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Fall Classic Juried Art Show to celebrate community art
PLYMOUTH — This year the Fall Classic Juried Art Show is going to be a special celebration of the arts in the community. The Plymouth Guild has a long tradition of presenting this art show, and this year the guild will be celebrated for its efforts for keeping community arts alive for 50 years. The art show and all events will take place at Plymouth Center for the Arts on historic North Street in Downtown Plymouth.
Residents are asked to send any stories or photos of past Annual Juried Art Shows via the website, http://artsplymouth.org, or by mail to Attn: AJAS, 11 North St., Plymouth MA 02360.
Below are the scheduled events planned with dates and times. Some events are ticketed events so visit the website for more information or call 508-746-7222.
Opening Gala and Award Presentation Evening: 7 p.m. Sept. 30.
Art Stroll in Downtown Plymouth, North Street: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1.
Meet Jeff Kinney, author of "The Wimpy Kid Book Series": 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2.
Art in Bloom Exhibit: Oct. 6–9.
Art in Bloom Exhibit Reception: 6 p.m. Oct. 6.
Poetry Showcase: 1 p.m. Oct. 15.
Ensemble Chamarre: 3 p.m. Oct. 22.
Jazz Concert with Rick Hammett & Friends, featuring Rebecca Parris: 7 p.m. Oct. 28.
Young at Art Exhibit: Oct. 30-Nov.
Summer art show
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., invites residents to visit galleries and experience close to 200 new works of art in the late summer art show, "Cherished." The art show is on exhibit through Sept. 21. The Art Center is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The Artisan Shop is also open during these hours as well. Visit http://artsplymouth.org for more information and to register for summer art classes.
Fall Fair seeking crafters
PLYMOUTH — Crafters are wanted for the fourth annual Fall Fair to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Plymouth on Nov. 5 at the American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road. The craft fair committee is seeking talented artisans with handmade products. Interested applicants should email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Plymouth Area Coalition school supply drive
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Coalition is accepting donations of new backpacks and school supplies for needy children through grade 12. Donations may be delivered to 149 Bishops Highway, Kingston. For more information, contact Josh at 781-582-2010.
Pediatric First Aid certification course
PLYMOUTH — Health Ed of New England will hold a Pediatric First Aid certification course for parents, childcare providers and the general public from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at Woodside School, 34 Southers Marsh Lane.
Learn to recognize and treat common emergencies in infants and children, such as bleeding, head injuries, burns, poisoning, fractures and bee stings. The cost is $45 per person. This course requires registration by Sept. 5. To register, call 781-582-1440 or 800-434-6000, or visit http://healthednewengland.com.
Events at The Spire
PLYMOUTH – The Spire Center for Performing Arts presents eclectic entertainment at 25 1/2 Court St. in downtown Plymouth. The Spire is handicap accessible; parking is available street side and in public lots in close proximity. For more information, to order tickets online or to learn more about The Spire, visit www.spirecenter.org, or follow the Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook.
Sept. 6: Jazz and Blues Jam Sessions with the Spire House Band, 7 p.m., $5
Sept. 9: Popa Chubby, 8 p.m., $22
Sept. 15: Spire Salute to Americana with Will Dailey / Dietrich Strause, 8 p.m., $15
Sept. 16: Peter Parcek and Friends, A Blues Tribute to Bob Dylan, 8 p.m., $20
Sept. 20: Jazz and Blues Jam Sessions with the Spire House Band, 7 p.m., $5
Sept. 22: An Evening with Jonathan Brooke, 8 p.m., $35
Sept. 23: Melissa Ferrick, 8 p.m., $25
Sept. 29: John Gorka, 8 p.m., $25
Sept. 30: The Lance Martin Jazz Trio All-Request Concert, 8 p.m., $20
Plymouth Farmers' Market
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through October at Plimoth Plantation, located at 137 Warren Ave., off Exit 4 South in Plymouth.
Managed by farmer Dave Purpura, proprietor of Plato's Harvest Organic Farm, the Market features organic produce, seafood, pork, beef, chicken, goat and handmade cheese, along with prepared-food vendors and crafters. You'll hear live music, and kids activities enhance the experience with Miss Margaret from Plymouth Public Library hosting Plymouth Story Time at 4 p.m. The Market also features face painting, balloon animals and temporary tattoos for kids. Massage therapists performing chair massage and local cooks offering insight into meal preparation round out this year's Market.
The Market accepts WIC EBT cards, SNAP benefits and food stamps. For more information visit plymouthfarmersmarket.org.
Entertainment at British Beer Company
PLYMOUTH — British Beer Company, 6 Middle St., provides entertainment. For information, call 508-747-1776 or visit britishbeer.com/location/plymouth.
Sept. 7: Jeff Hilliard
Sept. 11: Ian Richardson
Sept. 12: Fil Pacino
Sept. 14: Jeff Hilliard
Sept. 18: Matt Audette
Sept. 19: Jeff Rosen
Sept. 21: Jeff Hilliard
Sept. 25: Ian Richardson
Sept. 26: Fil Pacino
Sept. 28: Jeff Hilliard
Entertainment at British Beer Company
PLYMOUTH — British Beer Company, 2294 State Road, provides entertainment. For information, call 508-747-1776 or visit britishbeer.com/location/cedarville.
Sept. 7: Karaoke with Liz Solomon, 9 p.m.
Sept. 8: Steve Mazzetta Duo, 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: Cheap Voova, 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Wicked Trivia, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 14: Karaoke with Liz Solomon, 9 p.m.
Sept. 15: Flydown, 9 p.m.
Sept. 16: 57 Heavy, 9:30 p.m
Sept. 19: Wicked Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: Karaoke with Liz Solomon, 9 p.m.
Sept. 22: Funktapuss, 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Pat & Mallory Fey, 9 p.m.
Sept. 26: Wicked Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28: Karaoke with Liz Solomon, 9 p.m.
Sept. 29: Jon & Louis, 9 p.m.
Sept. 30: Brian Sances Band, 9 p.m.
Christ Church Thrift Shoppe Grandparents Day Sale
PLYMOUTH — Residents are invited to honor grandparents with a Grandparents Day Sale from Sept. 8-9 at Christ Church Thrift Shoppe, 6 Lothrop St., Plymouth. Shoppers who spend more than $10 and get a free sweater or a $4 coupon for the next visit. In addition, shoppers can get 50 percent off all baskets.
The thrift shop carries a mix of gently used clothing for women and men; household goods; small furniture; accessories; artwork; and jewelry. Proceeds benefit the ministries of Christ Church and the needs of the Greater Plymouth community. Donations are welcome when Christ Church Thrift Shoppe is open. For details, call 508-746-4990.
Christ Church Thrift Shoppe is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, contact Christ Church Parish: 508-746-4959; email@example.com; christchurch-plymouth.org.
Haircuts for blood
PLYMOUTH — American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts have partnered to give blood donors a free haircut coupon upon donating.
Donation opportunities in Plymouth are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, 275 Sandwich St. Blood and platelet donors of all blood types, especially type O negative and O positive, are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply following a critical summer blood shortage.
Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11 at participating Sport Clips locations. Donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon.
Donors are urged to make an appointment to donate using the free Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767. The Red Cross and Sport Clips encourage donors to use the hashtag #SavingLivesLooksGood to share their new looks and invite others to give.
Plymouth Open Space Plan meeting
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth residents are invited to meet with members of the Open Space Committee to discuss the Plymouth Open Space Plan from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at either of two locations: Plymouth Main Library, 132 South St., or St. Catherine's Chapel Park in Manomet, 95 White Horse Road.
