The Local Seen

Country Western Day at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-09-25 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Put on your favorite western wear and mosey on down to the Pembroke COAs Country Western day on Wednesday September 25th at high noon. The hot topic will be the stewpendous chili cook off, and if you have a souperb recipe you want to prepare for competition, the entry fee is only five dollars. Cowpokes looking to be taste testers pay just $2, and the winner of the best chili gets bragging rights and takes home the entire pot of money! There will be a delicious BBQ chicken dinner for just $2.50 per plate. Call the center at 781-294-8220 to get your cook-off application or for more information.

Meet Your Local Officials at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
There’s a new monthly Meet and greet at the Pembroke Council on Aging! Meet Your Local Officials will offer an opportunity to meet and learn about the local officials in your neighborhood– their roles in town governance, initiatives and priorities both now and for the future of the community. Best of all is your opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts about what goes on in your town, as well as a way to find out about local projects and events you can get involved in. The first Meet Your Local Officials will be on Monday, September 23rd at 4pm and feature Recreation Director Lance Kennedy.

Farmers Market at Rye Tavern
2024-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Monday is funday at The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern. Every Monday through October, come “shop, eat and relax” from 11am until 2pm at a woman-owned, classic New England Farmers market held on the patio of this cozy, quaint and historic space that has been a tavern serving the area since 1792. You will find friendly local vendors offering thoughtful, unique products, live music and cocktails. A special Rye Tavern market lunch is served until 3pm. The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern is at 517 Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth.

Fall Equinox Health & Wellness Fair at Natures Way Health & Wellness
2024-09-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Nature’s Way Health & Wellness, 6 Duck Plain Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Fall Equinox is a time to reflect, connect with your inner self and plant seeds that will take root and burst forth with new growth when Spring arrives. Come celebrate the transition into fall at the rejuvenating Fall Equinox Health & Wellness Fair at Nature’s Way Health & Wellness in Plymouth on Sunday September 22nd. From 11am to 6pm there will be a variety of interactive workshops teaching yoga techniques, healthy cooking and practices in fitness, wellness and mindfulness. Live music will uplift with good vibes while you shop local artisans offering handcrafted items and holistic health products. A range of delicious, nutritious food from local food vendors will be available to enjoy, no matter what your dietary needs are! Find tickets at natureswayhealthandwellness dot net. Nature’s Way Health and Wellness is at 6 Duck Plain Rd in Plymouth.

Fall Equinox Health & Wellness Fair
2024-09-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Nature’s Way Health & Wellness, 6 Duck Plain Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Fall Equinox Health and Wellness Fair, is a vibrant celebration of health, community, and the changing seasons! As we transition into fall, this event offers the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.The fair will feature live music from local artists, creating a lively and uplifting atmosphere. Explore a variety of vendors offering everything from holistic health products to handcrafted goods, perfect for nurturing wellness and supporting local artisans.
Throughout the day, engage in interactive workshops led by experts in wellness, fitness, and mindfulness. Whether you’re looking to learn new yoga techniques, explore healthy cooking, or gain insights into mental well-being, there’s something for everyone.
And of course, no celebration is complete without delicious food! Enjoy a diverse selection of nutritious and tasty options from local food vendors, catering to all dietary preferences.
Come celebrate the season of balance and renewal at the Fall Equinox Health and Wellness Fair—where community, wellness, and the beauty of autumn come together.
GET TICKETS HERE

Let's Visit the Farm with Plymouth Pride
2024-09-21 11:00 | The Farm, 74 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Let’s Visit the Farm is an event by Plymouth Pride offering LGBTQ+ pride kids and their parents an opportunity to enjoy a day of horsing around with a menagerie of barnyard animals and spend time in community with other rainbow families. Be sure to bring quarters to buy snacks you can feed the animals- they really like that! The group will meet at the gate on Saturday September 21st at 11am–just show up and look for the group of Pride friends. Please be aware that there are no facilities at the farm, so bring what you might need for your kids (and adults too)! The farm is at 74 Obery Street in Plymouth.

Plymouth Sunrise Rotary Club - 3rd Annual Craft Fair
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Hedge House, 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Third Annual Craft Fair in Plymouth on the waterfront at the Hedge House.
40+ Vendors
Live Music
Face painting
Food and Raffles!
Proceeds to benefit Tommy’s Place and Cranberry Hospice’s Fragile Footprints and other Plymouth Sunrise Rotary Organizations.
Rain date is September 22nd.

