Lifeguard coverage
PLYMOUTH – Lifeguard coverage has concluded for the season at White Horse Beach, Fresh Pond and Morton Park. Lifeguard coverage at Plymouth Beach will remain in place through Labor Day.
JASC fishing tournament
PLYMOUTH – The annual John Alden Sportsman’s Club fishing tournament will begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, and continue through noon Sept. 11. All are welcome and you don’t have to be a member of the JASC. The fishing boundaries are Cape Cod Bay from Race Point to Farnham Rock, including Cape Cod Canal up to the Railroad Bridge. All fish must be weighed in on scales on The Schelfish in Plymouth Harbor, at Canal Bait & Tackle in Sagamore or at the John Alden Sportsman’s Club in Manomet. All fish must be caught with a rod and reel. There will be two divisions: adult (age 18 and over) and youth (17 and under). There will be prizes for the largest striped bass and the largest bluefish in each division. Entry fees are $35 for adults, $15 for youth. The fee includes entry into the tournament, T-shirt, prizes and a barbeque at noon Sept. 11 at the John Alden Club on Beaver Dam Road in Manomet. First prize in the adult category for stripers and bluefish is $500; second prize is $250; third prize is $100. The youth prizes consist of fishing rods and assorted fishing tackle. You must be present at the barbeque to receive all prizes and T-shirts. All entries must be received prior to the start of the tournament, Sept. 1. Proceeds benefit the John Alden Sportsman’s Club charities. Write to JASC Fish Tournament, P.O. Box 232, Manomet, MA 02345; or stop by the club, 10 Minuteman Lane, Plymouth; or request a form from schelfish@comcast.net.
Museum birthday celebration
PLYMOUTH – Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., will celebrate its 186th birthday Wednesday, Sept. 1, with free admission and birthday cake for everybody. Newfield House is sponsoring the celebration. Call 508-746-1620 or visit www.pilgrimhall.org for details. Pilgrim Hall is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Project Arts concerts
PLYMOUTH – The Wednesday free Project Arts summer concerts are held in Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street. For more information, call Michael Landers, Nightlife Music/Project Arts, at 508-747-7727 or visit www.project-arts.com. Sept. 1: 6:30 p.m., Huckster; 8 p.m., Entrain.
Guests on Talk of the Towne
PLYMOUTH – Talk of the Towne, the live PACTV call-in show, is cablecast Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on channel 13 (Comcast) and channel 43 (Verizon). Karen Buechs, co-producer, co-hosts the shows. The upcoming scheduled guests are as follows.
Sept. 1: Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, incumbent for re-election; and Bill Keating, candidate for U. S. Congress
Sept. 8: Rick Pond, candidate for Plymouth County Sheriff
Sept. 15: John Belskis, with Repeal of the 40b Initiative
Sept. 22: Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald, incumbent for re-election
Sept. 29: State Rep. Karyn Polito, candidate for state treasurer, and state Rep. Tom Calter, incumbent for re-election
Oct. 6: Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri and Plymouth Fire Chief Ed Bradley
Oct. 13: Tim Cahill, candidate for governor, and Paul Loscocco, candidate for lieutenant governor
Oct. 20: David Gould, Environmental Resources Manager
Nov. 3: Superintendent Gary Maestas, Plymouth Public Schools
Nov. 10: Former Plymouth Town Manager Mark Sylvia
Plymouth farmers’ markets
PLYMOUTH – The Thursday Farmers’ Market at Stephens Field will be open from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. The Saturday Farmers’ Market at the 1820 Courthouse Green in downtown Plymouth is held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Oct. 23.Seasonal fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, eggs, honey, bread, pies and more will be available. The markets are held rain or shine. Go to www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org to check out the music series and weekly specials and to pre-order local foods or call Market Coordinator Barbara Anglin at 508-732-9962.
Free concerts on the waterfront
PLYMOUTH – L. Knife and Son, cosponsoring the 2010 Summer Concert Series, with the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund, the Plymouth Cultural Council, the Music Performance Funds, L.E. Cook Monument Co. and Ernie’s Restaurant, presents free concerts on the waterfront beginning at 7 p.m. every Thursday. (Concerts postponed due to bad weather are held the following Tuesday.) Sept. 2: Legion Bud Band.
Thomas the Tank Engine
CARVER – Thomas the Tank Engine will be at Edaville USA in South Carver for the Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010, Sept. 3-6. Enjoy a 20-minute ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, an opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, arts and crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live music, amusement rides, fishing, indoor/outdoor play area, large cranberry ball pit, model train layout, climbers and more. There will also be a special display celebrating 65 years of Thomas the Tank and 2010 commemorative merchandise and giveaways.
Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for Day Out With Thomas are available by calling Ticketweb at 866-468-7630 or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html or www.edaville.com. Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up. For more information and directions, call 508-866-8190. For information on Thomas & Friends, visit www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt.
Free film Friday
PLYMOUTH – The Arc of Greater Plymouth will sponsor “Movie Night on the Green” this Friday, Sept. 3, as part of the “First Friday” series in downtown Plymouth. Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster hit E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will be shown on the 1820 Courthouse Green at dusk. There will be popcorn and drinks, games, music and craft-making with Malissa Kenney. Lots of other First Friday activities and merchant promos are also planned throughout the downtown area, so gather your troops and enjoy some free entertainment and outdoor time with the family. The movie starts at dusk; all other First Friday activities begin at 5 p.m. For more information on specific participating First Friday locations, search and join the “Explore Historic Plymouth Inc.” group on Facebook.
