Our final edition of 2025 has arrived. I hope you enjoy the read and have an amazing ending to 2025 and an epic start to 2026. Make sure to complete the trivia this week as I’ll be doing a Pod Card Giveaway - alright, let’s get into it!

Trail of the Week:  Lansing Bennett Forest (Duxbury, MA)

Spanning 344 acres along Phillips Brook, Lansing Bennett Forest offers 2.8 miles of intersecting woodland trails winding through pine and oak forest, red maple swamp, and scenic boardwalks. Highlights include the atmospheric ruins of Howlands Mill—one of Duxbury’s last water-powered mills—and sections of the Bay Circuit Trail. With footbridges, kettle-hole terrain, and rich wildlife (from songbirds to brook trout), it’s a rewarding walk for history lovers and nature seekers alike, with options for both short strolls and longer explorations. Plan your visit here.

Upcoming Happenings

January 10th: Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate Tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery

January 14th: Non-fiction book club at Book Love in Plymouth 5:30pm (info)

January 16th Rock Voices South Shore Presents: Greatest Hits in Weymouth 7:30pm (ticketed event) 

January 28th: Puzzle Race at Dirty Water Distillery in Plymouth 6-9pm (info) 

February 7th South Shore Food and Wine Expo (ticketed event) 

Happenings

Wednesday

New Year’s Eve Pool Party at Mayflower Landing Splash Pad in Plymouth 3-5pm (ticketed event)

Kids New Year’s Eve Party at Plymouth G Pub 5-7pm (ticketed event) 

Live Music with Traffic Jam at Gillis Family Tavern in Plymouth 9pm (info) 

Saturday

The Winters at Wompatuck Hingham Farmers Market at the Wompatuck State Park Visitor's Center 10am-1pm in Hingham (info)

Trivia