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There’s always some household item that’s broken, not working, or damaged, but throwing it out just seems wasteful. The solution – the nonprofit Sustainable Plymouth is holding a free Fix It Clinic at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Andrea Dickinson, president of the nonprofit, and Ken Stone, chair of the town’s Recycling Committee, are organizing the event. Along with the library and the town’s Recycling Committee, Sustainable Plymouth is collaborating with the Plymouth Area League of Women Voters and Climate Action Net Zero’s Priority Plymouth.
Dickinson and Stone have had help from a couple, Kendall Driscoll and Herbert Bassett, who just moved to Plymouth from Newton where they were involved in organizing fix it clinics. The response to Dickinson’s request for “tinkerers” a few months ago yielded a surprising number of people who volunteered to share their skills in repairing broken items.
At the clinics people can get their items repaired and at the same time learn how to do the repairs themselves by watching the “fixers” at work. Dickinson said the hope is for this to be an annual event. She also floated the idea of future focused clinics – such as a fix it bike clinic or a tech clinic.
“We live in such a disposable society now,” she said. “But there are still things that can be fixed, and rather than just throw things away, especially if they’re items that people would rather hold on to – sometimes they might have sentimental value – it’s nice to learn how to fix it.” Fixing broken items aligns with the goal of keeping waste out of landfills, conserving resources, and saving money. And the clinics build community as people work together.
Lamps, jewelry, musical instruments, laptops, clocks and watches, small household appliances and electronics, small wooden furniture, and more will be on the list of items that people can get fixed. Gardening experts will also be available for a houseplant triage.
Surprisingly, Dickinson said the slots for fixing lamps filled up quickly. Lamps are the costliest to fix, she said, but Aubuchon Hardware in Manomet donated the materials for lamp repairs. In the future, Dickinson said, there may be enough in the budget for more lamp fixers and materials available.
Along with the volunteer fixers, Dickinson said general volunteers are invited to sign up to support the fixers and provide help.
“Even for people who don’t have items they want to have fixed – even just to come and walk around, it might be really interesting,” Dickinson said. The public is welcome to come and watch the process. Appointments are not required, but they are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be considered based on availability.
Sign up to volunteer or book a time slot to get an item repaired that you want to keep here.
Monday, March 23
Join the Herring Pond Watershed Association and Wildlands Trust at 5 p.m. for a presentation by John Sheppard, diadromous fisheries biologist from the Division of Marine Fisheries, at the Wildlands Trust Conservation Barn, 675 Long Pond Road. (Diadromous fish regularly migrate between fresh water and salt water during their life span.) Sheppard’s presentation will explain the importance of river herring to the marine environment and how and why they are counted as they spawn. Sheppard will also provide guidelines for counting river herring in Massachusetts, giving an overview of river herring life history, management, and monitoring efforts. Attend in person or virtually. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, go here.
“One Battle After Another,” which won six Oscars at the recent Academy Awards – including Best Picture, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), and Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn) – continues screening at Plimoth Cinema in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. The film, inspired by the Thomas Pynchon novel, “Vineland,” also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Also screening at the cinema is “Tow,” a film about a homeless woman, played by Rose Byrne, who must fight an astronomical tow bill to get her car – and her life – back. Film times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Tuesday, March 24
The Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., is hosting an online discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. with authors Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver, on the topic of Walter’s book, “Rehab: An American Scandal.” The book exposes the nation’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and uncovers “the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.” The book follows four individuals who were adversely affected by this defective system. Join the discussion to get insight on ways to fix the system. To register and attend virtually, go here.
Learn how to decorate Ukrainian Easter Eggs from 5 to 7 p.m. at a workshop at Independent Fermentations Brewery, 127 Camelot Drive. Participants will use a stylus tool to apply a protective design in beeswax on an egg which will then be dipped in a series of colors. When all the wax is removed, the result is “amazing,” and students will leave with a finished egg. Martha Sulya, who has practiced the craft for 35 years, will lead the workshop. Tickets are $33.85, and they’re available here.
Thursday, March 26
The Seventh Annual Literacy Night Expo takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road. The free event is open to the public. Madde Mahoney, the children’s librarian from Plymouth Public Library, will read stories to little children. Book Love, in the Pinehills, will have its books for sale, and 12 local authors will have tables displaying and selling their books. People can check out theshows at Blake Planetarium that Steve Davies will be running through the evening. Ed TV will also offer a demonstration of what students can learn about making TV. Rebecca Hamel, the school’s library media specialist, said the expo is a way for the public to find out about how the Literacy Support Team works to support literacy across the curriculum.