Hometown Haunts and Hops Film Festival
2024-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | John Carver Inn, 25 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Hometown Haunts and Hops Film Festival will be an eerie evening of entertainment centered around the main attraction- a screening of the spooktacular 2013 cult-classic WNUF Halloween Special. Shot mockumentary style and set in the 80’s, it follows an investigative journalist reporting on a house that was the scene of a grisly murder and is rumored to be haunted. There will be a meet and greet with the film’s director Chris LaMartina, giving fans of the film a rare opportunity to ask questions about this unique underground film, which he calls “a love letter to VHS and public access TV.” Complimenting this fright-filled feature will be a creepily curated selection of bone-chilling short horror films from both emerging and seasoned filmmakers.
The Hometown Haunts and Hope Film Festival starts at 6pm, at the The John Carver Inn in Plymouth. The ticket price of $25 covers all the screenings and special spooky surprises throughout the night .

Reiki & Meditation Series at Duxbury Free Library
2024-09-20 10:15 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
The healing energy of Reiki has been shown to help reduce anxiety and alleviate aches and pains. On Friday, September 20th, Reiki Master Heather Petitpas will guide you through a holistic hour long session at the Duxbury Free Library. where each participant will receive hands on Reiki – or off, if you prefer. There will also be mindful reflections, visualizations, and body scan meditations to help calm, center and unify your physical and emotional self. The group will gather in the Resource Room at 10:15 AM, and you can reserve your spot now through the library’s website.

Tea Tasting With Jessica at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-09-20 09:30 - 10:30 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Get the tea on tea at the Duxbury Senior Center on Friday September 20th, from 9:30 to 10:30 for an intimate tea tasting with Duxbury’s Youth Services Librarian AND tea connoisseur Jessica Philips. Are you curious about the differences between white and green tea, Oolong and herbal tea? As you sip pinky up on Bai Mu Dan, Lu An Gua Pian and Qian Lan, Jessica will provide enriching information and delightful details about the varieties that fill your cup. The event takes place in the Ellison Large Side room. Seats are limi-TEA-d so be sure to sign up soon through the Senior Center’s website.

Free Basic Computer Classes Kingston Library - Intro to Email Navigation
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
If your computer skills could use some merciful help, you’ll be interested in The Kingston Public Library’s series of free Basic Computer Classes. September 19th will be an introduction to email navigation. The classes are from 2pm to 3pm each week. There is space for five people, and you can register through the library’s website. This is a series that includes all four classes. For more information, please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian, (781) 585-0517 x6272

Beers With Queers - Plymouth Pride
2024-09-18 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.

Pilgrim Hall Museum Speaker Series - Artist Karen Rinaldo "The First Thanksgiving"
2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Pilgrim Hall Museum Speaker Series continues Wednesday, September 18th with artist Karen Rinaldo with Creating a Historical Painting: The First Thanksgiving. A social hour and light refreshments will launch the event at 6pm, with the lecture commencing at 7pm and lasting about an hour. You can purchase tickets through the Pilgrim Hall website.

Kingston 300th Committee Meeting
2024-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Kingston Town Hall, 26 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The town of Kingston’s history has been varied and rich since its incorporation in 1726 – an early shipbuilding hub, it was a residential suburb for many Plymouth Cordage Company workers, and a popular shoreline escape for Bostonians. In 2026, this quaint and storied town will celebrate its 300th birthday, and a committee has been formed to plan a wide swath of events around this historical marker. Already in the works is Olde Home Day, a Scavenger Hunt, an historic house tour, a parade and fireworks. The Kingston 300 committee is seeking members across the entire community- Veterans, Wampanoag Native People, youth, seniors, religious organizations, schools, business owners, everyone- so that all of Kingston’s residents, past and present, are represented in the festivities on this monumental anniversary. If you are interested, please attend the next meeting on September 18th, or contact the Board of Selectmen’s office to be appointed. Meetings are on every third Wednesday of the month.

Preserving and Storing the Yield from the Garden Class at Plymouth Public Library
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Part of the joy of having a vegetable and herb garden is the reward of eating the fruits… or veggies of your labor. Wouldn’t it be great to plan meals from your garden all year long? You can, and the solution to being able to partake in the pleasure of your pickings beyond the growing season can be found in cans and jars. On Tuesday September 17th the Plymouth Public Library will host Jackie Millar from Terra Cura and Lori Walsh from Thyme for Wellness to demonstrate a variety of simple methods to preserve your bountiful harvest of herbs and vegetables. A quick and easy pickling recipe and a delicious Herb Pesto recipe will be featured. The class will meet in the Fehlow Room at the Plymouth Public Library from 6:30 to 8pm. Register via the library’s website.

