Project Arts concerts
PLYMOUTH – The lineup of performers for the free Project Arts summer concerts is listed below. For more information, call Michael Landers, Nightlife Music/Project Arts, at 508-747-7727 or visit www.project-arts.com.
Free Wednesday concerts
Wednesdays through Sept. 1 in Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street
July 28: 6:30 p.m.: Lance Norris and the Dog Track Gravy (formerly The Stools), Dale and the Duds
Aug. 4: 6:30 p.m., After Eight; 8 p.m., The Moonlighters
Aug. 11: 6:30 p.m., Jake Hill; 8 p.m., Lonesome Jukebox
Aug. 18: 6:30 p.m., Digney Fignus; 8:15 p.m., Sugarfoot and the Brass Kickin’ Horns
Aug. 25: 6:30 p.m., East Coast Acapella; 8 p.m., Ball in the House
Sept. 1: 6:30 p.m., Huckster; 8 p.m., Entrain
The Harborfest to benefit MDA
Vendors, crafters, arts and music, kids activities, hair cut-a-thon and more
Aug. 21: noon, Tall King Blues with Tall Richard; 1:30 p.m., The VooDoo Doctors with the Hot Sauce Band; 2 p.m., TRAX with Emily; 3:15 p.m., Ecstatic
Plymouth farmers’ markets
PLYMOUTH – The Thursday Farmers’ Market at Stephens Field will run from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. The Saturday Farmers’ Market at the 1820 Courthouse Green in downtown Plymouth will run 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.
Edaville open Thursdays
CARVER – Edaville USA, located at 5 Pine St. in South Carver, will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 19. Admission is $15 (children under 2 admitted free) and includes unlimited rides, attractions and train rides. The first 100 patrons will receive a free Richardson’s ice cream voucher or a free Kayem hot dog voucher for use inside the park. Visit www.edaville.com, call Rasa Salerno at 508-866-8190, ext. 102, or e-mail rsalerno@edaville.com with questions.
Thursday concerts
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.)
Upcoming performers: July 29, Don Besegai’s Big Band; Aug. 5, Legion Bud Band; Aug. 12, Don Besegai’s Big Band; Aug. 19, Legion Bud Band; Aug. 26, Don Besegai’s Big Band; Sept. 2, Legion Bud Band.
Shakespeare at Plimoth Plantation
PLYMOUTH – Visit Plimoth Plantation and see Shakespeare plays performed as they were in England during the 17th century, by the Plimoth Plantation Players, six men authentically performing some of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays. Until 1662, women were not allowed to act on stage. Instead, female roles were played by young men dressed as women. Historically, small companies of traveling actors took their shows on the road and headed out of London to country towns, the actors each playing multiple roles. Plimoth Plantation’s all-male cast will present Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night and The Tempest – a Shakespeare play with possible ties to Plimoth Colony. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of July and August. The plays will be performed in the Plantation’s new black box theater at the Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center. Tickets are $12 per person and $8 for Plimoth Plantation members. Call 508-746-1622, ext. 8346. Visit www.plimoth.org for details.
Movies on the Green
PLYMOUTH – Enjoy a drive-in movie without the car. Movies on the Green is an outdoor film series on The Village Green at The Pinehills offered at 9 p.m. each Thursday in July. A different hit movie will air each week. Take a blanket, a chair and the whole family for this special, free, summer event. For more information, call The Pinehills at 508-209-2000. The weekly movie listing will be posted at pinehills.com. Scheduled July 29: Casablanca.
Priscilla Beach Theatre
PLYMOUTH – Priscilla Beach Theatre, located at 796 Rocky Hill Road, has opened its 74th season of summer stock theatre and workshops. Call PBT at 508-224-4888 or visit www.priscillabeachtheater.org for details. Tickets for performances are $12. Call 508-224-4888 to make reservations.
The Wizard of Oz performances are at 10:30 a.m. July 30-31. Jane Eyre performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 30-31. Peter Pan rehearsals will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26-Aug. 5 with performances at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6-7 and 13-14. The Brady Bunch rehearsals will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9-19 with performances at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20-21 and 27-28.
School’s Out concerts
PLYMOUTH –The School’s Out Summer Concert Series returns to the Plymouth waterfront, featuring the best in young local musicians through Sept. 3.
