The Local Seen

Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience with author Cheryl Jones at
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Regardless of political perspective, the importance of maintaining a sense of community is something we all need. On Tuesday January 21st, join Author Cheryl Jones at the Plymouth Public Library for “Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience,” Using Cheryl’s book “Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg is Cracked” as a guide, this healing and strengthening evening will focus on information and tools to help us expand beyond our thoughts and beliefs and create a forward-thinking narrative that is full of inspiration, enlightened potential and hope. The event takes place in the Fehlow Meeting Room from 6 to 7:15pm.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-01-22 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!

Owls of Massachusetts Presentation with Mass Audubon
2025-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Plymouth Public Library – Manomet Branch, 12 Strand Avenue, Plymouth, MA, United States
WHOOOO is the bird with beautifully unusual behavior, an intriguing physical appearance and fascinating nocturnal lifestyle? Even the most casual bird watcher is awed by the mystery and magnificence of the Owl, whoo can be found on all but one continent and has inspired myths, legends and art across cultures since ancient times. Want to know more? On Thursday January 23rd join Mass Audubon at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library for “Owls of Massachusetts.” This informative program will teach the anatomy and behavior of Snowy Owls and other common owl species found in Massachusetts, and the significance they all have to local habitats. Adults and families aged 6 and up will enjoy learning more about why humans have given such a HOOT about these captivating birds for thousands of years. There will be no live captive owls as a part of this program. This FREE program is made possible by generous support from the America the Beautiful initiative in partnership with Plymouth Public Library.

Free PSAs For Non-Profits at The Local Seen
2025-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | The Local Seen Studio A, 4 Collins Ave, Suite B, Plymouth, 02360, United States
We produce FREE public service announcements for nonprofit organizations – thirty minutes of your time in our studio, your script on our teleprompter, and a one week turn-around for a 30-90 second PSA that will air on our channels and be shared with you via YouTube link so you can amplify your mission, message or event is all it takes! Check out some recent PSAs on our YouTube channel.
Email community@thelocalseen.media or call 508-830-6999 Xt. 114 to sign up for PSA day or to learn more!

Native Plant Walk with Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Even in the winter months, plant life supports the wildlife community. Find out more about how by putting on some walking shoes and joining Mass Audubon for a jaunt around the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday January 25th. This free guided walk will focus on Native Plants and how ecological landscaping and restoration efforts create a healthy, revitalized landscape that supports local ecosystems. The Native Plant Walk sets off at 11am, should finish by 12:30, and will be most enjoyed by adults and families with children ages 8 and above. For questions, call 508-927-1200 or email southeast@massaudubon.org

Alfred Hitchcock Film Study Series presents "Notorious" at Duxbury Free Library
2025-01-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious, the 1946 spy film noir starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains is the Duxbury Free Library’s Sunday Arts and Culture Series featured film, continuing the Film Study Series highlighting the work of this seminal director. On January 26th join retired film studies professor John Riccio in the Merry Room for an informative introduction, and screening of the full movie followed by a stimulating group discussion. The event starts at 2pm and will roll until 5. There are adult themes, so this event is recommended for teens and above. Register via the library’s website.

Reservations for Appointments with AARP Tax Aide Team Open Up
2025-01-27 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Tax season feeling a bit– TAXING?The AARP Tax Aide Team will be at the Kingston Council on Aging on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning February 10th through April 15th to help with tax return preparation. Appointments are typically about two hours long, and can be made starting January 27th by calling the designated Tax Aid number at 781 689 0406 or by emailing kingstaxaid@ gmail.com. Once you make your appointment, you can pick up a tax packet at the Senior Center that will include instructions, a questionnaire and other forms that should be completed before you meet with your tax person.

