Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, Film Screening: ZEB, Schooner Life Sept. 4, 7 p.m. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. Information: Victoria Stevens at 781-925-5433.
The Daniel Webster Estate at 238 Webster St., Marshfield is open every Thursday through September from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marshfield is the "Home of Daniel Webster", so come and have a guided tour of this lovely 1880's house which is a tribute to him. Admission is free. Information visit danielwebsterestate.org.
Visit Congregation Shirat Hayam at its two open houses to be held on Sept. 5 and 7, On Sept, 5 at 6:30 p.m. for Friday evening services followed by an Oneg Shabat. On Sunday, Sept. 7 we will be having a short morning service at 9 a.m. followed by a traditional breakfast of bagels, lox etc. Meet fellow Congregants, Rabbi Rachel Schoenfeld, Cantoral Soloist Jonathan Nelson, Religous School leaders and find out more about our fantastic High Holy Day services that are open to the public. Information contact us at info@shirathayam.net, www.shirathayam.net, or 781-582-2700.
Single Executives Club Singles Dance Friday, Sept. 5, 8:30 to midnight at the new Holiday Inn (formerly the Raduisson Hotel) Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St, Rockland. se-4u.com Dance music by award-winning DJ, Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Free door prizes, raffles, and additional MATCH game prizes. For singles and couples 35+ yrs. old. Proper business dress, sports jacket for men highly recommended. Admittance: $12 all night. 781-446-0234.
Connecting Rods Auto Club, Route 58 and 106, Halifax Wal-Mart. (weather permitting) featuring hot rods, antiques, classics, motorcycles, 50/50 raffle for charity from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday night through September.
New England Singles Dance Sept. 5, 8 p.m. to midnight.VFW Hall, 30 Central St,. Abington., Adults of all ages. Casual dress. Sandwich bar. Dance music with top DJ’s . Admission $10. singlesdances-newengland.com 617-325-4900.
The British Beer Company, Washington St., Pembroke. Sept. 5, Flydown 781-829-6999.
Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring St., Plymouth, will present Dave & JJ Sept. 5, 8:45 p.m. to closing.
The Next Page Blues Café, 550 Broad St., Weymouth, Sept. 5, Satch & The Mighty Houserockers.No cover. 781-335-9796. nextpagecafe.com myspace.com/satchsnewbluesrevue.
South Shore Folk Music Club Coffeehouse Beal House of the Kingston Unitarian Church, 222 Main St., Route 106, Kingston, Saturday Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Jake Armerding with Taylor Armerding Tickets: Members $13. Non Members $15. Information: ssfmc.org or 781-871-1052.
Fifth Annual Soiree: A Rare Affair – Sept. 6, at 6 p.m., in Plimoth Plantation’s Henry Hornblower Visitor Center with honorary chair, Jeff Corwin, Animal Planet and Wildlife Biologist and CNN co-host The night will include silent and live auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner All proceeds will support rare breeds animal and agricultural programs Auction items include: dinner with an academy award winner, trips to magical destinations, original artwork, collectibles and more. Tickets: $125 per person ($75 is tax deductible) Help keep the furry and feathered role-players in the 1627 English Village. To learn more call 508 746 1622 or e-mail kcorben@plimoth.org
Sinners, a comedy by Norm Foster, and directed by Joe McAlarney, will be performed at North River Theater, 513 River St., Norwell. Theater-goers are welcome to bring snacks into the theater, but drinks must be purchased at the bar. Performance dates: Saturday, Sept. 6, Friday, Sept. 12, Saturday, Sept. 13, Friday, Sept. 19, Saturday, Sept. 20, Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. All shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 each. To reserve tickets, call 781-826-4878. For information, visit the Web site at northrivertheater.com.
Ventress Library Gallery, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield, presents the works of Mary Taylor, Local Color and Sacred Valley series: Mary Taylor through Oct. 3. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday.
The British Beer Company, Washington St., Pembroke. Sept. 6, Double Take 781-829-6999.
Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring St., Plymouth, will present Irish Seisiun Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m.
The Next Page Blues Café, 550 Broad St., Weymouth, Sept. 6, The Gulf Boys No cover. 781-335-9796. nextpagecafe.com myspace.com/satchsnewbluesrevue.
