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A local competition is giving pet owners an opportunity to wag the dog. The Annual America’s Hometown Hound contest, now in its fourth year, is seeking entries from the proud dog owners in Plymouth.
But you’ll have to act fast if you haven’t already entered your “family member” – the entry period closes at the end of day on Monday, May 6. Owners can enter their pet online here.
The competition consists of three rounds of public voting. The final three dogs – and their owners – will be invited to attend the popular Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Bark in the Park event. The finishing order will be determined by a group of local judges.
In addition to picking the winner, Plymouth’s Bark in the Park festival features more than 40 pet-friendly vendors, lots of adoptable dogs, and plenty of things to do for those getting by with only two legs. The event puts the “wow” in “bow wow,” the Plymouth Chamber says, attracting people (and pets) to browse vendors and learn more about local rescue groups and nonprofits.
Bark in the Park will be held at Nelson Park on Saturday, June 8.
Three rounds of voting by the public to choose America’s Hometown Hound begins on May 13 – May 13-17 for round one, May 20-24 for round two, and May 27-31 for round three.
According to Sarah Jane Tolman, owner of Valoisa Media, the local social media marketing agency that’s promoting the Hometown Hound competition, last year’s pet-loving panel of judges included state representatives Kathy LaNatra and Mathew Muratore, and Amy Naples, executive director of the Plymouth Chamber.
Things to do this week and beyond
Monday, May 6
Plymouth library’s Teen Advisory Group meets once a month from 7 to 8 p.m. to plan events, discuss library volunteering opportunities, and test out new crafts and games. It’s intended for teens ages 13-18. No registration is required. For more information, email Miss Madde at mmahony@ocln.org.
Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St. hosts a workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. by fiber artist Kati Carloni, who will guide participants through the process of needle felting to create “an adorable wool frog.” The class is open to all levels. Tickets are $50. Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday, May 7
Untold Brewing, 2 Loring Blvd., hosts a trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m.
For its May meeting Plymouth library’s Local History Book Club will be reading “Between Concord and Plymouth,” by L.D. Gellar, a chronicle of the friendship between Emerson, Thoreau, the Channings, and Bronson Alcott with Benjmain Watson, a Plymouth intellectual and horticulturist, and the literary circle he cultivated. The meeting takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s history room. Registration is required. You can do it here.
Plymouth G Pub, 101 Carver Road, hosts “Craft Creations and Cider” from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $45 and are available here.
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday Walks at Mass Audubon’s Tidmarsh Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the sanctuary’s successful wetlands restoration, view the sanctuary’s native plant and animal species, and learn what is in store for the future. This free guided walk is led by Mass Audubon staff and geared toward adults.
The Plymouth Garden Club holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the Chiltonville Congregational Church, 6 River St. Guest speaker Lori Malunod’s presentation will focus on the behind-the-scenes story of this year’s “Art in Bloom” exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts’ Festival of Art and Flowers. The program will also include tips for floral arrangements, and a traditional English Tea. The guest fee is $5.
Teen Writers Hearthside invites writers ages 13 to 18 to Plymouth library to learn valuable techniques in poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. From 2:30 to 4 p.m. participants will hone writing skills, share writing advice, and meet new friends. Bring a notebook, pen, pencil, or a laptop. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. For more information call 508-830-4250 x210 or email Ms. Natalie at nbennington@plymouth.ocln.org.
Thursday, May 9
Children who are independent readers may sign up for a 15-minute session to read to Tasha, a purebred Maltese, who is a certified therapy dog. It’s an opportunity to read aloud in a comfortable environment, which can help improve comprehension and confidence in children under the age of 12. The reading takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the library’s craft room.
The Manomet Vintage Reads book group meets at Manomet library from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Spire transforms its lobby into a 70-seat lounge to showcase local and regional musicians in a relaxed and intimate setting. Plymouth-based Mini Yellow Witches will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available here.
Friday, May 10
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its Empowering Women’s Luncheon at noon at the Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club, 54 Club House Drive. Pre-registration is required. You can do so here.
Plymouth library hosts “Wild About Reading: Sustainable Storytime” from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Each month, it offers stories and activities that teach children about environmentalism and encourage a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors. Storytime books are picked for ages 5-9. Registration is required. For more information contact Melissa Burridge at 508-409-9420 or mwolfert89@gmail.com.
Friday’s Live Music on Shirley Square is back, offering live music by the front steps of 4 North St. between 4 and 6 p.m. The music is free.
The Adam Ezra Group performs at The Spire from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available here.
Saturday, May 11
Rising Tide Charter Public School, 59 Armstrong Road, hosts its second annual 5K run, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include music, raffles, snacks, and t-shirts. This event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Participation costs $20; $10 for Rising Tide students. You can register here.
State botanist Karro Frost, Town of Plymouth staff, and passionate residents from across town will lead a hands-on educational session at Town Brook to identify some of the most common invasive plants plaguing Plymouth. Attendees will work together on different removal techniques from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Town Brook Park, 10 Spring Lane. Registration is required, and you can do it here.
Mothers’ Day at Shelly’s Tea Rooms, 51 Court St., offers Windsor Afternoon Tea, accompanied by the tea room’s resident harpist. Shelly’s will also offer a gift for every “mum” that comes by from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 508-927-4402 to reserve a table.