Storytime with Boston Children's Hospital at Pembroke Public Library
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:15 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Not only is Storytime at the library a fun, interactive activity, but it also encourages language development, hones social skills and inspires creativity in children. On Monday January 27th, The Pembroke Public Library is hosting a special guest from the Boston Children’s Hospital for an engaging, interactive Storytime highlighting the valuable lessons about avoiding injury and staying safe. Toddlers ages 2 to 5 and their caretakers are invited to attend. Storytime with Boston Children’s Hospital starts at 10:30am in the Meeting Room of the library. The event will run about 45 minutes and is free. Visit the library website to register.

Jordan Hospital Club's Pre-Polar Plunge Open House: Flannels and Flatbreads at Uva Wine Bar
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Wrap up in your favorite flannel and come enjoy delicious complimentary bites at “Flannels & Flatbreads,” the Jordan Hospital Club’s Pre-Polar Plunge open house. UVA Wine Bar is the setting for this cozy and CHILL event that is the official kick off of JHC’s 2025 Polar Plunge fundraising efforts. From 5pm to 8pm you can munch on a variety of flatbread pizzas, learn about the 23rd annual Plymouth Polar Plunge and register your team to participate in the icy dunk happening on Saturday March 1st. The Plunge raises money for the JHC Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. In twenty-two years of plunges, JHC plungers, sponsors and donors have raised over 1.5 million for the JHC Cancer Center. Let’s add on to that this year!

Winter Wonderland Dinner at the Pembroke Council on Aging
2025-01-28 12:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
A dinner of Cordon Bleu, and acoustic music too– that’s what’s on the menu for Winter Wonderland at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday, January 28th. Walk into this Winter Wonderland for a delectable dish of chicken Cordon Bleu, and delight in acoustic music entertainment compliments guitarist Kalifornia Karl, a theatrical and fun-spirited performer who plays well-known tunes by everyone from Elvis to the Beatles. The fun starts at 12pm at the Senior Center. Visit the senior center or call 781-294-8220 to register.

VIRTUAL EVENT: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - Conversation with Seth Fishman
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
This is the time of year for pledging commitments to new personal aspirations and goals. If writing and publishing a book is on your New Year Resolutions list, the Duxbury Free Library is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday January 28th to help you get you one step closer to fulfilling this dream. An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman will be an educational discussion with a publishing insider about the beginning stages of the publishing process, and how literary agents work. Mr. Fishman has been with The Gernert Company since 2010 and is currently Vice President and Literary Agent. He will begin the conversation online starting at 1pm.The link to register can be found on the library’s website.

Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter on Sharks at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-01-29 13:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Plymouth Center for Active living is holding a FIN-tastic conversation with Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter to talk about this growing shark presence, and other harbor projects, both current and historical. The session will be moderated by CAL Activities Coordinator Beth Hadfield, is free to attend, and refreshments will be served. You are welcome to drop in to the event: registration is appreciated but not required

This New Old House: A Construction Tour of the English Village at Plimoth Patuxet
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
This New Old House: A Construction Tour of the English Village is an exclusive, up close tour of the Alden and Winslow houses reproductions being built in the 17th Century English Village at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. During this January 30th walk-through, you will see the construction in action and get behind the scenes information on how the museum is readying the next generation of reproduction houses to ensure that millions more people get the immersive experience of walking directly through the story of Plymouth Colony. The tour kicks off at 10am and will wrap up at 11:30. Cost for tickets is only ten dollars – You can sign up now by visiting the museum’s website.

Plymouth Philharmonic You've Got a Friend - The Music of the Brill Building
2025-02-01 19:30, 2025-02-02 15:30 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Karidovanes is thrilled to invite the community to You’ve Got a Friend: The Music of the Brill Building, an orchestral journey back to that vibrant time in music. If you’ve never heard of the Brill Building, you have heard the music that emerged from this 1960’s era hub of sensational sounds. Songwriters, musicians and producers converged in this Midtown Manhattan building and contributed to hundreds of Billboard Hot 100 charters. Names like Neil Diamond, Carole King, Burt Bacharach and Neil Sedaka got their start in the Brill Building, penning many of the timeless tunes still in heavy rotation today. Special guest vocalists Scott Coulter, John Boswell and premier Broadway belter Jessica Handy will be featured, performing classic hits such as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Stand By Me, and I’m a Believer. Tickets are now available for two dates: Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 2 at 3:30 PM. Both performances are at Plymouth Memorial Hall located at 83 Court Street in Plymouth. Ticket prices range from $30 to $100 dollars per attendee and can be purchased online at plymouthphil.org or by calling 508-746-8008.