Brewster Productions concerts
PLYMOUTH – The final show in the 2010 School’s Out Summer Concert Series is 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, on the Hedge House lawn on Water Street, featuring Lucas Carpenter. The concerts are sponsored by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the Pilgrim Sands Motel, Thunderbolt Music, 3Though Design, Native Plymouth Tours, and Seabreeze Inn Bed & Breakfast. For information, visit www.brewsterproductions.com/concertseries.
Juelz Santana at Memorial Hall
PLYMOUTH – Joe Black presents a night of hip-hop with live performances by Juelz Santana and JR Writer at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Tickets start at $25. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.memorialhall.com or call 508-747-1622.
Mayflower Sprint Triathlon
PLYMOUTH – The third annual Mayflower Sprint Triathlon, a race for everyone from experienced to casual triathletes from all over New England and organized by Fast Forward Race Management, will be held Saturday, Sept. 4. It will start at 10 a.m. at the foot of the state boat ramp and end at Plymouth Rock. The point-to-point course, consisting of a 1/3-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run, takes participants past all sorts of historic and scenic landscapes. Relay teams are also invited to compete and cash prizes are available in a variety of categories. Check in begins at 7:15 a.m. at Pilgrim Memorial Park with swimmers taking off from the boat ramp at 10 a.m. Register online or by mail. The cost to participate is $99 per individual and $140 for relay teams. To register, see the course or for other information, visit www.FastForwardRace.com. E-mail questions to chris@fastforwardrace.com.
Flea market/BBQ
SAGAMORE BEACH – Swift Memorial United Methodist Church of Sagamore Beach will host a chicken barbecue and flea market from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Swift Activity Center, 82 Old Plymouth Road, Sagamore Beach. Enjoy BBQ chicken, New York salt potatoes, corn on the cob, watermelon and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, no charge for children under 5. Hot dogs will be available for the kids. For information, call the church office at 508-888-0170, or on the day of the event call the activity center at 508-888-9808.
Air Fair
PLYMOUTH – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, the Plymouth Aero Club will host an Air Fair at the Plymouth Municipal Airport (rain date Sept. 6). There will be fun for the whole family, including aerobatic demonstrations, fly-bys, aircraft static displays, antique and classic cars, helicopter rides, plane rides, helicopter golf ball drop, a raffle, scenic flights and kids activities. Admission is free, although a $5 parking donation is requested. All proceeds benefit aviation scholarships and local charities. Take a food donation for the local food pantry and receive a free raffle ticket. For more information, call Brendan Baldonado of the Plymouth Aero Club at 978-430-0750 or Jeannie Phillips at the Plymouth Airport at 508-746-2020.
Post 40 fundraisers
PLYMOUTH – The American Legion Post 40 Building Fund is raffling tickets for a helicopter golf ball drop at 3 p.m. at the Sept. 5 Air Fair at Plymouth Airport. There will be a $1,000 cash prize for closest to the pin. Tickets are $5 each and five for $20. Call 508-746-0009 for information.
The Post is also selling raffle tickets for a private clambake for 25 the Post will provide and set up Sept. 19. The tickets are available at the Post 40 pavilion on Federal Furnace Road until the winner is drawn Sept. 6. Tickets are $5 each or four for $10. The clambake includes homemade clam chowder, steamers, lobster, hot dogs, sausages, potato, onion, corn and watermelon (for 25). Call 508-746-0009 with questions.
New exhibit at Sparrow House
PLYMOUTH – An exhibition of new digital images and photographs by Die Modlin Hoxie is on display from now to Sept. 6 at the Sparrow House Museum, at 42 Summer St. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.sparrowhouse.com or call 508-747-1240 for details.
Fine Arts Chorale rehearsals
SOUTH WEYMOUTH – Weekly rehearsals for the Fine Arts Chorale’s 44th anniversary season will begin from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Old South Union Church, 25 Columbian Street, South Weymouth. Interested singers in all voice parts are cordially invited to participate. Under the direction of Richard Travers, the chorale will be rehearsing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” and Mozart’s “Vesperae Solennes de Confessore” for a Nov. 21 performance at Old South Union Church. In concert, the chorale will be joined by professional soloists, a 16-piece orchestra and organ. .Prior experience and knowledge of music is a plus, but whether you read music or just like to sing in the shower, you are welcome to participate. For additional information, call 800-230-7555, visit www.fineartschorale.org or email fineartschorale1@gmail.com.
Call for art for juried show
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Guild is calling for submissions of art and fine crafts for its 43rd annual Juried Art Show, taking place in its galleries at 11 North St. from Sept. 24 through Oct. 17. Original works of art and fine crafts can be dropped off for jurying from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The fee per entry is $10. Guild members may enter one piece for free. Entry forms and prospectus are available at the Guild offices, Golden Gull Studios, the Kusmin Gallery, Plymouth’s public libraries and at www.plymouthguild.org.