The Manomet library hosts a beginner-friendly adult session of Dungeons and Dragons from 2 to 4 p.m. No experience is required. Players will fill out character sheets and learn the basics of gameplay together in the first session. All supplies, including dice, will be provided by the library. Registration is required, as spaces are limited. Register here.
Peter Rowan, a singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades will perform at The Spire from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $31.50 and $35. They’re available here.
Sunday, May 12
Mom can’t wait for this. The “Rebels and Rods” car show takes place in the East Bay Grille parking lot, 173 Water St., from 7 to 10 a.m. The Plymouth Car Club meets every Sunday (weather permitting) from April to November. The club supports first responders, veterans, and citizens in need.
Monday, May 13
Pilgrim Hall Museum is celebrating its 200th Anniversary this year and is raising money to restore the original 1824 building and the priceless art and artifacts housed within it. The 200th anniversary golf tournament benefit takes place at Southers Marsh, 30 Southers Marsh Lane today, starting at 11:30 a.m. For fees, details, and to register, go here.
Mothers, your day continues to be celebrated with a flower workshop at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St., Plymouth at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 and available here.
Plymouth library will screen “We Are All Plastic People Now,” followed by a question-and-answer session with Barry Potvin, chair of the town’s board of health, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the meeting room. Plastics have been found inside our bodies, the film warns, in our colons, our brains, and even in mothers’ developing wombs.
Tuesday, May 14
A Plymouth library program engages babies and their caregivers with 30 minutes of stories, bounces, fingerplays, and songs in a program held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Fehlow meeting room.
Plymouth Center for Arts, 11 North St., offers lunch and a screen-printing session with Kay Libretto, owner of Inky Hands Print Studio and Gallery in Plymouth, from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. Reserve here.
The library’s Teen Graphic Novel Club for ages 9 to 12 is reading “Ghosts” by Raina Telgemeier. The book is available at the main circulation desk. The club meets between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Register here, so the library knows how many snacks to provide.
Wednesday May 15
Wednesday Walks at Mass Audubon’s Tidmarsh Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the sanctuary’s successful wetlands restoration, view the sanctuary’s native plant and animal species, and learn what is in store for the future. This free guided walk is led by Mass Audubon staff and geared toward adults.
Plymouth library’s Teen Craft Club, for ages 12 to 18, will be making jewelry with sea glass from 6 to 7 p.m. All supplies are provided. Registration is required, and you can do it here.
Quincy College’s Class of 2024 conducts its Physical Therapy Assistant Program Pinning Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the college’s Plymouth Campus, in Room 330 at 36 Cordage Park Circle. The ceremony recognizes the students’ successful completion of their two-year program of study (classroom instruction and clinical training) and formally represents their transition into the profession. The event concludes with students reciting the Physical Therapist Assistant Oath in which they pledge a commitment to their profession and to the patients to whom they will provide care.
Thursday, May 16
American Parkinson’s Association South Shore support group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the library’s Fehlow meeting room. This group is regularly visited by educational speakers.
“Crafty Kiddos,” for children ages 3-5, and their caregivers meets in the library from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The group will be making a craft, reading a picture book, and singing a song. You can register here.
The Spire Lobby Series presents The Smack Dab of Plymouth, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This series showcases local and regional musicians in a relaxed and intimate setting. Tickets are $15.
Friday, May 17
The Hometown Spring Cleanup takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up at Town Hall, pick up the trash bags, and clean up the town’s main Street, Court Street and Water Street corridor.
Fridays on Shirley Square offers live music, outside at4 North St., from 4 to 6 p.m.
The students of artist Heidi Mayo host an opening reception for their art exhibit and auction from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harborwalk Apartments Lobby, 30 Loring Blvd. It’s free. The exhibit can also be viewed during business hours through June 14.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” perform at Plymouth Memorial Hall 83 Court St., Plymouth, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $109 and are available here.
Funny how these things work out. The Spire will present comedian Nick Griffin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 and $25. They’re available here.
Saturday, May 18
Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, holds a spring heirloom plant sale offering a bountiful selection of more than 100 types of heirloom species from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Plymouth’s Hometown Spring Cleanup continues today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up at town hall, pick up the trash bags, and clean up the town’s Main Street, Court Street and Water Street corridor.
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation hosts its annual gathering at Nelson Memorial Park 255 Water St., from noon to 4 p.m.
Crafts on the Green displays the talents of local artisans in an array of locally made and sourced items outside Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court St., from noon to 4 p.m. It’s free.
Sunday, May 19
Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, continues its spring heirloom plant sale, offering a selection of more than 100 types of heirloom species from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Untold Brewing Cycling Club rides from 10 a.m. to noon. Group rides along the South Shore will alternate routes every Sunday, starting from the taproom at 2 Loring Blvd. The rides are open to all cycling enthusiasts. Beginners are welcome. It’s a free ride.
Tourist in Your Own Home Town invites residents to “play tourist” in downtown Plymouth, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors. Call for reservations, 508-517-8355. Walk-ups are accepted as space allows.
American Idol Star Tristan McIntosh’s “Linda Ronstadt Experience portrays the singer in the prime of her career at The Spire, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available here.