The purpose of these events is to inform the public about the changes recommended to update the 2010 Open Space Plan and answer questions and receive comments about the Plan. The Open Space Plan addresses natural, recreational and agricultural open spaces and recommends actions to increase and improve these spaces.
Open Space surveys, soliciting public comment, will also be available during this time. A copy of the Open Space Plan with recommended updates is available at http://bit.ly/2v9a1DH. For more information, contact Patrick Farah at firstname.lastname@example.com or 508-747-1620, ext. 204.
Artisans on the Lawn seeks crafters
PLYMOUTH — Artisans on the Lawn will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Plymouth Public Library lawn, 132 South St., and spots are still available for artisans and crafters with handmade goods. For more information and to reserve a spot, email email@example.com.
Annual 'Big Guy' Fundraiser
PLYMOUTH — The Annual "Big Guy" Fundraiser will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Dillon's Local, 21 South Park Ave. Alan Canevazzi was a lifelong resident of Plymouth and a local firefighter. Five years ago, he passed away of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Door prizes and raffle items will be available.
A $20 donation is requested for Compassionate Care ALS. All proceeds are being donated to Compassionate Care ALS to help families cope with this disease. Make checks payable to AC Memorial Foundation and mail to 40 Oak St., Plymouth MA 02360, or call 508-746-1302. Donations are always welcome.
Plymouth Lions to host Thirsty Pilgrim
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Lions will host the ninth annual Thirsty Pilgrim fundraising event from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9-10 on the Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St. The Octoberfest event is held to raise money to help the food pantries, food banks and shelters in the Plymouth area. A $5 donation is requested at the door. Games for kids will be available, as well as food, a German band and stein and keg holding contests.
Cub Scout Pack 1620 fundraiser
PLYMOUTH — Cub Scout Pack 1620 will host a Mini Session Fundraiser with Kate Mullen Photo on Sept. 10 and Sept. 30 at Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane. A 20-minute session with five digital pictures and a print release will cost $100. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Cub Scout Pack. These session are by appointment only. To book a session, email email@example.com.
Cliff Walk ALS fundraiser
SAGAMORE BEACH — The ALS Family Charitable Foundation will hold its 21st Annual Cliff Walk for ALS Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Cape Cod Canal DCR Scusset Beach Reservation, 20 Scusset Beach Road, Sagamore Beach. It will be a day full of fundraising, live musical entertainment by the Real Deal, a cookout, activities for kids and the annual 7-mile walk along the canal. Registration starts at 10 a.m.
This event draws in over 1,000 people and raises funds for the Foundation's in-house programs for patients and families living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) throughout New England. This event is sponsored by Superior Rail and Iron Works Inc. For more information on the event, visit http://alsfamily.org or call 508-759-9696.
Carver Farmers' Market
CARVER — The Carver Farmers' Market runs from noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday until Oct. 29 in Shurtleff Park, on Route 58 across from the Carver Town Hall.
The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, live lobsters, honey, fresh eggs, wine, hanging baskets, annuals and perennials, herbs, shrubs, crafts, food vendors, live music and more. Admission is free. For information, call 508-866-2428 or 508-944-3194.
Poetry: The Art of Words
PLYMOUTH – Poetry: The Art of Words, the Mike Amado Memorial Series, is held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St. Admission and refreshments are free. For details, visit ptaow.com. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and music starts at noon, with poetry at 12:45 p.m. and an open mic at 1:15 p.m.
Sept. 10: Carolyn Gregory
Oct. 15: Poetry Showcase
Nov. 12: Everett Hogaland and Rene Schwiesow
Dec. 3: Myles Gordon and Renee Summers
Hairs to You
PLYMOUTH —The Hairs to You Project provides haircuts to the homeless population of Plymouth. It is presented by Jeanne Hunter-McCartin as a First Baptist Church Community Outreach. Hunter-McCartin is seeking volunteer stylists to get involved in helping in the homeless community. Call 781-336-6737. The next haircuts will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Saint Peter's.
Plymouth Guild to host 50th Juried Art Show
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Guild will host its 50th annual Juried Art Show and Festival on Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St.
An opening gala reception will be held on Sept. 30. Artists are invited to submit creative works, in all media types, of any theme. Awards are as follows: Best in Show will receive $500 and 1 gala ticket; Popular Choice will receive $200; first place will receive $200 and one gala ticket; second place will receive $100; and honorable mentions will receive ribbons for each award.
Categories include Drawing & Pastel, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Color Photography, Black and White Photography and Fine Crafts.
For information, visit http://artsplymouth.org.
Cranberry Hospice in Plymouth seeks volunteers
PLYMOUTH — Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care in Plymouth is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death and to help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the Hospice office. In addition, Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care is also seeking veteran volunteers to support the Veteran's Program, which places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and volunteers for the Pediatric Palliative Care Program "Fragile Footprints."
The Cranberry Hospice team and families rely on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to provide the extra care and open hearts that they bring with them on each visit and every phone call. Cranberry Hospice provides training.
The next training session will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 11 at Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. The training program will run for the following nine Mondays.
Interested residents should contact Karen Foster, volunteer coordinator, by March 1 at 508-210-5956, or complete an application and to make an appointment for an interview prior to the start of the training.
Mirbeau Inn & Spa events
PLYMOUTH — Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills, 35 Landmark Drive, will host the following upcoming events.
Tuesday Teatime: 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12. Attendees can enjoy afternoon tea and treats on the second Tuesday of each month. A selection of various teas will be available, along with a buffet-style selection of tea-time delicacies. Cost is $15.
Restorative Yoga & Meditation: Sept. 14. This 90-minute yoga class and guided meditation with Grace will help reconnect mind and body and refocus intentions to help move into the autumn season with a more lucid outlook. Restorative poses require no physical exertion; each pose is held for several minutes and deeply supported by props-bolsters, blankets and blocks to encourage the body to open and release muscular and emotional tightness. Restorative yoga has also been proven to be therapeutic encouraging peace of mind while managing stress. Students leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and may enjoy refreshing snacks and beverages after the class is completed.
Candlelight Yoga: Sept. 22. Relax during this 50-minute class with Anne in a soft candlelit setting. Sparkling wine and macarons will be served after the class to cap off this ultimate evening of relaxation.
Rock 'n Roll Vinyasa Flow: Sept. 26. This 50-minute class is a traditional Vinyasa Flow dynamic dance where postures are connected through the breath for a transformative and balancing effect. The sequencing is creative, energizing and rhythmic. Previous yoga experience is recommended.
Spa "Girls Night Out" PiYo: Sept. 28. This practice combines yoga and Pilates toning moves with elements of dance and martial arts. Light refreshments will be served after the practice.
For more information, visit Mirbeau.com or call 877-647-2328.
Baystate Financial educational workshop
PLYMOUTH — Baystate Financial will host an educational workshop, "Savvy Social Security Planning for Women: What You Need to Know About Changing Benefits," at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19 at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St.
Attendees can learn how the decisions they make in their 60s can determine the amount of income they'll have in their 80s; how to coordinate retirement benefit with benefits one might receive as a spouse or divorced spouse; what to do if a spouse dies; what to consider before remarrying; and how to maximize if one is single or widowed.
RSVP to Ruth Chicca by Sept. 10 at email@example.com or call 401-432-8811.
Theology on Tap
PLYMOUTH — New World Tavern, 56 Main St., will host Theology on Tap, an event for young adults in their 20s and 30s, at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. A Q&A session will be held after the presentation and discussion.
