Arts-Photography Briefly: March 27 - Abington Mariner

Posted: 27 Mar 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Scrapbooking fundraiser

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Family Network (PFN) Parent Advisory Committee will sponsor a scrapbooking fundraiser crop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Hedge School. The event includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and prizes. Both veteran and novice croppers are welcome. A Creative Memories consultant will be present and teach a beginners' class in the morning and a digital class in the afternoon. Preregistration of $30 is required. Checks or money orders should be made payable to PFN and sent to PFN, Hedge School, 258 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.

Jenney Grist Mill opens March 27

PLYMOUTH – The Jenney Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, opens for the 2010 season Saturday, March 27. Hours of operation are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. This year's "History for Kids" program offers free admission for children 17 and under when accompanied by a parent or grandparent. Meet the miller, dressed in period clothing. Hear the story of Pilgrim John Jenney and how his mill was the beginning of free trade and industry in our country.

Take a one-hour walking tour of the walking tour of the historic district and learn about people, places and events that shaped our country as you walk the same paths our forefathers walked more than 300 years ago. Reservations are required for the walking tour.

The mill is a 17th century nonprofit living history museum. Admission is $6 adults 18 and older. Walking tours are $10 per adult (18 and older), $8 for children 5 to 17. Call Nancy Martin at 508-7474544 or e-mail info@jenneygristmill.org for details.

Clothing Closet

PLYMOUTH – Capeway Baptist Church will feature a "Clothing Closet" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month at the church at 128 Herring Pond Road. There is no cost or obligation. Available items include clothing, coats, jackets (men's, women's, teens and children's sizes), shoes and some bedding. Donations of clean, gently used items are accepted. For information, call Pastor Bill Mazzilli at 508-904-0490 or Colleen Davis at 774-271-0676.

Child I.D. event

PLYMOUTH – Michael Kelley and Paul Bober of New York Life will host a free child I.D. event, in conjunction with the Plymouth Police Department, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Plymouth Public Library on South St. The New York Life child I.D. program is a free community service with a primary focus on providing parents with fingerprints records, DVD videos and other child-identification materials they may need in an emergency. Call 508-362-5771 with questions.

MS Society fundraiser

ROCKLAND – A fundraiser for the National MS Society will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Sweet Sue-renity Holistic Center, 437 Webster St., Rockland. Services will include tarot card readings by "Pia's Tarot" (from noon to 1 p.m. only), mini reiki sessions, mini massages and more. There will also be many great raffle prizes including gift certificates to Plymouth and Rockland area businesses. Contact Suzanne Adduci for details at 781-878-HEAL (4325). All profits will be donated to the National MS Society to support Team Mac in the 2010 Plymouth MS Walk.

Nominations for ARTY awards

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Cultural Council seeks nominations from the public to recognize to those in the community who have best served the arts in Plymouth during 2009. The Plymouth Cultural Council contributes to the economic vitality of our community, supporting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences by granting funds to schools, individuals and organizations dedicated to the promulgation of the arts. The council is responsible for maintaining the Immigrant Sculpture and the surrounding granite stone commemoration project in Brewster Garden. It has also organized the townwide student arts festival, "You Gotta Have Arts," and has awarded hundreds of grants in Plymouth and surrounding communities. The council is made up of volunteers who dedicate themselves to community enrichment by supporting and encouraging programs for everyone, with a focus on the underserved.

Each year, the Plymouth Cultural Council accepts nominations from the community to honor individuals, organizations and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the arts and culture in our community. If you have nominated an individual or organization before and they have not been honored, do not hesitate to nominate the same person or organization again.

Among the criteria considered by the Council are broad support to various arts activities and/or organization(s), strong financial and/or in-kind support, recognition to arts and artists in Plymouth, overall influence on making the arts a vital part of community life, and artistic achievement as an individual or an organization. Your nomination letter must be postmarked or e-mailed no later than March 27. E-mail your nomination to Plymouthculturalcouncil@yahoo.com or send it by regular mail to Plymouth Cultural Council, P.O. Box 1785, Plymouth, MA 02362. Remember to include your contact information.

For further information, call the Plymouth Cultural Council at 508-747-1620 and press #7 (committees) and then #3 (Cultural Council) or e-mail Plymouthculturalcouncil@yahoo.com.

The Plymouth Cultural Council's seventh annual arts recognition event, "A Toast to the Arts," will be held at the Radisson Plymouth Harbor, Friday, May 7. Tickets are $40 per person if payment is received by April 24, $45 per person at the door, and $350 for preferred, front-row tables for eight. To reserve a ticket or table, call Linda Damon at 508-889-8461. Program booklet advertising is $100 full page, $50 per half page, or $25 for a quarter page or business card.

Barn dance/fundraiser

PLYMOUTH – Black Feather Horse Rescue is hosting its third annual barn dance fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Plymouth Elks Club on Long Pond Road, at Exit 5 off Route 3. The donation is $10. DJ Dave Duffy will entertain with music and karaoke. There will be refreshments, raffle prizes and items for sale (BFHR T-shirts, sweatshirts, baked goods, art and Silpad Jewelry).

Darlene Nickerson started the horse rescue with one horse in 1994. Because of the decline in the economy, the number of horses she took in increased tremendously – reaching 20 horses at one time. She supports Black Feather with the generous help of donations and takes in abused and neglected animals (horses in particular), gives them a loving, healing home, earns their trust, cares for their needs and, when possible, finds them new, loving homes. Donations for Black Feather Horse Rescue may be mailed to P.O. Box 3145, Plymouth, MA 02360. Call 508-951-4685 or visit www.blackfeatherhorserescue.org or e-mail dcn@blackfeatherhorserescue.org for details.

'Inspiring Lessons'

PLYMOUTH – At 8 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Memorial Hall on Court Street, Steven Karidoyanes will conduct "Inspiring Lessons," a program featuring a large assembly of performers in one of the truly great English-language scores for chorus and orchestra, Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem ("Grant Us Peace"). Two acclaimed vocal artists with close ties to the South Shore, soprano Meredith Hansen and baritone Andrew Garland, along with the 240-voice High School Choral Consortium join the Phil for this singular sonic experience. The program also includes Brahms' tune-filled tribute to academia, Academic Festival Overture, and American composer Cindy McTee's soulful Adagio.

A pre-concert talk by Karidoyanes begins at 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices are $50, $45, $35 and $20. Senior, youth and group discounts are offered. $5 student "rush" tickets sold at the door one hour before performance, as available. (Memorial Hall is fully accessible.) Advance tickets can be purchased online at plymouthphil.org or by calling the Phil office at 508-746-8008.

Meat raffle

PLYMOUTH – Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27, for the meat raffle at John Alden Sportsman's Club, 16 Minuteman Lane, off Beaver Dam Road, Manomet. There will be a breakfast table, small meat (three chances to win) and large meat (three chances to win) table, two lobster tables, a dinner theme (Easter) table, a second chance drawing and a free door prize drawing. All are welcome. Light bar fare available.

'Don't Dress for Dinner'

PLYMOUTH – The ARTY award winning Hat Trick Theatre has begun its fourth season and will present Marc Camoletti's French farce, Don't Dress for Dinner, March 26-28, at Kendall Hall, First Parish Church, Town Square. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18. For reservations e-mail hattriq98@aol.com or call 508-747-6856. There will be cabaret seating and complimentary refreshments.

This comedic smash hit (in both Paris and London) will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. It starts with Bernard planning a weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in a French farmhouse. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare the perfect seductive meal, is packing his wife Jacqueline off to her mother's, and has even invited his best friend Robert to provide the alibi. What could go wrong? Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers? Suppose the cook is mistaken for the mistress and the mistress can't cook? Join Hat Trick Theatre for an evening of pratfalls, mistaken identity and immoral activities in this riotous comedy of a romantic weekend gone awry.

