New Summer Camps Offered at Camp Bournedale in 2014

Camp Bournedale, the region’s premiere overnight camp for boys for more than 75 years, has redesigned their summer camp program offerings to suit the flexibility needs of today’s family. For the first time ever, programs offered in summer 2014 are available in short stays, with customized activities and daily transportation as needed.

 

Boys Day Camp

In its premiere season, Bournedale’s day camp promises to be a popular addition to the local camp scene. Boys age 8 to 14 enjoy the spectacular amenities that have long been featured at Bournedale’s renowned facilities from Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm, transportation is available. Sessions are available on a week by week basis, with multiple week registration available at a $50 discount. A $50 discount is available for multiple sibling registration. Day camp sessions run from June 30 through July 4, July 7 through 11, July 21 through July 25, and July 28 through August 1, August 4 through August 8. Campers enjoy all the amenities available at Bournedale, including excellent waterfront programs with Red Cross certified swim instruction, tubing, knee boarding, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Team sports including soccer, lacrosse, flag football, street hockey are featured. Optional golf activies, including instruction at Atlantic Country Club, allows campers to golf daily at 1 of 3 local courses. Greens fees incur an additional minimal charge. Individual activities include fishing on Great Herring Pond in Bournedale’s pontoon boat, outstanding tennis instruction and sports competition. Lunch will be served to all campers and is included. Arts and crafts, rocketry, model building and soap box derby are also available. Six sessions are available this summer, either as general camp sessions, or focused on specialties as requested. Sessions will run from June 30 through July 4 (opening session); July 7 through July 11 (optional focus: tennis); July 14 through July 18 (optional focus: marine science); July 21 through July 25 (optional focus: soccer); July 28 through August 1 (optional focus: marine science); August 4 through August 8 (optional focus: soccer).

Introductory Overnight Boys Camp

Bournedale’s 10-day all-inclusive introductory overnight program suits first time boy campers age 8 to 14 perfectly. Four sessions are available for summer 2014, running from June 30 through July 9, July 10 through 19, July 21 through July 30, and July 31 through August 9. Campers enjoy all the amenities available at Bournedale, including excellent waterfront programs with Red Cross certified swim instruction, tubing, knee boarding, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Skilled instruction and play in all team and individual sports including lacrosse, tennis, golf on 3 top local courses, arts and crafts, rocketry, model building and soap box derby are also available. Off-site outing trips may include destinations like whale watching, go cart courses, or water slides.


In additional, Bournedale’s renowned traditional overnight boy’s summer camp programs are available in 3 ½ week and 7 weeks sessions.

Visitors during camp weeks are welcome and encouraged. To learn more about all of Camp Bournedale’s summer programs, or to register for camp, please call 508-888-2634 or visit www.campbournedale.com. 

About Camp Bournedale and Bournedale Function Facility

Camp Bournedale is the premier boy’s summer camp celebrating 76 years as the ultimate camping experience with a commitment to excellence. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gerson, the family-owned tradition continues through their son, Director Arnie Gerson. Accommodating just 140 boys from ages 7 to 16, Camp Bournedale is located on beautiful Great Herring Pond. Summer camp incorporates structured sports, activity programs and free play in a safe, enthusiastic atmosphere. Renowned for superb athletic instruction and facilities, the property boasts seven tennis courts, two ball fields, and two outdoor basketball courts, all lighted for night play. Outstanding training clinics are held in tennis, golf, soccer, and basketball. An exciting water sports program includes swimming tubing, waterskiing, knee boarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, giant water trampoline and scuba diving instruction. Facilities include modern cabins staffed by trained counselors. Camp Bournedale is also home to the Bournedale Function Facility, the ideal Massachusetts coastal region destination for weddings, corporate outings, business and political events, holiday and private parties and retreats. Camp Bournedale is located at 110 Valley Road, Plymouth, 508-888-2634. For more information, follow us on Facebook or visit www.campbournedale.com.

Romance your Valentine with Plymouth Community Theatre!

Plymouth Community Theatre is pleased to announce their next production, TWO ACROSS by Jerry Mayer. This production will run for one night only just in time for Valentine's Day Weekend on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00pm at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA. Take your Valentine to Driftwood Publick House up to one week after the show and receive 10% off just by showing your tickets. Tickets are $20: seating is general admission, first come, first served. Two strangers, a man and a woman, board a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 AM. 

