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Plymouth Pride Trans Day of Remembrance - Plymouth Public Library
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Accessing Periodicals Digitally Tech Class at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

True Story of Thanksgiving with Freemason Hartman Deetz
2024-11-18 18:00 | Plymouth Masonic Lodge, 116 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
Join Freemason Hartman Deetz at the Plymouth Masonic Lodge on Monday November 18th for The True Story of Thanksgiving, a talk conveying Wampanoag history during the Colonial-era and what the first Thanksgiving was really like in Plymouth. Mr Deetz is a Mashpee Wampanoag who, informed by indigenous tradition and spiritual foundation, has been a respected steward of Wampanoag culture and history for over 20 years. The event starts at 6pm and is free to attend. The Masonic Lodge is at 116 S Meadow Rd in Plymouth.

Fast Food Nation Lecture at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-18 14:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Data says that least once a week, approximately 65% of Americans eat fast food. America is a Fast Food Nation, and Duxbury Senior Center welcomes back Bonnie Miller, professor of American Food History and Culture at UMASS Boston to talk about that! On Monday November 18th at 2pm, join Professor Miller at the Center to discuss the history and impact this $387 billion dollar industry has had on American culture. DRIVE-THRU the Duxbury Senior Center website to register for a discussion that will absolutely give you FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

Craft Event at Pembroke Community Center
2024-11-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Crafting is fun, but crafting for a cause is even better. On Saturday November 16th, from 11am to 3pm the Pembroke Council on Aging is holding a Craft Event at the Community Center in Pembroke to benefit a good paws – A Home for Weary Wanderers, a non-profit dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for dogs in need. A fun way to spend the day and make life better for some of our furry friends – do you have questions? Please direct them to treasuresofourhearts2@gmail.com

Plymouth Pride Habitat for Humanity Team Build Day
2024-11-16 08:00 - 15:00 | MA
Plymouth Pride is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth for a Team Build Day in honor of their good friend, Fae Barbone. On Saturday, November 16th, from 8am to 3pm you can volunteer to help build a home for a single mother and her young child. If you are skeptical about your construction skills but eager to participate, fear not– no experience is necessary and there will be a mentor and contractor on site from Habitat for Humanity to provide all the instructions. And Plymouth Pride has got you covered for lunch– pizza will be provided! Teens age 14 and up are welcome to take part with a signed waiver day of, and parents remaining on site. The required sign up can be done through a QR code or sign up genius link on the Plymouth Pride Facebook event created for this gathering. The actual build site in Plymouth and information about potentially splitting the day into morning and afternoon shifts will be announced closer to the date.

Bella Gaia and Sunset Meditation Show at Blake Planetarium
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Blake Planetarium, 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Blake Planetarium invites you to enjoy an evening of Mindfulness and Meditation–planetarium style on Thursday, November 14th at the Blake Planetarium. The evening’s opening program, “Bella Gaia,” will explore the relationship between human civilization and our ecosystem, and the connections between art and science. Satellite imagery of earth with time-lapse nature photography combines with musical accompaniment to create an extraordinary audio-visual experience. Next, you’ll revel in stunning sunsets, from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, culminating in a night sky filled with stars, and glimpses of the Northern Lights in the presentation “Sunset Meditation”. The show is from 7 to 8pm and is ideal for stargazers aged 10 and up. Tickets are available to be purchased online only, through Eventbrite – Search “Blake Planetarium” to find your ticket to the stars!

Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop at Plymouth Town Hall
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Downtown Resiliency Project is a priority initiative included in Plymouth’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, seeking to implement climate-ready solutions in the redesign of the downtown Plymouth area that will help curb urban heat island effects and improve stormwater management. Tree planting, Reflective surface treatments for parking spots, the redesign of select public spaces, tree planting, and pedestrian safety improvements are just some of the suggested initiatives included. To ensure equitable outcomes, the Town is seeking your input as a resident or stakeholder in our community. Express your perspective, ideas, and concerns at the Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop at Plymouth Town Hall on Thursday, November 14th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Your voice matters – register via the Plymouth Public Library website.

