This Week on the South Shore

Headlines

• Braintree: A fresh Mediterranean option is landing in Braintree as CAVA opens its newest location, serving up bowls, pitas, and more. Ahead of its official debut, the restaurant is also offering free tastings and bringing dozens of new local jobs to the South Shore. - Patch

• Cohasset: Cohasset voters have approved a key step toward a new $28 million public safety building at Cohasset Public Safety Building Project, with the final decision now heading to the ballot on May 9. If the debt exclusion passes, the project would move forward to build a modern police facility funded over a long-term borrowing plan. - Cohasset Anchor

• Hull: A Hull-based nonprofit, Coastal Cat Rescue, has spent nearly 20 years rescuing cats and has already rehomed more than 100 in its first year as an official rescue. Led by founder Ellen Bloom Whitney, the foster-based group gives each animal care, socialization, and a path to a forever home. - Wicked Local

• Quincy: A piece of Quincy history is getting a new life as the former Wollaston Theater site transforms into Wollaston Gardens, a seasonal beer garden opening this summer. Once a 1926 vaudeville stage and longtime neighborhood cinema, the site will now bring a social outdoor gathering space to Beale Street. - The Patriot Ledger

South Shore Spotlight

Record-Breaking 5K Supports Mental Health on the South Shore

Last month, Interfaith Social Services’ Stop the Stigma 5K returned to Quincy’s Squantum neighborhood with a powerful turnout and record-breaking impact. More than 950 runners and walkers took part, helping raise over $180,000 to support mental health counseling and addiction services through Interfaith’s New Directions Counseling Center. The annual event continues to grow as a community-driven effort to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to care for those who need it most.

From first-time participants to longtime supporters, the race once again brought together residents, families, and local businesses in a shared mission of hope, healing, and connection—making this year’s event the most successful yet.

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Upcoming Events

• Mother’s Day Weekend Pop-Up: Mobile Bookstore & Sweets: Friday, May 8, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Scituate: Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with a cozy evening at Untold Brewing featuring a mobile bookstore and sweet treats—perfect for browsing, sipping, and celebrating the moms in your life. – Untold Brewing

• SPIRE Lobby Series: Sam Robbins & Grace Morrison: Thursday, May 7, Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM – Plymouth: Enjoy an intimate evening of live music as Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins and Cape Cod’s own Grace Morrison take the stage with heartfelt storytelling and coastal-inspired “Saltwater Country” sounds. This cozy, lounge-style performance offers a unique chance to experience two standout artists up close. – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• “Who She Is” Film Screening and Discussion: Friday, May 8, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Plymouth: Plimoth Cinema presents an impactful screening of Who She Is in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Month, featuring powerful storytelling, a hand drum performance, Indigenous artwork, and a post-film discussion with Native advocate and educator Junise Bliss. – Plimoth Patuxet Museums

• Session Americana w/ Kris Delmhorst: Friday, May 8, 8:00 PM – Plymouth: Boston-based collective Session Americana delivers a dynamic, genre-blending performance of roots, rock, jazz, and folk, featuring collaborative energy, rotating instruments, and the soulful presence of singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst for a lively, joy-filled night of music. – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• Saturday Morning Bird Walk: Saturday, May 9, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Milton: Explore the trails around Blue Hills Trailside Museum with a guided bird walk led by a Mass Audubon naturalist, spotting local and migratory birds while learning about their habitats, behaviors, and conservation needs. – Mass Audubon

• UB Cycling Club Ride: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Scituate: Kick off the weekend on two wheels with a group ride starting from the taproom—open to seasoned riders and newcomers ready to join the cycling community. – Untold Brewing

• Beer Garden Pop-Up at Arts & Crafts on the Common: Saturday, May 9, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Cohasset: Sip fresh brews while browsing handcrafted goods from local makers, with live music and family-friendly vibes at this lively outdoor market on the Common. – Stellwagen Beer Company

• Field to Felting: A Sheep Shearing to Felting Workshop: Saturday, May 9, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Hingham: Go behind the scenes at Weir River Farm for a hands-on wool-to-art experience featuring live sheep shearing, fleece processing, and a beginner-friendly felting workshop where participants create their own take-home wool project. – Weir River Farm

• Donny Hayes Acoustic: Saturday, May 9, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Marshfield: Enjoy a laid-back afternoon of live acoustic music as Donny Hayes brings an easygoing set to the taproom—perfect for relaxing with a craft beer and good company. – Stellwagen Beer Company

• A Band of Brothers: Supergroup Tribute to The Allman Brothers: Saturday, May 9, 8:00 PM – Plymouth: This powerhouse East Coast collective channels the spirit of the Allman Brothers with electrifying guitar work, soulful grooves, and all-star musicianship, delivering a high-energy tribute that reimagines the band’s iconic sound with fresh intensity and improvisational flair. – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• Sunday Serenades: Forever Simon & Garfunkel: Sunday, May 10, 3:00 PM – Plymouth: Relive the timeless hits of Simon & Garfunkel as Sean Altman and Jack Skuller deliver pitch-perfect harmonies, storytelling, and classic songs like The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water in a nostalgic, high-energy tribute. – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• Mindfulness Walk at World’s End: Sunday, May 10, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Hingham: Slow down and reconnect with nature on a guided mindfulness walk along scenic coastal trails, blending gentle movement, guided visualization, and moments of reflection designed to reduce stress and restore calm. – World’s End

• Ellis Island and Genealogy Research with Seema Kenney: Tuesday, May 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Norwell: Join genealogist Seema Kenney for an engaging talk on Ellis Island, immigration history, and how legislation shaped the immigrant experience. Admission is $10 for this informative program perfect for history buffs and family researchers alike. – The James Library & Center for the Arts

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