They're alone in the car, each is married, both are doing the New York Times crossword. She's an organized, sensible, psychologist. He's a free spirited, unemployed ad exec. She is a crossword pro, he always quits. When he tosses his puzzle away, she snaps, "Crosswords are a metaphor for life; those who finish, succeed, those who don't, fail." Now he vows to finish. Why? He's a competitor and she happens to be lovely. This starts an 80 minute ride described by critics as "hilarious," "witty," "romantic," "poignant," and "wonderfully entertaining." Two opposites in an enclosed space, attacking each other's values, but also being swayed and intrigued by them. They each have serious life problems that the other helps them solve. Their trip is filled with unpredictable but believable surprises, even a passionate kissing embrace or two. As the train ride ends, it's obvious each of them has been changed for the better. And we're all dying to know if these two will meet again.... 

The cast for 2 Across features Sheila Kelleher and Phil Markella of Plymouth. Under the direction of Michael Pevzner of Kingston, this play runs about 80 minutes with no intermission. Again, Plymouth Community Theatre is pleased to announce their next production, 2 ACROSS by Jerry Mayer. This production will run for one night only just in time for Valentine's Day Weekend on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00pm at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA. Take your Valentine to Driftwood Publick House up to one week after the show and receive 10% off just by showing your tickets! The pdf poster is available here. 

Romance your Valentine with Plymouth Community Theatre and TWO ACROSS. Full information can be found on our website, www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net! Hope to see you there!

The New England Chamber Players

Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum Presents:
The New England Chamber Players

Otto Fehlow Room, Plymouth Public Library

Monday, February 3, 2014
7:00 - 8:30 PM

The adult programming is back! Beat your winter blues by joining us for an evening with The New England Chamber Players. The program will include music composed by Beethoven, Ravel and Mozart. For more information, please click here.

Aquatic Programs Now Open for Registration at Bournedale

Bournedale Function Facility is currently holding open registration for their new aquatic programs. Rolling registration is open to the public, all programs are held at Bournedale’s expansive campus at 110 Valley Road, Plymouth.


Bournedale’s new indoor heated pool facility also offers an 8-person Jacuzzi, men’s and women’s restrooms, changing rooms and showers, and a vaulted ceiling with two walls of glass sliding doors overlooking the grounds and picturesque Great Herring Pond. The structure is also located adjacent to the campus’ indoor gym, tennis and basketball courts and athletic fields, which can be utilized in tandem to the pool facilities. To complement these offerings, a neighboring building has been renovated to accommodate the addition of yoga classes, massage services and therapy programs.

Program Descriptions:

Scuba Diving Classes
Scuba Instructor: Bob Peck
Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm, group class of 3 to 8 students
Expert American Red Cross certified instructor offers 6 classes, 12 hours total class time to become certified in scuba diving. Each class is 2 hours, 1 hour instruction, 1 hour in water. Final exam scheduled post-class completion.


Swimming Lessons
In affiliation with Camp Clark YMCA
30 minutes classes at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30 on weekdays.
American Red Cross certified swimming and water safety instructor offers individual and group lessons, for ages 7 and up, beginner to advanced swimmers.
To register for swimming lessons, please contact Camp Clark YMCA’s Adam King at 508-888-2290


Open Swim
Available when pool not in use, weekdays 8 am to 3 pm by phone in reservation.
Swimming, hot tub, showers, locker rooms included. Towel rentals available.
Day passes and monthly memberships available.
To check availability or make a reservation, please call 508-888-2634


Group/Special Event Pool Rental
Customized arrangements available by reservation for family, business and organization events.

Additional programs are currently being developed. Birthday parties and staycation packages are also available by reservation. For detailed information about pricing, schedules and more, visit www.capefunctions.com, call 508-888-2634, or follow The Bournedale Function Facility on Facebook.

About Camp Bournedale and Bournedale Function Facility

Camp Bournedale is the premier boy’s summer camp celebrating 76 years as the ultimate camping experience with a commitment to excellence. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gerson, the family-owned tradition continues through their son, Director Arnie Gerson. Accommodating just 140 boys from ages 7 to 16, Camp Bournedale is located on beautiful Great Herring Pond. Summer camp incorporates structured sports, activity programs and free play in a safe, enthusiastic atmosphere. Renowned for superb athletic instruction and facilities, the property boasts seven tennis courts, two ball fields, and two outdoor basketball courts, all lighted for night play. Outstanding training clinics are held in tennis, golf, soccer, and basketball. An exciting water sports program includes swimming tubing, waterskiing, knee boarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, giant water trampoline and scuba diving instruction. Facilities include modern cabins staffed by trained counselors. Camp Bournedale is also home to the Bournedale Function Facility, the ideal Massachusetts coastal region destination for weddings, corporate outings, business and political events, holiday and private parties and retreats. Camp Bournedale is located at 110 Valley Road, Plymouth, 508-888-2634. For more information, follow us on Facebook or visit www.campbournedale.com .