This event will feature Jim & Terry Orcutt, founders of My Brother's Keeper. MBK started in the basement of Jim and Terry's home, has made well over 100,000 deliveries of furniture, food and Christmas gifts to struggling families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts since 1988.
Plymouth Garden Club program on bees
PLYMOUTH — The next meeting of The Plymouth Garden Club will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Chiltonville Church, 6 River St. Social time is at 12:30 p.m. The program for the meeting will be "The Wonderful World of Honey Bees," presented by Gail Conner, fellow member and bee keeper. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. For further information on the Plymouth Garden Club, visit http://plymourhGardenclub.org.
Stride and Ride Relay honors Lance Cpl. Jeff Burgess
PLYMOUTH — Stride and Ride Relay will host a charity event at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at East Bay Grille, 173 Water St. The charity includes an outdoor dinner, live entertainment and silent auction as the relay honors Lance Cpl. Jeff Burgess and his Gold Star Family. Burgess, a 2001 graduate of Plymouth South High School, was killed on March 25, 2004, in an attack on his convoy east of Fallujah, a town 30 miles west of Baghdad. Two other Marines were wounded.
Ticket price of $60 includes dinner and entertainment. All proceeds will be donated to the Military Friends Foundation, Boston Wounded Veterans Organization and Stride and Ride Relay. Only 200 tickets will be sold online until Sept. 4.
For more information about these organizations, visit http://StrideandRide.com. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/433625723690877??ti=ia. Residents who are unable to attend but still would like an entry into the Cadillac Raffle, contact David Fall at 774-269-8008 or email@example.com.
Old Colony Elder Services seeking volunteers
BRIDGEWATER — Old Colony Elder Services will be on hand at the Bridgewater State University's Community Engagement and Volunteerism Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the college, 131 Summer St., Bridgewater, to engage with students who are looking to get involved with volunteer and civic engagement opportunities off campus are seeking volunteers to help out.
Jean-Marie Finn, OCES volunteer coordinator, will represent OCES at the fair and will showcase all of the ways students can engage with OCES.
OCES offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in many programs, including the Nutrition Program, Money Management Program and RSVP of Plymouth County. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at OCES, contact Jean-Marie Finn at 508-584-1561 or visit http://ocesma.org.
American Legion Post 40 to present comedian Tom Hayes
PLYMOUTH — The American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road, will present comedian Tom Hayes at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Tickets are $20 and are available at the bar at the American Legion.
Plymouth Moose Lodge open house
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Moose Lodge, part of the Loyal Order of Moose fraternity will start a week-long 20th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Lodge by holding an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 at the lodge home, located at 601 State Road in Manomet.
The Moose Lodge open house will showcase Plymouth Moose Lodge working to be the heart of the community. The men and women of the Plymouth Moose fraternity will be available to offer tours of the building, as well as to answer questions about the fraternity and the Lodge's involvement in the local community. The open house also will give the community a chance to see some of the organizations that the Moose support. The ARC of Greater Plymouth, Cub Scout Pack 151, Manomet Youth Center, the Girls Scouts Troop 80262 and the American Red Cross, among others, have been invited to set up information tables.
In Plymouth, the Moose Lodge has over 550 men and over 350 women members. The local Moose members donate their time to the American Red Cross and other charities; they donate food to local food pantries, clothing to the Coalition for the Homeless, deliver gently used magazines to Jordan Hospital and they hold fundraisers and donate money to local schools, scholarships and nonprofit organizations. The Plymouth Moose are sponsors of Cub Scout Pack 151, Boy Scout Troop 151 and Girl Scout Troop 80262 all operating in the Manomet section of Plymouth.
To find out more about the Moose Lodge in Plymouth, stop by, attend the open house or call the Lodge at 508-224-2276.
Plymouth Hair Cuttery to host Boston Marathon fundraiser
PLYMOUTH — Hair Cuttery salons throughout New England, including the salon in Plymouth located at 123 Samoset St., will hold a fundraiser to support the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sept. 16-17.
During those days, five percent of all proceeds, up to $5,000, from haircuts purchased at any of the Hair Cuttery salons in New England, will benefit the Hair Cuttery Jimmy Fund Walk Team. The Jimmy Fund Walk supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk raises the most money of any single-day walk in the nation and has raised more than $120 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's fight against cancer since 1989. In 2016, more than 9,400 participants and 1,000 volunteers took to the Boston Marathon course and raised more than $8.7 million. This year's Walk will take place on Sept. 24. To support the Hair Cuttery Jimmy Fund Walk Team, visit http://jimmyfundwalk.org/2017/haircuttery.
South Shore Recycling Cooperative hazardous waste collections
PLYMOUTH — South Shore Recycling Cooperative towns will host six household hazardous waste collections this fall and will all take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days:
Sept. 16: Hanson, Abington and Whitman, at 224 High St., Hanson.
Sept. 23: Hull DCR Lot G, George Washington Boulevard at Rockland Circle. Latex paint will only be accepted at this events and must be in usable condition.
Sept. 30: Hanover, Norwell, Rockland, at Hanover Transfer Station, 118 Rockland St. Latex paint will only be accepted at this events and must be in usable condition.
Oct. 21: Plymouth DPW, 169 Camelot Drive.
Nov. 4: Weymouth DPW,120 Winter St.
Nov. 18: Middleborough Town Hall parking lot, 10 Nickerson Ave.
For details, including acceptable materials and authorization/payment requirements, visit http://ssrcoop.info and click on "Hazardous Waste." Go to the specific Town Hall for a flyer, or call 781-329-8318.
Citizens Climate Change Lobby meeting
PLYMOUTH — The Citizens Climate Change Lobby will host an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library, 12 Strand Ave. The meeting will feature the statewide organizer for CCL and seeks to enlist volunteers from the 9th Congressional District who have the political will to work for climate solutions with fellow citizens.
The CCL helps train volunteers for building working relationships with members of Congress to seek passage of a Carbon Fee and Dividend, a nonpartisan climate change solution. Carbon Fee and Dividend is a revenue-neutral carbon tax assessed at industrial sources with the revenue returned directly to households; projections show it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions 52 percent below 1990 levels within 20 years while growing the economy and saving lives. For information, visit http://citizensclimatelobby.org or call 508-317-6990.
Wings of Freedom Tour
PLYMOUTH — Participating in the Collings Foundation's "Wings of Freedom Tour," B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine 0 Nine," B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft," B-25 Mitchell "Tondelayo" bombers and P-51 Mustang fighter "Toulouse Nuts," will fly into Plymouth Municipal Airport, 246 S. Meadow Road, Plymouth, for a visit on Sept. 18-20.
The tour will arrive around noon on Sept. 18 and will depart on Sept. 20. Hours of ground tours and display are: noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19; and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times.
Residents will be able to visit, explore and learn more about these planes. The B-17 is one of only eight in flying condition in the United States. The B-24 is the sole remaining example of its type flying in the world. The B-25 is best known for being used in the Doolittle raid and the P-51 Mustang was just awarded Grand Champion for restoration at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture.
Cost for the tour is $15 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Discounted rates are available for school groups. Visitors may also experience the opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Get some stick time in the P-51 flights for $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. B-25 flights are $400 per person. For reservations and information on flight experiences, call 800-568-8924.
Visitors can find out more by visiting collingsfoundation.org. For further information, email Hunter Chaney, director of marketing, at hchanevAcollingsfoundation.orq, or call 800-568-8924.