US Sanitary Commission and Civil War Veterans Presentation at Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
2024-11-14 17:00 | Drew Archival Library, 147 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
The Duxbury Rural & Historical Society invites you to attend a lecture on The US Sanitary Commission and Civil War Veterans, a presentation by Dr. Patrick Browne.
Dr. Browne will focus primarily on Frederick N Knapp’s development of the Special Relief Department within the US Sanitary Commission, and how this department helped to quell a humanitarian crisis of discharged Union soldiers too injured or incapacitated to care for themselves by providing them support and care. The lecture will be held on Thursday, November 14th at 5:00 PM at the Drew Archival Library located at 147 St. George Street. Please register ahead of time through the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society website.

Kid's Lego Club at Kingston Recreation Department
2024-11-14 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-11-07 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-10-31 15:10 - 16:15 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States
Kingston Rec’s Kids Lego Club, meeting every Thursday through November 14th from 3:10 to 4:15 at the Kingston Intermediate School. Instructed by Mrs. Sontag, there will be a new fun design challenge every week to inspire creativity and promote persistence and problem-solving. Students can work together in teams or as individuals. On the last day of LEGO Club, every kid will be able to bring home a small creation. LEGO club is intended for kids in grades 3 to 5. Please visit the Kingston Parks and Recreation department website to sign up. When registering for LEGO club please be aware that you are giving Kingston Intermediate School permission for your child to be released at dismissal time to the instructor for the program.

History of Cranberry Growing Talk - Kingston COA
2024-11-13 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Enjoy an upcoming talk at the Kingston Council on Aging– the History of Cranberry Growing! Join Kingston Public Library archivist librarian Nick Cotoulas at the Kingston Council on Aging on November 13th at 1:00 PM for a lecture on this native American fruit. Nick will provide an historical overview of cranberry growing on the South Shore, nuanced with actual archival materials and items related to Kingston and Duxbury cranberry growers. Registration is required for this crantastic event – visit the Kingston COA’s website to register.

Kingston's 300 Years - Veterans Wanted for Group Photo
2024-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Kingston Town Hall, 26 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Veterans wanted! “Tales of Jones River Village: Kingston’s 300 years” plans group photo on Veteran’s Day
The editors and directors of Tales of Jones River Village: Kingston’s 300 Years are inviting Kingston veterans to be part of a photo that will be taken on Veterans’ Day in front of the new Memorial in front of the Town Hall at noon.
The book’s directors are looking to highlight the service that veterans have provided over the years and are seeking volunteers to be photographed and be part of this celebration of Kingston’s 300th anniversary in 2026, and will be including a group photograph of the men and women who served the country in the military.
“Tales of Jones River Village: Kingston’s 300 years” will celebrate and commemorate Kingston’s 300th anniversary and will be available for purchase in the fall of 2025, ahead of Kingston’s 300th anniversary in 2026. There has been strong support from the community in the way of articles and photographs.
This new illustrated history will feature short narratives and fresh accounts which will add to established town histories, chronicling the town and its people through different eras. Contributors to the book have come from the community. The publishers anticipate that the book will be approximately 250 pages in length, and approximately 9.5 by 12 inches in size.
In addition to the photograph, there are a few opportunities remaining if anyone has wants to prepare a short article pertaining to their military service, or the service of a loved one.
“Our veterans have given so much to the community and the country,” said Ken Brack, a director and the project’s Managing Editor, who added, “We believe it is fitting that in this book we honor the service and sacrifice that these individuals have made. Please get in touch with us and be part of our town’s history in this upcoming book.”
The publishers anticipate that the book will be approximately 250 pages in length, and approximately 9.5 by 12 inches in size.
The publishers of this book are not affiliated with the town’s 300th committee; this is a separate venture. To learn more about the book, please visit http://www.kingston300book.com). To inquire about being part of the photo, or a related story, please contact Ken Brack, managing editor, kenbrack5@gmail.com, or Jim Farrell, project editor, jim@farrellpr.com.

Pembroke Firehouse Food Pantry 8th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Firehouse Food Pantry is holding their 8th Annual Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 9th. Visit the Pembroke Community Center from 10am to 3pm where you can indulge in shopping for wares from local artisans, crafters and businesses, enjoy tasty treats and shoot your shot at winning something in the raffle! The Pembroke Firehouse Pantry, in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, provides fresh, nutritious meals to community members in the Pembroke and surrounding areas. Why not get a headstart on holiday shopping while helping fellow community members who are facing food insecurity? It is a win-win. The Pembroke Community Center is at 128 Center Street.

