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Last call: Nominate Your Favorites! Fisher Cat Rescue, New Eateries + Weekend Events!

Last call: Nominate Your Favorites! Fisher Cat Rescue, New Eateries + Weekend Events!

Be a part of shaping our South Shore "Best of" guide! This is the last week to nominate your favorite local spots – your input is crucial before voting begins. In local news, witness the community spirit in Cohasset's fisher cat rescue and Holbrook's appreciation for its dispatchers. This weekend, discover events like a craft fair in Plymouth, a spring walk in Weymouth, and a Derby Day celebration. Share your nominations and invite your friends to explore the best of our region with our weekend event highlights!

South Shore Insider
May 01, 2025

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Headlines

Cohasset: Community rallies to rescue baby fisher cats, now recovering at the New England Wildlife Center- The Patriot Ledger
Hanover: Get ready to brunch! First Watch is expanding its MA footprint with a new local opening.- Whoopee
Hanover: Hanover's Bravest show their big hearts to support Noah in his fight against lymphoma.- The Patriot Ledger
Hingham: Freshness returns! The Hingham Farmers Market opens its 2025 season Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 am to 1 pm at 95 Station Street. - Newsbreak
Holbrook: A well-deserved salute! Holbrook recognizes the crucial role of its dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. - JGPR
Quincy: Ramen fans in Quincy, rejoice! Somenya is opening its doors and serving up tasty Japanese noodles. - Boston Restaurant Talk
Weymouth: Mark your calendars, country fans! The Country Ding Fest is hitting Weymouth's former Naval Air Station on September 6th! - Patch

- Last chance to submit your favorite spots! -

Submissions close this weekend. We're on a quest to find the ultimate spots for hanging out, eating, and chilling, and we need your expert opinions! We're looking for the best: Dine with a View, Family-Friendly Restaurants, Beer Gardens, Nature Spots to Relax and Recharge, and many more.

Share your favorite places with us by clicking the link below! We'll collect all your suggestions over the next week, and then in May, we'll all vote on the TOP spots! Let's find the best the South Shore has to offer!

Upcoming Events

Country Line Dancing Pop Up at Camp Clark: Thursday, May 1, 6:00 PM - Plymouth: Yeehaw! Line Dancing Fun is Coming to Camp Clark! Don't miss this pop-up event. - Old Colony YMCA - Camp Clark
Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective: Thursday, May 1, 7:00 PM - Braintree: Inspirational speaker Cheryl Jones will lead a discussion at the Thayer Public Library about fostering individual and collective resilience for healing and growth. - Thayer Public Library
First Fridays at Blake: Friday, May 2, 7:00 PM - Plymouth: Every first Friday, the Blake Planetarium offers a live program at 7:00 PM showcasing the current night sky, where participants can learn to identify planets, stars, and constellations and receive a star map. - Blake Planetarium at Plymouth Community Intermediate School
Cohasset’s 7th Annual Earth Day Clean Up Day: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 AM - Cohasset: Join your neighbors this Saturday for Cohasset's 7th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up and help make our town sparkle! - The Town of Cohasset
Hingham Land Conservation Trust Spring Walk: Saturday, May 3, 10:00 AM - Weymouth: Explore the beauty of Webb Memorial State Park with the Land Conservation Trust's upcoming Spring Walk.- Webb Memorial State Park
Great Island Artisans' Guild "Arts in Bloom" INDOOR Craft Fair: Saturday, May 3, 10:00 AM - Plymouth: Check out cool handmade crafts and pretty flower-themed art at the Arts in Bloom craft fair! - Overlook Clubhouse for Great Islands
May Plymouth Arts and Crafts on the Green 2025: Saturday, May 3, 11:00 AM - Plymouth: Come to Plymouth for a fun day at the arts and crafts fair! There will be lots to see and do. It's like a mini-adventure looking at all the creative things. - Inebri Art
Derby Day at G Pub: Saturday, May 3, 5:30 PM - Plymouth: Join G Pub for Derby Day, a free event featuring the broadcast of the "greatest two minutes in sports," Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps, and best-dressed contests. - Plymouth G Pub
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines in Concert: Saturday, May 3, 7:00 PM - Duxbury: Don't miss Annie Raines and Paul Rishell's captivating blues and swing performance this Saturday at the South Shore Folk Music Club in Duxbury. - South Shore Folk Music Club
Touch A Truck: Sunday, May 4, 10:00 AM - Plymouth: Honk, Honk, Hooray! Experience big rigs up close at the Touch-a-Truck event! - Old Colony YMCA
Art Complex Museum Concert: Champlain Trio: Sunday, May 4, 4:00 PM - Duxbury: The Art Complex Museum is having a concert! The Champlain Trio will play there, so you can hear some live music in a really cool place. Plus, you can explore the museum before the concert starts. - Art Complex Museum
Rock Voices South Shore Spring Concert 2025: Sunday, May 4, 4:30 PM - Weymouth: Weymouth rocks with its amazing community choir! Join them for a fun evening of live music, featuring everything from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin. - East Weymouth Congregational Church
Meet the Author: Birdmen Over Boston Harbor with Wayne G. Miller: Monday, May 5, 6:30 PM - Braintree: Boston's flying pioneers! Don't miss Wayne Miller's talk, "Birdmen Over Boston Harbor," at the Thomas Crane Library for a fascinating look back. - Thomas Crane Public Library
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible: Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 PM - Plymouth: Unlocking the Secrets of the Invisible! Delve into the fascinating world of supermassive black holes. - Blake Planetarium at Plymouth Community Intermediate School

Later This Month

Plymouth Punk Rock Market: Saturday, May 10, 12:00 PM - Plymouth: There's a really fun market happening at Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth! You can find records, clothes, art, and lots of other things you won't see anywhere else. Plus, they'll have music and food trucks. It's like a big party with shopping. - Mayflower Brewing Company
Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: “Clothing of the Revolutionary Era”: Tuesday, May 13, 2:00 PM - Plymouth: Come explore the outfits from the time of the Revolutionary War and hear stories about how people used to dress. - Plymouth Antiquarian Society at the Hedge House
Terrarium Workshop @ Untold Brewing Plymouth: Thursday, May 15, 6:00 PM - Plymouth: Get Creative with Soil and Sips! Build your own terrarium at a fun local workshop. - Untold Brewing Plymouth
New World Comedy Night: Thursday, May 15, 7:00 PM - Plymouth: Prepare for Takeoff... into Laughter! Don't miss the New World Comedy Night. - The New World Tavern
Beach and Back Half Marathon and 5K: Saturday, May 17, 7:30 AM - Marshfield: Run by the beach! Join the half-marathon or 5K in Marshfield for a beautiful race with ocean views. 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️- Racewire: Beach and Back Half Marathon and 5K
Revolutionary Plymouth 250: “Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty and Loyalty”: Saturday, May 17, 3:00 PM - Plymouth: Travel back in time and hear stories about what people in Plymouth thought during the Revolutionary War at 'Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty and Loyalty. - Plymouth Antiquarian Society at the Court House Museum
Paint Night! At the Plymouth Bay Winery: Thursday, May 29, 6:00 PM - Plymouth: Brushstrokes and Beverages! Reserve your spot for this relaxing Paint Night. - Plymouth Bay Winery

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