Gordon Lightfoot to play Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — Spectacle Management will present "Gordon Lightfoot In Concert: The Legend Lives On" at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. in downtown Plymouth.
Lightfoot's song catalog includes "Early Morning Rain," "If You Could Read My Mind," "Carefree Highway," "Sundown," "(That's What You Get) For Lovin Me," "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," "Ribbon of Darkness," "Beautiful," "Song For A Winter's Night," and "Rainy Day People."
Tickets cost $49-$79 and are on sale at memorialhall.com or by calling 617-531-1257.
PHS Class of 1954 reunion
PLYMOUTH – Plymouth High School Class of 1954 will hold its 63rd reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Plymouth Country Club, 221 Warren Ave., Plymouth. For information, contact Ann Guidaboni Tosi at 508-746-0772 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Healthy Plymouth's Amazing Race
PLYMOUTH — Healthy Plymouth will hold its first Amazing Race fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23, followed by a rocking after-party from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School, 6 Lincoln St.
Teams of four will race around Plymouth following clues and competing in challenges in an effort to claim the winning title and cash prize. Prizes will be awarded for the top three race winning teams and the top three fundraising teams.
Healthy Plymouth is a collaboration between Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Plymouth Public Schools and many other committed community partners. This volunteer organization strives to create free, engaging programming for middle school and high school youth as a drug prevention strategy.
Race challenges will range from mental and physical to fun. Ages 10 and older are welcome to race. Registration fee is $25 per person. To register, visit http://fortua.com/campaigns/healthy-plymouths-amazing-race. Each team is required to have one adult participant age 18 or above. For more information, contact Regina Sherman at email@example.com.
Take Me Fishin' Festival
PLYMOUTH — Residents are invited to attend Myles Standish State Forest's Take Me Fishin' Festival at 9 a.m. Sept. 30 at Fearing Pond, on Lower College Pond Road.
Attendees can take a picnic lunch and stay for the day. The event is held rain or shine. A supply of fishing poles will be available to borrow; bait provided. A fishing license is not required. Anglers will help novices cast a line and learn about fishing, fishing safety and ethics. Prizes, crafts, raffles and activities make this fundraiser a family event.
This event is free and open to all ages. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Raffle, prizes and Friends of Myles Standish State Forest Photo Contest awards will follow when fishing ends. Photo contest entry is available until Sept. 20. For more information, visit http://friendsmssf.com or email email@example.com.
Robert Cray Band at Memorial Hall
PLYMOUTH — Spectacle Management will present the Robert Cray Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Tickets cost $39-$79 and are on sale at http://memorialhall.com or by calling 617-531-1257.
First Saturday
PLYMOUTH — First Saturday takes place in downtown Plymouth from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Saturday each month. Businesses in downtown Plymouth (Court and Main streets and Main Street Extension) stay open a little later and offer special deals. Shop, dine, visit museums, listen to live music throughout the streets and grab a deal. Look for the First Saturday flag displayed outside of all participating merchants' doors. Visit www.firstsaturdayplymouth.com or the Facebook page for a list of all participating merchants.
Tour Burial Hill
PLYMOUTH – Each year through 2020, Pilgrim Hall Museum and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will present "Burial Hill: History in Progress," a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America's oldest and most significant burying grounds.
Free tours are offered at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Local historians and guides, including Stephen O'Neill and Joyce Poremski, join Pilgrim Hall Museum Executive Director Donna Curtin as tour leaders, sharing their individual expertise on a range of topics.
The tour meets at the main Burial Hill stairway; no reservations are required. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes, so wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel the tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 508-746-0012 or visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.
Celebration of Tai Chi
PLYMOUTH — Students and instructors at the Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association will perform a Celebration of Tai Chi at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St.
This will include adults, both group and solo presentations, and children. In addition to their Tai Chi forms, the children will perform a traditional Chinese lions dance in elaborate costumes while the adults accompany them with Chinese drums played in a precise set of coordinated rhythms.
Rehearsals have been going on all spring and summer and will continue until the event. The purpose of the celebration is to showcase Tai Chi and to raise funds for the children's program, which has a twofold mission: first, to teach kids a discipline and art form that that has its own unique beauty; and, second, to develop self-esteem and the habit of mind to make lifelong healthy choices.
Habitat for Humanity annual gala
PLYMOUTH — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth will host its annual gala at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the 1620 Hotel, 180 Water St. on the Plymouth waterfront. This year's event features dinner and live music, silent and live auctions and raffles. The live auction includes items such as Disney tickets, an African safari, a "Wall of Wine" and more.
The Habitat is accepting sponsorships for the gala and ads for the program booklet. To become a sponsor or to purchase an ad, visit Habitat of Greater Plymouth's website at http://hfhplymouth.org, or call the office at 508-866-4188.
The event is sponsored by Dennison Lubricants. Tickets for the gala are available at an early-bird rate of $55 per person if purchased before Sept. 15.
After Sept. 15, tickets are $60 per person. Full tables of 10 are also available for purchase at $500 per table. Tickets for the gala can be purchased at the Habitat website and are also available at the office, located at 72 N. Main St., Carver. All proceeds from the event go toward furthering the mission to provide simple, affordable housing for veterans and other deserving families. For more information on the gala or to learn how to volunteer, visit the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth website.
First Baptist Church seeks crafters
PLYMOUTH — A craft fair will be held Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church, 41 Westerly Road. Space is available. Tables are provided for $30 per table; crafts who wish to bring their own table may do so for $25 per table. Call 508-747-3114 to reserve space. A deposit of $15 is required.
Fall Fair benefit
PLYMOUTH — Crafters are wanted for the fourth annual Fall Fair to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Plymouth on Nov. 5 at the American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road. The craft fair committee is seeking talented artisans with handmade products. Interested applicants should email email@example.com.
Pilgrim Progress
PLYMOUTH — The Pilgrim Progress will take place at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, beginning at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow St. Costumed participants, many of whom are from the town of Plymouth and the surrounding communities, as well as visitors to the area, represent the 51 survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621. They will assemble to the beat of a drum.
The Progress will proceed along the waterfront, up Leyden Street to the site of the first fort meetinghouse on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from "The Book of Psalms" by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth. After the brief worship service, the march will continue down through town on Main Street, ending at the Mayflower Society House on North Street.
The Plymouth Rock Foundation and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants are sponsors of this event. The event is also funded in part by the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund. For more information, contact email@example.com.
Mayflower Society tours
PLYMOUTH — The Mayflower Society House is located at 4 Winslow St. in downtown Plymouth. The Mayflower Society is open for the season with tours daily from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost for tours is $7 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors. Children, military, Plymouth residents and society members are free.
Plymouth Bay Cultural District seeks support
PLYMOUTH — As an all-volunteer committee, the Plymouth Bay Cultural District has planned many initiatives to deliver more great programs and events to the region. The Cultural District is asking for donations to help the cause. Visit the Go Fund Me page at https://gofundme.com/plymouth-bay-cultural-district.
First Parish seeks tour guides
PLYMOUTH — Residents who are interested in history and architecture are encouraged to volunteer as a tour guide for Friends of First Parish Meetinghouse, 19 Town Square.
Tours will be held between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 28. The Meetinghouse celebrates the Pilgrim story through its Norman architecture, arts and crafts interior and stained glass windows that tell the Pilgrim story.
Training is provided. For more information, call 508-747-1606 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pilgrim Hall Museum wedding exhibit
PLYMOUTH — Pilgrim Hall Museum presents "Wedding 396: Four Centuries of Wedding Fashion in Plymouth 1621-2016" through Dec. 30.
