Boston Women's March for America

On Saturday, January 21, join a group from First Parish Plymouth at the Boston Women's March for America. This is going to be held in concert with marches in cities around the country. The stated vision of the march is "We stand for religious freedom, human rights, climate justice, racial justice, economic justice and reproductive justice. Together, we will send a message to our leaders and the world, that the United States of America stands for values of human decency, equal rights and freedom from discrimination."

The march starts with speakers at 11am and then will march through the Back Bay. Men are welcome to march in support of the idea that Women's Rights are Human Rights.

We will be carpooling to public transport. Please contact Diane Stillman at dianeinplymouth@verizon.net or 508-333-0091 if you are interested in joining us.

Tues Night Movie Series – Selma Starts The New Year

The next film in the Plymouth Public Library Tuesday Night Movie Series is Selma, the unforgettable true story of the tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 128 minutes.

Description: The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's Selma tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

All movies start at 6:00 pm in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room.

The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents: programming through The Plymouth Public Library Corporation sponsors this free program. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.

Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party

Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at the Plymouth Public Library

Saturday, December 31
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
For families with children ages 3 to 10

Join us for crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and fun - PLUS - the balloon drop at 12 noon! Entertainment will be provided by DJ Keith Hamlin of Just Dance Music Productions.

Remember The Phil in Your Year End Giving

Please support the Phil and our mission to connect community through music.

The Phil has been serving our community through live performances and outreach programs, demonstrating how music and the arts can have a lasting effect on those we serve. Programs like the orchestra's in-school Instrument Immersion program and the High School Choral Consortium Concert provide potentially life-altering experiences for hundreds of young people. Since ticket revenues cover a small portion of concert costs, let alone a full season, we need your help. Significant support from the greater community is the only way to continue offering excellent music and music outreach programs.

Giving is easy! Secure online giving is available in addition to mail, phone and in person donations. Check out the support opportunities below to see which one is right for you.

Annual Fund - Support the general operations and artistic excellence of the Phil with a gift of any size.

Sponsorships - Gain high visibility with an upscale audience of music lovers by sponsoring a Phil concert or special benefit event.

Advertise - Ads in our program books put your message in front of a discerning audience while helping to support a worthy cause.

"In Honor of" or Memorial Gifts - Make a donation in the name of another individual as a gift or special occasion, or to memorialize someone.

Make Your Year-End Donation to the 2020 Commemoration!

396 years ago this week...
the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth and began building Plymouth Colony.

In 2020, we will commemorate this iconic moment in our nation's history with historical, cultural, and educational events both here in Massachusetts and around the world. Whether you're a Pilgrim or Native descendant, a Bay Stater, a history buff, world traveler, or simply someone whose interest is piqued by this quintessential American story, join us and be a part of the Commemoration by making a donation, purchasing a 2020 specialty license plate (available only in Massachusetts), or becoming a Plymouth 400 Partner. Help us share America's story-- a national legacy!

Click here to donate.

Winter Art Classes, February Art Camp, & More

December 22nd: Holiday Market Program Highlights

Are you making your list, and checking it twice? Find everything you need to wrap up your holiday shopping at the special Holiday Plymouth Farmers' Market on Thursday, Dec 22! Hours 2:30-6pm. Indoors 

The Market is open MONTHLY, on the second Thursday through the winter months. Join over 30 producer-only vendors from 2:30-6:30pm and discover locally grown foods, meet returning and new vendors, food-makers, artisans and hear local music. The Indoor Market continues monthly through May of 2017.

Click here for more details.

Fortin Co. Joins Around the Mayflower

Around the Mayflower would like to welcome Fortin Co. as our newest Local Business Listing. We remind you to always support local business first!

Fortin Co. is an American home improvement company that has been in business since 1935 and prides themselves on handling your home improvement needs ranging from roofs to foundations and everything in between. Having served more than 10,000 customers in their history, Fortin Co. is owned by Peter Fortin and handles roofing, carpentry, kitchen/bath remodels and more!

Fortin Co. would like to share a special holiday thank you to customers across Southeastern Massachusetts for business over the years. "The support of the local area has given my family the opportunity to live the American dream," said owner Peter Fortin. "Because of the business, I have been able to send my children to college; first generation college students for our family!"

In gratitude, Fortin Co. would like to give back this holiday season to disabled, members of the military and all needy, retired, and struggling homeowners with a roof leak problem. Fortin Co. will repair a roof leak FREE OF CHARGE (Value of $299.00) on homes up to two stories.