17th Annual Winterfest Book Sale

Find bargains galore at the 17th Annual Winterfest Book Sale. Many hardcover and paperback books are available, as well as DVDs and music CDs.

Saturday, January 25th
10 AM-2 PM
Otto Fehlow Meeting Room
Plymouth Public Library Main Branch

Preview Hours: Saturday, January 25th, 8-10 AM, $10 Preview Fee
 
Corporation Members Only Special Preview: Friday, January 24th, 6-8 PM

Not a Member? Click here for information on membership, and enjoy the special members only preview with light refreshments and eligibility for one free item!

ATTENTION: PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS WHO UTILIZE CURBSIDE PICKUP

Due to pending inclement weather and concern for public safety, the Department of Public Works has decided to postpone ABC’s scheduled curbside pick-up service for Wednesday, January 22nd.

Curbside pick-up that was to occur on Wednesday will be picked up by ABC on Thursday, January 23rd starting at 7am.

Thank you for your for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please call Greg Smith at 508-830-4162 x 100.

Parking Ban in Downtown Plymouth

WHAT: Vehicles parked on a public way will be subject to tagging and towing at the owner’s expense during the specified snow ban. During the snow emergency, free parking is available in any town owned public parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation and for more information please tune to 95.9 WATD, 99.1 WPLM and http://www.plymouth-ma.gov or call the town’s snow line at (508) 830-4163 option 3.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 1:30AM-6AM

WHERE: The following streets will delineate the western most boundary of the zone involved with the parking ban;

Beginning at the most easterly terminus of Hedge Road than westerly on South Spooner Street, south on Standish Avenue to Samoset Street, east on Samoset to Oak Street, south on Oak, east on Summer Street to Pleasant Street, south on Pleasant to Robinson Street west on Mayflower, south on Mayflower to Stafford Street, east on Stafford to Sandwich Street, south on Sandwich to Stephens Field.

In addition to the parking ban, the Public Works Department requests help from the residents in staying off the roads during the storms in order to conduct snow removal operations. Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

South Plymouth Youth Baseball registration

South Plymouth Youth Baseball registration is now open for all leagues. Take advantage of an early bird savings special until Jan. 31. The deadline for registrations is April 1. Visit the website at www.spyb.org.
 
American and National league tryouts are scheduled for March 29 and 30. Details will be emailed and posted to the website when available. Opening Day 2014 will be Saturday, April 26. In addition to uniform handouts, there will be a visit from Wally the Green Monster along with all the usual events. Picture day will be Sunday, May 4. Midseason all star events and Home Run Derby will take place the weekend of May 17.

SPYB will offer clinics starting March 1 and running for four consecutive Saturdays geared towards helping better prepare players for the upcoming season. These clinics will be held at the new Atlantic Baseball Club facility located in the Plymouth Industrial Park. They will be run by a professional instructor and SPYB coaches. Each session includes one hour of training for the 5-6 and 7-8 age groups and an hour-and-a-half hours for the 9-10 and 11-12 groups. There will be a small fee and space will be limited to 15-20 players per age group. If you are interested in having your child participate, email spybbod@gmail.com. Times for each age group and the deadline to sign up by will be made available soon.

If you are unable to attend these clinics but would still like to give your child a head start on the season, go to the SPYB website for a list of local training facilities that offer private lessons and/or clinics.

Red Sox World Series Championship Trophy Comes to Plymouth

Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 1pm – 3pm
Red Sox World Series Championship Trophy Comes to Plymouth

The Town of Plymouth is pleased to announce that Boston Red Sox fans will have the chance to take their photo with the Major League Baseball Commissioner's Trophy on Thursday, January 16th from 1PM to 3PM at Memorial Hall in Plymouth. The trophy will be set up where families can get a close up look, take a photo, and celebrate the team's 2013 World Series victory. The Red Sox photo opportunity with the World Series Championship Trophy is free and open to the public. 

EVENT: Photo Opportunity with World Series Championship Trophy

WHERE: Plymouth Memorial Hall – Blue Room (2nd Floor) – 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA

WHEN: Thursday, January 16th from 1PM to 3PM

PACTV Offers PSAs

PACTV produces, as a community service, 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) free of charge for non-profit organization or community service providers that serve the communities of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke or Plymouth. 

All of the public service announcements recorded on PSA Days will be shown on PACTV's Public Access Channel (seen on Comcast 13 and Verizon 43). 