Community blood drive

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Moose will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in the lodge at 601 State Road in Manomet. Walk-in donations are accepted, or you can schedule an appointment through the American Red Cross Web site at www.givelife.org or by calling 800-GIVELIFE (800-448-3543). The American Red Cross has organized the drive, and the Plymouth Moose members have volunteered their facility to hold the blood drive in the Manomet section of Plymouth. The Loyal Order of Moose is a fraternal and service organization of men and women dedicated to caring for the young and old, bringing communities closer together and celebrating life. For information about the Moose fraternity and the local Lodge in Plymouth, visit their site at lodge2485.moosepages.org or call the Plymouth Moose Lodge at 508-224-2276.

Annual Habitat meeting

PLYMOUTH – The annual meeting of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Plymouth Hampton Inn, 10 Plaza Way, Plymouth. Recognitions and awards will be given and officers elected. All those with interest are invited to attend.

R&R Day Retreats fundraiser

KINGSTON – There will be a fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Beal House, at 222 Main St. in Kingston, with live entertainment featuring an open Irish music seisiun, Irish step dancing (Maureen Haley School of Dance) and the band Dale and the Duds. Senate President Therese Murray is scheduled to attend the event. There will be beer, wine, soda and snacks, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door (tickets include one drink). Advance-sale tickets will be held at the door. All proceeds support R&R Day Retreats (www.RRDayRetreats.com), which supports victims of domestic violence, cancer survivors, the homeless and women with children of addiction. The organization is dedicated to helping women regain their focus, motivation and self-esteem so they can rejoin their communities as competent, confident and productive women. Make checks out to the Happy Wednesday Foundation and mail to P.O. Box 1190, Lakeville, MA 02347. If you have any questions, call Joanie Winberg at 508-947-2750.

Hats Off to the Arts

PLYMOUTH – Members of the Plymouth Guild for the Arts are tossing their hats in expectation of the June 25 third annual Hats Off to the Arts Gala to be held in the historic Russell Gallery and The Lindens annex building at The Plymouth Center for the Arts. This year's event will be "A Salute to Painters and Preservation" and proceeds will help to restore the exterior of The Lindens, which is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. In addition to the tradition of offering for sale miniature art works by Guild members, six "pallet" works by artists using real wooden paint pallets as supports for their unique creations will be available. A silent auction will offer many goods and services donated by local businesses and supporters. The first two Hats off to the Arts Galas were attended by nearly 300 patrons each and raised nearly $100,000 in total in support of art and cultural programs presented at the Center. Community sponsorships are still available and donations are welcome. Call the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 508-746-7222, for further information.

Art exhibit reception

PLYMOUTH – The second annual Students of Heidi Mayo Art Exhibit is on display at PACTV Gallery, 6 Collins Ave., featuring the work of 19 students ages 6 to 86. The show will run through April 26 during regular PACTV hours: from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Photo exhibit at Pilgrim Hall Museum

PLYMOUTH – A select group of photographs highlighting the Plymouth area landscape, both old and new, will be the subject of a temporary exhibition from Feb. 27 to May 1 in the PIDC Gallery for Changing Exhibitions at Pilgrim Hall Museum on Court Street. Historic photographs from the Museum's collection will be featured to show how much the Plymouth area has changed since the late 19th and early 20th century. Dramatic vistas and an almost treeless countryside are the highlights of the historic photos, which date from 1880 to 1910.

A few modern landscape images by contemporary photographers Ed Nute and Wes Ennis will duplicate the older scenes to show how much the landscape has changed – to present a "then and now" perspective. This exhibit is sponsored by the Cordage Commerce Center. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. Residents of Plymouth are admitted free. Nonresident admission is $7 per adult; $6 for seniors (62-plus) and AAA members; $4 for children age 5-17; and $20 for families (two adults with their children ages 5-17). For information, call 508-746-1620 or visit www.pilgrimhall.org.

Better Government Competition

PLYMOUTH – Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, encourages constituents to participate in the 19th annual Better Government Competition, sponsored by the nonprofit public policy research group Pioneer Institute. This yearly competition seeks to encourage ideas from the public for improving government. The theme for the 2010 competition is Governing in Times of Crisis, with a focus on budget management and savings. Entries can describe proven programs that have recently been implemented or innovations not yet undertaken. The proposal deadline is March 29. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize and each runner-up receives a $1,000 prize. The prizes will be presented at the BGC Awards Dinner in June. For more information about the competition, visit www.pioneerinstitute.org/bgs or call Shawni Littlehale at 617-723-2277, ext. 207.

NRC meeting

PLYMOUTH – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Hilton Garden Inn, 4 Home Depot Drive, to discuss Entergy's performance at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station during 2009 and the role of the agency in ensuring safe plant operations. During the session, the public will have the opportunity to talk with NRC staff on an informal basis.

Food drive

SAGAMORE BEACH – Curves of Sagamore Beach is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive. From March 1 to 31, Curves will collect nonperishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the local area. The goal is for the community to come together to help families in need. Members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag for free. Nonmembers who do likewise between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free. Curves will be participating in a company-wide contest for the most food drive donations collected by locations across the nation. Winners will receive one of several cash prizes to be donated to their local food bank. Each year, Curves locations collectively donate millions of pounds of food to feed the hungry. For more information about Curves of Sagamore Beach, located at 180 State Road, Unit #4, and the Curves Food Drive, contact Robert Dean Jr. at 508-833-6626 or 97O1QG7@curvesmail.com.

Women's Scholarship Program

The AARP Foundation is now accepting applicants for its fourth annual Women's Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40 and older who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. Up to 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded, depending on financial need and the cost of the education or training program. The application deadline is March 31, and scholarships will be awarded this summer. Scholarships are available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources. To be eligible for the scholarships, each applicant must be a female age 40 or older (as of March 31), a U.S. citizen, able to demonstrate financial need and enrolled in an accredited school or technical training program within six months of the scholarship award date. Priority is given to women in three categories: those raising the children of another family member; those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and who are missing either a retirement benefit and/or health insurance; and those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years. Scholarships may be used for any course of study at a public or private secondary school, including community colleges, technical schools and four-year universities. Funds are payable to the institution and may be used to pay for tuition, fees and books. For more information, visit www.aarp.org/ma.

Sagamore Bridge travel tips

BOURNE – The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce reminds drivers to plan ahead when traveling on or off the Cape via the Sagamore Bridge during the early spring construction phase, which is expected to be completed before Memorial Day weekend. The bridge is reduced to one lane in each direction while U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews work 20 hours a day on pavement/waterproofing repairs that are essential to protecting the bridge's underlying steel and concrete grid deck. The work is critical to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the 75-year-old bridge. The Chamber offers the following reminders and tips for travelers: plan ahead and allot extra time to your trip; if possible, avoid traveling during peak travel times on weekdays (7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.); use the Bourne Bridge if possible; carpool with friends and co-workers; or consider public transportation to help ease congestion and your carbon footprint. For up-to-date construction updates and to subscribe to e-mail updates, visit nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ccc/news/bridgenotices.htm.

Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Bill Delahunt reminds his constituents that the deadline for the Congressional Art Competition, a regional competition to showcase the artistic talent and potential of high school students in Southeastern Massachusetts is approaching and entry forms are due April 1. Delahunt, along with the Art Complex Museum of Duxbury, has invited all interested high school students throughout the 10th Congressional District to take part. The winning entry will be announced at an upcoming reception and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year, as part of a national exhibition representing each participating Congressional District in the nation. In addition, the winning artist will be offered two airline tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend a national reception in their honor in June. Entry forms maybe submitted online and are due April 1. All artwork is due at Delahunt's office by April 9. Details are available at www.house.gov/delahunt/artcomp.shtml. Each school may submit up to 15 entries.

First Time Homebuyer Seminar

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority will hold a First Time Homebuyer Seminar, sponsored by Sovereign Bank, April 1, 5 and 8, at Town Hall at 11 Lincoln St. Participants. By attending this workshop you will receive the confidence and tools to pursue your goal of homeownership and qualify and become certified for the MassHousing First Time Homebuyer Loan Program, including lower rates and down payment. You will also become eligible for HUD/DHCD HOME Funds of $7,500 for down payment and closing cost assistance. This certification opens the doors for income eligible participants to apply for mortgage programs that have lower interest rates, down payments and other lender enhancements.