For more information about Fortin Co. and to take advantage of this offering, please check out Fortin Co.'s website by clicking here. You can also "Like" them on Facebook by clicking here.

Americana Theatre Co. 'Parfumerie'

This new adaptation of the play that inspired the movies: The Shop Around the Corner, The Good Old Summertime, You've Got Mail and the Broadway Musical: She Loves Me is a warm, gentle comedy that follows the tangled tale of Parfumerie employee George Horvath. Just days before Christmas, George's boss fires him after mistakenly suspecting him to be the lover of his unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George's own love life goes awry when he discovers that the stranger he has fallen in love with through a secret correspondence is none other than Amalia Balash, a co-worker with whom he constantly feuds. For the employees of the Parfumerie, only the truth can lead to a happy resolution in this old-fashioned romantic Christmas tale.

Saturday, December 10th

through

Thursday, December 15th, 7pm

Plymouth Center for the Arts,

11 North Street, Plymouth, MA

Tickets at the door and On-line (Click)

ArtsPlymouth.org

Join the Mayflower Society for Christmas on North Street

Join the Mayflower Society for Christmas on North Street!

Enjoy historic North Street's holiday hospitality! 

The Mayflower Society House will be decorated for the season and open for house tours, musical entertainment, light refreshments and holiday cheer on: Friday, December 9th (4PM-8PM), Saturday, December 10th (10AM-6PM) and Sunday December 11th (12PM-6PM)

For more information, click here to visit our event page.

Holiday Open House, Artisan Shop Special Sale, Artist Demonstrations

Northern Lights Performance

The A Cappella Group, Northern Lights, from Plymouth North High School will be performing at First Parish on Friday, December 2 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in our Sanctuary. This is an amazing group of very talented high school students, and they will fill the hall with beautiful music, youthful energy, and lots of spirit for the season.

Come Get In The Spirit at First Parish Church!

20% Discount At the Plymouth Plantation Online Store

Use the code SQUASH20 to save 20% at checkout.

Let the Phil help with the holidays!

As we move into the busy season ahead, the Phil would love to be part of your holiday traditions. Take a break and join us for a Holiday Pops concert or share the gift of music...gift certificates can be used toward any future concert. Our Spring Pops, An Evening with Livingston Taylor makes a special gift with tickets as low as $20.

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!

Boston MassPass Books Available

Around the Mayflower is pleased to announce that freshly printed 2017 Boston Masspass books are now available. These coupon books are good for restaurants, movies, stores and more.

The Masspass book costs $25 and all proceeds from the sales of these books benefits the Ace Bailey Children's Foundation. Boston Masspass and Around the Mayflower have partnered for the past several years in raising funds for this great charity! Funds raised for the Ace Bailey Children's Foundation supports The Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.

To request your 2017 Boston Masspass, please email aroundthemayflower@gmail.com.

A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth

Saturdays on Burial Hill  Join Us on December 3rd 'Tis the Season of Giving: A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth   Explore the different ways the people of Plymouth have responded to the needs of their neighbors since the 17th century on this guided walking tour with Dr. Anne Reilly, Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. While local authorities were responsible for providing aid to the poor, private giving played an important role in relief. Learn about the work of the Fragment Society, the charitable organization founded in 1818 and still operating today, and the contributions of individuals who chose to give back to their community.  Please note: There will be no tour in January; monthly tours resume February 4th, 2017.  'Tis the Season of Giving: A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth is part of Burial Hill: History in Progress, a free program that will continue through the year 2020. Launched independently in 2011 by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the Burial Hill series is now a collaborative program with the Pilgrim Society & Pilgrim Hall Museum. Each year, we will present a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America's oldest and most significant burying grounds. Tours will be offered on the first Saturday of every month at 1 pm (excepting January); meet at the top of the Hill.  No reservations are required for individuals and families. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes; please wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page.  For more information contact pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012  For a full listing of upcoming tours, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Blood Drive

Cape Cod Healthcare will be holding a Plymouth Community Blood Drive on Monday, November 21st from 11:30 – 5:30 at the Wendy’s on Long Pond Road.