The exhibit will explore the evolution of New England wedding styles over nearly four centuries, beginning with a re-imagining of the very first Plymouth Colony marriage in 1621. Just weeks after Mayflower passengers Edward Winslow and Susanna White lost their spouses to sickness during the colony's first difficult winter, they remarried to rebuild their families together. The bride did not wear white. "Wedding 396" looks at changing nuptial fashion before and after the rise of the white gown and questions assumptions about long-standing wedding traditions. The exhibit centers on a display of vintage and antique wedding gowns reflecting New England's diversity, with multimedia displays of real-life wedding images from the past 150 years.
"Wedding 396" traces other customs including the wearing of veils, tossing the bouquet, jumping the broom and the divinatory power of wedding cake. The wedding exhibition is made possible by the sponsorship of Eastern Bank and Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, with additional support of Market Basket, Mirbeau Inn & Spa Pinehills and Pioppi's Package Store. For more information, contact Donna D. Curtin, executive director, at email@example.com.
Chrissy's Charity
PLYMOUTH – Chrissy's Charity is taking a different direction and is no longer asking for donations of old, unwanted, broken jewelry. However, donations of rosaries, even broken, would still be appreciated. When prepared, the rosaries are sent to our troops. The troops are more in need of rosaries than ever. Whether Catholic or no particular faith or no awareness of faith, in life-threatening situations, many troops carry a rosary in their pocket and know that people are praying for them. In addition, donations of 4-ply yarn for making prayer shawls are much appreciated. Drop off locations for donations are at both Rockland Trust locations, Court Street and Pilgrim Hill Road in Plymouth, and Balboni's Drug Store on Court Street in North Plymouth. Chrissy's Charity also continues making prayer bracelets and donating them to those in need at the local hospital. The charity organizers are grateful to all those who have supported Chrissy's Charity through the years. If you have any questions, call Jane at 508-746-6095 or email email@example.com.
Plymouth Fragment Society
PLYMOUTH – Do you need help with rent, utility bills or other basic needs? The Plymouth Fragment Society offers assistance to Plymouth residents. To join or make a donation or for an application, mail to P.O. Box 6386, Plymouth, MA 02362 or visit the site at plymouthfragmentsociety.org or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com. The Plymouth Fragment Society relies solely on donations. Requests are reviewed and filled based on available funds.
Nathan Hale welcomes veterans
PLYMOUTH – Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center hosts free coffee hours for veterans from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at its facility at 763 State Road in Plymouth. The center offers coffee, bagels, cake, donuts and other pastries. Friday is bakery day at the center, so veterans can pick up free bakery goods and as well as other free food and clothing. Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Centers provides gently used clothing, a food pantry and other free programming at this facility. For more information visit nathanhaleveteransoutreachcenter.com.
PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Area Community Television is a nonprofit organization serving the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. The studio is located at 4 Collins Ave., Plymouth. Call PACTV at 508-830-6999 or visit www.pactv.org for more information.
'Breaking the Cycle'
PLYMOUTH — "Breaking the Cycle" is an ongoing series and will feature new episodes each month discussing the drug and opioid epidemic affecting Plymouth and the commonwealth. The show will also provide information about the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force and the steps being taking with local and state law enforcement to address this issue.
"Breaking the Cycle" can be seen on PACTV's government channels and PACTV's YouTube Channel at youtu.be/uodCMwW7O98 and PACTV Video Share at youtube.com/user/pactvvideoshare.
The show will air at the following times and dates: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays on Duxbury Government Access Channels Comcast 15/Verizon 39, Kingston Education/Government Access Channels Comcast 14/Verizon 41, Pembroke Government Access Channel Comcast 15 and Plymouth Government Access Channels Comcast 15/Verizon 47; 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Duxbury Government Access Channels Comcast 15/Verizon 39, Pembroke Government Access Channel Comcast 15 and Plymouth Government Access Channels Comcast 15/Verizon 47.
'Register's Report'
PLYMOUTH — "Register's Report" has a new episode playing on PACTV's government channels.
Host John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds, talks with Monica Donnelly and Sue Mulcare, of Jack Conway, Realtor, as they discuss real estate trends in the south shore. Buckley also shares April 2017's housing and mortgage statistics as well as some historical land records from Plymouth County. The show can be seen on PACTV's Government Channels on the following days and times: 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Duxbury: Comcast 15 & Verizon 39; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, Kingston: Comcast 14 & Verizon 41; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pembroke: Comcast 15; and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Plymouth: Comcast 15 and Verizon 47.
The episode is also available on PACTV's YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/GqQjXNQMHNo. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public, Educational and Government Access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV, visit http://pactv.org.
'State Matters'
PLYMOUTH — State Rep. Matt Muratore, R-Plymouth, hosts a new episode of "State Matters," now airing on PACTV's Plymouth Government Channel. Guest Bob Hollis, founder and president of the Plymouth Recovery Center, discusses the organization's role in helping those who suffer from drug addiction.
The show can be seen at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Plymouth Government Channels, Comcast 15/Verizon 47.
The episode is also available on PACTV's YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/6_Sa4Rjp0oM. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public and Government access to the town of Plymouth. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV visit http://pactv.org.
'PCN Life'
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Community Television has announced the premiere of a show, "PCN Life," which plays at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. The show will follow PACTV's weekly news show, "PACTV Community News," each week. The show will feature the lighter side of the South Shore, resident profiles, local musicians, area restaurants, events, health and wellness and more. The show can be seen on the Community Channel, Comcast channel 13 and Verizon channel 43. Episodes will also be shared on the PCN YouTube channel. For more information about PACTV Community News or to submit a story idea, contact Miot at email@example.com or pactv.org.
'Building Community'
PLYMOUTH – "Building Community," a talk show and service project produced by PACTV, is now running on the public access channel. PACTV's Donna Rodriguez is the host. The show focuses on the building blocks of vibrant, nurturing, healthy communities and how to access tools to improve the quality of the lives of everyone in the community. The show can be seen on PACTV's public access channel (Comcast 13 and Verizon 43) at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. Thursdays, at 11 a.m. Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.pactv.org.
'Talk of the Towne'
PLYMOUTH – The live PACTV call-in show, "Talk of the Towne," is cablecast Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on channels 13 (for Comcast customers) and 43 (for Verizon subscribers). Visit www.pactv.org for details or call 508-830-6999. Karen Buechs hosts the show unless otherwise noted.
'PACTV Community News'
PLYMOUTH – "PACTV Community News," on channels 13 (Comcast) and 43 (Verizon), features local news stories from Plymouth, Duxbury, Kingston and Pembroke. The show is cablecast at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. To submit a story suggestion, call Kim Miot, PCN news director, at 508-830-6999 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. To watch previous episodes or to find out more about PCN, visit www.pactv.org/pcn.
'Cafe COA'
PLYMOUTH - Cafe COA airs on PACTV government access channels Comast 15/Verizon 47. The episodes are available on the PACTV Vieo Share Channel on You Tube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6XPCCqfogk.
Toastmasters Club
KINGSTON – South Shore Soliloquy Toastmasters Club in Kingston is a public speaking club that meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kingston Library, located at 6 Green St., to enhance participants' speaking and leadership capabilities. Become a better, more confident speaker, presenter and interviewee. Attend a meeting to observe or participate and learn how you can build your communication skills to effectively express yourself in any situation. For more information, call Barbara Augello at 781-582-1440.
