The Local Seen

Music Creators' Forum at Plymouth Public Library
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The Music Creator’s Forum provides a platform for independent songwriters, composers and arrangers of all genres of music to gather and share recordings of their original music and receive peer feedback. Develop and strengthen your work by testing it out on the understanding and knowledgeable ears of other Music Creators at the next Forum on Saturday January 11th, from 10am to 12pm at the Plymouth Public Library. Be prepared to share a recorded piece of original work on your own laptop, cellphone, tape-recorder or other audio player. Depending on turn out, everyone will have up to ten minutes for presentation. Contact facilitator Bob Harris to confirm your attendance at bearberrypathmusic@gmail.com.

Rock The Rink Fundraiser for Duxbury Youth Hockey
2025-01-10 19:00 | Soundcheck Studios, 150 Corporate Park Drive, Pembroke, MA, United States
The GOAL of Rock the Rink, a fantaSTICK fundraiser happening on Friday, January 10th at Soundcheck Studios, is to keep Duxbury Youth Hockey affordable and ensure its future in the town. Don’t miss This fantaSTICK fundraiser happening on January 10th at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke – Country-rock regional favorites Dalton & The Sheriffs, known for their authentic homegrown style and high energy performances, will headline the event. Complement the tunes with a SHOT or two from the cash bar, and STICK around for the raffle, when you might NET something spectacular – prizes include free Duxbury Youth Hockey tuition, Bruins tickets and a Sparx machine! Doors open at 7pm and the music plays at 8. Tickets are available for purchase online at soundcheck-studios com and include one raffle ticket. Soundcheck Studios is located in Pembroke at 150 Corporate Park Drive.

Teas, Treats & Trivia at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-10 10:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Council on Aging is hosting Teas, Treats and Trivia, a morning gathering of knowledge and noshing on Friday January 10th. At 10am treats, teas and trivia will be served hot for you and your teammates! Test your knowledge on a wide range of subjects and feed your brain along the way with delicious cups of tea and tasty breakfast bites. Whether you fancy yourself a trivia titan or are just looking for something fun to BREW, this is the par-TEA for you. Register with a group of friends or come meet new ones. You can sign up through the Senior Center’s website at duxburyseniorcenter.org.

Plymouth Pride Basic Self Defense Class at Plymouth Public Library
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The LGBTQIA+ community is vibrant and beautifully diverse, but unfortunately, it’s also united by a shared experience – discrimination.   The ability to physically defend and protect oneself as a Queer person is imperative, because this community is at a statistically much higher risk of facing unprovoked violence in their everyday lives. On Tuesday, January 7th, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Plymouth Pride invites you to a one-time only LGBTQIA+ Beginner Self Defense Class at the Plymouth Public Library. There, instructor Stevie Downie will teach you basic defense skills so you can protect yourself in an emergency situation. This free 18+ event is running as a part of Plymouth Pride’s ongoing “First Tuesday” events that are held every month as a way for the LGBTQ+ community to come together. For more information on this and other events visit the Plymouth Pride Facebook page.

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays at The Plymouth Public Library
2025-01-07 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.

Book Club at Pembroke Public Library - "The Frozen River"
2025-01-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Public Library’s next book club discussion is on The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Inspired by the life and diary of renowned 18th Century midwife Martha Ballard, this thrilling mystery is about a woman who bucks the norms and expectations of her time to pursue the truth, and justice for a death she believes was a homicide. The book club will meet on January 7th from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Meeting Room of the library – to request a copy of The Frozen River, visit the library, or call 781-293-6771.

ASL Certification Program at Pembroke Community Center
2025-01-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
American Sign Language is the predominant language used by deaf communities in the United States, and linguists and psychologists agree that multilingualism comes with cognitive benefits for everyone. If you’re interested in learning this natural visual language, the Pembroke Recreation Department welcomes you to attend their ASL Certification program beginning January 7th at 5:30 PM. This four week session runs every Tuesday for two hours, until January 28th, when participants will be awarded certificates of completion and professional development. The cost is only $150.00 for all four weeks. Visit the Pembroke Recreation Department website to sign up.

Birds of a Feather Birding Club at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-07 10:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
A new club for bird lovers is taking flight at the Duxbury Senior Center. Beginning on January 7th, Birds of a Feather Birding Club will meet for a variety of avian related activities including guided bird watching outings, educational workshops and community projects. Focus will center on local species identification, understanding bird behavior, and how birding club members can contribute to conservation efforts. This is a great chance to meet and bond with fellow unwinged beings who share your interest in learning about the feathered friends who enrich our ecosystem. Flock to the Senior Center at 10am for the first meeting, led by Snowy Owl and Raptor specialist Norman Smith.

Intergenerational Trivia Night at Pembroke Community Center
2025-01-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Gather the grandkids and your favorite table snacks for Intergenerational Trivia Night at the Pembroke Council on Aging. On Monday January 6th come to the senior center for a fun and friendly trivia competition starting at 5:30pm. Sign up your team of 2 to 6 people of any age who are ready to test their knowledge at a trivia party that crosses generations. Does that mean there will be questions about both the Beatles AND Billie Eilish? Perhaps! Sign up cost is $12 per team, and teams need to be signed up in advance. You can do this by visiting the website at pembrokema. gov/ recreation.