Three thousand dollars in awards will be given for Best in Show and first and second prizes in the following categories: fine craft; mixed media; printmaking; sculpture; drawing and pastel; oil/acrylic painting; watercolor/casein painting; digital art; black and white photography; and color photography. First prize will be awarded for best abstract, best representational, the Lambert Award of Excellence in Color Photography and Popular Choice.
Awards will be announced at the opening night benefit gala, which will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Gala tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at the Center, online at plymouthguild.org, or at the door. Artists may purchase one half-price ticket when registering their work.
Works not selected for the show must be picked up between 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Works that are accepted for the show and works that have been sold can be picked up between 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, or between 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Call the Guild offices at 508-746-7222 with questions. For full entry details, see the prospectus.
Plymouth Center for the Arts, owned and operated by the all-volunteer Plymouth Guild for the Arts, provides a venue for learning, experiencing and promoting visual and performing arts of all kinds to local and worldwide visitors.
Free presentation at Braintree Rehab
PLYMOUTH – Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Clinic at Plymouth will hold “Shifting Gears,” a free presentation on issues facing mature drivers, their families and caregivers, from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 10, at 65 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 105, Plymouth. Michelle Ellicks, community outreach coordinator from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, will present an hour-long workshop for mature drivers. The workshop will include information on the warning signs of unsafe driving, provide safety tips for drivers, and make suggestions for families and caregivers dealing with unsafe drivers. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by Sept. 8 by contacting Liz Lauzon at 508-747-4720, ext. 118. Visit www.braintreerehabhospital.com for more information.
Chrissy’s Charity sale
PLYMOUTH – A special handmade jewelry sale featuring designs by Brenda Cretinon and Jane Weston will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at St. Mary’s Parish Center, at 327 Court St., across from Ernie’s Restaurant. Proceeds will benefit Chrissy’s Charity. Call 508-746-6095 with questions.
Chrissy’s Charity seeks any old or new, unwanted or broken jewelry of any kind, to be repaired, redesigned and prepared with all funds raised from sales donated to multiple charitable causes. Rosaries for the troops are still being collected, as well as Christian medals and jewelry boxes or chests. Downsize at home and set aside items for white elephant tables at the Chrissy’s Charity Fall Bazaar at St. Mary Parish. There is no longer room for storage, so watch for notices in this newspaper for time and dates to drop off items. For the jewelry drive underway now, drop items at Mayflower Bank, Balboni’s drugstore, the Father O’Hara Room adjoining St. Mary’s Church, Metro’s Cafe in Manomet or The Cleaner Spot in Carver. Call Jane at 508-746-6095 or Brenda at 781-585-8954 with questions.
Family Arts Festival
DUXBURY – Two free Family Arts Festivals, hosted by South Shore Conservatory, will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Duxbury and Hingham campuses. The events are open to the public, welcoming the area’s families to spend time together exploring music, theater and dance from 9 to 11 a.m. at South Shore Conservatory in Hingham at One Conservatory Drive; and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George St., Duxbury. Kicking off the celebrations (9 a.m. in Hingham, 1 p.m. in Duxbury), a performance of “Are You My Instrument Family?” will be offered. This lively story of a little violin, based on P.D. Eastman’s beloved book Are You My Mother?, will give children a glimpse into the wide range of instruments available to young musicians. Immediately following the performance, children will be offered an “Arts Passport” allowing them to travel through a variety of activities, including “Drum & Sing” singalong, “Story Play” demonstration (Hingham only), Creative Movement or Dance sampler with José Mateo Ballet Theatre, Suzuki Method demonstration, Dramatic Theater games, Instrument Petting Zoo and free snacks and raffles.
Admission to all of the activities is free. Families will be welcome to tour the facilities, meet the staff and learn more about the broad range of programs offered for children of all ages. For information, call the Duxbury campus at 781-934-2731, ext. 11; the Hingham campus at 781-749-7565, ext. 33, or visit www.sscmusic.org.
Plymouth Weight Loss Challenge
PLYMOUTH – Be Plymouth’s biggest loser. Look great for the holiday season and win money and prizes for getting healthier, feeling good and looking great. Open to the public, the Plymouth Weight Loss Challenge is run by local wellness coaches and is being hosted Saturdays by Mid-Cape Home Design Center, at 28 Shops at 5 Way.
In-person registration at Mid-Cape will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Space is limited. The cost is $40 per person and a portion of the registration fee is paid out in cash prizes. Winners are determined based on percentage of body weight lost. Each participant will receive a personal wellness coach and nutritional classes for 12 weeks. The first weigh-in and class begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Mid-Cape Home Design Center. Classes run for approximately 30 minutes after weigh-in. To preregister or for more information, call Noreen at 508-272-2183.
Annual FPP Dog Walk
PLYMOUTH – The Friends of the Plymouth Pound 19th annual Dog Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, in Morton Park in Plymouth. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Following the walk, join FPP volunteers at noon for lunch at the annual cookout, with lots of food, friends and fun. Find a sponsor form at www.gis.net/~fpp or on the Friends of the Plymouth Pound Facebook page. All proceeds from the walk are used for FPP’s spaying and neutering services. All dogs must be on leashes with updated rabies vaccinations. No cats, please (although cat owners are welcome to walk).