VIRTUAL EVENT: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs at Duxbury Free Library
2025-02-04 14:00
Join Sabrina Sholts, Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History for How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, a virtual event with The Duxbury Free Library held on Tuesday February 4th at 2:00 PM. Drawing from her book The Human Disease, Sholts will identify and discuss the human traits and behavior that make pandemics an inescapable threat. She will also illuminate the more hopeful note of how the capacity of our extraordinary human brains allow us to recognize risks, devise solutions, and adapt future action plans based on what we’ve learned, to reduce the devastation of a future pandemic. Visit the Duxbury Free Library events calendar to register for this virtual presentation.

"How To Obtain a Mortgage" at the Adams Center
2025-02-04 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays at The Plymouth Public Library
2025-02-04 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.

Luncheon with Author Pam Jennoff at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-02-05 13:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Wednesday February 5th, at 1pm, The Duxbury Senior Center will be serving an appetizer of suspense, betrayal and murder at a luncheon with New York Times Best Selling author Pam Jenoff. Her new book “Last Twilight in Paris,” is a thrilling novel of love and survival that best-selling author Janet Skeslien Charles raved “… is imbued with heart and hope, twists and turns, betrayal and enduring love. It’s a taut mystery that will keep you reading into the night. Compelling and powerful!” Visit the Senior Center’s Website to register for this riveting literary luncheon. The author talk is free, and the luncheon? Only $15. A book signing will follow the event.

"Looking for a New Home & the New MLS agent Compensation Rules" at Adams Center
2025-02-05 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States

Acoustic Music Night at Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
When musicians band together and create music, they increase oxytocin levels and release endorphins. More plainly, jam sessions inspire bonding, increase feelings of trust, and make people feel close to one another! If you’d love some rhythmic connection and melodic conversation, don’t miss the Pembroke Public Library’s Acoustic Music Night on Wednesday, February 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Folk, Pop, Americana, Soft Rock, R&B or Blues– choose a few favorite songs from the genres you enjoy playing and bring the sheet music so others can join in. All types of acoustic string and wind instruments are welcome, and other instruments will be considered, just no electronics. And if jamming turns out to be your jam– Acoustic Music Night is a monthly event, happening every first and third Wednesday in the library’s meeting room.

MA State 911 Public Information Table at the Kingston COA
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Thursday, February 6th, the Kingston Council on Aging will host a public education information table featuring Representatives from the Massachusetts State 911 Department from 9 to 11am.

Dungeons & Dragons 2 day DIY Dice Workshop at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-06 15:00 - 15:45 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Teen Room at the Kingston Public Library will be the location of a two-day Dungeons and Dragons DIY workshop exclusively for kids aged 11 and up. It offers a Teen and tween fantasy enthusiasts will use epoxy resin to construct a unique set of Dungeons and Dragons dice customized to them or a favorite fantasy character. D&Ders will pour their dice on February 6th, and finish them at the following day’s session. Both workshop days start at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. Registration is required and can be DUNgeon the library’s website.

Plymouth Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | 1749 Court House, 2 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Town is seeking input from you, its residents and business owners, to ensure equitable outcomes among all who have a stake in and love this area. Express your thoughts, ideas, and concerns at the Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop on Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 AM in the 1749 Court House. The 1749 Court House is located at 2 Town Square in Plymouth.