America's Hometown Celebration

Saturday, November 19

* Opening Ceremonies, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 10:30am

* Thanksgiving Parade, Main Street, Plymouth: 11am-1:30pm

* New England Food Festival: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 11am-4pm

* Portal to the Past, Historic Village and Demonstrations, Brewster Gardens, 10am-4pm

* Wampanoag Education Pavilion, sponsored by Massasoit Community College: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 11am-4pm

* The National Senior and Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert, Memorial Hall: 6:30pm Sunday, November 20

* Harvest Market, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm AMERICA'S HOMETOWN THANKSGIVING

ILLUMINATE THANKSGIVING

 

Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Join Plymouth 400 and our partners around the world as we GIVE THANKS and GIVE BACK.

Plymouth, Massachusetts will celebrate Illuminate Thanksgiving on November 19th as part of America's Hometown Thanksgiving Weekend.

Illuminate Thanksgiving will kick off at 4pm at the Hedge House on Water Street in Plymouth with an inspirational program filled with live music, inspiring words, and illuminated art.

Following the program, downtown Plymouth shops and restaurants will illuminate their windows with festive displays and offer special entertainment, programming and more!

Join us in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts for an inspiring evening!

4PM-5PM: Illuminate Thanksgiving Location: Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water Street An inspirational candle-lighting ceremony featuring the General Society of Mayflower) and received the "One Small Candle" award last year.

5PM-8PM: #IlluminatePlymouthCulture Location: Plymouth Bay Cultural District Stroll through the Plymouth Bay Cultural District and vote for your favorite illuminated storefront below, and stop into a participating restaurant for an Illuminate Thanksgiving commemorative pint glass!

Plus, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants House will honor the 102 Mayflower passengers with 102 luminaries, and Plymouth Antiquarian Society will offer tours of the historic Hedge House.

Church Mouse Fair

Friday, December 2nd, 6pm to 9pm and Saturday, December 3rd, 9AM to 1PM at Second Church of Plymouth. We will be selling handmade crafts (knitting, crochet, quilting etc.); jewelry, Christmas decorations; Children's Room; Homemade Baking (pies, cookies, squares, fudge, etc). There will be live greens (wreaths, centerpieces, cemetery baskets) for sale. 

A wonderful luncheon will be available where you can purchase sandwiches and soup. Also we will have outside vendors selling their wares up in the Fireplace Room. 

Harvest Market

Harvest Market

Sunday, November 20th

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park, near the Mayflower

Meet over 30 local farmers and food-makers as you gather Thanksgiving feast ingredients to celebrate the fall harvest. Prepare your Thanksgiving dinner using locally grown, fresh-from-the-farm fruits, vegetables, herbs, preserves, eggs, and grass-fed meats. Local food-makers will bring fresh cheese, homemade pasta, jams, sauces, honey, and a wide selection of baked goods: hearth, artisan, and home baked breads, buns, tarts, pies, and seasonal treats.

The Harvest Market will also include a full day of live music. Sit and enjoy the music and linger over warm soups, BBQ, muffins and more. 

So come in, gather your Thanksgiving vegetables and fruits, purchase lunch, and sit and enjoy the holiday festivities on the waterfront.

For more information in regards to participating as a vendor or to see what vendors will be participating that day, please visit the Plymouth Farmer’s Market.  

First Parish Meetinghouse; A Centerpiece to the Pilgrim Story

First Parish Meetinghouse; A Centerpiece to the Pilgrim Story 

By: Shelia Fey – Communications Coordinator – Plymouth 400th 

In 1744 a new meetinghouse was erected to replace the one built in 1683 which was old and in bad repair, having been struck by lightning. 

In 1794 the bell, now 62 years old, was replaced by a bell imported from England, and weighing 564 pounds. Mrs. Elizabeth Russell presented the bell as a gift to the Town of Plymouth, the place of her birth. This bell had a short life, having been broken in 1801, and a new one was purchased from Mr. Paul Revere of Boston. In a bill made out to the selectmen dated May 21, 1801, Revere charges $375.12 for a bell weighing 844 2/8 pounds. A vote of the Parish on April 10, 1831, authorized the demolition of the 1744 Meetinghouse as it was in substantial decay. (It was around this time that separation of church and state took place.) The new church, a wooden structure of Gothic type architecture, was dedicated on December 14, 1831 and cost $10,000 to build. 