Fallen soldier dedications
PLYMOUTH – The town of Plymouth Veterans’ Services office will dedicate clocks to two fallen soldiers Saturday, Sept. 11. The public is welcome to attend these ceremonies. The dedication of the Lance Cpl. Jeffrey C. Burgess clock, located in front of the Cedarville Fire Station, will be held at 11 a.m. Participants will then proceed north to South Park Street for the dedication of the Sgt. First Class Robert E. Rooney clock. For details, call 508-747-1620, ext. 172 or 173.
Young Marines golf tournament
PLYMOUTH – The Old Colony Young Marines will hold a charity golf tournament at noon Saturday, Sept. 11, at Atlantic Golf Club at 450 Little Sandy Pond Road. There will be hole-in-one contests, par-3 poker, raffles and a roast beef dinner, which is included in ticket price. Prizes include cash, golf equipment, an electronics package, cruise tickets for two and more. Registration is $125 per person and sponsorships are available. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at oldcolonyyoungmarines.com, under the parent support group tab. All proceeds are divided between two charities: Old Colony Young Marines and Wounded Warrior Project.
Free Concert on the Green
PLYMOUTH – The Pinehills hosts Concerts on the Green, a free summer music series, featuring live performances by some of the region’s best performers, on The Pinehills Village Green. Take a blanket or chair and the whole family. Food and beverage will available for sale at Café Olio, The Market, Martha’s Stone Soup at the Tavern and East Bay Grille before or after the show. Free parking and public restrooms will be available. For more information, call 508-209-2000 or go to pinehills.com.
From 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, featured performers will be The Gin Blossoms, Kingston 530 and Diane Birch. Gin Blossoms is a power pop band that has rocked the airwaves for years and is now returning with the upcoming release of their new album, No Chocolate Cake. With more than a decade in the music industry, Gin Blossoms is best known for their hit songs, “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down.” Kingston 530 is a Rhode Island-based five-piece band that is soon to release its first album. This versatile, fun group of musicians originated on the campus of the University of Rhode Island and describe their style of music as acoustic/pop/rock. Singer/songwriter Birch first gained notice on MySpace and then made her remarkable debut album, Bible Belt, which put her on the music map. Birch’s musical sound has a gospel feel with doo-wop harmonies, country-blues guitar and classic AM radio-style melodies.
Our Troops Rock!
PLYMOUTH – The Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Centers of Plymouth and Middleborough invites the public to its second annual Our Troops Rock! concert, a tribute to 9/11. The concert aims to increase awareness of and commemorate the ninth anniversary the tragic day of the 9/11 attacks. In addition to the concert, there will be a candlelight tribute at 9:11 p.m. The event will be held from 3:05 to 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street in Plymouth. The concert is free to the public. Four bands have donated their time to the event: Boston and Bosco, Cheap Voova, Krush and TRAX with Emily. Concert features include vendors, heavy equipment provided by the Army National Guard, a raffle table, a banner in which patrons can send a message to troops in Iraq, and much more.
Driftwood Café
PLYMOUTH – The Driftwood Folk Café presents singer Lucy Kaplansky with singer/pianist/guitarist Seth Glier as the opening act, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Kendal Hall at First Parish Church in Town Square. There will be café-style seating, plus home-baked goods, a variety of teas, soft drinks and coffee. This is an alcohol-free and non-smoking venue. Children are always welcome with adult supervision, provided they are attentive and courteous. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council. Tickets may be purchased for $20 in advance at www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com (a $1 service fee will be charged), or by visiting Thunderbolt Music at 10 Main Street Extension in downtown Plymouth. Sell-out shows are becoming the norm, so advance purchase is advised. Any remaining tickets will be sold at 7:30 p.m. at the door the day of the show.
South Shore Memory Walk
PLYMOUTH – Take steps to end Alzheimer’s Sunday, Sept. 12, at the South Shore Memory Walk to be held at Plimoth Plantation. The Memory Walk, with 3-mile and 1-mile options, is the largest fundraising and public awareness event dedicated to fighting the disease that can be devastating for families as well as those with the diagnosis. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10. Senate President Therese Murray will kick off the event and Dr. Anil Nair, chief of neurology at Quincy Medical Center, will serve as the event’s honorary medical chair. Participants can enjoy breakfast snacks, entertainment and children’s activities. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will also be available to provide information on coping with the disease. There will also be a “Wall of Memories,” where participants can post photos and messages in honor or memory of their loved ones. For more information about all nine Massachusetts and four New Hampshire Memory Walks taking place from Sept. 11 to 26, visit www.memorywalkMANH.org.
Seabird and Whale Tale cruise
PLYMOUTH – Join the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, for an all-day marine excursion to view seabirds, whales, dolphins, basking sharks and ocean sunfish along the Massachusetts coast. Tails of the Sea, a 110-foot commercial whale watching vessel owned and operated by Capt. John Boats, leaves from the Plymouth Town Pier at 10 a.m. and returns by 6 p.m. Enjoy guided commentary by Wayne Petersen (Mass. Audubon Society), David Clapp (Natural History Services), Jim Sweeney (South Shore Bird Club) and Joanne Jarzobski (Capt. John Boats). Tickets are $90; $100 after Aug. 31. All trip proceeds go to support marine wildlife research, education and conservation. Visit www.necwa.org to download the registration form. For more information, call Carol “Krill” Carson at 508-566-0009.