The workshop consists of three evening sessions from 6 to 8:45 p.m. A mortgage banker, real estate broker, home inspector and lawyer will assist in presenting materials that will provide participants with up to date information on the home-buying process. Space is limited. The class fee is $40 per household. All participants will receive a free credit report and may choose to be prequalified by the sponsor, Sovereign Bank. To preregister or if you have questions, call 508-747-1620, ext. 147, or visit www.plymouthredevelopment.org.

Call for art

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Guild for the Arts invites artists to submit works to "A Different Vision," a tactile show of art and fine crafts designed for the blind, the partially sighted and the sighted.

Works for this unusual and innovative show will be accepted at the Plymouth Center for the Arts at 11 North St. from 4 to 7 p.m. April 1, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3. The show will open April 30 with an evening reception and continue through June 4.

"A Different Vision" will be judged by Hannah Goodwin and Valarie Burrows, the manager of accessibility and the accessibility coordinator at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Cash prizes will be awarded in 3-D art, 2-D art and multi-sensory pieces; 3-D works may be made of clay, metal, wood, glass, fiber, natural materials and/or other materials. They will be displayed on pedestals or folding tables. 2-D art should have high contrast and easily discernable textural qualities.

Submissions may not exceed 30 inches in any dimension. They must be sturdy enough to withstand repeated handling. Each artist may submit one or two pieces; there is a $10 entry fee per piece.

Submissions must be accompanied by a 40- to 50-word description, preferably in Word, which may be edited. During the show these descriptions will be available to visitors in large print, Braille and audio form. Descriptions may be submitted on a CD at registration or sent by e-mail to honey.weiss.6@gmail.com.

For full details, pick up a prospectus at 11 North St., the Plymouth Public Library or Golden Gull Studios. The prospectus and entry form can also be found at plymouthguild.org/forms & docs. For more information, contact Honey Weiss at 508-746-3259 or honey.weiss.6@gmail.com. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council.

Free showing of 'The Passion of the Christ'

KINGSTON – The Vineyard, a community church at 8 Hilltop Ave. in Kingston, will present a free showing of The Passion of the Christ in high quality, digital, projected video with theater quality sound, at 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 2. Doors open at 7. Free refreshments will be served before and after the movie. For more information, visit www.thevineyardkingston.org or call 781-585-4776.

Crop for a Cure

PLYMOUTH – Spring into scrapbooking at Crop for a Cure, to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4 Home Depot Drive. The price is $30 per person and includes eight hours of scrapbooking, food, snacks, beverages and dessert. There will be door prizes, vendors, a swap table, drawings, product demonstrations and lots of fun. Preregister by calling Kristin Medeiros at 508-746-8185. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Irish Night at Yacht Club

PLYMOUTH – From 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 3, the third annual Irish Night in memory of Sean Kearney will be held at the Plymouth Yacht Club, 34 Union St. Proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships for graduating seniors who played in the Plymouth Youth Hockey Program. These will be awarded to Plymouth North and South high school students. The Shannigans, Aoiefe Clancy and the band 14 Union will be playing. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Coastal Restoration at Camelot Park in Plymouth, Special Tees at Camelot Park, and at the store inside the JunglePlex in Plymouth, as well as at East Coast Printing in Weymouth. Tickets are limited. Checks can be made out to the Sean Kearney Memorial. There will be no tickets at the door. Donations are appreciated.

Comedy in the Hall

PLYMOUTH – John Tobin's Theatre District Productions will present Comedy in the Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Memorial Hall on Court St. Headlining this event is Boston favorite Joey Yannetty. Also featured is Kyle Ploof, one of the bright young stars in stand-up comedy today. Tom Dustin, host for the night, has been a staple at the Boston Comedy Festival for years and has worked alongside some of the most recognizable names in comedy. Tickets for this show are $17. For more information, call 508-747-1622 or visit www.memorialhall.com.

John Gorka concert

KINGSTON – The South Shore Folk Music Club will present singer/songwriter John Gorka at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Beal House at the Kingston Unitarian Church, located at 222 Main St. Tickets are $18 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit www.ssfmc.org or call 781-871-1052.

Easter brunch at Plimoth Plantation

Share a unique family-friendly experience at 10:30 a.m. this Easter, April 4, with the return of the program, Worship in Plimoth Colony, an interactive experience highlighting a representation of 17th century services in the Fort Meetinghouse of the English Village, followed by Easter brunch buffet in the Gainsborough dining hall at Plimoth Plantation's Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center.

"The Worship in Plimoth Colony program was introduced to rave reviews during the 2009 season and what better time to reintroduce the representational experience than the Easter Holiday weekend," Deputy Executive Director Richard Pickering said. "Although it does not replace church on Easter Sunday, this popular interactive experience provides Museum guests with a greater understanding of the religious practices in Plimoth Colony. In addition, Plimoth Plantation's gourmet dining is presenting an Easter Sunday brunch buffet worthy of celebrating."

The tasty Easter Sunday brunch begins at 11 a.m. and includes an omelet station, scrambled eggs, French toast casserole with bacon brittle, berry yogurt granola parfait, fresh fruit salad, assorted tea breads, mini muffins and breakfast pastries, bacon and sausage, chicken Marsala served over pasta, grilled vegetables, home fries, assorted juices, coffee, tea and decaf and an Easter chocolate fountain. The brunch buffet includes a visit to Plimoth Plantation's Museum sites. Reservations are required by April 2, and can be made by calling 508-746-1622, ext. 8365, or e-mailing dcox@plimoth.org.

Democrats with Disabilities

If you registered to vote as a Democrat on or before Dec. 31, 2009, and wish to attend the Democratic State Convention in Worcester June 4 or 5 as an add-on delegate, call David Fitzgerald, a state committeeman and member of the Democrats with Disabilities Committee, at 781-585-9403, or Brian Muldoon at State Party Headquarters, at 617-776-2676, ext. 236. The deadline is April 5.

Footsteps of the Pilgrims

PLYMOUTH – Walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrims on the historic Plymouth seasonal walk, April 5-Nov. 27. Historic sites on the route include the Forefathers Monument, Burial Hill, Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Harbor and the Mayflower II. Other attractions include museums featuring Pilgrim life as well as expansive vistas of Plymouth Harbor. The walk routes are 5K or 10K (3.1 or 6.2 miles). The trails are rated easy but are not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. The registration for both walks and the start point for the 10K is the Lighthouse Fitness Center at 430 Court St. (508-746-8770). The 5K walk requires a 3-mile drive to the start at Burial Hill Cemetery. The times are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Ask for the Walk Box at the front desk. The walk is sponsored by the Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club. Volkssporting events promote fun, fitness and friendship by providing noncompetitive walking and other sporting events free to the public. Volkssporting also offers an achievement awards program. For information, call 508-222-1152, e-mail magoo249@comcast.net or visit www.ava.org/clubs/walknmass.

Look Good, Feel Better

PLYMOUTH – Jordan Hospital will host the American Cancer Society's "Look Good, Feel Better" program at 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, in the hospital's Boynton conference room (275 Sandwich St.). This free program teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Wig care, scarf and hat use, skin care and nail care will all be discussed, and all participants will receive a free makeup kit. Registration is required. Call Maureen Kwash at 508-897-4339.

Cosmetologists certified and trained by the American Cancer Society will conduct the sessions, which are non-medical and do not promote any product line. "Look Good, Feel Better" is a free, supportive, informative and enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self-confidence and emotional recovery for cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. "Look Good, Feel Better" is offered through a partnership of the American Cancer Society; the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association. For more info or for cancer information at any time, call your American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Free fingerprint ID clinic

PLYMOUTH – From 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, financial services representatives from Michael Rothbergs's office with MetLife Resources, in conjunction with the Plymouth Police Department, will be administering a free fingerprint ID clinic at the JunglePlex sports complex on Natalie Way. Parents and guardians will be offered a free, comprehensive, personal information and ID kit for their children, called "All About Me." If unable to attend the clinic, parents and guardians may receive a free kit by stopping by Rothberg's office at 115 Sandwich St., Suite 3.

