Event Calendar
12:30 PM Depart Trip
Huntington Theatre, Boston
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning New York smash hit comes to the Huntington! Two sets of parents meet for the first time to settle their sons’ nasty schoolyard tangle. But all attempts at civilized discussion quickly devolve into childlike behavior in this fast, furious and very, very funny comedy of bad manners. The New York Times said this show is “FIRST CLASS! God of Carnage incites the kind of laughter that comes from the gut.” By reservation $85.00 or subscription series includes ticket and transportation.
9:30 AM Computer Lab
Demonstration of Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader
Many Residents have been asking about Amazon’s new electronic book reader called the Kindle. This little hand-held device, a popular gift item this past holiday, allows users to shop for, download, browse and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, blog, and other digital media via wireless connectivity. Today, see how it works and give it a try. If you have one, bring it along.
1:00 PM Depart Trip
In Search of the Snowy Owl at Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
The Snowy Owl is one of the most beautiful of all birds of prey. With a wingspan of 50 to 65 inches, it is a large bird, 21 to 28 inches tall. Although it is native to the Canadian tundra, it moves southward in search of food. In recent years, many birds have been attracted to Boston’s Logan Airport because of its surrounding marshlands. For reasons of safety, Mass Audubon and the Blue Hills Trailside Museum have been capturing, banding and outfitting the birds with tracking transmitters before releasing them at Duxbury Beach. Bring your binoculars; we will take a winter ride to the beach in hopes of an owl sighting.
10:30 AM Art Studio
Flower Arranging with Community Garden Club of Duxbury
We’ll say it with flowers! Learn tips on flower arranging as members of the Community Garden Club of Duxbury guide us through the arrangement of several centerpieces with a Valentine theme. These centerpieces will be on display at our celebration on the following day. Bring clippers or sharp scissors if you have a pair.
7:30 PM Meeting Room
Mardi Gras Dance Party
It may have taken the city of New Orleans to transform the century-old celebration of Mardi-Gras into America’s greatest party. On this “Fat Tuesday”, our dance party at The Village will be one you won’t want to miss! Colorful masks and lots of beads will set the stage. With the help of singer Mike Miano will keep our dance floor alive. Wear your dance shoes or just come for the fun. Imaginative dress may be worthy of a prize!
2:30 PM Meeting Room
Get Back Art – Visual Art with Collector Anthony Wyatt
A British expat who recently moved to Duxbury, Anthony Wyatt has been collecting visual art of the popular music culture for many years. Orginally a record store owner from south of London, Anthony’s interest in this form of art came from covers to the records and advertising posters that told the story of the music icons of popular music of the times. Anthony is also a most interesting story-teller. Along with his collection, he will relate behind the scenes anecdotes giving you an insider’s story behind the art.
2:30 AM Meeting Room
A Whale of a Tale with Naturalist Krill Carson
Krill Carson, visiting lecturer at Bridgewater State College and the President of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, will lead a visual tour of marine wildlife on Stellwagen Bank, a National Marine Sanctuary off Cape Cod Bay. Hear about the whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, basking sharks, ocean sunfish and other unique animals that come to feed in these productive waters offshore. Learn about other activities that are important this area – some of which will surprise you. Krill is a marine biologist, educator and the outreach education coordinator for Captain John Boats, a commercial whale watching company operating out of Plymouth Harbor. She has guided several summer Village tours aboard the Captain John Boats, including a day of whale watching and an annual lobster cruise on the Cape Cod Canal we have enjoyed each summer.