Auditions for Nutcracker
DUXBURY – Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre is holding children’s auditions for its 24th annual production of The Nutcracker Sunday, Sept. 12. Children, ages 6-18, from all over Massachusetts are welcome to attend auditions for their chance to be dancing children, mice, soldiers, polichinelles and even Clara in this critically acclaimed production. Auditions will be held at the South Shore Conservatory, Ellison Center for the Arts, at 64 St. George St. in Duxbury. Previous ballet training is not required for children ages 6-10.
Performances of Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker will be held at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center Nov. 26-28 and at The Spingold Theatre at Brandeis University in Waltham Dec. 3-19. All rehearsals will be held at JMBT’s studios in Cambridge.
Call 617-354-7467 or visit www.BalletTheatre.org for specific audition times and more information.
Friends of Plymouth COA golf
PLYMOUTH – The Friends of the Plymouth Council on Aging will host its third annual golf tournament Sept. 13 at Southers Marsh Golf Club. The Friends provide financial support to improve and expand the programs of the Council on Aging. Registration and continental breakfast are at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start (rain or shine), scramble format, at 8 a.m. The participant fee is $125 per person or $500 per foursome. The cost includes greens fees, golf cart, gift bags and dinner. If you are interested in being a golf participant or taking advantage of one of the many sponsorship opportunities, contact Brenda Gellar at 508-927-3327.
Important dates for voters
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters reminds the public of the following important dates for voters.
Sept. 14: State and county primary election
Oct. 13: Last day to register to vote for state and county election
Nov. 2: State and county election
Congressional debate repeats on PACTV
PLYMOUTH – The 10th Congressional Pre-Primary Candidates Forum of July 26, sponsored by the Plymouth Area League of Women Voters and WATD-FM, will replay at noon and 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; and at 8 p.m. Sundays, on PACTV channels 15 (Comcast) and 47 (Verizon).
Senior legal planning
PLYMOUTH – Atty. Jonathan Graham will present a free senior legal planning workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 and 21 at his office at 8 Samoset St. In order to make informed decisions, seniors must be aware of issues such as wills, nursing home planning, Medicaid, trusts and probate. Learn about the obstacles so you can better understand your needs and make good decisions to keep you and your family in control and reduce costs. Graham is the dean of education for the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners. This is a free seminar but registration is required. Walk-in participants will not be allowed. Call 508-830-1120 and speak with Laura Ward to reserve your spot. Refreshments will be served.
Hazardous waste collections
South Shore Recycling Cooperative member towns will host household hazardous waste collections this fall. Residents may attend their own town’s event at no charge. Residents of member towns hosting collections, and of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston and Scituate, may attend another event at their own town’s expense. To do so, request a signed authorization form from your town’s DPW and take it to the collection. Some towns may limit subsidized quantities to 15 gallons or 30 pounds. Visitors from any town may also attend, with a check payable to PSC Environmental for $43 per 15 gallons or 30 pounds of waste. Commercial generators may call ahead (781-879-4435) to arrange disposal and payment.
Collections are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows.
Sept. 18: Abington and Whitman; Whitman DPW, 100 Essex St.
Oct. 16: Plymouth DPW, 169 Camelot Drive
Oct. 23: Weymouth DPW, 120 Winter St.; unwanted medications also accepted.
Oct 30: Hanover, Norwell and Rockland; Hanover Transfer Station, 118 Rockland St.
Take: oil based paint and stains, solvents, gasoline, automotive fluids, pesticides, photography and pool chemicals, acids, bases, and poisons in secure, labeled containers.
Do not take: industrial, pathological and medical waste, radioactive materials, pressurized gas cylinders and explosives.
Propane tanks, motor oil, antifreeze, auto and rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent lamps are collected regularly by many towns. Residents should use those services if available. Latex paint and driveway sealer are messy, but not hazardous. Dry with absorbent material and dispose with trash (keep lid off). Residents who turn in a toxic mercury thermometer, thermostat or other mercury item may swap it for a digital thermometer. Swaps sponsored by Covanta at SEMASS. PSC Environmental will conduct the collections. For more information and directions, call the South Shore Recycling Cooperative at 781-329-8318, or go to ssrcoop.info.
Soule fair/folk festival
MIDDLEBOROUGH – The 19th annual Soule Homestead Harvest Fair and Joe Davies Folk Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at 46 Soule St. in Middleborough. The fair will feature live folk music all day long, plus a trick horse show, sheep dog demonstrations, hay rides, face painting and a children’s tent with old-fashioned games and crafts. The fair will offer educational exhibits by New England Reptile and Raptor with Marla Isaac, Native American Artifacts with Randy Julius, South Coast Historical Society’s “Pirates of New England” and craft demonstrations by local artisans. Local crafters will offer their handmade creations for sale.
Homemade food will be offered, including vegetarian chili, squash bisque, hummus with organic vegetables grown at Soule Homestead, plus veggie burgers, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream from Peaceful Meadows and a variety of desserts. Admission is $7 for everyone (children younger than 6 are free). Free parking is available and admission will be free for volunteers. Call the Homestead for more information on volunteering at 508-947-6744. The fair is supported in part by grants from the Middleborough, Acushnet, Berkley, Bridgewater, Carver, Halifax, Lakeville, Pembroke, Plympton, Raynham and Wareham Cultural Councils. For information on the Homestead and its events and programs, visit www.soulehomestead.org.