The Friday concerts are at 6 p.m. on the Hedge House lawn, 126 Water St. Scheduled for July 30: Amy Mercier, Ryan Axford, Molly Pope.
The annual Schoolhouse Rock benefit show is Aug. 14 at the main stage and begins at noon. The concert series, now in its third season, is produced by a team of volunteers and headed by its three founders, Scott McEwen, Jon Dorn and Harry Quinn, who are all 2005 Plymouth South High School graduates. The School’s Out Summer Concert Series is a nonprofit organization that is supported 100 percent by donations from fans and local businesses. See www.brewsterproductions.com/concertseries for the lineup of performers.
Blessing of the Animals
PLYMOUTH – Congregation Beth Jacob presents Shabbat on the Beach and the fourth annual Blessing of the Animals Friday, July 30, at Stephens Field. Take your own picnic dinner at 6 p.m. The service starts at 7 p.m. and all are invited. Last summer, Rabbi Lawrence Silverman blessed cats, dogs, hamsters and even goldfish, as well as their owners. Dogs and cats must be leashed or in a cage. Owners are responsible to control and clean up after their pets. If it rains, the service will be held at Beth Jacob Synagogue, on the corner of Pleasant and Market streets. No picnic/no pets (but you can take a picture of the pet to be blessed). Future Shabbats on the Beach are tentatively scheduled for Aug. 13 and 27 at Stephens Field.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser
PLYMOUTH – Black Feather Horse Rescue will hold its second annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Plymouth Elks Lodge, at 52 Long Pond Road. There will be karaoke, a silent auction and a can and bottle drive. Take your returnable cans and bottles to redeem. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad and bread. The price is $10 and $5 for children 12 and younger. Call Darlene Nickerson at 508-951-4685 for reservations. Visit www.blackfeatherhorserescue.org for details or write to Black Feather Horse Rescue, P.O. Box 3145, Plymouth, MA 02361.
Shakespeare on the Rock
PLYMOUTH – A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be presented for two weekends in Pilgrim Memorial Park on the Plymouth waterfront, right next to Plymouth Rock. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8 p.m. July 30 and 31 and Aug. 6 and 7. There will also be two Sunday performances, at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and 8. Because the performances take place outdoors, all performances are weather-dependent. If a performance must be cancelled due to weather, notice will be posted to Plymouth Community Theatre’s website, www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net.
This is the third year that Plymouth Community Theatre and Massasoit Theatre Company have teamed up to present this free outdoor presentation of Shakespeare on the Rock. Plymouth Community Theatre handles the dramatic side of the production in regards to the casting, rehearsing, directing and overall artistic vision of the piece. Dani Duggan, returning for her third year helming Shakespeare on the Rock, will present a nontraditional production of Shakespeare’s most popular play. Although the settings and characters have a modern twist, the production retains Shakespeare’s original language and plot.
Massasoit Theatre Company handles the technical side of the event, setting up the staging, lights and sound. This production has been annually supported by AVFX of Boston, Triple G Scaffolding of Norwell, PODS and the Plymouth Visitor Services Board. The producing director is Mark C. Rocheteau. Technical direction, as well as set design, is provided by Brian Willis. Full cast and crew information can be found at Plymouth Community Theatre’s website at www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net, by clicking on the “Shakespeare on the Rock” link on the right side of the main page.
Motorcycle poker run
CARVER – Servpro of Plymouth/Wareham, owned by Ken and Rebecca Matejek, is sponsoring a motorcycle poker run to benefit local disabled veterans. The event will take place Saturday, July 31. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the run will start at 10 a.m. at Servpro’s warehouse at 2C Commerce Way in Carver. (For GPS users, use the address of 245 Plymouth St., Carver. Commerce Way will be on your right.) The cost for riders is $20 and $10 for passengers. The first 50 riders to preregister will receive a free event T-shirt. There will be a cookout at the end of the run with prizes to the top three riders and raffles. Preregister by calling 508-866-4900 or by sending an e-mail to servpro9799@verizon.net. At signup, riders will receive turn-by-turn directions and arrows will be posted the night before so riders can relax and take in the scenery. All proceeds will go to local disabled veterans. For more event information, go to www.sowrides.com or www.bostonbiker.com.