First time homebuyer seminar

PLYMOUTH – A free first time homebuyer seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at 8 Samoset St. (Atty. Jon Graham's office). The first time homebuyer tax credit deadline is approaching quickly. You must be under contract by April 30. Attend this free seminar to learn how to be prepared to get your $8,000 tax credit. Real estate options for the entire South Shore, Cape and Island will be reviewed by Ray Vernon of Success Real Estate, the legal process simplified by Graham and credit and mortgage process reviewed by Linda Heenan of Advanced Mortgage Services. This is a free seminar but registration is required due to space limitations. Walk-in participants will not be allowed. E-mail your registration to lheenan@ams-loan.com or Raysells4u@yahool.com or call 508-747-5566 for details.

Prescribed burn information

PLYMOUTH – The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold two public meetings in April to discuss the agency's plan for prescribed burns in Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth. Each meeting will include a presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. The second meeting also will include an optional site visit conducted by DCR staff to view the planned burn treatment areas.

The first public meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School Auditorium, 117 Long Pond Road.

The second public meeting will be from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Myles Standish State Forest barn on Cranberry Road in South Carver. A site visit in the forest will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Prescribed burns are controlled fires that create buffer zones, which increase the safety of nearby residents and firefighters in the event of a wildfire. Prescribed burns also mitigate the threat of wildfires by reducing hazardous, flammable vegetation and improve the ecology of the forests. DCR plans several prescribed burns this year in Myles Standish State Forest that will be conducted by DCR's Bureau of Forest Fire Control. Prescribed burns are part of a major effort by DCR to reduce threats posed by wildfires to the residents of the commonwealth. For more information on the public meetings, call 617-626-4974 or e-mail DCR.Updates@state.ma.us.

Free business course

PLYMOUTH – In cooperation with The Plymouth Office of Community Development, SCORE Cape Cod will present its "Successful Small Business Management" course at Mid-Cape Center Showroom at Shops at 5, Long Pond Road. The course starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, and continues for seven weekly two-hour sessions. SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a nationwide organization that provides education and business counseling to small business. The course will be taught by experienced former executives and entrepreneurs. The content is designed to provide small business owners and those considering going into business with an introduction to sound, useful business practices. Attendees are encouraged to bring their specific business issues or questions to the classes. The SCORE program, which is open to all, will be free for Plymouth residents or at a $130 fee for nonresidents. Details on the program and registration forms are available on the SCORE Web site at www.scorecapecod.com, under the "Business Training Workshops" tab, or by calling the Plymouth Office of Community Development at 508-747-1620, ext 150. Successful completion of the course is one of the qualifiers for the Town of Plymouth's Microenterprise Business Loan Program, which features low interest loans with flexible repayment terms in amounts up to $35,000 for Plymouth based businesses.

Pilgrim Hall Museum program

PLYMOUTH – The Pilgrim Hall Museum, at 75 Court St., has announced its 2010 April lecture series, "Old Dominion to Old Colony." Enjoy coffee at 9:30 a.m.; lectures begin at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in April. This series is sponsored by the Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. Each lecture will be a special presentation about some facet of Jamestown or Plymouth history and the links between the two. We often lose sight of the fact that our earliest settlements did not exist in a vacuum. People and news of events traveled between the Colonies, often through their sponsors in England. Bartholomew Gosnold explored Cape Cod and the islands in 1602, then captained the Godspeed to Virginia. Captain John Smith served as president of the counsel in Virginia, then mapped the coast of New England. Learn what other connections existed between the Old Colony and the Old Dominion.

April 7: "James Fort, Another Project of the Virginia Company" by Ann Berry, executive director of Pilgrim Hall Museum

April 14: "Drinking in Early Virginia and Plymouth" by Stephen O'Neill, associate director and curator of Pilgrim Hall Museum

April 21: "The Wreck of the Sparrow-Hawk" Mark Wilkins, executive director/curator of the Chatham Historical Society

April 28: "From Hence to Virginia, The Scandalous Ministry of John Lyford" by Richard Pickering, deputy director of Plimoth Plantation

Call 508-746-1620 or visit www.pilgrimhall.org for details. Pilgrim Hall Museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Residents of Plymouth are admitted free. Admission is $8 for nonresidents, $6 for seniors (62-plus) and AAA members; $5 for children (ages 5-17); and $25 for families (two adults with their children ages 5-17).

Veterans benefits

PLYMOUTH – Bayada Nurses is hosting an educational workshop about Veterans Administration benefits at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, at the Plymouth Council on Aging, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 108. The workshop is free and open to the public. Call 508-830-0999 to register. If you know anyone who could benefit from this information, take them along. If you are unable to attend the workshop, visit www.veteransfinancial.com for more information about the benefit. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, about a quarter of the nation's population – approximately 70 million people – are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans. The VA Aid and Attendance Pension benefit, one of the many benefits available through the VA, offers eligible veterans or their surviving spouses a significant monthly pension, ranging from $1,056 to $1,949 per month tax-free. To be eligible, veterans must have served 90 consecutive days or more with at least one day during a wartime period (World War II, Korea, etc.) and meet a few medical and financial eligibility criteria.

Special Needs PAC meeting

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Special Needs Parent Advisory Council will hold a meeting/workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Plymouth Community Intermediate School on Long Pond Road. Future meetings are scheduled for April 28, May 13 and May 19. An RSVP would be appreciated. E-mail plymouthspedpac@yahoo.com or call Sue McDonough at 508-732-9111.

USAF Band of Liberty concert

PLYMOUTH – Join the United States Air Force Band of Liberty at 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, for an unforgettable evening of free musical entertainment at Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. This group of professional musicians comes from Hanscom Air Force Base just outside Boston and tours throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. The diverse, 40-piece ensemble's repertoire ranges from symphonic band masterworks to traditional marches, modern compositions, pops and jazz. The band also features vocal soloists, performing a wide variety of popular, classical and patriotic selections. Presented by Goldberg Entertainment and Management, tickets are free and available at the Plymouth Memorial Hall ticket office. Business owners are being sought to help sponsor this show. All sponsors will be listed in that evening's program which will be handed out. No donation is too small. Those who sign on early will have the chance to be listed on posters, radio ads, newspaper, and other promotional material. For information call 508-747-1622 or e-mail Tiffany@MemorialHall.com.

PBT 'Alice in Wonderland'

PLYMOUTH – Priscilla Beach Theatre joins America's Wonderland craze with the new Tim Burton film and recent DVD release of the original Disney animated version. At PBT the beloved characters are live on stage. This rendition of the famous story also has its own unique twists and turns and guarantees to surprise and delight its audiences. Alice in Wonderland will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 9-10 and 16-17, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, April 11 and 18, at PBT, 796 Rocky Hill Road, White Horse Beach. All tickets are $12.

Alice in Wonderland stars PBT's Dramatic School Players, a professionally trained group of 20 young actors. They include Haily Cobb, Shaun White, Emily Browne, Alexis O'Neil, Kailey Readon, Jack Gilmartin, Juliana White, Emily DeWolf, Emma Stillman, Brooke Nolan, Haley Robertson, Nora Healy, Harry, Eve and William Flederman, Elizabeth Hickey, Mercedes Townsend, Emma and Harrison Keane, and Maddy McKay. Geronimo Sands directs, Joanne Matalavage is set painter, Joe Keller and Renee Altum are stage managers.Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 508-224-4888. Visit PBT online at priscillabeachtheater.org.