Girl Scouts signup
PLYMOUTH – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will hold its annual membership drive from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at both the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St.; and the Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Ave. From kindergarten through high school, girls learn teamwork, mutual respect, goal setting, and leadership in all of their Girl Scout activities. Girl Scouts offers an array of programming from leadership and self-esteem to environmental awareness to financial literacy to science, technology, engineering and math.
Sample programs for the fall include the following.
Girl Scouting Space and Sky: Spend the day at MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics solving tomorrow’s aviation and space problems. Scouts will be led by undergraduate and graduate student women designing hands on solutions to real world challenges. Participants will also tour MIT’s unique labs and see how women engineers work in their daily lives.
Coastal Sweep at Revere Beach: Last year, Girl Scouts gathered 100 pounds of debris along the beach. Girl Scouts and their families will help clean up part of the coastline by collecting trash.
Archery: Girls will learn the basics about bows and arrows, then practice hitting the target from short and long distances.
Older Girl Scouts are able to discover their community and the world around them with programs such as Girl 2 Girl Conference where girls choose to learn more about creative arts, dance, local and global women’s issues, service and the environment; or go on a destination where you travel to an exciting place locally or nationally, and explore new interests. Girl Scouts has a yearly membership fee of $12. Financial aid is available upon request. For more information about Pathways, Girl Scout programs or to sign up, visit www.hergirlscouts.org or call 888-9-GIRL-SCOUT.
Food Warehouse quarterly food drive
PLYMOUTH – The Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse will hold food drives from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Stop & Shop in Plymouth and Kingston, Wal-Mart in Plymouth, The Market at the Pinehills in Plymouth, and Foodies Market in Duxbury. Food donations may also be dropped off at the Food Warehouse at 14 Apollo 11 Drive in the Plymouth Industrial Park from noon until 3:30 p.m. Needed items are: canned fruits and vegetables; canned tuna and meat; cereals; peanut butter; coffee; tea; fruit juices; and cocoa. For information, call Jean Johnson at 508-397-2322.
Public forum at CCCC
WEST BARNSTABLE – “Is Disrespect Killing Democracy? A Public Dialogue” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Tilden Arts Center at Cape Cod Community College, located at 2240 Iyannough Road in West Barnstable. The scheduled guest speakers are former Sen. Paul Kirk; Peter Meyer, publisher of the Cape Cod Times; and William King, ombudsman at UMass Dartmouth. There is no charge to attend and reservations are not required. There will be an opportunity for questions after the speakers’ presentations. Cards will be distributed at the meeting to submit written questions. Call Judy Thomas, president of the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area (one of the forum’s sponsors), for details at 508-945-0511.
Harbor Cruise
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Taskforce for the Homeless is sponsoring a sunset Harbor Cruise aboard the Capt. John from 4 to 7 p.m. (boarding at 3:30 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 19. There will be hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment provided by folk singer Annie Rich and her group. There will also be a few silent auction items and a raffle for scratch tickets. Tickets are $35 each and may be reserved by e-mail (conmel@aol.com) or by calling 508-367-0516. The Taskforce for the Homeless is a nonprofit corporation that runs an emergency shelter program during the winter months for single homeless men. It also works with Father Bill’s to take people off the streets permanently with federal and state housing subsidies. All funds raised go directly to services, as this is an all-volunteer organization.
Juried Art Show/Poetry Showcase
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Guild will hold the 43rd annual Juried Art Show in its galleries at 11 North St. from Sept. 25 through Oct. 17. Awards will be given for Best in Show and first and second prizes in fine craft, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, drawing and pastel, oil/acrylic painting, watercolor/casein painting, digital art, black and white photography and color photography. First prize will be awarded for best abstract, best representational, the Lambert Award of Excellence in Color Photography and Popular Choice.
Awards will be announced at the opening night benefit gala, which will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Gala tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at the Center, online at plymouthguild.org or at the door. Call the Guild offices at 508-746-7222 with questions.
View and admire the art of area artists and listen to the art of the spoken word at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, when the Plymouth Guild for the Arts also presents its fifth Poetry Showcase, featuring Joanna Nealon, Douglas Bishop, Marc Goldfinger, Walter Howard, Jennifer Jean and Michelle Radseszewski.
Smash Mouth coming to Plymouth
PLYMOUTH – Smash Mouth will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Tickets are on sale for $45. Call Memorial Hall at 508-747-1622 or visit www.memorialhall.com for tickets. The band Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Along with their number one hits “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star,” they have consistently impacted radio with other recognizable hits like “Then the Morning Comes,” “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby,” and a cover of The Monkees classic “I’m a Believer,” which was prominently featured on the Shrek soundtrack.
Harvest Dance
PLYMOUTH – A Harvest Dance to benefit the Scleroderma Foundation NE Chapter will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Plymouth Elks Club, at 52 Long Pond Road. Donations are $20 per person. All proceeds go to scleroderma research. For information, contact mreid15@verizon.net (with Harvest Dance in subject line) or call Marie at 508-746-2990.
