The Local Seen

No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston at The Adams Center
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
On March 4th from 6 to 7 pm, the Kingston Public Library invites you to join historian and former Silver Lake Regional High School teacher Christopher Daley at the Adams Center for No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston. Learn more about the common immigrant experience of 17th century indentured servitude, and travel the emerald path through history, all the way to the rise of Irish influence in Boston politics. Visit the Kingston Public Library website to register.

Pembroke Public Library Book Club - After Annie by Anna Quindlen
2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Public Library Book Club is welcoming new members. This month the book is After Annie by Anna Quindlen. The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 4th from 6:30 to 7:30pm. You can request a copy of the book and get more details about the club by calling the library at 781-293-6771.

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.

Duxbury Town Meeting
2025-03-08 09:00 | Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
(Check-in begins at 7:45 A.M. – Due to expected increased attendance, early check-in is encouraged. The Performing Arts Center (PAC) will be seated first until at occupancy; the High School Gym will provide additional seating and multiple screens for viewing the meeting.)
Lunch will be provided in Alden Cafeteria – CASH ONLY
WARRANTS
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Special Town Meeting Warrant
MOTIONS
Special Town Meeting Motions
Handouts
Tax Relief Programs
Annual Town Meeting Article Amendment Form
Volunteer Opportunities – List of Open Board/Committee Vacant Seats
Talent Bank Form
Alternative Energy Committee – Municipal Aggregation FAQs
Presentations
ARTICLE 6 – Fiscal Advisory Presentation
ARTICLE 10 – Duxbury Beach Reservation Presentation
CPC Presentation

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

The Expiration Date Show with Judah Leblang at Plymouth Public Library
2025-03-08 14:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Boston-area writer, teacher and storyteller Judah Leblang is bringing his one-man show to the Plymouth Public Library on Saturday, March 8th. Register for this Fehlow room event beginning at 2:00 PM by visiting the library’s website.

Cartoon Classics - The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-03-09 15:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Revisit those days of Saturday morning cartoons with the Plymouth Philharmonic’s presentation of Cartoon Classics on Sunday, March 9th at 3pm at Plymouth Memorial Hall . Join Conductor Steven Karidoyanes and along with the featured soloist; the winner of the South Shore Conservatory’s Youth Concerto Competition. Head to plymouthphil.org to purchase tickets at only $20 per person: $10 for children twelve and under.

Petrocelli Academy Irish Step Performance at Pembroke Community Center
2025-03-10 17:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Join the Pembroke Community Center on Monday, March 10th at 5 PM to welcome the Petrocelli Academy of Irish Dance for a free Irish Step Performance. This event is free. RSVP by calling 781-294-8220.The community center is located at 128 Center Street.

Open Mic Night at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-03-11 17:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Council on Aging Open Mic Night is happening on Tuesday, March 11th starting at 5:30pm at the CA for Active Living. It is free and open to everyone–whether you want to perform or just attend as a supportive audience member. To sign up for a time slot contact Beth Hadfield at 508-830-4230 or by email at bhadfield@plymouth-ma.gov. If you need audio for your performance, they request you please bring it in on a CD.

Coyote's Trip from the Earth to The Moon and the Sun at Blake Planetarium
2025-03-11 18:30 | Blake Planetarium, 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Blake Planetarium invites you to learn more about our earth, sun, and moon on Tuesday, March 11th. Coyote’s Trip from the Earth to the Moon to the Sun is a fast-paced, family friendly full-dome film. The event starts at 6:30pm and will also feature a live presentation about the current night skies. Tickets are only $7.00 per person and are sold only online; there will be none available at the door. Visit the planetarium’s Eventbrite page to purchase.

Coffee Talk with Brunnie Getchell at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Education Life Coach Brunnie will be at the Duxbury Senior Center on Wednesday, March 12th to lead a discussion about friendship in the senior years. The talk will be in the Walker Room from 11am to 12p. If you are interested, be sure to sign up now through the Senior Center’s website as the group will be capped at a more intimate smaller size, providing a safe place to share.

Historic Kingston Arts and Artists Presentation at Kingston COA
2025-03-12 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Learn more about the accomplished artists who have called Kingston home on March 12th, when Kingston Public Library Archivist and Librarian Nick Cotoulas presents Historic Kingston Arts and Artists at the Kingston Senior Center. The presentation starts at 1pm and will include artwork depicting Kingston scenes and landmarks. Registration is required – sign up through the Kingston COA.

Art for Your Mind: The Fascinating Georgia O'Keeffe Presentation
2025-03-12 13:30 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Senior Center invites you to attend Art for Your Mind: The Fascinating Georgia O’Keeffe. Taking place on March 12 at 1:30 pm, this presentation will walk the artist’s path from Modernism, Precisionism, perspectives on New York City, to her unique depictions of the natural beauty that surrounding her New Mexico home. Visit the Senior Center’s website to register.

Pouring with Purpose at Tavern on the Wharf
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Tavern on the Wharf, 6 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA, United States
All proceeds from this event will go towards dancers fundraising for the Plymouth Area One Fund, a grant to support local businesses in need.

