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| Schedule of Events |
Time |
Event |
| October/November |
Turn in by 11/20 |
Geocaching! Do you like treasure hunts? Find the coordinates, find the treasure chest, take a token, leave a token. Prizes will be awarded. Game information under Geocaching Contest at the Mayflower link on the College Library homepage. Prize drawing 11/21. |
| Saturday, October 13 |
10am - 3pm |
Sachem Rock. The Town of East Bridgewater’s Fun Festival at Sachem Rock Farm on route 106 is the perfect time to visit the scene of Chief Massasoit’s sale of the Bridgewater’s to Miles Standish. Have fun at the Festival and pay tribute to the Great Sachem at Sachem Rock. Sachem Rock is behind the house on a knoll. |
| Monday, October 15 |
Noon |
Movie. Want to see what it was like on the trip from England to the New World in 1620? Didn’t read the book? Come see the movie. We will show the History channel’s The Desperate Crossing. Upper Lounge. |
| Tuesday, October 16 |
Noon |
Book Discussion – Join the History Reading Group in the Student Center Conference Room for a lively discussion of Mayflower with leader Wayne Hatmaker |
Wednesday, Oct. 17 (Brockton)
Friday, Oct. 19 (Canton) |
Noon |
Pilgrim Law and Order. How did the first Bay State colonists keep order in Plimouth Plantation? How did they prepare for confrontation with the Wampanoag tribes? Who led their “police force?” Answers and more from Prof. Pat Faiella. Brockton Campus Library. Akillian Gallery, Canton. Refreshments served.
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| Friday, October 19 |
Noon |
Geocaching Contest. Come learn about geocaching and the chance to win a GPS. Find out what’s happening this semester for the One Book, One College program. Upper Lounge Brockton. Free Pizza. |
| Saturday, Oct. 20 |
10am - 3pm |
Plimoth Plantation/Mayflower. We will take a trip back in time to the Plimouth of 1627, visiting with colonists and Wampanoags who were struggling in the New England wilderness. MCC College ID required. Make reservations in Student Life Office. Meet outside Student Life Office in Brockton at 9:30 am. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 24 |
Noon - 2pm |
Children’s Author Peter Arenstam. The author of Felix and His Mayflower II Adventures will discuss the creative writing process and writing for children as well as his subject matter.
Join us in the Upper Lounge.
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| Friday, October 26 |
10am - Noon |
Re-enactors. Professional actors will visit the Day Care Center and the International Touch Club meeting to explain life in early Plymouth. |
| Tuesday, October 30 |
Noon |
Are You a Mayflower Descendent? Professor Ken Sutcliffe will show you how to chart your family tree and find your ancestry. Pick up a pedigree in the Brockton Library to get a head start. Brockton Library. Refreshments served. |
| Monday, November 5 |
Noon |
Faculty Panel Discussion. Join Dr. David Hirschy, Prof. Charles Mastrangelo, Prof. Ken Sutcliffe, and Prof. Donna Holden as they present their views on this semester’s selection. It is sure to be fun. Upper Student Lounge. Brockton.
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Wednesday, Nov. 14 |
11am |
Top Chef. Professor Anthony Giuffre of our Culinary Arts Department will present a cooking lesson/demo of holiday food. Sample tastings and recipes will be available.
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| Friday, November 16 |
Noon |
King Philip’s War. Professor Gary Hylander of Stonehill College will present local insight into the war. Join us in the Upper Student Lounge. |
| Monday, November 26 |
Noon |
Native American Day. Celebrate Native Americans by learning about local tribes with Wampanoag Annawon Weeden: history, culture, daily life, then and now. Upper Student Lounge. |
| Fall Semester |
Anytime |
Online Discussion. Log on to our online discussion board and read and/or join in. Our topics will vary; but you will have a chance to have your say on Mayflower. |
| Fall Semester |
Various |
Book Review/Discussion: During the Fall Semester on the Massasoit cable station, our own reviewers, Dr. Richard Nagle and Dr. Timothy Trask will present their opinions of Mayflower. Catch this program – also available on tape in the MCC Library. |
Look for the College's Fall Semester calendar designed by Donna Tone-Pah-Hote of our Canton Campus.
It promotes the Mayflower One Book, One College activities.
Support for One Book, One College is provided by the Massasoit Community College Library, the Office of the President of the College, the Office of the Vice President of Faculty and Instruction, Student Life, and the Senior Center. |