Friday, March 27
It’s Country Night from 6 to 11 p.m. at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St. Plan to fill up on barbeque by BBQ Bark; learn line dancing with Maureen Godding; take some pictures at a photo booth; and decorate cowboy hats or boots at a branding bar with Pony Girlz. Tickets are $49.87, and they’re available here.
Multiple Grammy nominee Joan Osborne will sing the “Songs of Bob Dylan” from her album of the same name at the Spire at 8 p.m. In 2017, Osborne released a critically acclaimed album of her reinterpretations of Dylan’s songs. In April of 2025, she released “Dylanology Live,” an album made before a live audience with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Osborne’s unique voice successfully takes on any genre of music. Tickets for the concert are $62.50 and $69, and available here. There’s also the opportunity for a VIP Meet & Greet package for an extra $120 at checkout, which includes meeting the artist and receiving related swag.
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” will begin screening at Plimoth Cinema in Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. This documentary about AI technology was produced by the filmmakers who made “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and “Navalny.” The film examines the emergence of the most powerful technology ever created, and what the stakes are if it all goes wrong. Film times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Saturday, March 28
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Karidoyanes, will present “Old Friends & New” at 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth South High School Performing Arts Center, 490 Long Pond Road. The concert promises to be an evening built around connection, collaboration, and music that bridges generations. Starting with the largest orchestra of the season: members of the South Shore Conservatory Youth Orchestra, directed by Elijah Langille, will join the Plymouth Philharmonic musicians to perform “Danse nègre” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. At the heart of the concert, guest cellist Allison Eldredge will perform the monumental Cello Concerto in B minor by Antonín Dvořák. The program also introduces the audience toa contemporary voice with “For a Beautiful Land,” a symphonic poem by Linda Robbins Coleman. A free pre-concert talk by Karidoyanes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $70, and they are available to purchase here.
Sunday, March 29
The Plymouth Candlelight Concert Series continues with a performanceat the Spire at4 p.m., featuring pianist Lenny Williams, vocalist Niav Maher, and special guests Donna Byrne, Marshall Wood and Gabriel Jonas. Williams is known for his work accompanying the late singer Eva Cassidy, and he is currently a professor at the Berklee College of Music. Maher is a solo pianist and vocalist whose work spans several musical genres. The afternoon will include classical music, timeless jazz and blues, and a tribute to Cassidy. The concert will take place surrounded by candlelight, creating an intimate atmosphere for both audience and players. Tickets are $55, and available here.
Monday, March 30
State Rep. Michelle Badger will hold community office hours from6 to 7 p.m. in the Craft Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St.
Tuesday, March 31
Adults are welcome to join Mass Audubon and Manomet Conservation Sciences at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a walk to search for sightings of migrating birds. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for the outdoors with appropriate clothing. Bring binoculars of your own, or borrow them at the site. Tickets are $14 for Mass Audubon members, and $18 for nonmembers. Register and buy tickets for the walk here.
Wednesday, April 1
Inebri-Art is presenting a Terrarium Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dirty Water Distillery, 49 Cordage Park Circle. Participants will learn how to create a tiny world of moss, plants, and rocks in a glass terrarium. Materials will be provided, including a medium glass vessel, plants, soil, stones, moss, charcoal, and more. Each participant can take home the terrarium they create. Tickets are $44.52, and can be purchased here.
Thursday, April 2
Attend a Trivia Night hosted by Tailor Made Trivia at 6 p.m.at Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main St. The event is a fundraiser to support Sustainable Plymouth, a totally volunteer nonprofit, and Speedwell Tavern will be donating a percentage of the night’s food and drink sales. Attendees can play individually or form teams, and there will be a mix of general knowledge trivia along with Plymouth-specific and environmental-related questions. Prize baskets will be provided by Mass Audubon and Sustainable Plymouth.
Saturday, April 4
Selwyn Birchwood brings his contemporary blues to the Spire at 8 p.m. Birchwood’s sound is a combination of deep blues, psychedelic rock, funk, and Southern soul. Birchwood recently released his self-produced album titled, “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues,” which features examples of his range and his original songwriting. Tickets for the show are $39.25 and $43.15, and can be purchased here.
Get a broken bracelet or lame footstool fixed at Sustainable Plymouth’s free Fix It Clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. See the lead item in this column for more details.