South Plymouth Youth Basketball Registration

Registration for the 2013/2014 SPYB basketball season will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at South Elementary School in Plymouth. Registration will be open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 8. The division breakdown will be first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. The cost for this coming year is $120 for one player, $190 for two players, with a family maximum of $240.

New this year: Kindergarten Academy will be an eight-week, 45-minute skills clinic Friday nights at South Elementary for kindergarten boys and girls. The cost is $60, which includes a Kindergarten Academy T-shirt and medals. Space is limited. Visit www.spyb.org for details.

Dyeing Cloth in the 17th Century

 

Dyeing Cloth in the 17th Century

with Denise Lebica

October 3rd, 2013

12:00 to 1 p.m.
Accomack Building
Free for Members
$8 for Non-Members

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Please join us as Plimoth Plantation's talented Historical Clothing and Textiles Manager, Denise Lebica, discusses how early Colonists dyed cloth using 17th-century practices and materials.

Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy while listening or buy one in our Patuxet Café - members receive 10% off! Discussion starts promptly at noon in the Accomack Building.

About our speaker: Denise Lebica, Manager of Historical Clothing and Textiles at Plimoth Plantation, designs, constructs and maintains all reproduction historical clothing for our interpreters at Plimoth Plantation. Denise also leads programs and workshops in historical clothing reproduction and techniques, and has recently presented at costume and living history conferences at Colonial Williamsburg and the Narva Museum in Estonia.

Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament

Registration for the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth's 13th annual golf tournament is under way. The tournament is scheduled for 8AM on October 5th at Souter's Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth.

The $100 per person registration fee is due by Tuesday and covers golf, use of a cart, steak or chicken buffet, a t-shirt, group photo and gift bag. Lunch only tickets can be purchased for $25.

Participants will have a chance to win a car in the hole-in-one contest sponsored by Tufankjian Hyundai of Plymouth.

There will be prizes for the winning team and for the closest to pin and longest drive on designated holes. There will also be a putting contest.

The proceeds will benefit Habitat's affordable housing efforts. For more information, please visit www.hfhplymouth.org.

The Hayley Sabella Duo

Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents:
The Hayley Sabella Duo at the Plymouth Public Library Corporation Annual Meeting

Monday, October 7, 2013 
Otto Fehlow Room

The Plymouth Public Library Corporation Annual Meeting: 6:15-6:45 PM 

Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents: The Hayley Sabella Duo: 7:00-8:30 PM

(No Registration Required, Library is Fully Accessible)

Following the business meeting, at 7 pm, join us for The Hayley Sabella Duo, presented by the Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum.

Refreshments for the October 7 programs are graciously provided by

Emeritus at Plymouth Beach.

The Hayley Sabella Duo highlights the folksy voices and music of Plymouth native Hayley Sabella and Boston's own Eva Walsh, who are up and coming on the local folk music scene.
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Plymouth Philharmonic Opening Night

 

Opening Night

Celebration Concert

Saturday, October 5th, 8 PM

Memorial Hall 

 

Celebrate with the Plymouth Philharmonic on Opening Night! We're rolling out the party tables and putting a brass band in the balcony!

It's Steven Karidoyanes' 20th anniversary as conductor of the Phil, and as such, the longest serving conductor in our 98 year history!

That's two great reasons to celebrate this new season of Excellent Music Close to Home.

"The music for opening night is simply over-the-top celebratory music. A program would be amazing with even one, let alone five, of the pieces we will perform at this concert," explains Music Director and Conductor Steven Karidoyanes. "I am filled with joy and gratitude for the past 20 years with the Phil, and the music for opening night really celebrates the orchestra."

Buy your tickets today to this spectacular show.

To purchase tickets on-line click here or call 508-746-8008.

 

South Shore Conservatory Student Accepted into National Honor Ensemble

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) congratulates French horn student Maria D’Ambrosio of Plymouth for having been selected as a member of the 2013 NAfME All-National Honor Concert Band sponsored by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Maria, who competed against the top students for a spot in the ensemble, joins more than 670 of the most musically talented and skilled high school students in the United States to perform at a gala concert on October 30, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.


Maria has been studying French horn with South Shore Conservatory instructor Megan Riccio for four years, has participated in Massachusetts All-State Band for two years and SE Sr. District Orchestra and Band for two years. She was a member of SSC’s Bay Youth Symphony (BaYS) from 2010-2013, and was a member of NEC Youth Rep Orchestra 2012-2013. This fall she will be joining the NEC Youth Symphony and the Youth Brass Ensemble.


"Maria is an outstanding young musician and a wonderful person,” says Riccio. “Her acceptance into the prestigious NAfME All National Honor Ensemble is a reflection of her incredible work ethic and dedication. It has been amazing to watch Maria grow as a musician over the past several years. I feel privileged as an educator to have been able to work with her."


National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century.


The 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles, consisting of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed chorus, and jazz ensemble, will perform under the baton of four of the most prominent conductors in the United States: Dr. Peter Boonshaft, Miriam Burns, Rollo Dilworth, and Rodney Whitaker, for an audience of thousands on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, in the Presidential Ballroom of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, in Nashville, TN.