Afternoon of Irish Music featuring Rud Eile and guests will take place at Aisling Gallery, 229 Lincoln St., Route 3A, Hingham, on Sept. 7. The music will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature the very best in Irish traditional music and song. There will be no cover charge for entry to this concert. Those who already purchased advance tickets for the originally scheduled concert on the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey can receive a full refund by contacting the Aisling Gallery at 781-749-0555 or visit www.aislinggallery.com
Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Washington St., Duxbury. All you can eat breakfast buffet, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 7, Menu: scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, toast, English muffins, baked beans, juice and coffee. Pancakes and French toast cooked to order.Adults $7,seniors $6, children age 12 and under $5. Open to the public.
The Landmine Classic Mountain bike race takes place at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept 7, at Wompatuck State Park, in Hingham. A 25-mile course for sport, expert, and semi pro/pro riders has been put together. Beginners will have a challenging 11-mile course to race on. There is a 50-mile marathon MTB race for the adventuresome. Pre-register on bikereg.com. Look under the section titled “Off-Road Races” then page down to find this event listed. All proceeds benefit Wompatuck State Park. Call Eric at 781-249-0010 with any questions.
Seabird And Whale Tale Cruises – Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Join wildlife experts Dr. John C. Jahoda of Bridgewater State College, Wayne Petersen of Massachusetts Audubon Society, and David Clapp of Natural History Services as they lead this informative excursion to view coastal marine wildlife off the New England coast. Travel is aboard the Tails of the Sea, a 110 luxury commercial whale watching vessel Boats of Plymouth, Leave from the Plymouth Town Pier at 8 am and return by 6 p.m. The trip includes our guided commentary, plankton tow and demonstrations, chumming for seabirds, a full galley of food and our free onboard raffle. Tickets: $110. 25. Download the registration form at necwa.org/trips.html or call Krill at 508-946-4345. Space is limited.
Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Place, Marshfield. Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. Historical weather researcher John Horrigan to chronicle The 1849 Irish Shipwreck Off Cohasset Coast. Free and open to the public. Handicapped accessible. Information: Chris Woods at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org. or www.johnhorrigan.com.
Operation A.B.L.E. Career Fair & Networking event for Mature Workers 45+ Job seekers age 45 and older will soon have another opportunity to meet employers at a career fair and networking event designed just for them. Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston will host a Mature Worker Career Fair & Networking Event on Monday, Sept, 8, at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Boston. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arlington Room on the hotel’s sixth floor.
The Helen Bumpus Gallery presents an exhibit by Nancy Coveney “Abstract Expressions" at a reception to be held at the Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. the artist will discuss her work and answer questions about her techniques. Complimentary refreshments will be served and all are invited to attend. The Helen Bumpus Gallery is located on the main level of the Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours. Information call 781-934-2721.
Congregation Sha’aray Shalom in Hingham presents A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious? Students are invited to learn about Jewish perspectives on topics of spirituality, ethics and community. Monday evenings: Sept. 8, 15, and 22. From 7:30-9:30 p.m. There is no enrollment fee, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact Joyce Schwartz for more information at the Union for Reform Judaism office: 781-449-0404 or jschwartz@urj.org Visit the Reform Jewish Outreach website: www.reformjudaismboston.org
Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) Divots for Duxbury Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 8, noon at Duxbury Yacht Club. Benefits the students of Duxbury Public Schools. $200 tournament donation includes lunch, golf, prizes and dinner reception. $225 after Sept. 1. Register online at www.duxburyeducationfoundation.orgor for more info contact John Mattes at 934-3209 or jbmattes@comcast.net.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, Kennedy Library Forum, Transformational Presidents. Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief White House correspondent; Joseph Nye, Harvard professor and author of “Powers that Lead,;” Robert Kuttner, columnist, author, and co-publisher of The American Prospect Magazine and author of “Obama’s Challenge: America’s Economic Crisis and the Power of a Transformative Presidency;” and Professor Cass Sunstein of Harvard Law School discuss what leadership qualities define presidents who transform history, and the kind of presidential leadership our country needs now. Sept. 8, 5 to 8 p.m. In conjunction with the new exhibit, the Making of a President. Free and open to the public. Visit jfklibrary.org or call 617-514-1643 for reservations.