Shallop sail
KINGSTON – The Shallop from Mayflower II will sail from Plymouth and up the Jones River to visit the Jones River Landing, at 55 Landing Road in Kingston, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31. The Shallop is a replica of the 33-foot sailing vessel brought over by the Pilgrims in the hold of the Mayflower in 1620. Take the opportunity to get an up close look at a 17th century vessel. There will even be a chance for 10 or so people to help row the ship up the river from the town landing at the mouth of the Jones. Space for rowers is limited, so contact peter@jonesriver.org or call 781-585-2322 for more information, or take your own canoe or kayak and join a flotilla escorting the Shallop to the Landing. This will be a family event with food, games and activities, as well as raffles and silent auction items to help raise money to support the Landing’s purchase last year of the historic Holmes/Watson boatyard just up the river. As part of this effort, the Landing will raffle an 8-foot rowing pram newly built by a class held at the Landing this winter. Pram raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25, so make sure you get your tickets by the July 31 drawing, though you need not be present to win. More details about this event will follow and will be posted on the website at www.jonesriver.org.
‘Godspell’
PLYMOUTH – The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts’ 14th annual Summer Arts Festival will feature area students in a production of Godspell, whichtells the story of Jesus based on parables from the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Godspell debuts in the Wayne Caron Auditorium at Middleborough High School at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 31, with a matinee at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.burtwoodschool.com or call 508-946-1071.
1940s music and dance
PLYMOUTH – At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, enjoy a night of music and dance featuring The Moonlighters, a 16-piece orchestra led by Len Savery, at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Court Street. The event is sponsored by Christ Church Plymouth and Verona Salon of Weymouth and Plymouth. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online at www.memorialhall.com, at Verona Salon at 89 Sandwich St. or at the office of Christ Church at 149 Court St.
Bon Jersey concert
PLYMOUTH – At 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Memorial Hall on Court Street, Bon Jersey (formerly known as Jovi), the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band, will present a “Ladies Need Apply” concert. All ladies attending will pay only half price and receive a tiara. Tickets are $20 for men, $10 ladies. Visit www.memorialhall.com or call 508-747-1622 for details. The concert was previously scheduled for June 12 and tickets bought for that date will be honored at this event.
Duxbury Music Festival
DUXBURY – South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival presents two 40th Anniversary celebrations events Sunday, Aug. 1, under the tent on the Town Green. The first event is a performance of an updated version of Cinderella by South Shore Conservatory’s Opera by the Bay. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. The show begins at 10:30 a.m. and is sponsored by Bingham McCutcheon. Sunday in the Park will feature the faculty and students in a free recital from 5 to 7 p.m. Concertgoers are invited to spread out a blanket and a picnic supper and enjoy wonderful music. Renowned pianist and DMF Distinguished Visiting Artist John Perry is one of the featured performers. The evening performance is sponsored by Joe and Mimi Jannetty, of Duxbury.
For more information or to purchase tickets to Cinderella, visit sscmusic.org or call 781-934-2731, ext. 14.
Author to visit Blue Blinds
PLYMOUTH – Join author Virginia Young between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Blue Blinds Bakery and Cafe, at 7 North St., for the release of her new novel, Out of the Blue. This light romance takes place in Plymouth and the surrounding area. The book will be available for purchase ($7.95). For more information, contact Stephanie Blackman at RiverhavenBooks@verizon.net, 781-447-0167, or via www.RiverhavenBooks.com. The website also lists stores where the novel is available.
Legion clambake fundraiser
PLYMOUTH – The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a clambake at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug 1, at the Legion pavilion, at 199 Federal Furnace Road. Help support your Post and enjoy an afternoon of clams, sausage, hot dogs, potatoes, corn on the cob, chicken, lobster and watermelon, plus a raffle table. All are welcome. The price is $40 per person. Call 508-746-0009 for more information.
Post 40 is also selling raffle tickets for a private clambake for 25 that Post 40 will provide and set up Sept. 19. The tickets are available at the Post 40 pavilion on Long Pond Road till 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.