The Paul Revere Bell was hung in the tower where it rang for 61 years until the fire of 1892. At the time of the fire, the 60 year old Meetinghouse was undergoing extensive interior renovations including re-lathing and plastering. On November 22, 1892, the heating furnaces were going at their maximum to dry out the plaster when a fire started in the basement, spread to the area around the chimney, and rapidly spread from there. The church was completely destroyed! First Parish Meetinghouse is indeed fortunate to be able to provide a home for this historic bell. More recently, the Town installed an automatic ringer, so the bell can be heard several times a day, as it was when it was rung by hand. The Town Bell(s) Jan Palmer-Tarbox The Town Bell is housed in the belfry tower of the First Parish Meetinghouse as it has been since the 1600’s. 

The current bell, also known as the Paul Revere Bell, was recast in 1896 following the 1892 fire which destroyed the 1831 Meetinghouse. The tower of the Meetinghouse fell to the ground, and the bell struck the ground and broke into fragments. It was decided to build a new Meetinghouse out of stone and in so doing, to create a memorial to the Pilgrim fathers and mothers. The bell fragments were collected and recast. On November 28, 1896 a crowd of some 500 people assembled in Town Square to hear the curfew rung on the new Revere Town Bell. 

The story of the Town Bell really began in 1679 when it was first referenced in the Town’s historical records. Town Meeting voted that a bell be installed in the turret of the 1648 Meetinghouse, set at the foot of Burial Hill. In 1683 a new Meetinghouse was constructed and the bell was moved again. Alas,this bell did not outlast its new home, and a new bell was procured in 1732. continued on next column With the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony approaching, Plymouth and its surrounding areas are already buzzing with excitement over this commemoration of national and international significance. 

The story of the 102 passengers of the Mayflower who left England in the hopes of finding a better life in the New World, the hardships they faced, and the interaction between the Wampanoag Tribe and the Pilgrims are moments that shaped America’s earliest beginnings and truly altered the course of world history. In an effort to tell the story in a comprehensive, historically accurate, and culturally inclusive manner, Plymouth 400, the organization leading the planning and execution of the 2020 Commemoration and its events and programs, has been working with historians and cultural entities to highlight the lesser-known pieces of the story of the founding of Plymouth Colony. 

One central theme of this moment in America’s narrative is religious freedom. The Pilgrims’ faith is what led them to the New World, and First Parish Meetinghouse in Plymouth’s Town Square stands today as an iconic tribute to the Pilgrims’ journey to find freedom from persecution for their beliefs. Although the current Meetinghouse wasn’t built until 1899, it is believed that a church has stood on this location for nearly 400 years, as the Pilgrims’ first meetinghouse was located at this location. In fact, First Parish’s records date back to the 1606 congregation which worshiped in secret in Scrooby, England. Several of those worshippers made their way to the New World on the Mayflower in 1620, including William Bradford. Over the last 400 years, five churches have stood on the grounds upon which First Parish Meetinghouse was erected. 

The current church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 due to its historical significance to the Pilgrim story and the founding of America. It remains today an attraction sought out by visitors and locals alike for its architecture, symbolism, and Pilgrim roots, and in 2020 its history will be honored through various events and programs. 

To learn more about Plymouth 400 and plans for 2020, visit www.plymouth400inc.org.

New England Food Festival

New England Food Festival features the best soups, chowders, desserts, party foods, entrees  and decor in the region.  

Enjoy live music, good company and Thanksgiving inspired design while you sample and vote for the best of the best!

Every year over 2,300 eager attendees line up at the famous Plymouth Rock to attend the New England Food Festival.  This festival is a one of a kind experience and one of hte highlights of the celebration weekend.  This good-natured competition embraces quintessential New England style cuisine in a heated tent on the historic Plymouth Waterfront.

Saturday, November 19th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: $12.00 Adults/ $7.00 Children

Children under 5 are free!

Great Island Artisans Guild “Holiday Arts”

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 26th to visit “Holiday Arts” arts and craft fair hosted by the Great Island Artisans Guild. The fair will be at the Great Island Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island Road, Plymouth, from 10 am to 4 pm featuring the work of talented artisans from the Pinehills community and beyond. 

Our show includes original art, photography, American Girl sized canopy beds, cradles and doll bedding, handbags, totes, scarves, unique jewelry, crafted woodworking, decorative painting, personalized children’s items, soaps, hand made candy, wooden toys and dried flower arrangements. Ours is an indoor craft show so rain or shine it will be a wonderful event. 

Two FREE $25 gift certificates will be given away every hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to be used at any booth the day of the show. 

Take Exit 3 off Route 3 to Beaver Dam Road and follow the signs to the show.