Nature Themed Valentine's Card Making at Wildlands Trust
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The act of exchanging Valentine’s Day cards may date back as far as the 1400’s, and this tradition has been 2 good 2 be 4gotten for centuries. Keeping the tradition alive, The Wildlands Trust is hosting a fun DIY Valentine’s Card Making workshop for kids ages 7 and up on Saturday February 8th. From 10am to 12pm botanical artist and Conservation Agent Tricia Cassady will guide your young creators through the artistic process of crafting their own nature-themed Valentines using watercolors, colored pencils and pens. All art supplies are provided, and everyone will leave with up to four handmade cards to take home and exchange with your favorite Valentines. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to keep the young artists fueled up for creation. There is a small cost of $10 per participant, discounted to $5 if you are a member. The event is limited to 20 spots so be sure to sign up through the website soon!

Understanding AI: A Primer for Artists at the Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-02-08 14:00 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Artificial Intelligence has struck a chord of fear in the creative community. What does this emerging technology mean for artists? On Saturday February 8th at 2:00 PM, Plymouth Center for the Arts welcomes CJ Blackthorn, who will pull the curtains back to remove some of the mystery around AI. There will be an introduction to the “what” and “how” of generative AI, covering the basics of how it works and what all that techy terminology means. Then the discussion will delve into controversies, ethical implications, how to prevent being tricked by generative AI and how you can protect your own work from being used for machine learning. Understanding AI: A Primer for Artists costs only $5. Visit the center’s website to get your tickets.

Poetry From My Brain Parts Performance at Tilden Arts Center
2025-02-08 19:00, 2025-02-09 14:00 | Tilden Arts Center Studio, 2240 Lyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, United States
Weaving words and sound, poet Tamora Israel will bring their poetry to life at the Tilden Arts Center Studio at Cape Cod Community College on Saturday February 8th. Poetry From My Brain Parts is a performance featuring eleven of Tamora’s original poems done in collaboration with band Conspiracy of Noize. Over a canvas of sound, the poetry explores self-love, feminism, mental health and social justice. The performance is further punctuated by amusing and personal storytelling in between the poems. Poetry from My Brain Parts is presented in partnership with The Big Read Cape Cod. Tickets can be purchased through the Cape Cod Community website. General admission tickets are $15. Students get in for $10, and seniors $5. There is a matinee performance as well, on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm. Tamora’s debut book of poetry will be available for pre-purchase at the event. Cape Cod Community College is located at 2240 Iyannough Rd in West Barnstable.

"Closing on a Real Estate Property" at the Adams Center
2025-02-11 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Where do you start If you are wading into the experience of buying a home for the first time? The process can be bewildering and overwhelming. A good place to start may be at the Adams Center in Kingston on Tuesday, February 4th for the first of the Home Buying Seminar Series–three classes to help clarify the entire process and ease the path to home ownership. How to Obtain a Mortgage, the first in the series, will be taught by Michael Fleming, Rockland Trust Vice President and senior loan officer. You’ll learn how to qualify for a mortgage, save for a down payment, and about the pre-approval process. Fleming will additionally discuss interest rates, mortgage products, what happens after an offer is accepted, private mortgage insurance, and various programs available to first time homebuyers. This class will be run from 6 to 7pm, and you can register via the Kingston Public Library website, where you will also find information about the two other classes in the series– “Looking For A Home & An Overview of the New MLS Rules” taking place on Wednesday February 5th, and “How To Close A Real Estate Transaction” happening on February 11th.

Dux Talks: Archivist Carolyn Ravenscroft at the Wright Building
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Wright Building, 147 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
Wednesday, February 12th, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to a morning at the 1909 Wright building for Dux Talks. Carolyn Ravenscroft, Archivist and Historian for DRHS, will be on site to talk about the array of artifacts and historical treasures preserved within the walls of this recently renovated historical building. Registration is required as there are a finite number of spots available. Meet the group at 11am at 147 St. George Street (next to the Percy Walker Pool) or call the front desk of the Senior Center now to reserve one of the limited number of seats on a bus that will pick up and drop off at the Senior Center. The talk will be about an hour long.