Major Judah Alden, A Revolutionary Life Lecture at Duxbury Free Library
2024-09-17 18:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Author, public historian, museum professional and educator Stephen C. O’Neill will present “Major Judah Alden, A Revolutionary Life” at the Duxbury Free Library on Tuesday September 17th at 6:30 PM. . Take a journey through the life of this Revolutionary War hero born and raised in Duxbury. The great-great grandson of John and Priscilla Alden, Judah led Duxbury’s company of Minutemen and served as an officer in the Continental Army. He led a full life after the war, becoming a merchant and serving in town and state offices. From 1829 until his death in 1845, he was President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, an organization that is still active and generously provided a grant to sponsor this talk. Stephen C O’Neill’s experience researching and curating the archaeology exhibit of artifacts discovered on the site of John and Priscilla’s 17th Century home will inform this illuminating lecture, which can be attended in person at the Duxbury Free Library or online via Zoom! To register, visit the Duxbury Free Library Website.

Tackling Test Anxiety at Pembroke Public Library
2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
At some point in our lives, it’s likely we all have experienced sweaty palms, our heart beating a little too fast for comfort, and the feeling of panic tightening our throats just before taking a test. Thankfully, there are practices that can be implemented starting at an early age to help make the test taking experience less harrowing for kids with anxiety. On Tuesday September 17th, from 4 to 5pm, the Pembroke Public Library invites kids and their caretakers to Tackling Test Anxiety, to hear local author Kathleen Jeffrey read her new book “Katie’s Really Bad Day,” and discuss some methods to calm test anxiety in young children. Kids will get to practice with breathing boards and discuss their own experiences with test anxiety. Best for children aged 5 to 8 years old, this event will take place in the Meeting Room. Register through the library’s website or by calling 781-293-6771.

An Evening with Roman Rudnytsky at The Plymouth Public Library
2024-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Public Library invites you to an evening of stunning classical piano performed by renowned Concert pianist Roman Rudnytsky, on September 16th in the library’s Fehlow Room. A graduate of The Juilliard School in New York, Mr. Rudnytsky has toured over 100 countries, and been a prizewinner in ten piano competitions, including the prestigious International Leventritt Competition in New York.
He was piano and music faculty at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music for 39 years and is now the “Professor Emeritus” in his retirement. The library is honored to be hosting this internationally esteemed musician. The concert will begin at 6:30 and end at 8pm and is free to attend. Please register via the library’s website.

Pembroke Council on Aging Evening Concert Series
2024-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
The Summer Concert Series at The Pembroke Council on Aging continues on Monday, September 16th with local musician Aidan Keene to fill the room with sound. We all know that songs have the power to crack open the memory bank and take you back in time. Get ready for some nostalgia– Keene’s specialty is as a singer and a tribute artist, and he will be playing classic popular tunes from the 1950’s all the way to the 1970’s. The show begins at 5:30 and he will perform for about an hour.

Cape Cod Can - 2024 Art Shanties
2024-09-16 11:00 - 18:00 | HyArts Shanty, 180 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA, United States
Featuring artwork created for sale by CapeCodCAN artists representing various Cape Cod and South Shore agencies, under the tutelage of local artists.

Plymouth North Vocal Music presents: Six the Musical, Teen Edition
2024-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Fully organized and directed by Plymouth North Vocal Music students, SIX is a guaranteed night of fun and spectacle.
All proceeds go directly toward helping Plymouth North Vocal Music students on their trip to Orlando, Florida this spring for NACC, a national vocal music event featuring some of the best high school vocal music programs from across the country!
Tickets available at pnhs-sings.com

Pembroke Celebrates! With Fireworks!
2024-09-14 17:00 - 20:30 | Pembroke High School Athletic Fields, 80 Learning Lane, Pembroke, MA, United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic1EIr8oONA
Pembroke Celebrates is an annual party dedicated to and presented by the people who make the town a fantastic place to live–the residents. The largest event of the year, the entire town is invited down to the Pembroke High School Athletic Fields on Saturday September 14th, at 5:00 PM. There will be lots of family friendly activities leading up to the fireworks!