The Christmas House

Plymouth Community Theatre would like to remind you about our next production, the original holiday tale, The Christmas House. This heartwarming production will run for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, December 9-11 at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth.

Make Plymouth Community Theatre part of your holiday tradition as we reprise our popular holiday show for a Fifth year! Written & directed by Plymouth resident Marianne Withington, The Christmas House invites the audience to relive the many Christmas holiday stories and family celebrations experienced by The Christmas House since 1788. Listen as this old house remembers Christmases past and enjoy traditional holiday carols, as well as original music composed by Withington, sung by the cast and PCT Carolers.

Withington will also direct the production and has appeared in and directed a number of past Plymouth Community Theatre productions. After taking off a year PCT is thrilled to welcome her back.

The Christmas House will be performed December 9-11 at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street in Plymouth. Showtimes are Friday Dec 9th at 8pm, Saturday Dec 10th at 4pm and 8pm, and Sunday Dec 11th at 4pm.

Tickets are $20 for all shows and $18 for students and seniors. Seating is general admission; first-come, first-served.

Tickets are available in advance online at our website at www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net
Tickets will also be available at the door, thirty minutes prior to the performances.

Remember what it feels like to be "home for the holidays" with Plymouth Community Theatre and The Christmas House.

Full information can be found on our website, www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net

Fine Art, Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Event

Fine Art, Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Event

The Exchange

44 Main St., Plymouth, MA

November 12th

9 am - 1 pm

A dream team of nine of the very best appraisers in the country will be on hand to evaluate and appraise your objects of interest--including Stephen Fletcher of Antiques Roadshow fame and executive vice president of Skinner Inc.

An appraisal fee of $10 per item will be charged and will go directly to the Phil. Consignments will also be accepted; 20% of any monies earned by The Exchange as a result of this event will benefit the Phil.

Large items or collections may be dropped off in advance by calling The Exchange at 774-283-4697.

Visit theplymouthexchange.com for more information.

Tea with Terry

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Plymouth Education Foundation Valentine Gala

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Plymouth Antiquarian Society's November Events

Immigrant Stories on Burial Hill: Saturday, November 5, 1pm

Retrace the experiences of immigrant arrivals in Plymouth from Pilgrim times to the 20th century on this free public tour led by Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum. Meet on top of the Hill. No reservations are required. Participants should wear comfortable shoes for walking. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Society's Facebook page.

97th Annual Meeting & Brunch: Saturday, November 12, 10:30am

Join us at the John Carver Inn for our annual business meeting, a delicious brunch buffet, and a presentation by Executive Director Dr. Anne Reilly on the Antiquarians and the Pilgrim Tercentenary of 1920-21. Non-members welcome! $30 per person. Prepaid reservations are required by November 4th. Tickets are non-refundable. To reserve your place use the PayPal button on our website, email pasm@verizon.net, or call 508-746-0012.

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade: Saturday, November 19, 11am

Generously sponsored by Curry College, the Hedge House float will appear in this year's parade. Interested in donning a costume? Members and friends are invited to march as suffragists to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 for details.

Illuminate: Saturday, November 19, 4pm

The Hedge House lawn will shine as the venue for this year's inspirational event, organized by Plymouth 400, Inc., the organization planning the 400th anniversary of the 1620 Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. The Hedge House will be open for free tours following the candle-lighting ceremony until 6pm. For more information, visit http://www.plymouth400inc.org/events/illuminate-thanksgiving-2016.

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society is the town's largest nonprofit preservation organization, dedicated to sharing local history with both community members and visitors since 1919.

For more information about the Society's events and activities, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org or www.facebook.com/plymouthantiquarian.

13th Annual Taste Of The Town

Click here for tickets! 

The clock is ticking: Mayflower II needs your help!

With only 18 days to go, our Kickstarter campaign for a portion of Mayflower II's restoration cost needs some help from friends and supporters. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, and we have $190K to go. Can you help by pledging $10 and telling 10 friends about this chance to make history and save this one-of-a-kind reproduction at www.SaveMayflower.org? We have rewards of historic proportions for our backers! Thank you!

New Backer Incentive: Send Mayflower II Off on November 1

Do you have your tickets for the Mayflower II Send-Off Cruise aboard Capt. John Boats on Tuesday, November 1?! This will be your last chance to see our historic ship before she heads to Mystic Seaport for two years of restoration work. She will return fully restored and able to sail again in 2019.

