Sunday, March 24, 2013
The Rotary Club of Plymouth is holding its 18th annual live TV auction from noon to 9 p.m. March 23-24
1. The Rotary Club of Plymouth is holding its 18th annual live TV auction from 6 to 9 p.m. March 22 and from noon to 9 p.m. March 23-24 on PACTV channels 13 (Comcast) for Plymouth, Carver, Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield and Pembroke and Verizon FiOS 34 (Marshfield) or 43 (Plymouth). This auction has become a tradition for the community, with more than $100,000 in items donated by businesses and individuals, and more than $60,000 raised for local and international charities. Preview a complete list of auction items online and pre-bid at www.plymouthrotaryauction.com. 2. The American Legion Post 40 Auxiliary is hosting a meat raffle, open to the public, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The Juniors will hold a bake sale the same day. 3…
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
It's a rainy Tuesday. Here's some facts you ought to know.
1. Are you taking part in Jordan Hospital's Polar Plunge this weekend? Share your story with Patch. Email editor Casey Meserve with your story and photos. 2. Due to a storm-related event, the panel of four South Shore mystery authors scheduled for Feb. 26 has been changed to 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the Otto Fehlow meeting room of Plymouth Public Library at 132 South St. The panel of four South Shore mystery authors will discuss the diabolical genre of short stories. Sheila Connolly, Mo Walsh, Stephen D. Rogers and Leslie Wheeler all have featured stories in the new Level Best anthology, Best New England Crime Stories 2013: Blood Moon. There will be a book signing at the conclusion of the program. All authors have recent …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Plimoth Plantation is hosting a viewing party for the 85th Academy Awards. The red carpet will be waiting for you at 6:30 p.m.
1. Plimoth Plantation is hosting a viewing party for the 85th Academy Awards. The red carpet will be waiting for you at 6:30 p.m. Not just a live telecast, there will be plenty of other star-studded fun. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite star and compete in a costume contest for fabulous prizes. Ballots will be available for guests to play along and predict all the night’s winners! The Plimoth Cinema’s snack concessions and a cash bar will be open, serving wine and beer. Enjoy a night of glitz and glam – come walk the red carpet! Admission is free, but space is limited. Your space can be reserved by calling (508) 746-1622 ext. 8346. 2. Plymouth Community Theatre presents Rumors, a farce written by Neil Simon, tonight at 8 p…
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Sample and vote for your favorite treats in the fourth annual Cupid’s Confections Challenge at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Plymouth Public Library,
1. Sample and vote for your favorite treats in the fourth annual Cupid’s Confections Challenge at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Plymouth Public Library, located at 132 South St. The Junior Friends will be offering many delicious treats. Past challenges have included cookies, cupcakes and chocolate dipped fruit. There will be a guessing jar filled with Hershey’s Kisses to raise money for the Young Adult collection at the library. One guess for $1 or six guesses for $5. The person closest to the total number in the jar without going over will win the entire jar. Should there be any concerns about food allergies, contact the Manomet Branch librarian with your questions; each Junior Friend competitor will provide an ingredient list upon …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
It's Thursday and here's what you ought to know.
1. The Winter-into-Spring Farmers' Market will be held today, Jan. 10 at Plimoth Plantation. Catch the locally made food, products, music, and the chocolate buns (but save one for me). The market opens at 2:30 and ends at 6:30 p.m. 2. Amy Stanley's family hopes to honor the six people they believe helped free her from her seat as flames erupted from her car in Rockland, Oct. 22. The family has organized a benefit to recognize her rescuers and raise money to help pay Stanley's continued medical expenses. The benefit will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Plymouth VFW Post 1822. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 781-982-3188. 3. The Arc of Greater Plymouth’s Employment Committee has again joined forces with The Cleanist to collect, …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Firefighters Local 1768 are participating in the Toys for Tots program for the fifth year.
1. The Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Firefighters Local 1768 are participating in the Toys for Tots program for the fifth year. Drop-off locations for unwrapped toys are Station 1 Headquarters, located at 114 Sandwich St., in the front lobby, as well as Station 6 in Cedarville, at 2209 State Road. Questions should be directed to Firefighter Sean Page at seanpage72@gmail.com or the coordinators of the Cape Cod & Islands Toys for Tots program, Timothy and Mary Ellen Harrington, 38 Madison Road, Dennis, MA 02638 (or capecodtoys4tots@comcast.net). 2. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and Visiting Angels of the South Shore will host the Gala of Giving from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston. Tickets…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Firefighters Local 1768 are participating in the Toys for Tots program for the fifth year.
1. The Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Firefighters Local 1768 are participating in the Toys for Tots program for the fifth year. Drop-off locations for unwrapped toys are Station 1 Headquarters, located at 114 Sandwich St., in the front lobby, as well as Station 6 in Cedarville, at 2209 State Road. Questions should be directed to Firefighter Sean Page at seanpage72@gmail.com or the coordinators of the Cape Cod & Islands Toys for Tots program, Timothy and Mary Ellen Harrington, 38 Madison Road, Dennis, MA 02638 (or capecodtoys4tots@comcast.net). 2. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and Visiting Angels of the South Shore will host the Gala of Giving from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston. Tickets…
Friday, November 23, 2012
A few facts, figures and tidbits before heading out with the other crazed shoppers.
1. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING FORECAST: Friday: Partly sunny. Milder. Highs in mid/upper 50s. Saturday: Mainly cloudy with a few rain showers — it may end as a few wet snow showers in the Worcester hills. Highs in the upper 40s early then temps crash into the upper 30s by night. Sunday: Cold and windy. Clouds and sun. Maybe a flurry well NW? Upper 30s to near 40 for highs. 2. BLACK FRIDAY HISTORY: The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” to the “black,” back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday …
Friday, November 16, 2012
he South Shore Community Action Council’s Food Resources Program is looking for a few volunteers to walk alongside the America’s Hometown Express during the Thanksgiving parade Saturday, Nov. 17
1. Advance tickets for the Plymouth North vs. Plymouth South Thanksgiving football game will be on sale for $5 at the following locations. Plymouth North and Plymouth South High Schools during lunches Friday, Monday and Tuesday. In the main office at both high schools from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Monday and Tuesday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. At the Oak Street school building from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Monday and Tuesday and until 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. Due to seating capacity, ongoing construction of the athletic complex and the Council on Aging, as well as the safety and security of those in attendance and fire regulations, the event capacity will be limited to 2,500 guests. Tickets on the day of the game will be $…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Plymouth Patch will keep you updated on Hurricane Sandy.
1. Plymouth Patch will keep you updated on Hurricane Sandy. Here's a list of emergency numbers and how to share information as things happen during the storm. 2. Plymouth has not cancelled school Tuesday. 3. If you have political signs in your yard, all candidates are urging supporters to remove them during the storm. Signs can easily be ripped up by the wind and cause damage. 4. The Plymouth Area Coalition seeks donations of Stop & Shop and Shaw’s $10 gift certificates to provide low-income South Shore families with holiday turkeys. Deliver or mail them to 149 Bishops Highway in Kingston. For more information, call Helen at 781-582-2010. 5. Do you have an opinion or a passion you'd like to share? Learn how you can blog on Patch.