A House Restored with Lee McColgan at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
On Wednesday, March 12th join Lee McColgan, author of the memoir A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial at the Pembroke Public Library. This fun and informative author event starts at 6:30pm in the Meeting Room of the Library, and will be about an hour long.

Nurse Clinics at Kingston COA
2025-03-13 09:30 - 11:00 | MA
No appointment is necessary to take advantage of the twice-a-month Nurse Clinics at the Kingston Council on Aging. The Nurse Clinics are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Irish Voices with Actor Stephen Collins at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-03-13 14:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
On Thursday, March 13th, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to attend and awaken your Irish Spirit at Irish Voices. This one-man show by actor and educator Stephen Collins features works by 20th century Irish authors including Frank McCourt, William Butler Yeats, Brian O’Nolan , and the inscrutable James Joyce. Renowned harpist Jaime Joroff will deepen the experience with her melodic accompaniment to Collin’s readings. Irish Voices begin at 2pm: register through the senior center’s website.

Plymouth Winter Farmers Market at Mayflower Brewing Company
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.

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.

Comedy Show with Lenny Clarke at the Spire Center
2025-03-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd4tpL6UKsE
On Friday, March 14th the Spire Center will welcome local comedy legend Lenny Clarke to the stage. Tickets start at $27 and are on sale now through the Spire Center’s website.

Sip & Stroll at the Kingston Collection
2025-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States
On Saturday March 15th, the Kingston Collection will be a’bloom with over one hundred vendors for you to shop at the Spring Sip and Stroll. From noon to 4pm celebrate the coming of warmer days strolling through this bouquet of gift buying opportunities while sipping an enjoyable afternoon cocktail crafted by the Bartending Service of New England. There will be food trucks, free shopping bags and face painting for the kids. Admission for this spring shopping fling is free and all are welcome.

Tinseltown Inventor Hedy Lamarr by History at Play at the Duxbury Free Library
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
History at Play, a theatre company that creates immersive living history experiences, will bring Hedy Lamarr to life in the Merry Room at the Duxbury Free Library on Saturday, March 15th. This 90-minute show starts at 1:00 PM, and is suitable for ages 13 and up, as there are mature themes in the presentation. Visit the Duxbury Free library’s website calendar for the link to register.

Book Talk with Author Dr. Christine M. Crawford at Plymouth VFW
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Plymouth VFW, 22 Seven Hills Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Free book talk! Dr. Crawford will speak about her book followed by a Q&A session and book signings.
Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP needed.

Irish Comedy Tour at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2025-03-16 19:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
On Sunday, March 16th, Plymouth Memorial Hall adopts the raucous atmosphere of a Dublin pub with the Irish Comedy Tour, a show featuring a clan of Irish American comedians and musicians. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available now through Spectacle Live.

Duxbury Talks: Override on Ballot Question Forum at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-03-17 14:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
If you’re a Duxbury resident who has questions you would like answered before heading to the ballot box, join Finance Committee Chairperson Betsey Sullivan for “Duxbury Talks” at the the senior center on Monday, March 17th at 2pm. This informal in-person conversation and Q&A session will explore the overrides’ potential impact on taxes, provide information on what we’re facing and how we got here, as well as answer additional questions brought up by attendees about this important ballot question.

Tackling Test Anxiety for Kids at Pembroke Public Library
2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Caretakers of children ages 5 to 8 years old are invited to bring their kids down to the Pembroke Library on Tuesday, March 18th for Tackling Test Anxiety. Join local author Kathleen Jeffrey for a reading of her new book “Katie’s Really Bad Day.” After the reading, Kathleen will discuss methods to help calm test anxiety and answer any questions kids might have. They will also get to practice some of the methodology, using breathing boards and color. This event will be in the Meeting Room, starts at 4pm and will be an hour long. Registration required; sign up by using the link below or calling the library at 781-293-6771.

Bradford Lecture Series: Folk Art with Kristen Weiss at Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
2025-03-19 17:30 | King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Learn more about folk art portraiture on Wednesday, March 19th when the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society hosts Historic New England Cape Ann Site Manager Kristen Weiss for a talk about Folk Art Portraits. This is the first talk in the 2025 Bradford Lecture Series and starts at 5:30 PM. Visit the society’s website to get your tickets – the King Caesar House is at 120 King Caesar Road.

Women at Sea: True Tales of Whaling Wives at Kingston Faunce School
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Faunce School – Kingston Public Library, 16 Green Street, Kingston, MA
Learn more on March 19th from 6 to 7 PM at the Kingston Public Library’s presentation of Women at Sea: True Tales of Whaling Wives, with New Bedford Whaling Museum docent Nancy Gentile. There will also be a fascinating display of items from the New Bedford Whaling Museum collection. This hour-long presentation takes place at the Faunce School, located at 16 Green Street. Register via the Kingston Public Library’s website.

Kidz Club Monthly Craft Night at Kingston Collection
2025-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States
Give your kids the opportunity to let their creativity run wild the last Thursday of the month at the family friendly Kidz Club Craft at the Kingston Collection. From 1pm to 3pm in the food court near Regal Cinemas, tables will be set up with all the supplies little artists need to come and enjoy a fun-filled time creating seasonal-themed projects with other kid crafters. Kidz Club Craft is always free to attend, and the next one is on Thursday, March 20th.