New Beginnings, a non-profit, non-sectarian support organization for single, widowed, separated and divorced men and women, has helped more than 9,700 south shore residents start a new life over the past 20 years. They offer a safe place for healing and encouragement as you start a new chapter of your life. New Beginnings meets every Monday at the UCC Church, 460 Main St., Norwell, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Support groups meet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by social time and the evening’s program or speaker. Orientation is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Monday and is highly recommended for newcomers. Information: call Peggy Loud, 781-659-1857 or email Cheryl Pimental NBNorwellMA@aol.com
The Hingham Area Branch of AAUW the 1st meeting of the Branch year, a pot luck dinner, on Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse of Donovan Farms at 17 Donovan Farm Way in Norwell. Free and open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. The Program Committee will detail programs and events planned for the year. After dinner we will have a Pound Auction Fundraiser for the AAUW Educational Foundation. Information on the Hingham Area Branch contact Patricia McKay 781-337-3375. Prospective members are invited to attend. Notify Lynn Howard at 781-812-1169, lynnphoward82@comcast.net if you plan to attend. The Hingham Area Branch of AAUW serves the South Shore of Massachusetts from Quincy to Plymouth.
La Leche League: A new series of meetings is starting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Mamas Move Wellness and Fitness Center, 45 Pond St., (Route 228), Norwell. Information: Christie 781-740-7808, Kathleen 781-749-2404, or Heather 781-544-9230.
The Law Offices of Bokavich and Kelleher, LLC, 1076 Washington St., (Route 53), Hanover, are providing free educational Estate Planning workshops in September; titled “The Truth About Estate Planning.” The workshop is educational in nature with participation and attendee questions encouraged. All are welcome to attend. Sept. 9 and 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Island Grove Chorus, a women's acappella singing group, meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Abington. Call 781-848-5843 for more information.
The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury. Registration is now taking place at for the September sessions of Yoga, which are scheduled from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays or 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 3 through the 25. It is taught by Kathleen Young who is certified to teach yoga and fitness and has more than fifteen years of experience.The cost for the four-week session is $36. Pre-registration is required at 781-934-6634.
The British Beer Company, Washington St., Pembroke. Every Wednesday DJ Big Daddy Ray 781-829-6999.
Front Street Book Shop, 165 Front St., Scituate Harbor. September Book Club Meeting at Front Street Book Shop Thursday, Sept. 11, from6 to 8 p.m. The fiction title for September is Somewhere Off The Coast of Maine by Ann Hood.Thebook group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Everyone welcome to attend. Free. Information: 781-545-5011.
Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a 12-Step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. There will be a free community information meeting held at 7 p.m. on both Thursday, Sept. 11, and on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The Thursday night meeting is in Sharon at the First Congregational Church, 29 North Main St. The Tuesday night meeting is at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury, 1400 VFW Parkway, in the Barsamian Auditorium. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome, including those who think they may have a food problem or are concerned about someone who may. For information call Elissa at 781-784-1468 or visit foodaddicts.org
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, Kennedy Library Forum, The Internet, Blogs, You tube, and Presidential Campaigns: Joe Trippi, campaign advisor to John Edwards and Howard Dean, Garrett Graff, who covers media and politics for Washingtonian Magazine and the first blogger given a White House press pass; and Matt Bai, political reports for The New York times, will examine how the iinternet has revolutionized politics. Tom Ashbrook, hot of WBUR’s One Point, will moderate the discussion, Sept. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in conjunction with the new exhibit, the Making of a President. Free and open to the public. Visit jfklibrary.org or call 617-514-1643 for reservations
The British Beer Company, Washington St., Pembroke. Sept. 11, Flydown 781-829-6999.
The Next Page Blues Cafe’, 550 Broad St., Weymouth, Satch Romano’s New Blue Revue Blues Jam. Open mike9 p.m., for people 21+. Sept. 11, The Soul Drivers: Blues Jam. No cover. 781-335-9796. nextpagecafe.com myspace.com/satchsnewbluesrevue
Shazam, featuring Jamie Leigh Green on keyboards and David Moody on guitar, performs Top 40 music at The Pub in the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13, at 8:30 p.m. For details, call The Pub at 508-591-5036.
Connecting Rods Auto Club, Route 58 and 106, Halifax Wal-Mart. (weather permitting) featuring hot rods, antiques, classics, motorcycles, 50/50 raffle for charity from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday night through September.
The British Beer Company, Washington St., Pembroke. Sept. 11, 3rd Left 781-829-6999.