Borrow a Librarian at the Kingston Public Library
2024-12-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Kingston Public Library is a borrowing mecca: in addition to books, the library lends digital assets, videos, DVDs and CDs, puzzles, games, and even things, like a crepe maker, sewing machine, and bicycle pump! KPL is taking it even one step further– on Tuesday, December 31st, you can Borrow a Librarian! From 2pm to 4pm, in the Adult Reference area, appointments with librarians will be available to patrons for thirty minutes of one-on-one time geared towards instruction on a few of life’s necessary but often perplexing tasks. Learn how to use Microsoft Office or get the basics on how to navigate a device. Do you have to write your resume or submit a job application? Librarians will be happy to help! Secure your slot today by contacting Reference Librarian Steven Miller at (781) 585-0517 x2672 or smiller@kingstonma. gov.

Noon Year's Eve Party at Plymouth Public Library
2024-12-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
If your likelihood of snoozing when the New Year’s Eve ball drops is high, why not ring in the NOON year instead? On Tuesday December 31st, Plymouth Public Library is hosting an all ages 2025 New Years party perfect for folks with children ages 3 and up. Raise a glass-or a sippy cup? — to Auld Lang Syne with other families in the Fehlow Meeting Room where there will be music, crafts, dancing–and of course, the exciting countdown to noon! The fun starts at 11:30am and ends when the last bit of confetti hits the floor at 12:30pm.

New Year's Eve Brunch at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-12-31 11:00 | Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Plymouth Council on Aging’s own Chef Kellie has a scrumptious brunch menu planned to ring in 2025! On Tuesday December 31st, at 11am, come usher in the new year over a delicious assortment of pastries, fruits, quiche, bacon, sausage, and eggs. There will be holiday trivia and at noon – tasty mocktails to toast the new year. Be sure to register by December 27th, as space is limited for this EGGS–travaganza – the cost is only $14.95 per person.

Teen and Tween Bead Art Making at Kingston Public Library
2024-12-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Winter vacation is coming up soon, which means lots of down time. If you’re looking for a fun activity for your Teens or Tweens that doesn’t involve screentime, head over to the Kingston Public Library on Monday, December 30th for Tween and Tween Bead Art. From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, ages 11 to 18 are welcome to drop in to create a beautiful bracelet or keychain. Keep it as a late Christmas present or give it to that friend you’ve missed over the holiday break. Supplies will be provided by the library.

Children's Candy Cane Hunt at Kingston Public Library
2024-12-28 10:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kids can earn their STRIPES as holiday candy detectives at the Kingston Public Library on Saturday December 28th. From 10am to 4:30pm stop by the Children’s Room for a Candy Cane Hunt that will lead your kids to all corners of the library. Young detectives will have to rely on their best sleuthing skills to figure out a series of clues that one by one will reveal a path to a stash of delicious candy canes. The Candy Cane Hunt is best suited for kids aged three to twelve. No registration is required—you CANE just show up!

Nature of the Maya World at Duxbury Free Library
2024-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
On December 27th, join Joy from The Joys of Nature for The Nature of the Maya World, a Nature Travel Talk at the Duxbury Free Library. While sitting comfortably in the Setter Room, you’ll travel through the temples of Caracol, explore caves of artifacts, and tour ancient sites in Belize that one can still visit in current day. Learn about how the Maya incorporated iguanas, the keeled billed toucan, colorful parrots and a broad variety of Mesoamerican animals into their stories and intricate carvings, AND the importance to ceremony and medicine the cacao bean played – this source of chocolate was even used as currency. This fascinating hour-long program begins at 2pm and is best enjoyed by adults 18 years and above. Register via the Duxbury Free Library website.

New England Animals in the Winter at Duxbury Free Library
2024-12-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
When the weather gets cold and blustery, we humans wrap ourselves in seasonal clothing and spend more time cozied up in heated homes under piles of blankets or beside a warm fire. But what do our animal neighbors do once the temperature drops? Learn how mammals, birds, insects and reptiles survive the winter at the Duxbury Free Library on Friday December 27th at 10:30am. Wildlife photographer Joy Marzolf from Joys of Nature will be in the Merry Room with live animal guests to talk about the cold weather survival tactics our creature friends use to make it through the long, cold season. This program is thirty minutes long and is ideal for children ages 5 and up to attend with their caregivers. Please register through the Duxbury Free Library’s website.

Drop in Acorn Craft & Story at Soule Homestead
2024-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
Soule Homestead invites young winter breakers to branch out and seed your imagination at their drop-in craft event on Friday December 27th. The Acorn Sewing Craft and Story event requires no registration, just pop by the barn with your kiddos anytime between 10am and noon for the Acorn Sewing Craft and Story event, when kids can learn how to do a simple running stitch and get a little nutty making fabric acorns. Intermittently throughout the event, a farm volunteer will help your littles come out of their shell with Acorn-y story. No registration is required for this drop-in event. The cost is just $5 for members and $6 if you haven’t joined yet.. Soule Farm is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough.