Summer fun at the mall
KINGSTON – Regal Cinema’s free family film festival at Independence Mall is held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Enjoy free select G and PG movies all summer. Concessions and kids meals will be available for purchase. Go to Independencemall.com or regmovies.com for movie listings.
From now through Aug. 18, Independence Mall will hold a free summer fun event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Enjoy free activities including crafts, Wii games on a giant screen, face painting, funky hairdos, giveaways and more. Participating organizations include Imagination Island, Alley Oop Productions, Palace Hair Design, Art on the Spot, Kids Kastle Kingdom, Maria Woods Fashion Focus, Brockton Rox, Dare Family Services and the event sponsor, Mom’s and Dad’s Guide. All vendor proceeds for this program will go directly to Dare Family Services. Visit www.independencemall.com for more details. Businesses interested in participating should call 781-585-8900.
1749 Courthouse lecture series
PLYMOUTH – During the months of July and August, the 1749 Court House Museum, in Town Square, will host a free Tuesday evening lectures series. These History Half Hours, from 7 to 7:30 p.m., will be brief presentations that introduce you to local history, images and lore.
Aug. 3, there will be two short programs from new researchers in Plymouth who will present with Librarian Lee Regan. Stephen Keaton, a graduate of Suffolk University, will discuss the Forefathers Monument, and Stephanie Orman, a sophomore at Clark University and volunteer at Plymouth Public Library, will present her research on Plymouth’s Burial Hill. Researcher Martha Sulya will discuss “Plymouth Archaeology” Aug. 10. Plymouth historian Karin Goldstein will present “Town Square’s History” Aug. 17. “Vintage Plymouth Postcards” will be discussed Aug. 24 by American history teacher Zachary Ennis. The last program in the series will be a presentation of the new book In the Dark Woods of Wareham: Murder of the Egg Man Aug. 31 with author Lynda Ames and researcher Patty Neal.
Each program will be introduced by a member of the 1749 Court House Museum Committee. The 1749 Court House is a museum right in the center of Plymouth which is free and filled with interesting items from Plymouth’s history. It is the oldest wooden courthouse and longest used municipal building in America. The building was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1970. The museum houses a fire engine from 1828, the town hearse, items from Parting Ways Settlement, an exhibit of the urban development of Plymouth in the late 1960s, panels featuring the local history book Beyond Plymouth Rock I and a new exhibit on Plymouth’s Burial Hill. “Changing Face of Plymouth Immigration,” a featured display this summer, was developed by local schoolteachers. Contact the 1749 Court House Museum at 508-830-4075 or visit www.visit-plymouth.com/courthouse.htm with questions.
Concerts on the Lawn
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Public Library presents the 11th annual Concerts on the Lawn, a series of afternoon musical performances for all ages held on the spacious front lawn of the Plymouth Public Library throughout the summer. All programs begin at 1 p.m. and last approximately one hour. (The rain location is the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room in the main library.) All concerts are free and open to all. Concertgoers should take something to sit on such, as a blanket or lawn chair, a bottle of water and sunblock. Feel free to come early with a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn before the concert begins.
The next concert will be Thursday, Aug. 5, Lonesome Jukebox with the raw vocal power of rockabilly. The fourth concert and grand finale will be the Toe Jam Puppet Band Aug. 19, with silly songs, dancing and prizes.
Video Explorer workshop
PLYMOUTH – PACTV will be offering a two-week Video Explorer’s Workshop for kids at PACTV from Aug. 6 to 20. The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at PACTV, located at 4 Collins Ave. in the Plymouth Industrial Park. Topics to be covered include scriptwriting, camera techniques, digital editing, audio, directing, acting, and storytelling. Students will learn how to create a short film from start to finish using state-of-the-art video technology. The course is open to Plymouth and Kingston residents entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2010. Space is limited to 16 students and the registration fee is $325. Registration forms are available for download on the PACTV website at www.pactv.org. Students who live outside Plymouth and Kingston may sign up for a waiting list that will be used on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, call 508-830-6999 or visit the PACTV studios.
Chiltonville antiques festival
PLYMOUTH – The Chiltonville Congregational Church will hold its 11th annual antiques festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, on the meetinghouse grounds at 6 River St., Plymouth. Many New England antique dealers will display and sell quality merchandise. Inside the church, a luncheon will be served. Tasty baked goods made by the ladies of the church will be for sale and a raffle will be held of valuable items. The cost is $4.50 at the door, or $4 with the yellow card offered in many South Shore shops and restaurants, hotels and motels. For information, call Donna Olsson at 508-746-1677.