For more information about taking private lessons at South Shore Conservatory, visit www.sscmusic.org or call Director of Private Instruction Lorna Jane Norris at 781-749-7565, ext. 23.

About South Shore Conservatory

South Shore Conservatory, recently recognized as a national model for arts education by the National Guild for Community Arts Education, is celebrating more than 43 years of enriching the lives of South Shore residents through music and the arts. SSC was founded as a not-for-profit community music school in 1970 and now has two beautiful campuses in Hingham and Duxbury. Currently serving over 3000 students of all ages and abilities, SSC is the largest community school for the arts in Massachusetts. Students participate in more than 50 diverse programs in music, dance and drama. SSC’s Hingham campus is located at One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, 781-749-7565. SSC’s Duxbury campus is located at the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, 781-934-2731. South Shore Conservatory is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. SSC programs are supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information call us, follow us on Facebook or visit www.sscmusic.org.

Girl Scouts Registration

If you are interested in finding out more about Girl Scouts, looking to join a troop or looking for a volunteer opportunity, there will be informational and troop formation meetings, each at 7 p.m., at the following schools.

Sept. 16: Cold Spring School, for girls in Hedge, Cold Spring and Nathaniel Morton schools.
Sept. 18: Federal Furnace School, for girls in Federal Furnace and West schools.
Sept. 19: South Elementary School, for girls in South.
Sept. 23: Manomet School, for girls in Manomet and Indian Brook.

For more information, email Girlscoutsofplymouth@yahoo.com.

Renowned Multi-Media Artist R. Cartier Perry Launches World Exhibition Tour from Plymouth

Renowned multi-media fine artist R. Cartier Perry launches a global exhibition tour from Plymouth premiering Saturday, September 21, from 10 am to 4 pm at Artist Exposure Gallery, The Waterworks Building, 26 Howland Street, Plymouth. The exhibit opens in conjunction with the Plymouth Center for the Art’s annual Art Stroll as a highlighted stop, and continues throughout the month of October.

Perry, who began attending jewelry conventions at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at the age of 14, brings to his art a past rich in diversity and flowing with color, design and balance. His paintings, collages and papier mache works are an extension of his quest for spiritual expression. His objective is to stimulate within the viewer a greater awareness of the paths to an abiding sense of well-being. The constant search for harmony, generated by beauty and balance, is recognized in his pieces, which are honest and bold; exact, yet emotional; and purposeful, yet visceral. The dynamic integration of color, shape and movement celebrates spirit and elicits discovery.

 

The exhibiting collection features works artistically adorned by genuine Austrian crystals, heightening the energy level of Perry’s works, not only by way of reflection of light, but also in relationship to the painted surface. An exhibit centerpiece will pave the road for a 28-month global tour, a piece titled “The Holocaust”. In this work, Perry incorporates 74,852 crystals into a multi-media painting installation, each gem representing 80 of the estimated six million lives lost during World War II, often generating, within the viewer, a more personal opportunity to reflect more intimately upon individual loss.

 

In contrast, Perry was inspired next to create a collection titled “Liberation Clothespins”. A far cry from their grandmotherly predecessors, these artistic works of wearable art represent the modernization of women’s roles throughout the world. This ecelectic collection sparkles, speaking to the evolution of mindset, strength, opportunity and lifestyle of today’s woman. Creatively rendered, the tiny individual works of art are exhibited as part of a broader installation during their residence at Artist Exposure Gallery. Each purchase of a Liberation Clothespins includes a donation by the artist to Amnesty International, a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights, a cause Perry supports to aid in the protection of communities wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.

Perry’s private collectors can now be found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Florida, Illinois and Costa Rica. He is a recipient of the DeBeers Diamond Cartel award for recognition of design, and the H. Allen Hortt Memorial Merit Award. His “Make a Wish,” piece resides in a permanent installation at the Children’s Hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica, as an inspiration to children in need of reconstructive surgery, and his “Portrait of Brendan” resides in the Palm Beach County Courthouse, Victims’ Services Office.

 

R. Cartier Perry’s exhibit is open for viewing at Artist Exposure Gallery through October 31, when “The Holocaust” will depart on the world tour, spending the first year stateside before heading overseas for international exhibits. Artist Exposure Gallery is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and closed on Mondays. Admission to the gallery is free. The gallery is handicap accessible, parking is available in the rear of the building and street side. To learn more about R. Cartier Perry, please visit rcartierperry.com. For more information, please call (508) 747-4000, email artistexposure@verizon.net, visit www.artistexposuregallery.com, or follow us on Facebook.

 

About Artist Exposure Gallery

Artist Exposure Gallery expands visibility and opportunity for fine artists, designers and photographers in both the business community and with the general public, through portfolio showings, exhibits and targeted promotions. More than a studio gallery, Artist Exposure Gallery represents artists from across the globe. Artist Exposure Gallery is located in the historic Waterworks Building at 26 Howland Street, in the heart of Plymouth, Massachusetts, open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and closed on Mondays. Admission to the gallery is free. The gallery is handicap accessible, parking is available in the rear of the building and street side. For more information, please call (508) 747-4000, email artistexposure@verizon.net, visit www.artistexposuregallery.com, or follow us on Facebook.