When you pledge at the $75 Harbor Cruise level through Kickstarter, you will receive a VIP ticket, including reserved seating and a souvenir goody bag to thank you for your gift. Visit www.SaveMayflower.org to secure your ticket today. Tickets are also available for $25 general admission ($20 for members) at mayflowersendoff.eventbrite.com!

All events are subject to change based on weather and tide. We anticipate that if all goes well, Mayflower II will be leaving her berth at the State Pier between 11:30am and 1:30pm on Tuesday, November 1st and will be tugged down Cape Cod Canal.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Presents Around the World Christmas

Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the region’s principal community chorus, presents three Around the World Christmas concerts, each at 7:30 pm, on Friday, December 2 at Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster Street, Middleborough; Saturday, December 3 at St. Bonaventure Church, 803 State Road, Plymouth; and Sunday, December 4 at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury. The chorus is conducted by Music Director William B. Richter and accompanied by Assistant Director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly.


Around the World Christmas is a musical journey exploring the diverse Christmas music throughout the world. From the glorious medieval processional, Gaudete, to one of the loveliest motets of the Renaissance, O Magnum Mysterium, the program includes carols old and new from many different countries, and some of the exciting and joyous carols from Africa, South America, and the West Indies. This musical tour kindles holiday lovers’ appetites for all the music they'll enjoy during this celebrated season.


Since 1999, PFC has delighted South Shore audiences with classical programming. The group of over 70 vocalists of all adult ages is dedicated to authentic choral singing. In addition to the winter concert, PFC generally presents a major choral work each spring, an annual Messiah Sing in December, and summer concerts with pops-style programming.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and $15.00 for students over 14. Children under the age of 14 are admitted free. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org; and from PFC members. To reserve tickets by phone, please call Gail at (781) 826-8416. For more information on the concert or PFC, please visit their website at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.

About Pilgrim Festival Chorus

The Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) is a volunteer, not-for-profit singing group dedicated to performing choral music in public and private concerts; to providing music education to its members and the public; and to encouraging and promoting the performance of quality choral music. The PFC is funded in part by grants from many of the region's Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information about PFC, please visit www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.   

Nelson Street Sidewalk Construction to Begin

The town of Plymouth announced that the Sidewalk Improvement Project for Nelson Street is expected to commence the week of Oct. 24.

This work will extend the sidewalk on the northern side of Nelson Street towards Nelson Memorial Park and connect it to Water Street. The Department of Public Works anticipates that this work will take approximately two weeks -to complete. The typical work hours during this two-week time period will be from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.

During these work hours, residents can expect temporary traffic delays and detours. The town of Plymouth and the contractors will make every effort to minimize these inconveniences to residents, business owners and visitors to the area. However, due to the inherent nature of construction, some level of disturbance will be inevitable.

To see the latest schedules and project information, visit the Department of Public Work’s Project page at plymouth-ma.gov/public-works/pages/dpw-projects-updates. General and nonemergency questions regarding the Nelson Street Sidewalk Improvement Project may be directed to the town’s Engineering Department at 508-747-1620, ext. 199, during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Illuminate Thanksgiving

Join us for ‘Illuminate Thanksgiving’ on November 19 for America’s Hometown Thanksgiving weekend! As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled has shown unto many.” Governor William Bradford ~ Of Plimoth Plantation The year 2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, and in the first of many events, members of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants will gather in Plymouth for the Plymouth 400 ‘Illuminate Thanksgiving’ program. On November 19, join your Mayflower cousins in Pilgrim attire in a procession led by Governor William Bradford from the Mayflower Society House to Hedge House on the Plymouth Waterfront. There, we will participate in a multi-nation, candle-lighting ceremony and a reading of Bradford's inspirational, "One Small Candle" quote. The descendants will then return to the Mayflower Society House front lawn where they will conduct a brief service of remembrance for the Mayflower passengers who traveled to the New World in 1620. The tribute will include 102 luminaries lit in commemoration of our Pilgrim ancestors and their accomplishments. All are welcome to partake in the procession and illumination and we encourage dressing in Pilgrim attire! Please meet at the Mayflower Society House at 3:oo PM on November 19. Following the illumination event, all members and participants in the procession are welcome into the Mayflower Society House for light refreshments. If you would like to join us in commemoration, please RSVP by contacting GSMD Membership Services Manager Georgi Hess at Membership@TheMayflowerSociety.org. For more information: You can download our full press release here! For more information on America's Hometown Thanksgiving weekend including security, parking, lodging and a detailed schedule of events in Plymouth for Nov. 18-20, visit www.USAThanksgiving.com.