Pet food pantry
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Salvation Army offers a pet food pantry for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at 8 Carver St. The pantry is sponsored by the Plymouth VCA and Hills Pet Nutrition. A veterinarian and vet tech will be onsite that morning to answer questions about pet health. Call the Salvation Army at 508-746-1559 with questions.
South Shore Locavores
KINGSTON – The South Shore Locavores series is a collaboration between the Kingston Public Library and edible South Shore & South Coast magazine. This year, the series is hosted by the Kingston Council on Aging and the Kingston Public Library Foundation as part of a new collaboration. See the list of Locavores programs for this season on the edible South Shore & South Coast website. Topics and location may occasionally be changed.
The library compiles themed resource lists for each Locavores session, and there are always door prizes. Attendees are invited to take a dish to share. There will be time at the break and end of the meeting for munching and mingling. To help fight hunger on the South Shore, there is a collection box for nonperishable foods at each gathering for donation to the Greater Plymouth Food Distribution Center. A donation up to $10 will be welcome to help cover expenses. For upcoming meeting dates and information, see ediblesouthshore.com or www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
Pesticide exclusion regulations
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project is providing the following state regulations to any individuals who wish to have their property legally excluded from pesticide applications used in mosquito control. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations specify the following:
Such application is made by a person living on, or legally in control of said property.
The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk's office by March 1, annually.
The letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request.
The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.
The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application programs for which exclusion is requested.
For more information, go to plymouthmosquito.org and select No Spray from the menu list.
Plymouth schools seek disability identification
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Department is responsible for identifying any child residents of Plymouth who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of that disability. It is also the responsibility of Plymouth Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine which are eligible for special education or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or 603 CMR 28, Massachusetts Special Education Regulations.
Plymouth's public schools are committed to locating those children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for children 3 and 4 years old. Residents who have questions or concerns regarding their child's development and would like to have their preschool child screened can call Mary Mello, the director of the Mount Pleasant Developmental Preschool, at 508-830-4347 for an appointment. Residents with children already enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 whose pediatrician thinks should be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services should make that request in writing to the principal of the child's school. Include child's name, address and date of birth, as well as the parents' name and telephone number and a brief description of concerns.
The following is a street listing that identifies which school is in which community: plymouth.k12.ma.us/uploaded/Depts/Accountability_Measurement/FY14_Street_Listing.pdf.
Heidrea for Heroes' Incline Corps
PLYMOUTH — Heidrea for Heroes has launched Incline Corps, a monthly fitness program for veterans, at Live Life Believe Fitness Center, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. This free program features a group workout and a social hour afterward with food and drinks from 7:15 to 8 p.m. J.C. Jasa, a certified fitness trainer, MMA fighting coach and Marine Corps veteran, will lead a workout that combines strength, conditioning, plyometrics and some elements of boxing mixed in. All fitness levels are welcome, and the workout will be modified to suit individuals. Drop-ins are welcome, but advanced sign-ups are appreciated. For information: 774-773-3951; email@example.com; heidrea4heroes.org.
Project Outreach Program
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Police Department presents Project Outreach Community Drop-In Centers to provide resources for substance use disorders. Representatives and coaches from area support agencies will be available for assistance. All are invited to drop in.
Drop-In Centers are held at New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth, hosted by Pastor Neil Eaton and New Hope Chapel. For information: 508-830-4218, ext. 440.
Cranberry Hospice seeks volunteers
PLYMOUTH — Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care at 36 Cordage Park Circle in Plymouth is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death and to help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the hospice office. In addition, Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care is also seeking veteran volunteers to support the Veteran's Program, a program that places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and volunteers for the Pediatric Palliative Care program Fragile Footprints.
The Cranberry Hospice team and families rely on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to provide the extra care and open hearts that they bring with them on each visit and every phone call. Cranberry Hospice provides training to all volunteers. For information, call 508-210-5956.
Women's Auxiliary seeks volunteers
PLYMOUTH — The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary of Plymouth is looking for new members to join its volunteer team. The Women's Auxiliary helps with The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance and currently hosts two annual luncheons. Interested residents should call Lt. Melanie Moore at 508-746-1559.
VNA Care seeks hospice volunteers
PLYMOUTH — VNA Care, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is seeking volunteers to provide companionship patients and respite time for family members. A strong need exists for volunteers who are available during the day, are bilingual, or can provide pet or music therapy. No previous experience is necessary. VNA Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support to all volunteers. Interested residents should call 781-569-2811 or visit vnacare.org.
Hairs to You
PLYMOUTH —The Hairs to You Project provides haircuts to the homeless population of Plymouth. It is presented by Jeanne Hunter-McCartin as a First Baptist Church Community Outreach. Hunter-McCartin is seeking volunteer stylists to get involved in helping in the homeless community. Call 781-336-6737.
First Baptist Church sock drive
PLYMOUTH — The First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 41 Westerly Road, is beginning a new outreach for the homeless population of the community called the "Sock It to Me" Drive. New, white athletic socks will be collected to distribute to the homeless once a month during the Hairs to You Project, when free haircuts are provided.
Local churches and businesses will be contacted to request assistance in placing the collection boxes at their location. To donate socks or money towards the drive, call 781-336-6737; checks may be made payable to FBC Sock It to Me Fund.


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Casey Anthony says to CNN 'I didn't kill my daughter'
Anthony talks to Piers Morgan by phone
Casey Anthony broke her silence Tuesday to CNN's Piers Morgan, saying she did not kill her daughter, 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony.
Anthony was found not guilty of killing the 2-year-old in July 2011.
CNN says Morgan spoke with Anthony for about 10 minutes by phone. Morgan did not play the conversation on his program, but relayed what Anthony said to him instead.
In the interview, Morgan says Anthony is ashamed of the person she was, but that she was rightfully found not guilty.
"Obviously, I didn't kill my daughter," Anthony said, according to Morgan.
Anthony is currently serving probation in an unrelated check fraud case. Her attorneys recently filed an appeal of her misdemeanor convictions for lying to law enforcement officers.
For more on Anthony's interview, go to CNN.com.
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Special Article - Fertility and family in Western Australia
In the last 30 years, Western Australia's crude birth rate has remained consistently higher than the national rate and the rates of Victoria and South Australia. It has been consistently lower than the Northern Territory's rate, where a younger population and a higher proportion of Indigenous people have contributed to a relatively high rate.
Age-Specific Fertility Rate
In the last twenty years, age-specific fertility rates for Western Australian women have undergone dramatic change, reflecting women's increasing participation in the labour force and postponement of motherhood. The age-specific fertility rate (ASFR) refers to number of live births to mothers at each age per 1,000 of the female population of that age. The ASFR for women based on five year age groups shows that births to women aged between 15 and 29 years have decreased, with the rates for women 30 years and over increasing.
Most notably, the 20-24 year age group has experienced the greatest change, with the ASFR decreasing from 117.4 in 1980 to 61.6 in 2000. The 25-29 year age group also experienced a strong decline, from 141.2 in 1980 to 108.3 in 2000. Conversely, the ASFR for the 30-34 year age group has increased from 72.8 in 1980 to 109.8 in 2000. The 35-39 year age group also experienced an increase in the ASFR, from 20.5 in 1980 to 46.5 in 2000. For most age groups the decline or increase has been consistent over the last twenty years. However, for the 25-29 year age group the ASFR increased to a peak of 151.5 in 1986 and has since steadily declined.