Pan-Mass Challenge
Register online for the 31st annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Log on to www.pmc.org to register to ride. Open to 5,500 cyclists, the PMC will be held Aug. 7 and 8. This year’s goal is to raise $31 million for the Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Riders can register for one of 10 routes, including four one-day and seven two-day treks that range from 47 to 190 miles. Minimum fundraising requirements range from $1,000 to $4,200, depending on the route chosen. Registration cost is $125 or $170 depending on the route selected. Support services, meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Log on to the site or call 800-WE-CYCLE for information.
Kids Safety Day
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth Sheriff’s Department and Mid-Cape Home Centers Plymouth Design Showroom will sponsor a Kids Safety and Touch a Truck Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mid-Cape, at 28 Shops at 5 Way, across from Kohl’s. Activities include a K-9 demonstration, fingerprinting, face painting, free sno-cones, popcorn, Plymouth Police motorcycle and bicycle officers, the Plymouth Fire Department fire safety house for kids and more. Visit www.midcape.net for details.
Frogs for Freedom run
PLYMOUTH – The UDT-SEAL Association New England Chapter will host the Frogs for Freedom third annual Poker Run Saturday, Aug. 7, starting 10:30 a.m. at The Black Raspberry Pub, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth (508-830-0022). First bike out at 10:30 a.m.; all bikes finish by 2 p.m. Registration is at 9 a.m. The $20 registration fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and NSW Foundation pin (while supplies last), door prizes and 50/50 raffle, live Dixieland Band and cookout. Additional T-shirts and poker hands are $15 each. Plaques awarded for the largest group and the best and worst poker hands. All are welcome. The Frogs for Freedom Poker Run benefits the Naval Special Warfare Foundation. For more information, call Ron at 781-789-4425.
Yolanda Lodi book signing
WAREHAM – Visit Borders Books, Music and Café in Wareham Crossing between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and meet Yolanda Lodi. She will be signing copies of her newly released cookbook, Yolanda’s All Apple Cookbook. She will also share her experiences in writing and collecting recipes. Lodi loves to experiment in creating unique dishes to satisfy her taste and to share with family and friends. Her latest cookbook contains more than 40 recipes using apples, plus an introduction in which she offers encouragement for those who love to cook and want to be creative to develop their own recipes.
Narragansett celebration
PLYMOUTH – Commemorate New England’s oldest brewer, Narragansett Beer, from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Cabby Shack on Town Wharf. The Narragansett team and special guests will host an evening of entertainment featuring games, promotions and contests to win Narragansett gear and other prize packages. In celebration of this milestone year, Narragansett will encourage partygoers to “Take the Pledge” to support the fast-growing brewer in 2010. Fan pledge videos will be filmed on location and posted to the Narragansett website to showcase the region’s loyalty to the brand as they continue to build momentum for their “Build a Brewery” campaign. With a goal of selling 7.5 million cases per year, once reached, Narragansett will rebuild a new full-scale brewing facility in New England. This event is open to the public. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Visit www. narragansettbeer.com for details.
Eagles sunset cruise
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth North Eagle’s hockey team will host a sunset cruise from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. The cruise will leave out of Plymouth Harbor and the cost is $30 per person, including food, a DJ and dancing. All friends and alumni of the Plymouth North Blue Eagles are welcome. All proceeds benefit the 2010-2011Plymouth North hockey team. You must be 21 years old to sail on this cruise. For further information, contact Mike Cosgrove at 339-788-2677 or e-mail mcosgrove@welchhrq.com.
Mystic River Bridge series
PLYMOUTH – The Gallery at PACTV, at 4 Collins Ave. in the Plymouth industrial park, presents “The Mystic River Bridge Series” by local artist Jack Witol, from July 16 through Aug. 14. The exhibition is a collection of 12 oil paintings and 40 photos inspired by the film Mystic River, directed by Clint Eastwood and based on the bestselling novel by Dennis Lehane. The collection includes views from Charlestown, Chelsea and East Boston as well as from the bridge itself. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call Donna Rodriguez, 508-830-6999.
