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Kendra Bond, director of the nonprofit Peace for All Animals Rescue, says there are “many parts” to her organization, and she needs volunteers keep those parts operating. The rescue recently moved to a farm at 1060 Bourne Road and will be holding trainings for interested volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or from 1 to 3 p.m.
Peace for All Animals Rescue has been in existence for over 14 years and over that time has expanded. Volunteer work includes caring for animals that were slated for slaughter – including donkeys. But there is also the business part of running a nonprofit, or building shelters for the animals, or feeding and caring for the animals.
Bond said she is looking forward to saving a couple of baby donkeys or a jenny (female donkey) and baby soon. But it takes anywhere from $4,000 to $7,000 to rescue and transport animals from Texas that are otherwise headed for the slaughterhouse, so fundraising is vital. (Bond said it’s best to rescue two at a time to save on transportation costs.)
It’s not just a donkey rescue, Bond said. She takes in other animals, too.
The farm is home to a draft horse, a horse, a pig, six chickens, and two donkeys who are tricksters, or “bad boys,” according to Bond (don’t let them grab your shoelaces or anything else loose when you’re not looking). In many cases, Bond said, young donkeys can become “the most wonderful therapy animals.”
The operation includes a lot of education. Bond teaches people how to take care of animals – including wildlife. She invites younger volunteers to learn about the rescue process, so that they can teach others. Importantly, she wants people to know about the horrific handling of animals that are sold for meat and mistreated along the way, hoping the system will change.
By volunteering at the rescue, people can experience the satisfaction of seeing when a rehabilitated animal steps onto a trailer on its way to a safe home. “Anyone who is looking for worthiness and is an animal lover might be a good fit,” Bond said. If the Saturday, Jan. 18 times don’t work and someone is still interested, Bond said she can arrange another time because volunteers are much needed.
If you want to know more, contact Bond at peaceforallanimalsrescue@gmail.com.
Monday, January 13
Are you a true crime aficionado? Join the True Crime Book Club at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Board Room. Each month, club members read and discuss a true crime book. This month, it’s “While the City Slept” by Eli Sanders. The book is available for checkout at the library. For more information, contact Maureen Coleman or Shane Indeglia at 508-830-4250, ext. 230 or 208.
Plymouth Center for the Arts announced its first exhibit of 2025, “New Beginnings,” a members-only show, which opened on Jan. 8 and continues through Sunday, Feb. 16. The show is a non-themed, non-juried show with categories including painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts, and sculpture. It’s free and open to the public. Winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.
“The Count of Monte Cristo,” a French film based on the Alexandre Dumas novel and starring Pierre Niney as Edmond Dante is showing through Thursday, Jan. 16, at Plimoth Cinema, 137 Warren Ave. (Plimoth Patuxet Museums). This film is nearly three hours long, so showtimes are at 2 and 6 p.m. The much-discussed Bob Dylan film “A Complete Unknown” will continue for the next couple of weeks with showtimes at 2, 4:30, and 7 p.m. (Try to leave without singing at least one Dylan song repeatedly.) Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Tuesday, January 14
The Botanical Drinkable will host a Dry January Mocktails Workshop at Book Love, 7 Village Green South in the Pinehills, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. You will learn how to craft refreshing alcohol-free drinks. The hands-on, interactive workshop will describe ways to balance non-alcoholic drinks with fresh herbs, spices, and natural syrups, garnishing techniques, and ideas for making your own mocktail at home. You will also get to taste some mocktail creations. Space is limited. Tickets are $55, and you can register here.
Wednesday, January 15
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking luncheon at The Terrace Rooftop Dining, 150 Water St., from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for members, and $50 for nonmembers. Contact J.R. Perkins for more information at 508-830-1620 or JR@PlymouthChamber.com. Register for the event here.
Thursday, January 16
Pianist Dan Kennedy will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Aptly titled, “So Nice to Be Warm Inside!” Kennedy will also bring his “offbeat sense of humor” along with the music to warm up the Fehlow Meeting Room. There will be an artist meet-and-greet afterward. Registration is required – you can sign up here.
Nashville recording artist Sarah Martin will perform her music in a Lobby Series event at the Spire, at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Martin, based in Plymouth, is a singer/songwriter whose original music tends to be country, but she also likes to cover other genres and will take requests. Tickets are $15 and you can get them here.
Friday, January 17
Here’s something new to check out at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St.: Pilates with Eileen Paris, from 8:45 to 9:15. This mat workout is based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates and includes concentrated work on core strength, body alignment, and muscular balance. Each exercise incorporates the entire body while focusing the mind for awareness and control. Please meet at the rear entrance of the library. The suggested donation is $10.
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Little Lies will deliver its versions of songs from the legendary band’s catalog at the Spire, at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Expect to hear favorites like “Go Your Own Way” and “Landslide,” among others. Tickets are $25.20 and $28, and you can get them here.
