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South Shore Seniors Inspire, Arts & Crafts Return, and Share Your South Shore Faves!

Read about a dedicated Braintree couple walking for hunger, a Scituate woodcarver's lasting impact, and the return of Plymouth's Arts & Crafts on the Green. We've also got a packed list of upcoming events and share your favorite South Shore spots for our upcoming feature!

Headlines

  • Braintree: Braintree residents Alyce and Ron Lanoue, both 78 years old, will participate in the annual Walk for Hunger on May 4th, marking Alyce's impressive 47th year supporting the event. - The Patch

  • Hull: Wicked Fabulous, an LGBTQ-owned brand, has launched a new jewelry line with 10% of sales dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth charities - EIN Presswire

  • Scituate: Scituate woodcarver Ralph "Skip" Wehan, known for his hand-carved signs displayed around town for over 50 years, was recently featured for his artistry. - CBS News

  • Plymouth: The 5th Annual Arts & Crafts on the Green, a free event celebrating local artistry with handmade crafts, live demonstrations, and music, will take place in downtown Plymouth on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 4 PM. -  Newsbreak

- One week to go, last chance to submit your favorite spots! -

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

  • Touch-A-Truck Norwell!: Friday, April 25, 10:00 AM - Norwell: Come see awesome trucks up close, grab yummy treats, and even meet a police comfort dog for a fun morning with your friends! - Radius Financial Group

  • 42nd Annual Duxbury Antiques Show & Sale: Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM - Duxbury: Featuring a variety of quality antiques from over 40 dealers, proceeds benefiting the Duxbury Boosters Club.- Duxbury Boosters Clubl

  • Herring Run Celebration: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 AM - Plymouth: Fish fun for everyone! Come to Plimoth Grist Mill to see the swimming fish, do some art, play games, and hear music! You can even help scientists count the herring and learn about their research. - Plimoth Grist Mill

  • South Shore Children’s Business Fair: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 AM - Hanover: Young entrepreneurs will showcase their skills at a family-friendly fair at the South Shore YMCA Emilson. - South Shore Children

  • Dirty Water Distillery Spring Fling Vendor Market: Saturday, April 26, 12:00 PM - Plymouth: Fun shopping day! Dirty Water Distillery is having a spring market with different vendors. - Dirty Water Distillery

  • Revolutionary Plymouth 250: “Liberty and Tea at the Spooner House”: Saturday,  April 26, 2:00 PM - Plymouth: Imagine what it was like during the Revolutionary War and enjoy some tea at the historic Spooner House! Plymouth Antiquarian Society at the Spooner House

  • Run Through the Pines Half Marathon and 5K: Sunday, April 27, 8:00 AM - Carver: Run through beautiful pine trees! Join the half-marathon or 5K in Carver for a fun race day. 🌲🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ -  Racewire: Run Through the Pines

  • International Jazz Day: Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 PM - Kingston: Awesome jazz music is happening at The Kingsbury Pub! Come listen on April 30th to celebrate International Jazz Day. It's going to be a cool night of live tunes. - Kingsbury Pub

  • Plymouth: Wills and Trusts: Pirates, Treasure Chests and Piggy Banks: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 PM - Plymouth: Learn how to protect your things at this complimentary workshop. This event in Plymouth talks about planning for the future, like how to make sure things go where you want them to according to your goals and needs. - The Law Mom

May Preview

  • May Plymouth Arts and Crafts on the Green 2025: Saturday, May 3, 11:00 AM: Come to Plymouth on May 3rd 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cubist Comedy w/ Lenny Clarke, Carolyn Plummer & Dan Miller: Saturday, May 17, 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM - Weymouth: One night, two shows with Lenny Clarke, Dan Miller and friends. Easy to align with any busy schedule and you can even grab dinner there first - score! - Cubist Circle 6PM Show - Cubist Circle 8:30PM Show

Know about a cool event? Let us know! Email it to [email protected]  and we might feature it.

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