Jimmy Fund golf
PLYMOUTH – The Friends of Brantwood Road Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Aug. 20, at the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. Each year, Jimmy Fund Golf, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots golf program for charity, brings together hundreds of volunteers and thousands of golfers who are united in their love for the game of golf and their desire to fund cancer research. Now in its 28th year, Jimmy Fund Golf has raised nearly $75 million for life-saving cancer research and treatment for adults and children at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Each golfer must raise a minimum of $175 per golfer; sponsorships are available. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9. For more information, visit www.friendsofbrantwood.com.
Scrapbooking event
PLYMOUTH – Brown Bag Bare Bones, a scrapbooking event sponsored by American Legion Post 40, will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water St. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. The cost is $20. This is a no frills crop. Water and local menus will be provided. Have a nice meal on the waterfront and enjoy raffles and an all-day cropping. Send check or money orders, payable to Patty Cavicchi, to Sharon McGrath, 3 Canterbury Drive, Carver, MA 02330. Proceeds will go toward supporting veterans and their families, college scholarships and children’s programs. Questions? Call Sharon at 508-866-2255.
Journey tribute
PLYMOUTH – The Great Escape will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Memorial Hall on Court Street. The Great Escape performs the timeless music of Journey with the note for note accuracy and energy all Journey fans expect. Tickets are $20. Visit www.memorialhall.com or call 508-747-1622.
Jennifer Kane Memorial golf tournament
KINGSTON – Monday, Aug. 23, the ninth annual Jennifer Kane Memorial golf tournament will be held at Indian Pond Country Club on Route 80 in Kingston. The tournament honors the 26-year-old accountant from West Plymouth who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Foursomes for the tournament are already full, but the public is invited to attend the banquet. There will be a raffle as well as silent and live auctions. Prizes include a dinner at a five-star restaurant and a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in New York City, tickets to Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox games, plus getaways to Newport, Boston and Florida. All proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to these four charities: Homes For Our Troops; Plymouth Girls Softball; the Plymouth Public Library; and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, awards and raffle start at 4:30 p.m. For a complete list of the trust’s charitable donations or to learn more about Jen Kane, visit www.jenniferlynnkane.com.
YMCA charity golf
PLYMOUTH – Members of the White Cliffs Country Club golf community and YMCA volunteers are hard at work preparing for the seventh annual YMCA charity golf tournament to be held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at White Cliffs. The event, which provides financial assistance for children to attend YMCA Camp Clark in Plymouth, includes lunch, a shotgun start tournament and a barbeque dinner with a live auction and raffle. The White Cliffs Country Club championed tournament has raised $150,000 in the past seven years for the YMCA. All proceeds go directly to providing camp scholarships for Camp Clark, the YMCA facility in Plymouth. Each summer a minimum of 30 percent of children attending Camp Clark receive financial assistance. Although many White Cliffs residents volunteer and play in the tournament, it is open to nonresidents. In addition to White Cliffs Country Club as host and major sponsor; the following companies are contributing sponsors of this year’s event: A.D. Makepeace, Dan Maybruck Plumbing & Heating, Wells Fargo Advisors, Andrew Carter, TD Bank and Newfield House.
The tournament frequently sells out but foursomes are still obtainable. Multi-level sponsorship opportunities are also available. To sponsor, golf or just attend the dinner and live auction, call the Plymouth YMCA at 508-888-2290. To learn more about the Old Colony YMCA, visit www.oldcolonyymca.org. To learn more about White Cliffs Country Club, visit www.WhiteCliffscc.com.
Free lunch at Hedge
PLYMOUTH – Kids 18 and under can enjoy free meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 to Aug. 25 at Hedge Elementary School, at 258 Standish Ave. The Summer Food Service Program is a safe, fun way for children to get nutritious meals when school is not in session. It is easy to participate, since no registration or identification is required. Enter the cafeteria through the blue door in back of the school, directly across from the playground. Call 508-830-4474 for more information.