Virtual Event: Conversation with Navajo Investigator Stanley Milford Jr. at Duxbury Free Library
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford Jr will discuss his memoir The Paranormal Ranger, detailing some of the eerie and unexplained cases he encountered as law enforcement in Navajo Nation. As a Native American whose parents were of both of Navajo and Cherokee descent, his worldview was shaped by the cultural belief that the supernatural is both expected and taboo. Ranger Milford’s memoir combines both the logical deductive reasoning of his investigative training, with esoteric accounts of mysterious livestock mutilations, Skinwalker and Bigfoot sightings, UAPss, and seemingly malicious hauntings.
This virtual event begins at 7:00 PM – sign up to attend via the library’s website calendar.

Laszlo Gardony: Eastern Bank Lobby Jazz Series at Spire Center
2024-11-07 18:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Award winning jazz pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony will be at the Spire Center on November 7th for the Eastern Bank Lobby Jazz Series. His performances combine expressive improvisation, considerable technique, and a playful curiosity that flourishes in the twists and turns of each unique moment. Noted for his “fluid pianism” by the New York Times he has performed in 27 countries and released 14 albums, two of which landed on the “Best Album” lists in DownBeat Magazine in 2017 and 2023. Come live in the music filled moments with this one of a kind performer. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased through the Spire Center’s website. Doors will open at 6:30 and Gardony will begin tickling the ivories at 7:30pm.

Duxbury Library Adult Art Club Fall Series - Mini Canvas Painting
2024-11-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Learn to make mini fruit paintings!
Registration required. Registration for this event opens Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 AM.
This class is intended for adults aged 18+

Andrew Lipman's Squanto: A Native Odyssey - Speaker Series at Pilgrim Hall Museum
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Pilgrim Hall Museum 2024 Speaker Series is pleased to host Bancroft Prize winning historian Andrew Lipman for the November 6th presentation. The Author of Squanto: A Native Odyssey, Lipman’s new biography offers a fresh perspective on the enigmatic man best known as a liaison between Native peoples and the Mayflower pilgrims. Drawing from a vast and varied array of sources, Lipman reconstructs Squanto’s epic life, reexamining his upbringing, time overseas, career as an interpreter, surprising downfall, and his mysterious death. The evening starts with some light refreshments served at 6pm and the lecture begins at 7pm.

First Aid Class for Kids at Kingston Rec
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kingston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a First Aid Class for kids ages 11 to 15 years old that will demonstrate and discuss, in age appropriate ways, how to treat minor injuries, indoor and outdoor hazards to be aware of, and tips to prevent accidents or injury from happening in the first place. The class will be taught by Family Physician Cheryl Mitchell, M.D., who has over thirty years of experience in treating a wide range of health issues in patients of all ages. This essential class is offered at the reasonable cost of $44 for residents and $50 for non-residents. First Aid for Kids will take place from 6pm to 8pm in the Barcella Room at the Reed Community House Building.

Living with Wildlife Mass Audubon Presentation at Manomet Branch Plymouth Public Library
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Plymouth Public Library – Manomet Branch, 12 Strand Avenue, Plymouth, MA, United States
Get to know your neighbors – the ones living beyond the edge of your backyard. On Wednesday November 6th, from 3 to 4pm, The Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library invites you to Living with Wildlife a talk about commonly encountered animals we share our outdoor space with here in Massachusetts; like deer, beaver, raccoons, and more. Also discussed will be the relationships these creatures have with the spaces they inhabit, both wild and developed, and best practices we humans can implement to better live in peaceful coexistence and be DEER friends to our wildlife neighbors. This class is free and open to everyone. Registration is required, which you can do through the Mass Audubon website. The Plymouth Manomet Branch is at 12 Strand Avenue.