Back Roads of the South Shore

PLYMOUTH – The Back Roads of the South Shore is a collaborative project of historical museums along the South Shore of Massachusetts, from Hull to Plymouth. The 2010 South Shore History Symposium, "Summer Folk: The Story of Tourism on the South Shore," will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Church of the Pilgrimage in Town Square. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The fee is $15 per person. At 10 a.m. Victoria Stevens, curator and educator at the Hull Lifesaving Museum, will talk about "Hull's Hotel Heydays." At 10:30 a.m., "Victorian Delights: Melville Gardens, Hingham," will be presented by Irene Kane, a member of the Hingham 375th Committee. At 11 a.m., Dorothy MacMullen, curator of the Marshfield Historical Society, will speak on "L.B. Howard and Late 19th Century Tourism Photography on the South Shore." After a break for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Vanished Glory: The Olde Stone Estate and the Forges" will be presented by Suzanne Buchanan, executive director of the Hingham Historical Society, and Donna Curtin, executive director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. James W. Baker, local historian, will talk about "Summering in Pilgrimland" at 1:30 p.m. For details, visit www.southshorebackroads.org. A mail-in registration form for the symposium is available online at www.winslowhouse.org.

Chili cook-off at Independence Mall

KINGSTON – The fifth annual People's Choice Chili Cook-off will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in the center court of the Independence Mall in Kingston. Anyone may sample and vote on their favorite chili for a $5 donation. Proceeds from admission and entry fees will go directly to the Rachel Souza Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund awards scholarship money annually to worthy Silver Lake student(s). Last year, the event raised more than $1,000 for the scholarship fund. Restaurants, nonprofit organizations and municipal groups are welcome to participate for a $25 entry fee. For more information on the event contact David DesRochers at 781-585-8900 or visit www.independencemall.com.

Rabies vaccination clinic

PLYMOUTH – The town of Plymouth and the town Board of Health will hold a rabies vaccination clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Little Red School House in Plymouth, which is just off Exit 2 at the corner of Long Pond and Herring Pond roads. Any cat or dog over the age of 6 months is required to have a vaccination. The cost will be $10 per animal and this clinic is open to all area residents. Dr. Cloutman of the Manomet Animal Hospital will be the veterinarian attending to the animals. All animals must be restrained or in a contained carrier at the clinic. Any questions should be directed to the Plymouth Health Department at 508-747-1620, ext. 118.

Poetry: The Art of Words

PLYMOUTH – Poetry: The Art of Words will celebrate its second anniversary beginning 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Plymouth Center for the Arts with a music feature. The program for the day is "Voices from the Conflict (El Salvador 1979-1992)." Blood Soaked Dresses is a book of poetry by Gloria Mindock that exposes the horror of the Salvadoran conflict, especially on women. The El Salvador civil war occurred between 1979 and 1992 and Mindock gives us a front row seat from the eyes of those lucky ones that survived the atrocities. The author is the editor of Cervena Barva Press of Somerville and the online journal Istanbul Literary Review.

After 25 years of teaching, community organizing, and political activism, H. Susan Freireich went back to school to study public health. She worked in the civilian communities caught in El Salvador's civil war and is writing a book about the experience. Her work has appeared in Poetic Voices Without Borders and The Best Women's Travel Writings 2007 and The Best Women's Travel Writings 2008.

Doors open at noon and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. There will be free refreshments. There will be an open mike at 2 p.m. Visit www.ptaow.com for more information. Coming up: May 2, Robert K. Johnson, Gayle Roby and Dorian Brooks; June 13: January "Jan" O'Neil; Sept. 25, Fifth Poetry Showcase, Joanna Nealon, Walter Howard, Marc Goldfinger, Douglas Bishop, Michelle Lyons and Jennifer Jean; Oct. 10, Bert Stern; Nov. 14, Julia Carlson and Irene Koronas; Dec. 12, Margurite Bouvard; Jan. 9, Roger Twyman.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus concert

PLYMOUTH – The Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the region's principal community choral group, will continue its 2009-2010 season with a performance of George Frideric Handel's Judas Maccabaeus at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Church of the Pilgrimage in Town Square. PFC Music Director William B. Richter will conduct the chorus, soloists and orchestra. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available in Plymouth at The Golden Gull Studios at 17 South Park Ave. (508-746-8091) and the Plymouth Center for the Arts at 11 North St. (508-746-7222), in Duxbury at The Studio of Duxbury at 25 Depot St. (781-934-2121) and from PFC members. To reserve tickets by phone, call Meredith Hutchings at 508-746-5314. For more information on the concert or PFC, visit www.pilgrimfestival.org.

Men Coping with Grief

PLYMOUTH – Beginning Tuesday, April 13, Beacon Hospice will offer a support group, "Men Coping with Grief," at the Plymouth Council on Aging, at 10 Cordage Park Circle. This group will meet for eight weeks on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Any man who is experiencing grief because of the death of a loved one is invited to participate. This program is free of charge and is open to any man in the local area. Preregistration is required to participate. For more information and to preregister, call Scott Ciosek at 508-747-7222.

Cordage Historical Society meeting

PLYMOUTH – The next meeting of the Plymouth Cordage Historical Society will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in the museum at Cordage Park. A speaker from the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office will present a review of Plymouth County's correctional history from Pilgrim law to modern facilities.

The Society meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the museum room, accessed through the tower entrance at Cordage Park. A collection of artifacts and records is maintained relating to the Plymouth Cordage Company, at one time the largest rope-making plant in the world, and the surrounding North Plymouth neighborhood. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call Ellen Remlinger or Bill Rudolph at 508-746-7707.

Woman's Club fashion show

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Woman's Club will hold its third annual fashion show from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Plymouth South High School. Formerly, the models were limited to club members but this year there is a new and different spin on the show – models of all ages; children, high school students and club members as well. Fashions will be provided by Justice for Girls, the Gap, Collections on Court, Christopher & Banks and Becca's Closet. This show promises to provide a wonderful array of children's clothing, casual, trendy, gowns and elegant fashions. A fabulous array of gift baskets and other items will be available for raffle as well as door prizes. Proceeds from the fashion show will enable the club to provide increased scholarship awards to students from Plymouth North and South High Schools. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, contact one of the following members: Kate Johnson at 508-735-8277, Deanna Nealey at 508-224-3797, or Judy Barber at 508-747-0102.

2010 candidates debate

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first 2010 Candidates Debate for selectmen candidates, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road, in the Little Theatre. The event will feature questions to the candidates that are submitted to the Chamber of Commerce by April 12. The identities of all those submitting questions will be kept confidential. The debate moderator will be Scott C. Smith of Community Newspaper Company, the senior managing editor of the Old Colony Memorial. This event is free but reservations are encouraged. RSVP to the Plymouth Chamber office by April 14 by visiting 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 231, or by calling 508-830-1620.

Caregiver award nominations

Nominations are open for the 12th annual Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award. This award Massachusetts caregivers who display extraordinary compassion in caring for patients. The winner will receive $5,000 and four finalists will receive $1,000 each. Nominations are due April 16. Who is eligible? Any paid, employed caregiver or team of caregivers with direct contact with patients in any Massachusetts healthcare setting. The Schwartz Center encourages the nomination of candidates from diverse institutions including long-term care facilities, community health centers, outpatient clinics, hospices, visiting nurse associations and hospitals. It also encourages nominations that represent the broad racial and ethnic diversity of Massachusetts caregivers. Who can submit nominations? The public as well as health care professionals. How does one get a nomination form? Call 617-726-0512 or visit www.theschwartzcenter.org. The Schwartz Center will present the award at its annual dinner Nov. 16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in South Boston.

Learn to play lacrosse

PLYMOUTH – Signups are underway for Plymouth Rock Lacrosse's Little Rocks learn-to-play lacrosse program, open to boys and girls from Plymouth and the surrounding towns in grades K-2. The spring session will run from 1 to 2 p.m. Sundays for eight weeks starting April 16. The only equipment required is a stick and mouth guard. Players will learn the basic skills of catching, throwing, cradling and field positions in each fun and fast-paced session. For more information and to sign up online, go to PlymouthRockLacrosse.com or call Marc Spitzner at 617-959-4578.