Summer art classes
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Guild is offering a summer session of art classes and workshops for kids and adults from July 12 to Aug. 27 at the Plymouth Center for the Arts on North Street. The Center boasts three classrooms, a clay studio and many opportunities for making art en plein air (outdoors). Adult classes for artists ages 16 and up include drawing, pastels, watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting, mixed media, clay (including wheel throwing), silver smithing, creative writing and workshops in pastels, jewelry, collage, silkscreening and Adobe Photoshop. Children’s classes and art camps include drawing, clay, painting, cartooning, Sketching by the Sea, Fairy House Workshop, Paint the Town, advanced “Doodling” and a wide variety of fun instructional experiences. Thanks to the generosity of Victoria Wyeth’s lecture series, all children’s classes and camps are discounted by 20 percent for this session. Classes and workshops at the Center are taught by experienced professional artists in an intimate atmosphere of small classes, surrounded by galleries filled with inspirational examples of fine art. For complete class listings, prices and registration forms, visit the Plymouth Center for the Arts at 11 North St., go to www.plymouthguild.org or call 508-746-7222.
Thomas the Tank Engine
CARVER – Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Edaville USA in South Carver for the Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010, Aug. 28-29 and 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 much 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 on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630 or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html or www.edaville.com. Ticket prices 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.
Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Entergy will be the 2010 Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival major sponsor. This year’s festival will take place Aug. 28, throughout Plymouth’s waterfront and downtown. Returning festival events include the annual duck race, sponsored by Community Newspaper Company, a festival carnival, the fourth annual Motor Head’s Cruise-In Car Show, two stages of live entertainment, the fourth annual “America’s Hometown” Plymouth Idol competition, more than 100 local artisan and crafter booths, the New England Aquarium’s Traveling Tidepool and much more. The Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival will incorporate portions of downtown Plymouth, as well as the historic Plymouth waterfront. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend. Limited festival sponsorships are still available. Contact the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce office at 508-830-1620 for more information or visit www.plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com for details.
Motor Head’s car show
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival will hold its fifth annual Motor Head’s Cruise-In Car Show, showcasing classic and custom cars and trucks, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Jenney Grist Mill parking lot on Spring Street. Marty’s Buick GMC/Marty’s Isuzu will sponsor of this event. There is no cost to cruise in and be part of this event, which will feature food, live entertainment and much more. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in the following categories: Best Classic Car (pre- and post-1950); Best Classic Truck (pre- and post-1950); Best Custom Car (Overall); Best Custom Truck (Overall); and Cruise-In’s Best in Show. For information, visit www.PlymouthWaterfrontFestival.com and click on Motor Head’s Cruise-In, or call the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce office at 508-830-1620.
Autism fundraiser
PLYMOUTH – Autism Speaks/Team John James will host “A Night Out for Autism” starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at The Garibaldi Club, at 36 Castle St. Enjoy a pasta dinner, cash bar, live entertainment from the band Elbow Room, many raffles. Admission is $20 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 and over). Kids under 5 are admitted free. Enjoy a night out and help raise money for Autism Speaks. Doors will open at 4 p.m., dinner will be served at 5 p.m., live music starts at 6:45 p.m. There will be many raffle prizes including two airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. provided by AirTran, a bowling party for up to 16 people at Lucky Strike bowling alley in Boston, and more than $2,000 in other prizes.
Footsteps of the Pilgrims
PLYMOUTH – Walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrims on the historic Plymouth seasonal walk, April 5-Nov. 27. Historic sites on the route include the Forefathers Monument, Burial Hill, Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Harbor and the Mayflower II. Other attractions include museums featuring Pilgrim life as well as expansive vistas of Plymouth Harbor. The walk routes are 5K or 10K (3.1 or 6.2 miles). The trails are rated easy but are not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. The registration for both walks and the start point for the 10K is the Lighthouse Fitness Center at 430 Court St. (508-746-8770). The 5K walk requires a 3-mile drive to the start at Burial Hill Cemetery. The times are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Ask for the Walk Box at the front desk. The walk is sponsored by the Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club. Volkssporting events promote fun, fitness and friendship by providing noncompetitive walking and other sporting events free to the public. Volkssporting also offers an achievement awards program. For information, call 508-222-1152, e-mail magoo249@comcast.net or visit www.ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
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.
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.
Young Marines golf tournament
PLYMOUTH – The Old Colony Young Marines will hold a charity golf tournament 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