Shipwrecks and Search & Rescue: The U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878 - 1915 at the Plymouth Public Library
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Guarding our beautiful coastlines has a storied history, and if you’re interested, The Plymouth Public Library invites you to a seafaring historical lecture by author Rebecca Locklear, on September 14th at 1:00 PM. Shipwrecks and Search & Rescue: The U.S. Life-Saving Service (1878-1915), will detail the predecessor of today’s Coast Guard, and this presentation will include tales of heroic rescues made by the pioneering sailors who worked out of remote stations up and down the coast, historical photos, and colorful narratives her great-grandfather told of his experiences working for the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Rebecca Locklear is the author of “Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915” and “The Surfman’s Daughter.” She also writes educational materials and is a contributor to the Wreck & Rescue Journal. Registration is required, so be sure to navigate to the library’s website and secure your seat!

Shop Local Market Place - Tolson's Tap & Tavern
2024-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Tolson’s Tap & Tavern, 15 Columbia Road, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Creativity and community are the heart and soul of Tolson’s Tap & Tavern Shop Local Market Place, a gathering of Pembroke’s finest artisans, makers and crafters. Taking place on Saturday September 14th, this is the event to find unique, one of a kind, handcrafted gifts and art. Shop local and enjoy the sumptuous seasonal wines and delicious food Tolson’s Tap & Tavern has to offer. The Local Market runs from 11am to 4pm. Tolson’s Tap & Tavern is located at 15 Columbia Road in Pembroke.

Plymouth North Vocal Music presents: Six the Musical, Teen Edition
2024-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
Fully organized and directed by Plymouth North Vocal Music students, SIX is a guaranteed night of fun and spectacle.
All proceeds go directly toward helping Plymouth North Vocal Music students on their trip to Orlando, Florida this spring for NACC, a national vocal music event featuring some of the best high school vocal music programs from across the country!
Tickets available at pnhs-sings.com

Free Basic Computer Classes Kingston Library - Internet Searching
2024-09-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
If your computer skills could use some merciful help, you’ll be interested in The Kingston Public Library’s series of free Basic Computer Classes. The focus for Thursday, September 12th’s class is “Internet Searching,” along with some lessons on browsers, links and bookmarks. The classes are from 2pm to 3pm each week. There is space for five people, and you can register through the library’s website. This is a series that includes all four classes. For more information, please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian, (781) 585-0517 x6272

The Bedquilt - One Woman Play by Michele LaRue at Duxbury Free Library
2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Actor Michele LaRue’s one-woman performance of The Bedquilt is coming to the to The Merry Room at the Duxbury free Library on Wednesday September 11th. The Bedquilt, is a 1906 New England tale written by Dorothy Canfield Fisher, and is a unique weave of two stories written during an era before radio or tv, punctuated with a surprising reveal at the end. Follow the story of elderly spinster Aunt Mehetabel whose only recognized skill is her prowess in quilting, then patching in another turn of the century story, A Quilting Bee in Our Village, written by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. LaRue will conclude the performance with a surprising elucidation of how Fisher wrote The Bedquilt. The performance is free, starts at 1pm and is two hours long. Reserve your seat by visiting the library’s website.

September 11th Memorial Ceremony LIVE
2024-09-11 09:45 - 11:00
The Plymouth 9/11 Memorial at 1 South Spooner St in North Plymouth will be the site of a memorial ceremony honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and our heroic first responders, beginning at 9:45 AM. If you can’t be there in person, watch it LIVE on our Youtube Channel @thelocalseen and on our Community Channel at Comcast 6 and Verizon 43.

Duxbury Senior Center - Iphone Class: Finding Transportation Using Uber and Lyft
2024-09-10 14:00 - 15:30
Independence and self-reliance are right at our fingertips with Rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber, and learning how to navigate them is the first step. If you are a senior that would like to start using today’s most popular rideshare apps, The Duxbury Senior Center invites you to “Finding Transportation Using Uber and Lyft”, an iPhone based class on Tuesday September 10th at 2pm. You’ll go through the step-by-step process of how to create your account, add payment methods, schedule rides through the apps, and general safety awareness. You can also order meals and groceries. All for the registration fee of $10 -visit duxburyseniorcenter.org to sign up.

Timeless Tales Children's Lit Book Club at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Classic children’s books become timeless for good reason: while the words may be simple, the more complex truths and universal themes illuminate our young minds and continue to nourish our thinking throughout our lives. As George Bernard Shaw implored “Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.” To that end, the Duxbury Senior Center has established the Timeless Tales Children’s Lit Bookclub. The next group meets on September 10th from 11 to 12pm, when Shelly Sommers, a former middle school librarian and writing teacher, will facilitate a discussion around the enduring tale of adolescence, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The group will meet in the Senior Center’s Weyerhaeuser Room. Visit the center’s website to register.