Total Fertility Rate
Fertility patterns in Western Australia's regional areas have undergone significant change since the late 1980s. When comparing total fertility rates (the number of children a woman would bear during her lifetime if she experienced current age-specific fertility rates at each age of her reproductive life) between regional areas, some interesting patterns emerge.
While there has been a decline in the total fertility rates (TFRs) over the last twelve years in all Statistical Divisions (SDs) of Western Australia, Perth has experienced consistently lower total fertility rates than the other SDs. The TFR for the Perth SD declined from 1.824 in 1988 to 1.477 in 2000. During this period, the Kimberley SD in northern Western Australia had one of the highest TFRs of all the regions in the State, declining from 3.042 in 1988 to 1.757 in 2000.
Other regions to have experienced relatively high TFRs between 1988 and 2000 include the SDs of Midlands and Lower Great Southern, declining from 2.446 to 1.827 and 2.319 to 2.086, respectively.
Maternal Age
Maternal age is another indicator that allows comparison of the fertility patterns between different groups of women. In comparing fertility patterns between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women, it is apparent that Indigenous women have their children at much younger ages.
In 2000, a quarter of all births to Indigenous women in Western Australia were to mothers aged less than 20 years and 31% were to women aged 20-24 years. For the non-Indigenous population, the proportions were considerably lower, at 4% and 16%, respectively. Conversely, in 2000, nearly a third of all births to non-Indigenous mothers were to women aged between 30 and 34 years. The proportion for Indigenous mothers in this age group was 12%.
However, the tendency to delay motherhood has become increasingly apparent in the Indigenous population. Between 1995 and 2000, the proportion of Indigenous women having children under the age of 25 years fell from 62% to 56% and the proportion aged 25 years and over increased from 38% to 44%.
Women without children
In the 1986 Census, 27% of all Western Australian women aged 15 years and over reported that they had had no children. In the 1996 Census, the proportion in this category had increased to 29%. These figures reflect, in part, the increasing number of women who choose not to have children.
For women in the middle to later years of their reproductive life, the proportions reporting no children increased between 1986 and 1996. For example, in the 30-34 year age group the proportion increased from 17% to 26%. Similarly, in the 35-39 year age group the proportion rose from 10% to 14%. However, the 25-29 year age group experienced the largest increase in women reporting no children, with 38% in 1986 and 52% in 1996. This was followed by the 20-24 age group, increasing from 67% to 75%.
In 1997, there were 694,400 households in Western Australia. Of these, 70% were family households (486,600), 25% were lone person households (173,400) and the remainder were group households (34,500).
In 1992, there were 334,100 families resident in the Perth Statistical Division (SD) and 125,200 families living in the remainder of the State. By 1997, the number of families had increased to 362,500 and 129,200, respectively. This represented an increase of 9% in the Perth SD and 3% for the remainder of the State.
FAMILY STRUCTURE, Statistical Division, 1992 and 1997
Between 1992 and 1997, one parent families increased by 19% (47,500 to 56,500) in the Perth SD and 51% (11,700 to 17,700) in the remainder of the State. During this period, families without children also increased, from 115,200 to 135,700 (8%) in the Perth SD and from 47,500 to 52,200 (10%) in the remainder of the State.
Although couple families with children decreased in both the remainder of the State and the Perth SD (10% and 0.6%, respectively), couple families with non-dependent children increased in the metropolitan region by 10%.
Projected Families
By 2021, the number of couple and one parent families in Western Australia is projected to increase to 712,200, representing an increase of 54%. The most common family type is projected to be couple families without children, 312,300 families or 44% of all families. Part of the growth in this family type is due to younger couples who choose to have children later and also older couples whose children have left home. The tendency towards smaller families will produce an increase in the number of couples who become 'empty nesters' earlier in their lives.
Couple families with children are projected to increase by just over a quarter to 289,500, or 40% of all families, in 2021.
The number of lone parent families is projected to increase to 110,400 in 2021, representing 16% of all families. The fastest growing family type is projected to be one parent families headed by a male parent, more than doubling from 7,300 in 1997 to 16,400 families in 2021. Similar growth is projected for one parent families headed by a female parent, increasing from 46,300 in 1997 to 94,000 in 2021.
PROJECTED FAMILIES, Western Australia
Lone person and group households
The fall in fertility over the last few decades has coincided with a rise in the number of non-family type households. Between 1992 and 1997, the number of females living alone in the Perth SD increased by 27% to 62,400 households. In the remainder of the State, the number of lone female households increased by half (50%) to 22,200. For both metropolitan and ex-metropolitan regions, the number of lone female households increased in the older age groups (45 years and over). The number of lone female households in the younger age groups (15-44 years) increased in the ex-metropolitan regions, but decreased slightly in the metropolitan region. The biggest growth in the metropolitan region was in the age group 65 years and over, which increased from 22,400 households in 1992 to 33,100 in 1997. For the ex-metropolitan region, the largest increase was in the 45-64 year age group, increasing from 3,900 to 7,200, during the same period.
LONE PERSON AND GROUP HOUSEHOLDS, Statistical Division
The number of lone male households also increased during this period, from 47,500 to 58,800 in the Perth SD and from 19,100 to 30,000 in the remainder of the State. While this increase was apparent in most age groups, the proportion of lone male households in the 15-24 year age group decreased by 5% in the metropolitan region and 10% in the ex-metropolitan regions. In the metropolitan region, the biggest growth in this type of household occurred in the 45-64 year age group, increasing from 12,300 in 1992 to 17,800 in 1997. For the ex-metropolitan regions, the largest growth in lone male households was in the 25-44 year age group (8,500 to 13,800 households).
The number of group households in Western Australia also grew between 1992 and 1997, increasing by just under a third to 25,200 households in the metropolitan region and more than doubling to 9,200 households in the ex-metropolitan regions.
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice hockey team exploded for four goals in an opening period onslaught and dominated the evening's scoring opportunities as the Bulldogs rolled to an impressive 5-0 victory over Alabama-Huntsville in their first-ever Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) contest on Friday (NOv. 1) night at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Junior goaltender CJ Motte earned the shutout victory to remain unbeaten on the year while the Bulldogs recorded 37 shots offensively en route to the triumph.
Ferris State improved to 4-2 overall this season with its second consecutive win and is now off to a 1-0 start in its inaugural WCHA campaign.
Junior Dominic Panetta recorded his first goal of the 2013-14 season only 1:40 into the opening frame as the Bulldogs set the tone early. His goal came at even-strength off helpers from freshman forward Kyle Schempp and sophmore defenseman Brandon Anselmini.
Senior Garrett Thompson followed up Panetta's lamplighter with one of his own at 13:41 of the first frame as he tallied his fourth marker of the season on the power play. Senior captain Scott czarnowczan and junior linemate Justin Buzzeo were credited with assists.
FSU's final two goals of the first period came within two minutes of each other in the final three minutes of the frame as the lead stretched to four goals after the opening 20 minutes of action. The first was from sophomore Kenny Babinski on the right side at 17:47 off a feed from junior defenseman Jason Binkley.
Then, at 19:40 of the first period, Binkley earned his second assist of the night as Schempp posted his second goal of the year with a hard shot on the power-play. FSU's Andy Huff also had a helper on the final goal of the frame.
Ferris State tacked on another goal nearly midway thru the second period when Czarnowczan picked up his second goal of the season on a third Bulldog power play marker near the net. Thompson tallied his fifth assist of the season and team-leading ninth point overall with senior Justin DeMartino picked up his fourth helper of the year.
