FEBRUARY 18th - Sunday - 2:00-3:00

Cooking with Fire

Paula Marcoux is a food historian who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The author of Cooking Fire (Storey, 2014), she has worked professionally as an archaeologist, cook, and breadoven builder. The food editor of edible South Shore and South Coast magazine, she writes on food history topics for popular and academic audiences, and consults with museums, film producers, and publishers. Paula is the director of Plymouth Center for Restoration Arts and Forgotten Trades (PlymouthCRAFT.org).

There is no admission fee, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Coffee and cookies will be provided. In the case of substantial snow cover, the event will be moved to a future date. To determine whether the event has been cancelled, please call (508) 888-7629, go to the “Events” page of the Nye Family Association’s website: www.nyefamily.org or our Facebook page.

February 19, 2018 to February 23, 2018 

Daily from 11:00am-4:30pm 

11:00am-12:00pm: Little Flippers Storytime

Join the National Marine Life Center for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project! Different themes every day (see website). All ages welcome; most suitable for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

12:00pm-1:00pm: Patient Update

Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of the National Marine Life Center’s Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles and seals via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. 

1:00pm-2:00pm: Marine Animal Medical Mystery

What does it take to be a marine animal care technician? What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation? Each day, using models, we'll learn how to care for a different animal (see website for themes). Best suited for ages 8-14. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

2:00pm-3:00pm: Patient Update

3:00pm-4:00pm: Engineering Design Challenge: Animal Prosthetics

How do you help an animal with an injured or missing limb? What can you do for a turtle with a damaged leg or shell? Discover how technology is being used to help disabled animals, and then complete an engineering challenge to design your own prosthetic device for a marine animal. Best suited for ages 8-14. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

4:00pm-4:30pm: Patient Update

Different themes every day:

Monday: Manatees

Tuesday: Turtles

Wednesday: Sharks/Rays

Thursday: Seals/Sea Lions

Friday: Dolphins/Whales

Join us at the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch for February Vacation Week Free Family-Friendly Games, Activities and More!!!  We are Going for the Gold Building a Family of Champions.  Everyone's a Winner at Old Colony YMCA's February Vacation Games.  

On Friday, February 23rd, 6:00p-8pm join us for a February Vacation Closing Ceremony and Neon Dance Party - 2 HOURS OF AWESOME FUN! Celebrate the closing Ceremony of the Olympics in Style.  Wear your favorite Neon Colors so you can glow bright! It will be a party you won't want to miss!

Ages: 3yrs-12yrs (must be potty trained)

Location: Plymouth Branch

Fee: $5 for members/$10 for non-members

Pre-Registration is Required. Space is Limited.  

Come join us on February 24, 2018, from 12:00p-1:00p for a Y-Ability Program Open House at Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch, 2 Greenside Way South (GPS use 237 Wareham Road), Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Open to kids ages 8-17 years old with special needs and abilities.  Meet our instructor for the Drums Alive Program!  Tour our Plymouth Facility and get comfortable before the program begins.  Experience a 10-minute class demonstration of our Drums Alive Class!  All Y-Ability Program Classes are free and open to the public!  For more information, please contact Tammy Buffalo-Ellis at tbuffaloellis@oldcolonyymca.org or (508) 927-3100.  

I MADE IT! Join us on March 2^nd, 2018, for Friday Night Kid’s Night at the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch at Redbrook, 2 Greenside Way South (GPS use 237 Wareham Road), Plymouth, MA 02360.  This is a Kid’s Workshop in collaboration with The Home Depot scheduled for 6:00p-8:00p for children aged 3 years to 12 years old (must be potty trained).  Cost is $5 Members/$10 Non-Members.  Pre-registration is required as Space is Limited.  For more information please contact Tammy Buffalo-Ellis at tbuffaloellis@oldcolonyymca.org or (508) 927-3100.  Check out the Old Colony YMCA, Take a Virtual Tour, and Join Online at www.oldcolonyymca.org.

Come join us on Saturday, March 10th,  in Spinning for a Brighter Future at the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch located at 2 Greenside Way South (237 Wareham Road), Plymouth, MA 02360.  All are welcome!  You don't have to be a spinner or YMCA member to participate.  Join YMCA members, spinners, community partners and Y friends to make a difference in your local community.  To Register and Fundraise visit oldcolonyymca.org/spin.  $20 Event Registration Fee/$100 Fundraise minimum.  You can register for a bike; set up your personal fundraising page or become a "Virtual Rider" and fundraise without spinning.  Old Colony YMCA is committed to ensuring that EVERYONE has an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  100% of every dollar raised by our spinners goes to supporting individual, children and families in your local community.  Spin and You Win! In Celebration of our Spinathon Event, Pay $0 to Join for One Day Only - 1 Month Free and No Joiner's Fee.  Already a Member? Refer a friend who joins and receive one month of Free membership through our Member Referral program!  

Meet the Camp Clark Director, Catherine Colantuone, at the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch at 2 Greenside Way South (GPS use 237 Wareham Road), Plymouth, MA 02360.  Have your questions about Camp Clark Answered!  Catherine is looking forward to meeting and talking with you personally!  

=       Saturday March 10^th 10:00a-1:00p

=       Thursday March 15^th 5:00p-7:00p

=       Friday March 23^rd 5:00p-7:00p

=       Thursday March 29^th 9:00a-11:00a

Check out the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch and Camp Clark at www.oldcolonyymca.org. Camp Clark is located at 200 Hedge Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 [(508) 888-2290].

HEARTSAVER CPR AED is a basic certification class meant for lay rescuers. Learn to save the life of an adult , child and infant victim. The cost is $65.00. To complete your registration and payment, visit healthednewengland.com. 

HEARTSAVER PEDIATRIC FIRST AID CPR AED is a basic certification class. This is a 2-part class:  PART 1 is Wed night March 14 and PART 2 is Thur night March 22.  Both nights are required for certification. Class time is 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm both nights.  Participants will learn CPR/AED (defibrillator) for all age victims. Participants will also learn how to manage a variety of emergencies involving children such as choking, bleeding, burns, broken bones, allergic reactions, head injuries and poisoning. The cost is $115.00. To complete your registration and payment, visit healthednewengland.com. 

Meet the Camp Clark Director, Catherine Colantuone, at the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch at 2 Greenside Way South (GPS use 237 Wareham Road), Plymouth, MA 02360.  Have your questions about Camp Clark Answered!  Catherine is looking forward to meeting and talking with you personally! 

=       Saturday March 10^th 10:00a-1:00p

=       Thursday March 15^th 5:00p-7:00p

=       Friday March 23^rd 5:00p-7:00p

=       Thursday March 29^th 9:00a-11:00a

Check out the Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch and Camp Clark at www.oldcolonyymca.org. Camp Clark is located at 200 Hedge Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 [(508) 888-2290].

Celebrate Plymouth’s first Irish arrivals, who shipwrecked off the coast in 1626 aboard the vessel Sparrowhawk. Mingle with expert distillers, maritime historians, and get a close look at ancient ship timbers! Includes 4 tasting stations, mini-presentations on sips and ships, and fancy light appetizers prepared by The Tasty. Tickets are $22 per person,
RSVP Required. Cash bar available for wine, beer and other beverages.

On Friday, March 16^th, 2018, Come and Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Kid’s Night Out Celebrating the Luck of the Irish with a Movie and Crafts.  Showing is “Shrek the Third” and then have a blast making your very own Rainbow Leprechaun Trap! Ages: 3 years to 12 years old (must be potty-trained). Cost is $5 for members/$10 for non-members.  Space is Limited!  Advanced Registration is required – contact the Welcome Center today!