Today in Plymouth

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 19

Santa is at the Independence Mall for visits from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting today.

1. Santa arrived at the Independence Mall Saturday after helping to close the Thanksgiving parade in Plymouth. He will be available in Center Court for visits from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays with one-hour breaks at 1 and 5 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays with a one-hour break at 2 p.m. 2. 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 …

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Tree Lighting and Kiwanis Christmas Tonight

The Plymouth Kiwanis Club starts the holiday season with the tree lighting tonight on North Street.

Santa Claus is coming to Plymouth tonight to light the Christmas tree on the corner of North and Court streets tonight. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with hayrides on North Street. At 6 p.m. Santa arrives with a parade down Court Street to light the tree. Join Santa after the parade to the Robinson Center to receive special discounts for your holiday shopping. Take the kids and get their picture taken with Santa and take part in crafts. The Plymouth Center for the Arts will offer music, kids crafts, and refreshments until 9 p.m.

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