Overall, Ferris State held a decisive 37-21 edge in total shots, which included 17 in the opening period. FSU had eight shots in the second and 12 more in the third and final period. Alabama-Huntsville was limited to nine shots in the first frame, eight in the second and four in the third.
Motte ran his record to 4-0 overall this season in net with 21 saves on the Bulldog side while Carmine Guerriero picked up 32 saves for the Chargers.
FSU finished three-of-five on the power play with Alabama-Huntsville being stopped on two opportunities with the man-advantage. It marked the second-straight game in which Ferris State totaled three power-play goals.
The Bulldogs had only two penalties for four minutes compared to UAH's five penalties for 10 minutes in the box.
Alabama-Huntsville fell to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in league action with the loss in the series' opener.
In addition, Ferris State also improved to 8-2 all-time versus the Chargers with their second-ever road win in Huntsville. The Bulldogs previously won three of four meetings between the two teams in the most recent action back in the 2010-11 campaign, which included a split at the Von Braun Center.
Schempp picked up the game's first star for the Bulldogs and Thompson tallied second star honors with Binkley earning the third and final star of the night.
The two teams will square off again in the series' finale on Saturday (Nov. 2) night in Huntsville with opening faceoff set for 8:07 p.m. (ET). The contest can be heard live on the Bulldog Sports Network and Sunny 97.3 FM starting with pregame coverage at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
Following Saturday's game, FSU returns home and will host Bemidji State in its first-ever WCHA home games next weekend (Nov. 7-8) at the Ewigleben Ice Arena in Big Rapids. It will open a six-game homestand for the Bulldogs in the month of November.
Tickets for all home contests are currently on sale and can be purchased in advance at StarTickets.com, by calling 1-800-585-3737 or in person at the FSU Athletics Ticket Office located inside the Ewigleben Sports Complex. The box office is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesday until 7 p.m. Fans can save over the gameday rates by purchasing in advance.
Big First Period Lifts Ferris State Hockey To Road Win In First-Ever WCHA Action
|Ferris State (4-2-0, 1-0-0 WCHA)
|Alabama-Huntsville (0-5-0, 0-3-0 WCHA)
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice hockey team exploded for four goals in an opening period onslaught and dominated the evening's scoring opportunities as the Bulldogs rolled to an impressive 5-0 victory over Alabama-Huntsville in their first-ever Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) contest on Friday (NOv. 1) night at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.


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My Pick To Emerge As A Bearcat Standout This Fall
Looking for a sleeper to emerge as a budding standout on the UC football team this year?
My pick is wide receiver Chris Moore.
OK, maybe "sleeper" is the wrong word. After all, Moore was a Parade All-American two years ago at Jefferson High School in Tampa, FL. But after redshirting as a UC freshman due to a shoulder injury, the 19-year-old receiver figures that he is not well-known by Bearcat fans – at least not yet.
"I want this to be a breakout year for me and show the fans that I can make exciting plays for them for the next four years," Moore told me.
Moore's high school stats look like a misprint. As a senior in 2010, Chris had 49 receptions for 1,572 yards – an incredible average of 32.1 yards per catch. After receiving scholarship offers from numerous BCS programs, Moore did his homework before electing to attend Cincinnati.
"My mom told me that I needed to make a spreadsheet," said Moore. "She said she wasn't going to help me because she didn't want to persuade me to go to certain places – she wanted the decision to be mine. So she told me to make a spreadsheet and figure out the best school.
"I did a lot of research: Passing yards, the quarterbacks, the receivers, what the coaches did at other schools, whether they had indoor facilities. I had a spreadsheet of stuff about every school that recruited me and everything seemed to fit at UC."
Now Chris is looking to prove that he's a good fit in Cincinnati's offense. In the spring practices that I attended this year, Moore made several long touchdown catches from Munchie Legaux and Brendon Kay.
"You can see the ability," said head coach Butch Jones. "He can play the ball exceptionally well in the air. It's a great knack that he has and he runs extremely well. Now it's just refining the little nuances that go into playing receiver on every down."
"I'm trying to get better at my route running and I'm trying to get bigger and stronger so that I can take hits without getting hurt again," said Moore. "Right now I'm 192 pounds which is a big improvement. When I came in I was 170, so they've put the weight on me, now I just have to keep it on."
Moore broke his collarbone in the state championship game as a high school senior and then had to redshirt last year after suffering the same injury in preseason camp.
"I'm kind of happy that I didn't play because I got to learn from everybody else and I still have four more years," said Moore. "Now I feel like I have a good chance of getting on the field and making plays for this team."
"Don't forget; he was a true freshman this year so there is a lot of room for growth – physically, mentally, and from a technique standpoint," said offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian. "What is obvious is his ability to catch the ball and his athleticism. For him, it's the little things and the mental part of the game – the mental toughness of overcoming adversity and the challenges that you face on a play-to-play basis."
Chris admits that he had some growing up to do after arriving at UC.
"At first, it was a little bumpy but I'm getting there," Moore told me. "Just being on your own is a different experience. I'm used to my mom waking me up and stuff like that, and you have to learn to do things yourself. I'm getting better at it every day."
And that's an exciting prospect for the Bearcat coaching staff.
"The natural ability is there," said Bajakian. "He could be as good as he wants to be. It's truly one of those situations where if he puts his mind to it, he can be an outstanding weapon."
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Let the lights shine, hopefully for 24 hours a day (as needed)
Growing up in war-torn Beirut, I experienced the Lebanese Civil War from a childlike perspective. I was in middle school at the time when a power outage lingered for months on end. Reviewing textbooks and doing homework at night was no easy task. The flickers of candlelight reflecting on the glossy pages of my textbook made reading very laborious—not to mention how it compromised my safety and shrank my attention span. I was 12 years old at the time. Today, I am 34. It has been 23 years since the war ended and power shortage in Lebanon remains.
In the aftermath of the civil war, there was a national consensus to privatize and decentralize the power sector in Lebanon. Decentralization would shift control from the ministerial level to distinct municipalities across the country. Privatization in particular would help the power grid expand to meet the growing demands of population increase. Both moves would involve inflows of foreign direct investment, and open up competition, and create more jobs. However, political disagreements erupted around the intricacies of privatization policies and decrees and any further attempt to privatize or decentralize has floundered.
Today, Electricite du Liban (EDL), a state-owned enterprise run by the Ministry of Energy and Water controls 90 percent of power generators, transmission, and distribution services in the country. A surge of demand after the civil war has pushed EDL to further expand the power grid.


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Experience from the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake has confirmed what previous engineering studies have stressed: Almost all serious damage to wood frame houses has been a result of either 1) insufficient connections between frame and foundation and/or 2) insufficient lateral bracing (shear-strength) in the load bearing, supporting walls.
Without adequate frame-to-foundation connections, a house can be displaced completely from its foundation in a strong quake. Insufficient lateral bracing typically results in either a partial or complete collapse of the perimeter cripple walls, which form the basement and crawl space areas. Either form of damage can amount to a total loss scenario for the homeowner.
The good news is that properly reinforced houses in the hardest-hit areas of Santa Cruz and Watsonville performed very well during the Loma Prieta quake, suffering little or no damage. The overall pattern of residential performance not only mirrored the experience of previous California earthquakes, but also corroborated what various engineering reports have predicted for years.
There is no question that the Bay Area is due for another quake far worse than the Loma Prieta earthquake. The impact on homeowners could range from minimal to disastrous depending on whether appropriate reinforcing measures are taken.
Source: USGS
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