American Red Cross Blood Drives in Plymouth

The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives during the month of September. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

All presenting donors in September will receive a voucher good for two offers from Monro ($19.99 extra mile service package and $60 off a set of four tires). Prizes are nontransferable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or go to redcrossblood.org.


Saturday, Sept. 21: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Market, 6 Purchase St. in The Pinehills
Monday, Sept. 30: 2-7 p.m., Garibaldi Club, 36 Castle St.

Meet the Maestro at Plymouth Public Library

Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7 pm
Otto Fehlow Room at Plymouth Public Library
 
Steven Karidoyanes, Music Director of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, will introduce the 98th season on Monday, September 16 at 7pm in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room at the Main Library. This season marks Conductor Karidoyanes 20th such appearance at the library, as he marks his 20th season with the PPO (and thereby becomes the longest serving conductor in the Phil's history).

Join us to share in the behind-the-scenes stories about the beauty of classical music.
 
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Plymouth Cordage Historical Society Meeting

The Plymouth Cordage Historical Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, the regularly scheduled meeting held the second Wednesday of the month at Cordage Park.

The Society is devoted to studying and preserving artifacts and memories associated with the Plymouth Cordage Company (1824-1970). This was once the largest rope-making company in the world and the town’s largest employer, and was the focal point of the North Plymouth neighborhood that grew up around it.

A small Museum is maintained and is open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and is accessed through the Tower Entrance at Cordage Park.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Auditions

Pilgrim Festival Chorus invites singers throughout the region to join in during open auditions at a Welcome Night.  At 6:30 p.m. on September 16, Music Director William Richter welcomes newcomers of all skill levels to learn about the PFC and audition for vocal placement, if they wish, at the Church of the Pilgrimage, located at 8 Town Square in Plymouth.  The first rehearsals of the winter concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” will immediately follow at 7 p.m.
 
PFC is an auditioned singing group for male and female vocalists of all skill levels, dedicated to the performance of choral music from many genres.  With about 80 current members, the group is particularly seeking men’s voices this season, especially singers in the tenor vocal range.  In its 14th season, PFC typically offers two major choral performances each year, plus a summer post-season concert of lighter music, with smaller volunteer groups occasionally engaging in appearances at local community events. 

Rehearsals throughout the season are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, with some exceptions for holidays.  Winter concert performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Church of the Pilgrimage.

For information regarding membership and auditions, contact Richter by calling 781-789-3343 or emailing director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.  For information including this season's schedule and repertoire, visit the PFC website at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.  

For venue information on The Church of the Pilgrimage, visit www.8townsquare.org.

Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse Registration

Registration is now open for Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse 2013 Fall Skills clinics and Learn to Play programs. The program is open to all boys and girls in grades K through 8 for the 2013/2014 school year. There will be six weekly sessions, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting Sunday, Sept. 15, at Plymouth Community Intermediate School. Program cost is $65 per player.

Registration is open to players of all levels of ability and from any town or program. Players will be separated according to age and skill level. Sessions will focus on skill development, and positional and team play. No prior lacrosse experience is necessary. Players must have a valid U.S. lacrosse membership.

The Learn to Play program is for players in grades K through 2. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 that have never played lacrosse before will be separated in a separated an older an Learn to Play group for the first three weeks for individualized instruction. To register, go to www.plymouthrocklacrosse.com and click on the “Register Now” button in the upper right corner. If you have any questions or require more information, email info@plymouthrocklacrosse.com.

Friends of the Plymouth Council on Aging Golf Tournament

The Friends of the Plymouth Council on Aging will be sponsoring a golf tournament on September 13, 2013 at Southers Marsh Golf Club, 30 Southers Marsh Lane, Plymouth, MA.

Tee time is 8:00 a.m. Join the Friends and others for a fun day. Friday, the 13th could be your lucky day!!! Volunteers are welcome and needed!

For more information, please visit the Friends of the Plymouth Council on Aging website.

South Shore Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association 2013 South Shore Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s today. The disease has a significant impact on family members, with nearly 15 million people providing care to a loved one, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Funds raised will provide care and support services to our families, friends and neighbors affected by Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to the research that is critical to putting an end to the disease,” said James Wessler, President/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter. “Local volunteers step up and work hard to make it a powerful experience for everyone who participates.”

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a formal program at 9:30 a.m. The walk officially kicks off at 10:00 a.m. There are two walk routes options: 2.1 miles or 1.1 miles. The event includes a DJ, kid’s crafts/activities, tattoos, face painting, a photo booth, and educational opportunities.

For the first time this year, judges will be handing out Spirit Awards to the teams with the most team spirit and best t-shirt design. .

To learn more or to sign-up to participate in the South Shore Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alzwalkMANH.org.

About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk^®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Learn more at www.alzwalkMANH.org.

 

About the Alzheimer's Association:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Learn more at www.Alz.org/MANH