Summer cabaret under the stars!

 

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Happy Memorial Day

Thank you to all of those who gave their life to protect our freedom.

One Book, One Community Kick-Off!

Eric Jay Dolin

author of the award-winning

Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America

Monday, June 2nd

7 pm, PPL Otto Fehlow Room

Mr. Dolin's book, Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America won the 2007 John Lyman Award for U.S. Maritime History; the 23rd Annual L. P. Byrne Waterman Award, given by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, for outstanding contributions to whaling research and history and a silver medal for the 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Dolin holds a PhD in Environmental Policy & Planning from MIT and his historical books feature maritime topics, wildlife and the environment. Copies of Leviathan will be available for sale at the conclusion of the program and Mr. Dolin will be happy to autograph your copy. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of Plymouth Crossing Assisted Living.

 

NOTE: If you are among the first 100 patrons to sign up for OBOC, your complimentary copy of Moby Dick will be available this evening!

Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project 2014 Poster Contest

Theme: People need to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Therefore, the basic theme is: “Protect Yourself!”

Background: Mosquito bites can cause a person to get Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). This is going to be a threat every summer.

Challenge for the Contest: Help us convince all age groups that the threat of these viruses is real and that they should take specific actions to protect themselves and their families.

Eligibility to participate in the contest: Students in grades k-12 who are in public schools, private schools, or home schooled. Additionally, students may submit entrees from organizations or groups such as scouting groups, 4-H, day care, church groups, etc.

For detailed information, including Rules, Entry Forms and an informational resource guide go to our website at www.plymouthmosquito.org

Important Dates:

·         All entrees must be received by June 20, 2014.

·         Winners will be announced during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: (June 22-28).

There will be one overall winner in each age/grade category: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.

Theme: People need to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Therefore, the basic theme is: “Protect Yourself!”

Background: Mosquito bites can cause a person to get Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). This is going to be a threat every summer.

Challenge for the Contest: Help us convince all age groups that the threat of these viruses is real and that they should take specific actions to protect themselves and their families.

Eligibility to participate in the contest: Students in grades k-12 who are in public schools, private schools, or home schooled. Additionally, students may submit entrees from organizations or groups such as scouting groups, 4-H, day care, church groups, etc.

For detailed information, including Rules, Entry Forms and an informational resource guide go to our website at www.plymouthmosquito.org

Important Dates:

·         All entrees must be received by June 20, 2014.

·         Winners will be announced during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: (June 22-28).

There will be one overall winner in each age/grade category: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.

2015 Rate Information for All Solid Waste Users

The Board of Selectmen voted during its meeting of April 29, 2014 to approve new solid waste rates for the town’s Curbside Collection Program and Drop off Program.

The rates for FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) will be as follows:

Curbside                                                                            $170.00

Transfer Station                                                                  $90.00

Combination Curbside/Transfer Station                                 $260.00

Transfer Station 4-month                                                      $45.00

Transfer Station 1-month                                                      $15.00

The Town of Plymouth will begin selling Transfer Station permits and Curbside Subscription permits for FY 2015 on May 15^th at both the town hall and on-line.

The town will also be mailing out an informational flyer to current users about signing up on-line.

During the first 9 months of drop off service, MSW decreased by 43 percent and the town realized a savings of $113,152.  During the first 3 months of curbside collection service, MSW decreased by 46% and recycling increased by 47%.

Should you have any questions about signing up for these programs, please call Greg Smith, Solid Waste Manager at 830-4162x100.

Holistic Healing: Medicinal Herbs Past and Present

 

 

Holistic Healing: Medicinal Herbs Past and Present

May 18th at 1 p.m.

FREE for Members/$15 for Not-Yet-Members

 

From the past to the present, herbs and humoral eating has a lasting importance in the upkeep of human health. If you were a Pilgrim, your mother or your wife was your primary care physician – naturally! Join us as Vicki Oman, Plimoth Plantation museum educator, talks about how people looked inwards to their community for treatment of illness, most often mothers or wives, and how their understanding of the natural world defined medicine and treament. Learn about herbal medicine, the four humors and the Doctrine of Signatures from both a Pilgrim housewife and the modern woman.

Presenter: Vicki Oman is the Manager of Youth and Family Programs at Plimoth Plantation, where she educates students, families and professional groups about life in 17th-century New England. She holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Boston University, with a special focus on post-Reformation history and pastoral care. Her appreciation for connecting to the past was deepened by her experience as an Interfaith Chaplain, ministering to older adults and their families.

DCR Traffic Advisory: Myles Standish Roadway Maintenance

WHAT: On Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will be conducting paving projects on roadways within Myles Standish State Forest. Vehicular access through Myles Standish State Forest will be restricted during this timeframe. Roads affected include sections of Cranberry Road, Halfway Pond Road and Lower College Pond Road. This closure will affect all vehicles who use Myles Standish State Forest roadways as a connection between Route 3 and Routes 495 and/or 195. Drivers should seek alternates routes.

WHEN: Thursday, May 8 and Friday May 9, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Roadways within Myles Standish State Forest, Carver and Plymouth

The Importance of Being Earnest

Plymouth Community Theatre would just like to remind you about our debut production in our new performance space - the Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center (affectionately known as "The Spire") - Oscar Wilde's iconic play, The Importance of Being Earnest! The play opens with Algernon Moncrieff receiving his best friend, John Worthing, whom he knows as Ernest. 

Ernest has come from the country to propose to Algernon's cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax. Algernon, however, refuses his consent until Ernest explains why his cigarette case bears the inscription, "From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack." 'Ernest' is forced to admit to living a double life. In the country, he assumes a serious attitude for the benefit of his young ward, the heiress Cecily Cardew, and goes by the name of John (or, as a nickname, Jack), while pretending that he must worry about a wastrel younger brother named Ernest in London. In the city, meanwhile, he assumes the identity of the libertine Ernest. Algernon confesses a similar deception: he pretends to have an invalid friend named Bunbury in the country, whom he can "visit" whenever he wishes to avoid an unwelcome social obligation. Jack manages to propose to Gwendolyn, who accepts and declares her undying love for her "Ernest". Meanwhile, Algernon arrives at Jack's country estate, pretending to be Ernest Worthing, and soon charms Cecily. Long fascinated by Uncle Jack's hitherto absent black sheep brother, she is predisposed to fall for Algernon in his role of Ernest. 

What will happen when the four lovers come together and their deceptions are exposed? The Importance of Being Earnest features Helen Churchill, Bill Driscoll, Amanda Hayter, Elliott Levy and Elizabeth Soule of Plymouth, James Gifford and Paul McCuen of Marshfield, and Susan Wyoral of Duxbury. Full cast bios and headshots are available. 

 The Importance of Being Earnest will be performed at the Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center, 25 ½ Court Street in Plymouth. The show will run Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3 at 8pm, Sunday, May 4 at 3pm, Friday and Saturday May 9 & 10 at 8pm and Sunday, May 11 at 3pm. Tickets are $20 for the 8pm shows and $18 for the matinees. Seating is general admission; first-come, first-served.