts, decorations and fine art made by local, independent crafters, as well as hands-on demonstrations to enjoy around every corner. The Plimoth Patuxet museum is located at 137 Warren Avenue.

Plymouth Holiday Market at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2024-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
It’s that time of the year again – time to deck the halls, trim the tree, and shop ‘til you drop. If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your holiday shopping experience, take a trip to the historic Plymouth Memorial Hall on December 7th for the Plymouth Holiday Market. Discover this one-day holiday extravaganza with a handpicked collection of more than 100 local artisans that will give even the Scroogiest of family members something to smile about. Explore an array of giftable art, home decor, jewelry, vintage treasures and more. And if you’re feeling a little pekish during your gift-buying experience, there will be food trucks on standby, ready to serve you up a variety of culinary delights. The fun goes from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and tickets are available for $5…except for your little elves under the age of 12 – they get in free.

Adult Craft Night: Felted Holly Ornaments at Pembroke Public Library
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Have a HOLLY JOLLY craft class using wool roving and eco-friendly materials to make your own holly Ornament. Instructors from the Pop-Up Art School will be at the Pembroke Public Library leading a holiday themed needle felting class for adults on Tuesday December 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. Convening in the Meeting Room, this craft event is perfect for beginners and beyond – Register via the library’s website.