Wings of Freedom Tour
PLYMOUTH – The Collings Foundation will present the Wings of Freedom Tour at the Plymouth Municipal Airport from Sept. 27 to 29 at the main terminal ramp at 246 South Meadow Road. View a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” World War II heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII heavy bomber and a P-51 Mustang “Betty Jane.” The hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 29. To explore the aircraft inside and out costs a $12 donation for adults and a $6 donation for children under 12. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information, call 800-568-8924. Visit www.collingsfoundation.org for details on the Wings of Freedom Tour.
Lottery ticket raffle
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Woman’s Club invites everyone to participate in a lottery scratch ticket raffle. Three hundred dollars of scratch tickets in $20, $10 and $5 denominations will be awarded to one lucky winner. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Proceeds will benefit the PWC Scholarship Fund for Plymouth North and South High Schools and support club-sponsored community outreach programs and local charities. Tickets may be purchased until Sept. 30. Call Mary Keating at 508-763-0085. Drawing date will be Oct. 6, and the winner will be notified by phone.
PACTV rebroadcasts
PLYMOUTH – PACTV will replay the latest episode of Access & Opportunity at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays until Oct. 20 on the Plymouth government access channels, 15 (Comcast) and 47 (Verizon). The show is hosted by Reginald Nunnally, the executive director of the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office. The guest on the latest episode is Gladymar Parziale, director of the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Program.
Backpack drive
KINGSTON – The Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless is now accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies for needy children grades K-12. Donations may be delivered to 149 Bishops Highway in Kingston. Contact Helen at 781-582-2010 if you have any questions.
Cub Scout Pack 1620
PLYMOUTH – Pack 1620, which covers the Plymouth South Elementary School area, is accepting new registrations for boys in grades 1 to 5 interested in Cub Scouts. To learn more, contact Paul at 508-759-3457 or Robbie at 508-759-4669.
Cub Scouts Pack 151
PLYMOUTH – Applications are now being accepted for boys in grades 1-5 to join Cub Scouts. If your son is looking for a great adventure, call Susan, Pack 151 Cub Scouts, at 508-224-8806 to get more information and get him started.
Eagle Scout project ideas
PLYMOUTH – Boy Scout Troops 47, 64, 151, 51 and 1620 in the Plymouth area are seeking ideas for Eagle Scout projects. Each year, Boy Scouts who are eligible to earn their Eagle Scout merit badge must perform a community service project of at least 100 hours that benefits a local organization or community. Call Jim McCormack at 508-747-4165 or e-mail plymouthscouts@me.com with suggestions.
PACTV fall classes
PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Area Community Television’s fall class schedule is now available and classes began Aug. 31. Classes at PACTV are designed to help the residents of Plymouth, Kingston and Duxbury to create television for the PACTV Public Access Channel (Comcast 13/Verizon 43). Students may choose from a variety of classes including Camcorder Certification, Non-Linear Editing, Location Lighting, Location Audio and Studio Series. Classes are available to PACTV members. Once you are a member of PACTV and attend an orientation class, all video production classes are free (a small deposit is required for some classes but is returned upon attendance of class or classes and completion of course work). Members that receive class certification can then borrow equipment or use PACTV facilities for free. For more information on PACTV membership or the fall 2010 class schedule, visit www.pactv.org or e-mail Carol McGilvray, membership coordinator, at carolm@pactv.org. PACTV is a nonprofit organization serving the communities of Plymouth, Kingston and Duxbury. PACTV is located at 4 Collins Ave., Plymouth; phone 508-830-6999; site www.pactv.org.
Volunteers needed
PLYMOUTH – America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration is seeking volunteers to help with the 15th annual celebration. The large weekend celebration consists of two patriotic concerts, grand parade, food festival and harvest festival. AHTC is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that relies on the tireless effort of its volunteer staff. Some of the current volunteers say they get a wonderful sense of community and accomplishment and like to be a part of something spectacular. Some even think of it as a great resume builder. Volunteers are also given access to the festivities. Currently, the greatest need is for an administrative assistant, a volunteer coordinator and float construction volunteers. Plus, there are many other areas in which interested volunteers can help. Contact Diana Scolponeti at 508-746-1818 or e-mail at operations@usathanksgiving.com.
Miss Cranberry County pageant
MIDDLEBOROUGH – The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleborough will host its first Miss Cranberry County Pageant in October. Girls ages 5-18 from all over the southeastern region of Massachusetts are invited to participate. Contestants will be divided into four age categories: Little Miss Cranberry County 2010 (kindergarten through grade 2); Miss Cranberry County Princess 2010 (grades 3-5); Miss Cranberry County Debutant 2010 (grades 6-8); and Miss Cranberry County 2010 (grades 9-12). Age categories are based on the contestant’s grade in the fall.
Each contestant will receive a pageant souvenir and other prizes. Miss Cranberry County 2010 will receive $250 and a crown and sash. The three younger winners will receive $50 and a crown and sash. All winners will be invited to appear in local holiday parades and at local events throughout their year of service.
The event will be broken down into several stages of competition: interview (40 percent), formal wear (25 percent), community service essay (20 percent) and on-stage question (15 percent). Contestants can also enter the “most photogenic” option by submitting a photo and a $15 fee.
