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.

Art in Bloom Opening Reception

Art in Bloom

Opening Reception

Friday, October 7, 2016, 6:00pm

Wonderfully Imaginative floral interpretations

of Select Artwork from our

49th Annual Juried Art Show!

Live music, hors d'oeuvres,

free admission, open to the public

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