Lindsey's/Shadrick scholarship

WAREHAM – For the third consecutive year, Lindsey's Family Restaurant in Wareham will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student who lives in Massachusetts and is planning to pursue a career in special education. The 2010 Lindsey's Family Restaurant and Shon Shadrick Memorial Scholarship is presented in honor of the nephew of owner Cheri Lindsey. Shon was born with Down Syndrome and graduated from Brockton High School in 1992. He participated annually in the Special Olympics, where he won several medals. He worked at Bridgewater State College and as a prep cook at Lindsey's. Shon died in 2005 after a lengthy illness. Applications are due Friday, April 16, and are available online at www.LindseysFamilyRestaurant.com or pick one up at Lindsey's Restaurant, at 3138 Cranberry Highway, Routes 6 and 28, in East Wareham.

Kiwanis Club spring craft fair

PLYMOUTH – The Kiwanis Club of Plymouth will hold a spring craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at St. Peter's Parish Center on Memorial Drive. Crafters from all over New England will be showing their wares and the Kiwanis Club will be holding a gift basket raffle. All proceeds from the event will benefit Kiwanis charities. For more information, or if you are an interested crafter, contact Liisa from the Kiwanis Club at owatasave@yahoo.com.

Healthy Kids Day and open house

PLYMOUTH – The Old Colony Y will hold its annual "Healthy Kids Day" and Camp Clark open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Camp Clark at 200 Hedges Pond Road. Admission is free. Take the family and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon that includes healthy kid activities, nutrition education, face painting, arts and crafts, healthy snacks, fun fitness, a moonwalk and lots more. Take a camp tour with a counselor. Register and get a free T-shirt and be entered into a drawing for a free two-week session. Call 508-888-2290 for more details.

Volleyball tournament benefit

PLYMOUTH – A "Pink Crusade" coed volleyball tournament to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be held Sunday, April 18, at the JunglePlex sports complex in Plymouth. Check in at 9 a.m. Complete tournament details are provided in registration packet. Teams must be coed and include seven to 10 players, age 15 and up. Donation is $250 per team and is payable upon registration. Registration process should be completed by April 2. Players will be provided with tournament T-shirts and light refreshments upon check-in. Healthy lunches are available for a special rate from Jungle Café if ordered before the tournament. All profits from the tournament will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Call Sunny Schneider at 508-747-2282 for details.

Meat raffle fundraiser

PLYMOUTH – The American Legion Juniors are helping the Relay For Life three-day cancer walk by hosting a meat raffle at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the lodge at 199 Federal Furnace Road (508-746-7729). The event will also feature Jenny Boston's, which sells handbags, headbands, accessories and jewelry. A portion of all the sales will go to the Relay for Life to help find a cure for cancer.

April vacation Girl Scouts camp

PLYMOUTH – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts announce that April vacation camp is back at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Plymouth, featuring four days of activities at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines. Camp will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 20, and ending Friday, April 23. The cost is $40 per day per Girl Scout. For non-Scouts there is a one-time $12 registration fee. Girls can attend one or more days. The camp is for girls in grades 1-6. There are bus stops throughout southern Massachusetts including Bridgewater, Carver, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Middleborough, Pembroke, Plymouth, Raynham, Weymouth and Whitman. The programs include the following.

April 20, Back to Basics: Jam an entire summer's fun into one day. Tie dye, cook over a campfire, explore the woods and experience all that camp has to offer.

April 21, Chillin' Out: Need a break from school? Try the latest yoga moves, make ice cream and explore this summer's hottest camp fashions designed by you.

April 22, Grossology: Do you love things that make everyone else cringe? This day is beyond messy, and you can get creative in a gooey way. Play with slime; make a gooey snack and more as you squish, squash and mix up a day of hands-on fun.

April 23, Be a Sport: Experience your sporty side. Be the star of the court while playing basketball and work as a team to conquer the challenge course.

To sign up for April vacation camp or learn more, visit www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs.

Aging and Your Future

PLYMOUTH – At 4 p.m. Thursday, April 22, the Plymouth Council on Aging, located at 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 108, will host the seminar "Aging and Your Future," featuring a panel of 10 industry experts providing unique professional services for seniors and their families regarding the aging planning process. The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Panelists from the legal, financial, travel, medical, real estate and domestic arenas will be on hand to present information on their various industries, and to shed light on the myriad decisions facing elders as they age. The program will begin at 4 and finish at approximately 8 p.m. The aim is to educate seniors and their families about the methods and resources available when needed most. The audience is encouraged to ask questions. Each of the presenters will discuss how they can help make aging transitions more comfortable. Industry experts will tell you how to sell your home, discuss long-term care insurance, travel in retirement, how to stay comfortably and safely in your home, what to look for in assisted living facilities and more. Call 508-830-4230 to register, and for directions and additional information.

Applications for civil service firefighters exam

BOSTON – The Civil Service unit of the state's Executive Office of Administration and Finance is accepting applications for the upcoming entry-level Civil Service exam for residents interested in becoming municipal firefighters. "Firefighters put their lives on the line each day for our protection," Senate President Therese Murray said. "This is the first step for residents interested in working as a firefighter. So, if you are interested in this opportunity, sign up for the exam." The exam will be administered April 24. Applications and information about eligibility requirements, application fees and the examination process are available by calling 800-392-6178 or at www.mass.gov/civilservice.

Tree and plant sale in Wareham

WAREHAM – The Plymouth County Conservation District will be holding its annual tree and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday, April 24, and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 25, at 158 Tihonet Road in Wareham. The deadline to order is April 19. For a brochure, call 508-295-5495, ext. 144, or go to www.plymouthcountyconservation.org. PCCD is offering bare-root evergreen trees, ground covers, perennials, flowering trees and shrubs, plus strawberries, blueberries and more. Look for black-eyed Susan, columbine, lavender, several varieties of ornamental grasses, a selection of flowering shrubs, such as lilacs, several colors of hydrangea, and a great assortment of potted ornamental shrubs. Also offered are special plants with an eye toward coastal landowners interested in erosion control and plants with tolerance to salt, including American beach grass. For more information, call Cara at the Plymouth County Conservation District, 508-295-5495, ext. 144.

Park Serve Day

The Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) fourth annual Park Serve Day will be held Saturday, April 24, in state parks and beaches across the commonwealth. Since 2006, thousands of volunteers participate in dozens of projects, such as picking up litter along ocean beaches, clearing debris from hiking trails, painting benches and planting flowers at picnic areas. Park Serve Day is intended to supplement DCR's own work to improve conditions at park facilities for the coming season. DCR will provide work gloves and equipment needed for the various projects, though participants may want to bring their own gloves or hand tools, clearly marked with the owner's name and phone number. Power tools are not allowed. Wear sturdy shoes and work clothes, and consider bringing sunscreen and insect repellent. Parking fees will be waived at all DCR facilities where Park Serve projects are being held. Drinking water and a snack will be supplied, though participants should feel free to bring their own water and food as well. To sign up for Park Serve Day and see a list of all the projects (including any age restrictions) and get directions to the park of your choice, visit www.mass.gov/dcr/ps. Park Serve Day is a joint project of the governor's office, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the DCR.

Community Resources Fair

PLYMOUTH – The Greater Plymouth Council of Human Services Agencies will hold its second annual Community Resources Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 30, in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library on South St. All are welcome to meet with folks from community agencies with the resources you need for help with employment, housing, finances, child care, mental health, education, food and transportation. Call the GPCHSA at 781-829-4646 for information.

Fuel assistance

PLYMOUTH – The South Shore Community Action Council's fuel assistance program is open for assistance with deliveries and utility shutoffs and benefit levels have been increased.

Anyone who did not receive an application in the mail and feels they may qualify is encouraged to visit the office at 265 South Meadow Road in Plymouth. Applications may be filled out with an authorized intake worker, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. After-hours appointments for those employed during the day can be requested by calling the office. Call to speak with a live operator from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 508-746-6707. There is also a 24-hour voice-response system, which enables applicants and clients to find out how the fuel assistance program works, access the status of their application and hear a list of payments made, and for heating companies to access weekly oil prices and payment histories. Clients with rotary phones should hold the line to be transferred to a live operator.