An optional pageant-prep workshop will be offered at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. The pageant will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 24 in Middleborough. The entrance fee for each contestant is $40. Tickets are $15. Entry slots are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for this event or for more information on the Miss Cranberry County 2010 pageant, call Lorna Brunelle or Maureen Whalen at 508-946-1071 or visit burtwoodschool.com.
Miss Plymouth pageant
PLYMOUTH – The first Miss Plymouth pageant will be held Oct. 2 at the South Shore Expo Center at 8 Natalie Way. Girls ages 16 to 21 who have lived in Plymouth at least six months prior to the contest are welcome to register. Miss Plymouth competitors will be judged on a personal interview, an on stage interview and an evening gown competition.
An orientation to teach the contestants how to do their hair, make-up and to help train them for their interviews will be included in their $700 contestant package. Each contestant will also receive a bag filled with gifts from Miss Plymouth sponsors. Girls who register prior to June 20 will receive $200 off their contestant fee. In addition to receiving a crown and banner, the winner of the Miss Plymouth Pageant will receive jewelry and a cash prize. She will spend her reign making appearances through out the community to increase awareness, education and fundraising efforts on behalf of the organizations official causes. The Miss Plymouth Pageant is dedicated to making a positive change in the community and encouraging future leaders.
Shelley Spencer, director of the pageant, has more than 25 years of experience in pageantry and event planning. Anyone interested in volunteering as staff for the pageant can call her at 508-866-7707 for details.
Eagles Alumni golf
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth North Eagles Alumni will hold their first golf tournament Friday, Oct. 8. This will be an annual event. The tournament will take place at Southers Marsh Golf Club, at 30 Southers Marsh Lane. The cost per person is $100, which includes 18 holes with a cart, Italian buffet and raffle. Shotgun start is 1 p.m., with a Florida-style scramble format. You must check in before noon. There will be contests with prizes (closest to pin, longest drive, etc.). The tournament is limited to 30 foursomes. Players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early. If you are a single player, the alumni will pair you up. All entry forms and checks must be received before Sept. 25. For details, call Karen at 508-947-1999. To request an entry form, e-mail ksmooie@aol.com with your name and mailing address. Additional dinner guests are welcome for a $25 donation per guest.
Sponsor a tee/green for a $75 donation. Sponsor the driving range for $150. A flag with your name or company/organization name will be placed at these locations. All sponsors will also have their names on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=197996788372 for the entire 2010-2011 hockey season. This event is being held to raise scholarship money for the Class of 2011 Plymouth North Eagles hockey players. All proceeds go directly to this scholarship fund. This event is being sponsored by the Junior Eagles and is open to all Eagles alumni hockey players and former coaches; current coaches of the Plymouth North varsity and junior varsity and Plymouth Junior Eagles hockey teams; all parents of the 2010-2011 Plymouth North Eagles hockey team; parents of the 2010-2011 Plymouth Junior Eagles; and all family members and fans of any of the above teams (students/current players are ineligible to play).
Mayflower Society House open
PLYMOUTH – The Mayflower Society House, at 4 Winslow St., opened for the season at 11 a.m. May 21. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday until June 18, then daily until Oct. 3 when it will resume the weekend schedule until Oct. 24. Call Judy MacDonald, curator, at 508-746-2590 for details.
Jonathan Rizzo golf classic
PLYMOUTH – The annual Jonathan Rizzo golf classic will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at The Pinehills, at 54 Clubhouse Drive. Registration and breakfast will be at 9 a.m.; shotgun start (scramble format) at 11; dart tournament, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and helicopter ball drop from 5 to 6 p.m.; dinner and announcement of silent auction winners at 6. Foursome cost is $800, individual golfer, $200, including breakfast, dinner, golf cart and greens fees. Cost for dinner only is $50. To register or donate online, visit www.jonathanrizzofoundation.org. Proceeds benefit the Jonathan Rizzo Memorial Foundation.
Cuts and Cupcakes for a Cure
PLYMOUTH – Hair Fitness, The Salon at Plymouth Fitness, will hold its second annual Cuts and Cupcakes for a Cure fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at 16 Aldrin Road. There will be wet cuts for $20, a raffle and a cupcake sale. All proceeds to go to the American Cancer Society. For more information or to donate a good or service for the raffle, contact Hair Fitness at 508-830-3300 or jennifer@hairfitness.biz.
Walk for a Child update
PLYMOUTH – A 5K Walk/Fun Run benefit for foster children who live in the 19 towns of Plymouth County is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 (rescheduled from Sept. 25), beginning at Nelson Park in Plymouth and going along the waterfront. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. and the walk starts at 11. Most people don’t know that foster parents receive minimum funding to provide children with all of their needs. Proceeds from the walk will go directly to the DCF Kids Fund, which gives children the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and other needs as they try to heal. Family events, entertainment and a raffle will take place immediately following the walk. For information or to register, contact Kim Kelley at 774-454-7962 or Heather Connor at 774-454-2796. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, call 508-732-6200.
Food drive
PLYMOUTH – Airport Mini Storage, at 10 Roberts Road, is holding a food drive to benefit the food pantries in the area. This drive is sponsored by the Greater Plymouth Food Resource Group, a program of the South Shore Community Action Council. Needed items include diapers, baby food, rice, mustard, ketchup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce and paper goods. Items may be dropped off at the Airport Mini Storage from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. This drive will run throughout the month of August.