Second Church of Plymouth Savers Donation Drive

The Second Church of Plymouth is having their Second Annual Savers Donation Drive next month. This was a great fundraiser last time, bringing in over $800 to the church. All you have to do is clean out those closets, and what a better time than right before all the holiday festivities begin!

SAVE THE DATE: Thurs Nov 10 - Tues Nov 15.

Saver's hours are: Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

DON'T FORGET TO ASK FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND MAYBE EVEN COWORKERS!! They can bring their own donations in, all they have to do is tell them it's for Second Church of Plymouth and the church gets paid per pound.

HERE'S A LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS!!

Accessories
Hats, mittens, scarves, ties, socks, purses, wallets, backpacks, bags

Clothing & shoes
Men's, women's, children’s

Electrical
Small electrical toasters, radios, power tools, irons, blenders, mixers, stereos, CD players, speakers, DVD and VCR players, table lamps, floor lamps, humidifiers

Exercise & outdoor
Bicycles, golf accessories, garden tools, sports equipment, exercise equipment, skis

Kids
Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals

Kitchen
Pots, pans, utensils, china cups, vases, dishes, cutlery, glassware, silverware, stemware

Knick-knacks
Jewelry, crafts, mugs, candles, pictures/frames, baskets, ornaments, hand tools

Media
Hardback and paperback books, magazines, records, tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs, computer software

Small furniture
All chairs, tables (dining, kitchen, coffee, end, computer, night stand, patio), dressers, hutch, armoire, bookcase, cabinets, entertainment centers

Other textiles
Bed/bath towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths

Note: Please contact your local store for a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations.This list may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate business needs. Some locations and Donation Drive Fundraisers do not accept any furniture items, so please call ahead.

Juicy Living, Juicy Jazz

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Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse Membership Meeting

Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse will be holding its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 17th, at PCIS. The Annual Meeting is open to all members and families of Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse and will include the election of new officers and members of the PRYL Board of Directors.

Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: PCIS cafeteria located inside the PCIS school on Long Pond Road.

Great Island Artisans Guild “Holiday Arts”

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 26th to visit “Holiday Arts” arts and craft fair hosted by the Great Island Artisans Guild. The fair will be at the Great Island Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island Road, Plymouth, from 10 am to 4 pm featuring the work of talented artisans from the Pinehills community and beyond. Our show includes original art, photography, American Girl sized canopy beds, cradles and doll bedding, handbags, totes, scarves, unique jewelry, crafted woodworking, decorative painting, personalized children’s items, soaps, hand made candy, wooden toys and dried flower arrangements. 

Ours is an indoor craft show so rain or shine it will be a wonderful event. 

One FREE $25 gift certificates will be given away every half hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to be used at any booth the day of the show. 

Take Exit 3 off Route 3 to Beaver Dam Road and follow the signs to the show.

The Challenge is On... Float the Boat!

The Challenge is On... Float the Boat! Help Us Raise $250k for Mayflower II's Restoration A gift from the English people to commemorate the US-British alliance during World War II, an iconic symbol of freedom, and a floating classroom, Mayflower II has delighted visitors from near and far for over 60 years. The time has come to preserve and protect Mayflower II for future generations to learn from and enjoy. We are excited to announce that we launched a global Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with a goal of $250,000 to support the restoration of Mayflower II! The campaign ends on November 16 and it is all or nothing; so we must meet (or better yet, exceed) our goal in order to collect the funds. In the spirit that Mayflower II is everybody’s ship and belongs to the Nation, you will have the chance to be a part of this historic project by pledging today. YOU are so important to this effort, and today our goal is to gain 500 backers in the first 24 hours of this campaign. Will you help us?

Local businesses have already joined in on the campaign, pledging their support and helping us with this promotional video!

How You Can Help Please share our campaign at SaveMayflower.org with your family, friends, and colleagues as we need as many people to participate as possible to reach our goal. Successful Kickstarter campaigns gain momentum in the first few days so spreading the word quickly is important. YOUR gift will make such a difference in ensuring the longevity of Mayflower II, so that she may serve as a floating classroom for generations to come. Thank you from all of us at Plimoth Plantation for your support! If you have any questions about the Kickstarter campaign, or would like more details on how you can help “Float the Boat!” please contact Courtney Roy-Branigan, Director of Development, at ext. 8203.