To schedule an appointment, please contact: Outreach Coordinator Donna Rodriguez at 508-830-6999 or email Donna@pactv.org.

Transfer Station Hours

The Manomet transfer station is now the only operating transfer station in Plymouth. The Cedarville and South Street transfer stations closed permanently at the end of December. Recent upgrades to the site in Manomet will make it easier and more efficient for residents to use the services there. The Manomet transfer station is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Tuesday. If you have any questions, call Greg Smith at 508-830-4162, ext. 100.

Winterfest Book Sale Jan. 25

The Plymouth Public Library Corporation will host the 17th annual Winterfest Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room of the main library, located at 132 South St. Take advantage of the preview hours from 8 to 10 a.m. for a $10 admission charge; just go to the side door. General admission to the sale is free and begins when the library main doors open at 10 a.m. Many hardcover and paperback books will be available. Also look for DVDs for your viewing pleasure and music CDs for your musical entertainment.

In addition, from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24, the side door will be open to PPL Corporation members only for their own private viewing and sale. Becoming a member of the Corporation is easy; applications are available at the main library and Manomet branch. Annual membership dues are $10 for an individual and $20 for a family membership. Light refreshments will be served and special bonus – one free item per member. All proceeds benefit the Plymouth Public Library Corporation.

Donations for the book sale will be accepted up to Wednesday, Jan. 22. If you have any questions, call Adult Services at 508-830-4250, TTY 508-747-5882 or visit the site at www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org. The library is fully accessible and there will be plenty of parking available.

African Children's Choir Performs with SSC & Plymouth Students

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) and The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VPA) of the Plymouth Public Schools (PPS) are in for a rare treat as the African Children’s Choir (ACC) visits their campuses and performs in concert with their students. All proceeds from these concerts benefit the ACC, which utilizes music to provide food, shelter, education, and medical relief to children in need in Africa.


The ACC’s first unique choral collaboration, with singers from Plymouth Public Schools is on Saturday, February 8, 7 pm at the Performing Arts Center at Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth. On Monday, February 10, 7 pm, the Choir performs with SSC’s Pure Treble and Pure Harmony choruses at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center at 73 Alden Street, Duxbury.



Plymouth Public Schools educator Kathy McMinn, conductor of several South Shore choruses, including those performing with ACC, is instrumental in bringing the choir to this area. From 2008 to 2011, McMinn spent part of each summer volunteering in South Africa working for the Music For Life Institute, the parent organization for the African Children’s Choir. “As an educator, I always strive to find the most enriching experiences I can for my students. Music is such a strong vehicle with which to do this,” shares McMinn. “After spending time in South Africa, it became my secret wish to somehow bring my American students together with students from Africa. You can imagine how surprised and thrilled I was when I realized that was really going to happen! I'm excited that our students will have the opportunity to perform with a world renowned touring choir, and that they will have a chance to work side-by-side with these children from another continent and learn that they are, in fact very similar to them.”



Thousands of children were left orphaned and starving in the wake of Uganda’s bloody civil war. In 1984, human rights activist Ray Barnett was called in to help. One day, while traveling by jeep to a far-off village, Ray became inspired by the singing of one small boy. He thought that if he could show the world that Africa’s most vulnerable children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability it would be possible to lift Africa up, one child at a time. 


The first Choir, which was formed that year, came from Kampala, Uganda. They were taught to sing and dance and drum, and were prepared to live in a very different culture. The choir traveled from Uganda to tour North American church communities, immediately impressing audiences and quickly becoming ambassadors for many thousands of children like them back home. The donations they received not only provided for their own support and education, but proceeds from the first tours also funded the building of an orphanage back in Kampala from which a second African Children’s Choir was selected.


Since its inception in 1984, there have been over 1,000 members of ACC. They, in turn, have provided education to over 52,000 children in Uganda, Sudan, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya. Because of the help they received, they have grown up to lead and develop their beautiful nation. 


McMinn eagerly awaits sharing her worldly experiences with each of the choirs involved, and enjoying their interaction. “I am excited that my students will see in the African Children’s Choir a promise of a bright future, and in turn, see that in themselves. I am most excited for all of my students to learn first-hand that music truly is a universal language. This will be an amazing experience for us all!”


For tickets to the performance at Plymouth North High School, contact the Visual and Performing Arts Office at 508-830-4469 or email ckirschner@plymouth.k12.ma.us. For tickets to the Duxbury performance, visit http://www.sscmusic.org/pure_treble.html, or call Nancy Meredith at 781-934-2731, ext. 11. For more about African Children’s Choir, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.