The Local Seen

Owls of Massachusetts Presentation with Mass Audubon
2025-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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!

Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience with author Cheryl Jones at
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:15 | 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.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Gristmill
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working reproduction of the Plymouth Colonists 1636 grain mill, and an important part of the growing movement to rebuild grain economies in the region by producing locally. On Tuesday January 21st, The Plimoth Patuxet Museum invites you to witness the mill in action at “Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Grist Mill.” Attendees will get a behind the scenes look at Millers in action and learn the history of this reproduction mill– all from the warm cozy comfort of your home. This unique online event experience is from 12 to 1pm and costs just $10 for members and $20 for non-members. To get tickets for WHEAT is sure to be a GRAIN time, turn your WHEEL towards Eventbrite and search “Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Grist Mill.” You don’t want to MILL around too long before purchasing, – the first ten ticketholders get a complimentary bag of cornmeal!

Trivia with the Pembroke Historical Society
2025-01-21 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Did you know that Pembroke was the site of the first sawmill in the colony? Or that Robert Barker and Dolor Davis were the first settlers in the area? If you think know your Pembroke History or are interested in learning more about the town in bite sized bits of intriguing information, the Pembroke Historical Society will be slinging Trivia at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday January 21st. The event starts at 10am and is open to all knowledge seekers who love the town of Pembroke.

MLK Jr. Weekend - Service, Luncheon, Speaker and Choir event organized by Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-01-19 10:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States
Organized by the Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend is a powerful event series intended to bring the community together to honor, reflect on and be inspired by Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of nonviolent protest and fight for justice and equality for all. It begins on Friday January 17th at 7pm with the documentary “I Am MLK, Jr.” at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum movie theater. The film is an overview on the life and impact on civil rights Dr. Martin Luther King continues to have to this day. Saturday January 18th will be a day dedicated to service, with a town-wide food drive. From 9am to 1pm you can drop your non-perishable food items off at any of three collection sites–The Market at Pinehills, Clements Market, or the Church of the Pilgrimage. All food collected will be distributed to the food banks at Christ Church, American Legion, Salvation Army, Second Church in Manomet, and Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. Sunday January 19th events will be held at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage. The day begins with a Ecumenical worship service at 10:30 AM.There will be a light luncheon at 12pm and from 1pm – 3pm enjoy a program featuring Plymouth Middle School Choir, essay contest winners, and featured speaker President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Rev.Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq. If you would like to attend the luncheon you must register through the No Place For Hate website. Voluntary donations of non-perishable food items for local food pantries will be collected at the door at all events. I’ll be there, too, with the Local Seen street team, so step up to the mic and say hi.

From Bloody Sunday to Other Global Upheavals Panel Discussion and Author Event
2025-01-18 14:00 | Ancient Order of Hibernians, 36 Cordage Park Unit 220A, Plymouth, MA, United States
An ethno-nationalist conflict known as The Troubles tore Northern Ireland apart in violent disagreement about the region’s status from the late 1960’s until 1998. For historical reasons, the Unionists and loyalists wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists and republicans wanted Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and become a united Ireland. Learn more about The Troubles On Saturday January 18th, at 2: 00 PM, when the Ancient Order of Hibernians Plymouth Division 9 is hosting an intimate talk with author David Tereshchuk, to mark publication of David’s memoir, A Question of Paternity: My Life as an Unaffiliated Reporter. Moderated by Irish activist and journalist Don Mullan, “From Bloody Sunday to other global upheavals” is a free event in the inspired historical setting of Cordage Park. Learn about Tereshchuk’s intriguing life, career and the stories behind the memoir during a panel discussion, followed by a moderated Q&A session open to the audience. The event starts at 2pm and admission is free. Please register to attend through Eventbrite or by emailing the Order at AOHPlymouth@ gmail.com. The memoir will be available for purchase. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is located at
36 Cordage Park Circle #Unit 220A here in Plymouth, MA.

MLK Jr. Weekend Town Wide Food Drive organized by Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | MA

MLK Jr. Weekend "I Am MLK Jr." presented by Plymouth No Place for Hate at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2025-01-17 19:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States

Soup Cooking Demonstration at Kingston COA
2025-01-17 11:30 | MA
January is National Soup Month and the Kingston Council on Aging is having a SOUPER event to celebrate it! On Friday January 17th at 11:30am Chef Woerner from Cafe Evergreen will be doing a cooking demonstration of how to make a hearty chicken and barley soup with vegetables–the perfect bowl of warm deliciousness to cozy up to during the long cold winter months. The fee of $5 dollars is due upon registration and includes a full portion of the soup, plus a scrumptious roll to dip and sop up every last savory drop. The recipe will be available for everyone to take home.

Sarah Martin at the Spire Center Lobby Series
2025-01-16 18:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Singer songwriter, recording artist and 2022 New England Music Awards nominee Sarah Martin will perform on January 16th in the cozy setting of the Spire’s Center’s lobby series, an intimate seventy-seat local and regional artist showcase lounge. A Plymouth based artist, Sarah’s 20 plus years of performance roots also run deep through the downtown honkey tonks of Nashville. Her live shows often welcome the audience’s participation with on-the-spot requests, weaving the vibe into a tapestry of her own original country-based songs with fun covers of popular tunes in all genres–from indie to classic rock, pop and 90’s hits. Doors open at 6:30, and the show kicks off at 7:30. Visit the Spire Center website to get your tickets.

Beers With Queers - Plymouth Pride
2025-01-15 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.

DSLR Camera Workshop at the Adams Center
2025-01-15 18:00 | MA
Photographer Stefanie Faherty will conduct a workshop titled, “Learn How To Use a DSLR Camera,” on Wednesday, January 15 at the Adams Center (33 Summer Street, Kingston), at 6 PM. Whether you just received a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera for Christmas, have one buried in the closet, or are curious about learning more about your camera, this workshop is for you. Faherty will discuss camera settings, the importance of light, basic photography skills, and how to take photos in a myriad of different situations.

Faherty, a graduate of UMass Amherst, has run her local photography business for the last 12 years. She has a passion for capturing images of newborns and families along the South Shore, communities in and around Boston, Cape Cod, and beyond. Her work has been recognized with the Wicked Local Readers Choice Award in 2014 through 2019, with top selections in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Faherty lives in Kingston with her husband and two children.
You can learn more about Faherty at https://stefaniepalmacciphotography.com
To register for this event, please visit kingstonpubliclibrary.org. For more information, you can contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at smiller@kingstonma.gov.

Timeless Tales Book Club at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Timeless Tales Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month to read and re-examine classic childhood favorites. On January 14th, the group’s discussion will center on the historical childhood classic Little Women, written by beloved Bostonian Louisa May Alcott. This meeting will be facilitated by Shelley Sommer, who is well familiar with this timeless tome as a former school librarian and middle school literature teacher. Revisit the stories of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy starting at 11am at the Duxbury Senior Center. All are welcome to attend! Be sure to MARCH to the Senior Center’s website to register or call 781-934-5774 ext. 5703.

Owl Prowl at the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-01-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Would you like to take an evening walk through fields and forests to hear and maybe even see one of nature’s most stealth nocturnal hunters in action? Put a feather in your cap by adding the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary Owl Prowl to your natural world experience on Saturday January 11th. You’ll meet the group in the parking lot of the Sanctuary at 5:00 PM, and together traverse the owl’s secretive domain until 6:30. This event is entirely outdoors so wear good sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tidmarsh is at 60 Beaver Dam Road in Plymouth.
Visit Massaudubon.org to register.

Music Creators' Forum at Plymouth Public Library
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