New applicants must bring proof of income for all household members over 18 for the past 30 days, picture identification and proof of street address. Households that have used the same primary heat source for at least 12 months should take copies of their heating bills for the 12 months prior to application for a potentially higher fuel assistance benefit level. For applicants in an emergency situation (completely out of fuel or with their utilities shut off), all income and other information must be taken in to the office the day you apply in order to receive emergency assistance.

Eligibility is based on gross income and household size. The maximum allowable income guidelines are as follows. One-person household: income limit $29,126. Two-person household: income limit $38,087. Three-person household: income limit: $47,049. Four-person household: $56,011. Five-person household: $64,973.

Heating season benefit levels ranging from $590 to $985 for non-subsidized residents and $295 to $496 for some subsidized housing residents have been established. Eligibility for fuel assistance also provides 12 months of discounts on electric, natural gas and telephone bills. Fuel assistance eligibility may also provide eligibility for free weatherization and free heating system repair. Applications will be taken through April 30. Call 508-746-6707 with questions.

Hedge 'Hood Cleanup

NORTH PLYMOUTH – The Hedge 'Hood Clean Up Club will hold its 16th annual big spring cleanup at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1 (rain date May 2, same time). The "Club" is a loosely organized band of kids, grownups, neighbors and friends who want to help keep the North Plymouth neighborhood litter-free. Cleanup teams pick up litter in their walk-to-school range, and concentrate on areas that need extra attention. Participants get a free club T-shirt. Trash bags and latex gloves are available to those who participate. Trash collected will be deposited at Hedge School and volunteers will help pick up heavy loads curbside. Adults are encouraged to join, as each team needs an adult leader. Join the participants at the Hedge School playground at 10 a.m. May 1. Call Heidi Mayo at 508-747-5467 for more information. To donate, make your check payable to Hedge 'Hood Clean Up Club, and mail to 18 Savery Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360. The Hedge 'Hood Clean-Up Club is a nonprofit organization that aims to reduce litter and teach environmental and civic responsibility in North Plymouth. Donations will be used solely for cleanup activities.

State parks special use permits

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has set May 1 as the application deadline for special use permits in state parks and other DCR properties for the calendar year 2010. Applications will be accepted now through May 1 for events occurring during 2010. Special-use permits are required for events on DCR property that exceed the common use of DCR parklands. These can include sports activities and tournaments, concerts, charity walks, road races, cultural festivals, wedding ceremonies and other group gatherings, such as barbecues or those involving amplified sound or amusements. Applications are $35 and are available online at www.mass.gov/dcr. DCR must receive the permit application and fee at least 45 days before the requested event date. Also, all special use permit holders must have liability insurance.

Belly Dance for a Cure

PLYMOUTH – Belly dancers from all over New England will perform Saturday, May 1, at Belly Dance for a Cure at the Plymouth Elks Lodge on Long Pond Road. This event will help raise money for the Avon Foundation with all proceeds donated at this year's Boston Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. and boasts a great dance lineup featuring local and internationally known dancers including Za-Beth, Aurel, Elena El-Amar, and Zariifa. Baladi dance styles featured include Egyptian, cabaret, folk, Ghawazi and tribal fusion. There will be a silent auction with items donated from the Water Street Café, LeClerc Photography, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay and other local businesses. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The Avon Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has walks all over the country to help educate and support people and research in this all too often fatal disease. For further information, call Lisa Butler at 774-454-7533.

Horse show and open house

BUZZARDS BAY – Grazing Fields Farm, 201 Bournedale Road, Buzzards Bay, will host an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2. The open house will coincide with the first horse show of the 2010 competition season. Home to more than 40 horses and ponies, the property was purchased by Kathy and Mike Fletcher in 1995 from the Ingersoll family. The rolling pastureland and antique barns have all been preserved in the farm's current incarnation as a thriving boarding stable, horse show venue and riding academy.

From noon to 3, farm tours and information on riding programs will be available, as well as pony rides for aspiring young riders. The horse show, sanctioned by the U.S. Equestrian Federation, will run throughout the day and will feature two rings of jumping competition. Admission and parking for the horse show and open house are free and a concession stand will be available. The event is suitable for families with children of all ages. For information, visit grazingfields.com or call 508-759-3763.

The Art of Business

PLYMOUTH – The first meeting of the Plymouth County Coalition for the Arts was held March 23 at The Vine, 47 Court St. The coalition is the collaborative brainchild of Rene Schwiesow of Plymouth's The Art of Words, and Ric Cone, North Street Rconian Films, along with Pamela Lambert of the Theater at Hollywood and Vine on Court Street in Plymouth. The organization's next steps include designing a Web site that will serve as support, networking and marketing for the arts: visual (all mediums), film, television, written and spoken work, music, dance, theater, graphic arts, photography and working to organize events in the area over the upcoming summer. If it is an artistic endeavor the coalition plans to promote it. The meeting drew a group of interested and vocal artists with a bright eye toward the future. Denis Hanks of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce spoke regarding ongoing projects in the area. May 7, the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a free workshop for all artists interested in the "Art of Business." For information on this free workshop, call 508-830-1620. For further information regarding the Plymouth County Coalition for the Arts, call Rene Schwiesow at 781 724-5072 or access the coalition's page on Facebook.

Hazardous waste day

PLYMOUTH – The town of Plymouth will conduct its semiannual household hazardous waste day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Residents may take up to 30 gallons or 60 pounds of hazardous material for free to the DPW Annex at 169 Camelot Drive. Each additional 15 gallons or 30 pounds will be $20. Proof of residency is required. The following items will be accepted May 8: oil based paint and stain, hobby/artist supplies, photography chemicals, fiberglass resins, adhesives, flammable liquids and aerosols, gasoline, tire and carburetor cleaners and degreasers, marine and auto paints, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers containing pesticides, pool chemicals, cesspool cleaners, wood preservatives, mercury (including thermometers and thermostats), drain cleaners, moth balls and crystals, hazardous cleaners and polishes, poisons, acids and bases.

The following are not accepted: industrial waste, radioactive materials, pathological and medical waste, pressurized gas cylinders, lead acid batteries and explosives. Also latex paint is not hazardous and will not be accepted. (To dispose of this, remove lid, air dry or dry with absorbent material, and discard with trash.) For questions regarding the collection, residents may call the South Shore Recycling Cooperative at 781-329-8318 or go online to www.ssrcoop.info and click on Haz Waste.

Chrissy's Charity bazaar

PLYMOUTH – Chrissy's Charity will hold a charity bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 and 16 at St. Mary's Parish Center, at 327 Court St. in North Plymouth. Dates and times to drop off donations fro the many white elephant tables are from 8 a.m. to noon May 13 and 14 at the parish center. Donations of home baked (if possible) desserts for the food table are also needed and may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon May 14.

Chrissy's Charity accepts donations of rosaries and old, unwanted or broken jewelry of any kind. The rosaries are for the troops and the jewelry is repaired, restyled and prepared for sale at low prices. Chrissy's Charity operates under the sponsorship and charitable status of St. Mary Church. Donate any type of jewelry, rosaries, jewelry boxes and chests, beads, Christian medals, small gift items, etc. Your donations will then be repaired, cleaned, restyled and sold, with all funds going to charity. Yarn for the prayer shawl and baby blanket ministry is also needed. Chrissy's Charity has sent more than 280 rosaries to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Drop your donations at Mayflower Bank branches at 94 Court St. and Obery Street, Balboni's Drug Store at 289 Court St., St. Mary Church (Father O'Hara room) at 313 Court St., or at Metro Café on State Road. There is a new drop-off site for donations of jewelry and/or rosaries: The Cleaner Spot, at 80 Main St. in Carver. Call Jane Weston at 508-746-6095 or Brenda Cretinon at 781-585-8954 or e-mail GingerW1@aol.com with questions.

Manomartian race/walk

PLYMOUTH – Registration has opened for The Plymouth Manomartian 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk, an event for all ability levels featuring a decidedly cosmic theme. This is a community event conceived to provide access to recreational programs for disadvantaged youth in our community. The race is nonprofit under a group exemption with the Road Runners Club of America.