Babysitting Course - Pembroke Community Center
2024-12-27 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.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2024-12-23 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!

Holiday Bingo at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
You may have heard of Bingo, but have you ever heard of Singo? On December 23rd, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to Holiday Slingo. How does it work? The DJ will hand you a bingo sheet, but instead of boring ‘ol numbers to call out, you’ll have holiday song titles. Cross them out until you get a BINGO! The event runs from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Space will be limited so please register by visiting the Duxbury Senior Center website or by calling 781-934-5774.

Little Sprouts Play Group at Kingston Parks and Rec
2024-12-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Kingston Parks and Rec’s Little Sprouts Playgroup is a fun school vacation social program for children aged 3 to 6 years old. Your little will love making new friends, the interesting activities, and age-appropriate crafts. The winter break playgroup is in the Reed Community building December 23rd through the 27th, from 9am to 1pm, with a break for Christmas Day. Only $120 per child for the week of fun – sign up through the Parks and Rec website.

A Dickensian Christmas Celebration - True Repertory Theatre
2024-12-22 15:00, 2024-12-21 14:00, 2024-12-20 19:30 | Beal House, 222 Main Street, Kingston, MA, United States
Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption story takes on a fresh look with True Repertory Theatre’s presentation of A Dickensian Christmas Celebration, with show times still available at the Beal House on December 20, 21st, and 22nd. The beloved curmudgeon is played by local actor and playwright James Sullivan, who together with artistic director Donald Sheehan, Associate Artistic Director Victoria Bond, and the talented cast, reinterpret this Christmas classic each year. The December 20th production is at 7:30PM, the December. 21st matinee is at 2:00PM, and December 22nd at 3:00. For those who would like to have a full day of holiday celebration in Kingston, December 21st is also the date of Kingston Luminaries. True Rep is collecting canned goods for the Vineyard Resource Center in Kingston and working with the Kingston Fire Department to collect new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. If you have the means and interest, please bring these items with you to the show. This family fun event will also feature Mrs. Claus making cookies for children to decorate before the show, and a Santa visit and sing-along afterward. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online at www.truereptheatre.com.

Plymouth Forefather's Day Parade
2024-12-22 06:00 | Cole’s Hill, Carver Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Celebrate the anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth with the Old Colony Club, who first commemorated the landing on December 22nd, 1769. After some time, the celebration was reinstituted in 1956 to include a march, band music, and the firing of a cannon. This annual tradition has continued each Forefather’s Day since. March your way up to Cole’s Hill in Plymouth on Sunday December 22nd at 6am. This gathering is free and open to all.

Kingston Luminaries at Jones River Chapel
2024-12-21 17:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Breakfast with Santa at Plymouth Patuxet Museum
2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
Only a few more weeks until Santa loads up his sleigh and makes his way. But if your family would love a Santa sighting before Christmas Eve, plan a Breakfast with Santa at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. On December 14th, 15th, and 21st, you’re invited to celebrate the holidays with a delicious breakfast buffet complete with eggs, French toast, pastries, bacon and the jolly old elf himself. Kids can decorate their very own gingerbread man, create a holiday ornament, write a letter to Santa and make a memory with the man in red. The fun begins at 10:00 AM on all three days. To purchase your tickets, visit Plimoth.org.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Celebrate from Messiah and Carol Sing Along
2024-12-20 19:00 - 20:00 | First Congregational Church at the Green, 6 Plympton St, Middleborough, MA, United States
The Pilgrim Festival Chorus invites you to come sing along or simply enjoy listening to what will be a festive, uplifting evening of choral jubilation. On Friday December 20th, all are invited to First Congregational Church on the Green for “Celebrate from Messiah and Carol Sing,” a special collaborative performance of Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah that will feature PFC singers, community members, volunteer soloists and instrumentalists. The evening will also include a sing-along of seasonal favorites. Scores for all pieces will be available to borrow, or you are welcome to bring your own. The performance runs from 7 to 8pm, costs $10 and is free for kids under age 12. Tickets are available online, or at the door the night of the event.

Jazz Brunch at the Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
If you dig a little JAM in the morning, the Duxbury Council on Aging’s Jazz Brunch might strike a chord with you. On Friday December 20th the Duxbury Senior Center will be the scene of an EGG-cellent ticket of breakfast foods and popular jazz tunes performed by Steve Lanzillotta and the Play It Again Band. The cost is just $5 per person. Brunch is served from from 9 to 9:30 AM, and the one-hour long music set begins at 9:30. Visit Duxbury Senior Center dot org or call 781 934- 5774 x 5703 to register.

A Tap Holiday Performance at Pembroke COA
2024-12-19 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
The Rockettes high kicking, showstopping famed annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has made tap dancing numbers a holiday tradition since 1933. Join The Pembroke Council on Aging to shuffle-ball-change into the spirit of the season with longtime tap dancer Jan Harold and her fantastic dance crew on Thursday December 19th for A Tap Holiday Performance. Beginning at 10am, Jan and her brigade of toe-tappers will click heel-toe across the floor and put on what is SHOE to be a dazzling dance show. This event is free and open to all.