The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee kicks off a weekend of activities celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the 7 p.m. screening of the documentary “I Am MLK, Jr.” in the small theater at Plimoth Cinema (Plimoth Patuxet Museums), 137 Warren Ave. The documentary features interviews with key figures like Rev. Al Sharpton, John Lewis, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Van Jones. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited to 110 people.
The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, and directed by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, opens at Plimoth Cinema, with showings only at 2 and 4:30 p.m. for the first day only because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. events taking place at 7 p.m. This is Almodovar’s first English-speaking movie, and it won the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Saturday, January 18
Plimoth Patuxet Museums will offer the opportunity for you to Learn to be a miller at a milling workshop held at the Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day workshop will teach you how to harness the hydropower of Town Brook, move a 2,000-pound stone, and grind corn at the mill. Lunch is included, and registration is limited. For more information, contact Christina Coleman, director of education and group programs, at 508-746-1622 ext. 8107, or by emailing ccoleman@plimoth.org. Tickets are $200 for members and $250 for members. You can register here.
The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee’s weekend of activities to honor Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues with its MLK Day of Service at various locations. The activities include a food drive to benefit local food pantries, including Christ Church, the American Legion, the Salvation Army, Second Church in Manomet, and Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. There will also be a Habitat for Humanity workday; the assembly of kindness kits for the homeless; and cleaning and restoration of a local church. Plymouth No Place for Hate partnered with Church of the Pilgrimage, Bethel AME Church, Plymouth Noontime Rotary Club, PAICA, and Plymouth Public Schools to make the weekend possible. Register to volunteer for an activity on the Plymouth No Place for Hate website.
Peace for All Animals Rescue, an animal rescue nonprofit at 1060 Bourne Rd., will hold volunteer trainings. See the lead item in this column for more information.
Get out your gowns and tuxes for the third annual Snow Ball, starting at 6 p.m. at the historic 1620 Winery at Cordage Park, 55 Cordage Park Circle. Formal attire is encouraged for this winter gala, which includes an evening of dinner, dancing, and cocktails in the 1620 Winery’s elegant ballroom. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal prepared by 1620 Winery’s executive chef, creative cocktails, and dancing to live music from Little Miss and the Boom. The band performs a blend of swing, blues, and rockabilly music. Tickets are $125 or $1,250 for a table of 12 people, and you can get them here.
The Plymouth Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will present a free event, “From Bloody Sunday to Other Global Upheavals” at36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 220A at 2 p.m. The event will feature author and journalist David Tereshchuk who will discuss his new memoir, “A Question of Paternity: My Life as an Unaffiliated Reporter,” with his contemporary Don Mullan. The two journalists will share moments of historical importance, the events of “Bloody Sunday,” in Northern Ireland on Jan. 30, 1972, and talk about their experience covering the “Troubles” that followed. Tereshchuk’s book also explores his attempt to discover the identity of his real father. Michael Schilling, president of the Plymouth Ancient Order of Hibernians, said attendees can submit questions, along with their name, to AOHPlymouth@gmail.com. Mullan, the moderator, will choose some of them to be posed during the event. Tea and light refreshments will be served, and you can register here.
Crystal Ship, a tribute to The Doors will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m., with (actual) doors opening at 7 p.m. Fronted by veteran tribute singer Eddie Racci, the band includes keyboardist James Graff, guitarist Eric Senderoff, drummer Van Jones, and bassist Steve Cialino. Tickets are $27 and $30, and you can get them here.
Sunday, January 19
The Plymouth No Place for Hate weekend honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy will continue with an ecumenical worship service at Church of the Pilgrimage at 10:30 a.m., focusing on themes of unity, peace, and justice. The service will be followed by a light luncheon at 12 p.m., which is free, but space is limited to 120 attendees so registration is required here. From 1 to 3 p.m. you can enjoy a special program featuring the Plymouth Middle School Choir, award-winning essays from local students, and a keynote address by Rev. Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq., president and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts.
Book Love, 7 Village Green South in the Pinehills, will host Spare Studio Art Supply Donation Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have extra art supplies hanging around and taking up space, donate them to the Spare Studio, a creative reuse center on the South Shore, and receive a 10 percent discount on your purchase at Book Love.
Tuesday, January 21
If you’re yearning to learn more about the Plimoth Grist Mill, and don’t live nearby or dread going out in the cold weather, Plimoth Patuxet Museums is offering a virtual education experience on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Ticket holders will receive a link via email on that morning, but ticket sales end today (Jan. 21). For questions, contact Christina Coleman, director of education and group programs, at 508-746-1622 ext. 8107 or by emailing ccoleman@plimoth.org. The cost is $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. You can register here.
Wednesday, January 22
Get out your pens and pads (or laptops), for the Wednesday Night Writing Group’s meeting at 6 p.m. at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 6 to 8 p.m. This recurring event aims to help you hone your writing skills, with writing prompts to spark your creativity. You’ll be able to share your writing with peers and to learn from others. The meeting takes place every other Wednesday. For more information, contact Maureen Coleman at mcoleman@ocln.org or call 508-830-4250, ext. 230.