The event will be held Sunday, May 16. The racecourse starts and ends at Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, located at 6 Plaza Way in Plymouth, where registration and all post-race festivities will be held. Registration will be held from 8:15 to 9:50 a.m. and the race starts at 10. Post race activities will include a Kid's Fun Run, food by Bertucci's, live music, a raffle, giveaways and awards.

The goal of the Plymouth Manomartian 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk is to provide summer camp access to 50 Plymouth children who would otherwise not be able to attend. The summer camps run weekdays from late June until about mid-August. The cost to attend is $150 per child. The camps are run by the Plymouth Recreation Department and are held at Briggs Field and Stephens Field. The Recreation Department maintains a gift account to provide funding to families that cannot afford to send their children. Proceeds from this race will be donated to that fund.

The total race purse is valued at $1,000. The overall men's and women's division top three finishers will receive $125, $85 and $55, respectively, paid in Bertucci's gift certificates. There are seven age group divisions for both men and women. The top three finishers in each age group will receive $20, $10 and $5, respectively, paid in Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificates. Raffle tickets will be sold during registration. An LCD flat screen TV, donated by Best Buy at Independence Mall, is one of the prizes. Other items include Boston sports team memorabilia, athletic apparel, gift certificates to local businesses and more. Music will be provided by the local band Fortune Panda, which is donating its time to perform at the event. The race will be televised on PACTV. WATD 95.9 radio will broadcast live from the event. Bertucci's Italian Restaurant is the presenting sponsor, and Comcast, Bayside Runner, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Saucony and Plymouth Fitness are all partnering to produce the event. For information, call race director Jeff Perryman at 781-217-5437, e-mail manomartian5k@lycos.com or go to www.manomartian.com.

South Shore Arthritis Walk

PLYMOUTH – The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers of all ages to form teams for the ninth annual South Shore Arthritis Walk, which will take place Sunday, May 16, at Stephens Field in Plymouth. The event offers scenic 1- and 3-mile routes for walkers as well as activities for non-walkers. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. with the walk kicking off at noon. A post-walk celebration and health fair will follow with food, music, entertainment and plenty of fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will support the Arthritis Foundation's mission to improve the lives of people with arthritis through medical research, public health programs and public policy efforts. For more information or to register today, visit www.southshorearthritiswalk.org or contact the Arthritis Foundation at 617-219-8221 or via e-mail at lmccabe@arthritis.org.

Wind-in-the-Pines open house

PLYMOUTH – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is pleased to announce that Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, an overnight and day camp in Plymouth, will host an open house for girls interested in attending camp from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Girls and their families are welcome to tour Camp Wind-in-the-Pines and learn about the fun programs that will be offered this summer. Girl Scout camp is available for all girls in grades 1 through 12. There is a $12 registration fee for non-Girl Scouts attending camp. This summer Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Day Camp has bus stops in the following communities: Abington, Barnstable, Berkley, Braintree, Carver, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Harwich, Kingston, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Sagamore Beach, Sandwich, Weymouth, Whitman and Yarmouth. To learn more about open house at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines and other programs offered, visit www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs.

Open call for musicians

PLYMOUTH – Brewster Productions will continue the popular School's Out Summer Concert Series with 13 free outdoor concerts on the Plymouth waterfront this summer, and has issued an open call to all local musicians who want to perform. The 2010 School's Out Summer Concert Series will take place from May 28 to Sept. 3 on two different stages on the Plymouth waterfront: the Hedge House Lawn, home of the Acoustic Evenings shows, which feature an intimate coffeehouse atmosphere; and the main stage, which features full bands performing in Pilgrim Memorial State Park. The concert dates for this summer have been confirmed and a full summer of music will kick off at the Hedge House Lawn May 28. There will be four main stage concerts, including Schoolhouse Rock 2010, a benefit for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Aug. 14. The full schedule can be found at the School's Out Summer Concert Series Web site: www.brewsterproductions.com/concertseries.

Brewster Productions hopes to continue the tradition of showcasing the finest local young musicians by calling for all interested people to contact them and express interest in playing. Just like the concert staff, all performers at the School's Out Summer Concert Series volunteer their time to play, and the producers are looking for young musicians who want to perform on the waterfront for exposure and fun. If you are interested in playing, visit the concert series Web site to find out more details, then contact Brewster Productions at booking@brewsterproductions.com. Brewster Productions was founded in 2007 by Plymouth South High School graduates, Scott McEwen, Jon Dorn and Harry Quinn. They founded the School's Out Summer Concert Series in 2008 with the goal of helping young musicians get the opportunity to perform on the Plymouth waterfront.

Housing rehab program

PLYMOUTH – The Town of Plymouth Office of Community Development has funds available to loan to low- and moderate-income homeowners for the purpose of correcting code violations and doing related repairs (leaky roof, rotted siding or windows, outdated electrical systems, failed septic systems/heating systems, for example). These are low-interest, deferred payment loans, which are due upon sale or transfer of the property. If you already have a second mortgage, your project cannot be completed with these funds. Household income cannot exceed $46,300 for one person, $52,950 for two people, $59,550 for three people, or $66,150 for four people. For information, call or visit the Office of Community Development, at 11 Lincoln St. Call 508-747-1620, ext. 148 or 149.

Applications for Art on the Green

PLYMOUTH – The Pinehills is currently accepting applications for artists to exhibit or sell their work at the sixth annual "Art on the Green," a daylong celebration of the visual arts to be held on the community's Village Green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19. A rousing success in previous years, "Art on the Green" will again showcase the work of local and regional artists, including painters, sculptors, jewelry designers, weavers and more. Space is limited. There is an $85 entry free for exhibitors but the event is free to the public. For more information, artists are asked to contact Marissa Sweazy at Aigner Prensky Marketing Group, 617-254-9500 or msweazy@aignerprenskymarketing.com.

First National reunion

PLYMOUTH – Former employees of the First National Store in Plymouth are being sought to get together for a reunion. Call Diane Ivanoff at 508-224-3490.

Pan-Mass Challenge

Register online for the 31st annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Log on to www.pmc.org to register to ride. Open to 5,500 cyclists, the PMC will be held Aug. 7 and 8. This year's goal is to raise $31 million for the Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Riders can register for one of 10 routes, including four one-day and seven two-day treks that range from 47 to 190 miles. Minimum fundraising requirements range from $1,000 to $4,200, depending on the route chosen. Registration cost is $125 or $170 depending on the route selected. Support services, meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Log on to the site or call 800-WE-CYCLE for information.

Miss Plymouth pageant

PLYMOUTH – The first annual Miss Plymouth pageant will be held Oct. 2 at the South Shore Expo Center at 8 Natalie Way. Girls ages 16 to 20 are welcome to register. Shelley Spencer, director of the pageant, has more than 25 years of experience in pageantry and event planning. She has directed pageants in Texas, Maryland and Delaware, and is excited to bring the world of pageantry to Plymouth County. Call her at 410-422-3163 or e-mail selegantlady2@aol.com and she will mail you an information package.

Drum and bugle corps openings

PLYMOUTH – The Standish Guards Drum and Bugle Corps is getting ready for its 2010 season. Openings are available in the brass, percussion and color guard sections. If you have previous experience in marching or concert band the transition is easy. If you have color guard, drill team or dance experience you will be right at home. For beginners, or those who have not played in a while, the Corps has quality instructors. Rehearsals are two Sundays a month at a cost of $10 per rehearsal. The Corps is also seeking volunteers, business sponsors and tax-deductible donations. Used trumpets and drums (in at least repairable condition) are currently needed (with free pickup provided). Call Dennis O'Neill, at 781-217-5730 (message line) or e-mail plymouthdrumcorps@yahoo.com.

Medical Reserve Corps

PLYMOUTH – The Town of Plymouth's Medical Reserve Corps is community-based and functions as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources. If interested, call Heidie Hogan at 508-747-5050, e-mail plymouthmrc@msn.com or go to www.medicalreservecorps.gov for more information.

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