Plymouth Phil's Legends and Legacies Concert
2024-11-02 19:30 | Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents Legends and Legacies, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes and featuring the Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart, a symphonic synopsis of an incredible opera replete with scandal, murder and revenge. Also performed will be Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2, a bold and brilliant symphony rich in Romantic musical dialect. The evening’s centerpiece will be Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasia Para un Gentilhombre (Fantasia for a Nobleman) featuring guitar soloist Eliot Fisk, a student of Andres Segovia, for whom Rodrigo wrote the concerto. This performance at Plymouth North High School begins at 7:30 PM, and All ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-concert talk with Conductor Steven Karidoyanes at 6:30 for no added cost. After the concert there will be a dessert reception at the adjacent Performing Arts Center offering wine, dessert, coffee, and wine, at a cost of only $25.00.

Stargazing Night Walk at the Soule Homestead
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
Soule Homestead invites you to marvel and stare on November 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on a Stargazing Night Walk at the farm. Jamie Kern, Bridgewater State University’s Observation Manager will guide stargazers through trails and down to the back fields to discuss and experience the heavenly bodies visible from the homestead. After the walk, you’ll get to look through telescopes in the fields behind the classroom. With weather allowing, there will be a bonfire, and s’more kits available for purchase. Bring your flashlight and bug spray, with appropriate shoes on your feet to experience this wondrous adventure. The cost for members is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Non-members pay $15 and $10. Soule Homestead is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough. Learn more at https://soulehomestead.com.

Holiday Arts Indoor Arts & Craft Fair - Great Island Artisans Guild
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island, Plymouth, MA, United States
Featuring over 30 Artisans at the Overlook Clubhouse
Come and shop for that special holiday gift from our very talented artisans from the Pinehills and beyond!
$10 Gift Certificates given away every thirty minutes!

Halloween on Main - Downtown Plymouth
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
You’re not having deja BOO, it is once again time for The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween on Main Street! From 3pm to 5pm on All Hallows Eve, kiddos with their families are invited to dress up and head to downtown Plymouth for face painting, pumpkin decorating and trick or treating at over 70 downtown merchants. Don’t leave out your furry friends – there will be virtual cool costume contests for both children AND costumed canines! It is all free and a great way to kick off your Halloween fun!

Harvest Lunch and Halloween Party at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-10-31 11:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Center for Active Living invites seniors to a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween afternoon celebration. CARVE out some time for a fabulous Fall feast of pumpkin bisque soup, a harvest turkey wrap served with house made chips, devilish apple spice cake and delicious seasonal mocktails. DJ John Peters will be CREEPIN it real spinning tunes starting at 12:30 to transition into the free Halloween party from 1pm to 3pm! There will be dancing, sweet treats, surprises, fun, games and prizes–including one for the most EERIE-sistible costume. The fun starts at 11:30 and costs only $9.99 per person. To attend the Harvest Lunch, please register through the CAL website.

Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle Presentation
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:45 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Join paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg for Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle, a SPIRITED virtual trip through this infamously haunted two-hundred square miles of southeastern Massachusetts. You’ll recognize Tim as the host of Spooky Southcoast, one of the longest running paranormal radio programs. Who better to explain the history of strange phenomena and hauntings documented in this area for centuries? Weisberg will also discuss elements of folklore and legend circulating around the Bridgewater Triangle, versus real and unexplained occurrences. Ghosts of Bridgewater Triangle is free and open to all.

VR Mayflower Presentation and Experience at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2024-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
At the Plimoth Patuxet Museum on Wednesday October 30th, Through the magic of virtual reality, experience the journey aboard the Mayflower during her voyage of 1620 —without the risk of scurvy, storms, or falling overboard. The Virtual Reality Mayflower Presentation and Experience was developed by Professor Bob Stone of the University of Birmingham and his team to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the ship’s arrival here. Plimoth Patuxet Museum invites you to visit on Wednesday October 30th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, when your VR experience will include educational components mediated by avatars of the historical passengers. Before putting on your virtual reality headset to explore the Mayflower, Professor Stone and some of his team will give a short presentation about the project itself. This special event is included with admission to the museum. which is located at 137 Warren Avenue.

Ghost Stories presented by Heritage Films at Kingston COA
2024-10-30 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Celebrate the ghostly season with some spine-tingling tales from places close to home! Heritage Film Presents Ghost Stories at the Kingston Council on Aging on Wednesday October 30th at 1pm. The films will feature tales of supernatural scenes and haunted happenings in Salem, Concord, Deerfield and Nantucket. This event is free! Visit the Senior Center’s website or call 781 585-0511 to register.
