We are Hingham: Words with Neighbors

Hingham Heritage Museum 34 Main Street, Hingham, MA, United States

Spend a fun afternoon honing your understanding for easier, more effective conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. Ever wonder what the deal is with pronouns these days? Or what exactly are microaggressions? What is the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation anyway? Or maybe you think you know but aren’t quite sure? You’re not alone! Many people hesitate to talk about issues related to identity and diversity for fear of saying the wrong thing and hurting someone’s feelings - or embarrassing themselves. We invite you to come explore these concepts in a fun, judgment-free, “word-game” atmosphere. A few promises: You WILL NOT be required to speak if you don’t want to. You may sit and listen. But, hopefully you will have an opportunity to smile and laugh. You WILL NOT be judged or otherwise made to feel embarrassed that you do or do not have a master’s degree in DEIB lingo. You WILL have fun, meet new community members, and, hopefully, learn something new and useful so you can feel more confident engaging in anti-bias dialogue in the future! There WILL be free light refreshments. Please register in advance using the form below as space is limited!

Candidates Forum on Equity

Live Stream on HUC's Facebook page or visit this page the night of the event

Your vote counts! It's important to learn about the folks who will make decisions that can affect our town for years to come. Please join us on Facebook or our website as we pose questions related to equity to our Planning Board candidates and hear statements from our other candidates in uncontested races for Hingham public office.

Free

Hingham Downtown METCO Scavenger Hunt

Episcopal Parish of St john 172 Main Street, Hingham, MA, United States

This fun, community-building event is open to all Hingham students and their families - what a great way to get to know our METCO families AND our town just a little better! We will gather in the St. John's parking lot for a 1pm start to the hunt, prepared by Hingham Historical Society interns. The event will conclude with free lunch by Morrell's BBQ back at the church at 2:30pm. Please bring a reusable water bottle to take advantage of the hydration stations. Hope to see you there! This event is free but registration is not closed.

Free

Community Read and Conversation: Our Missing Hearts

Hingham Public Library - Fearing Room 66 Leavitt St, Hingham, MA, United States

Join us live in the Whiton Room at the Hingham Public Library to discuss this intriguing and topical book. Register

Free

South Shore Queer Prom

Hingham High School Auditorium 17 Union St, Hingham, MA, United States

The Hingham High School GSA presents its Second Annual South Shore Queer Prom! Open to all queer youth and allies ages 14-18 on the South Shore. Please click the event link to purchase tickets.

Juneteenth

Bandstand at Hingham Harbor 91 Otis Street, hingham, MA, United States

Join us at the Bandstand at the Hingham Harbor to celebrate Freedom Day with free family fun for ALL! We warmly welcome our friends from all neighboring communities to join us for this celebration! Live music by Sympli Whitney African drum performance by Moussa Traore Performance of the Black National Anthem by acclaimed gospel artist Rakeem Andre Kids' bounce house obstacle course and face painting Delicious food for purchase from Morrell's BBQ and Dominican's Chimis Announcement of winners of our Student Artistic Expression Contest Want to help make this event a success? Please consider becoming a sponsor! Become a Sponsor Do you have or are you an artistic student in grades preK-12? Enter the Arts Expression Contest Pre-sales for our one-of-a-kind event tee, featuring original art created just for us by talented local artist Robyn Thompson Duong have begun. Don't miss out! Order a Collectible HUC 2023 Juneteenth Celebration Tee-Shirt

Free

Community Night Out

Hingham Community Center 70 South Street, Hingham, MA, United States

What are you most concerned about in our community? How can we make Hingham more welcoming to all? When the HUC was formed in 2019, we had an open meeting with interested community members at the Hingham Community Center to have this discussion and it’s time to get together again! Come join us, enjoy some light snacks and libations, and share your thoughts about our community to shape our future programming.

HUC Monthly Meeting

Hingham Public Library - Fearing Room 66 Leavitt St, Hingham, MA, United States

Nurturing Potential: Fostering Vibrant Trans Futures

Hingham High School Auditorium 17 Union St, Hingham, MA, United States

Join us as we welcome Tre'Andre Carmel Valentine, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition and Dr. Katie McBrine, local pediatrician, for an important evening of understanding and discussion about gender, sexuality and supporting our transgender youth and friends in the community. We are pleased to be co-hosting this event with the Hingham Pride Project and the Trans/Parent Support Group of the South Shore. Free and open to the public.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Hingham Community Center 70 South Street, Hingham, MA, United States

All are welcome to join us to celebrate the first day of Chanukah with a festive menorah lighting! Complimentary cocoa and donuts! No registration necessary. This event is sponsored by the HUC and brought to you in partnership with the Hingham Human Rights Commission, the Hingham Community Center, the Hingham Downtown Association and Congregation Sha'aray Shalom.

Free

Social Media and Rising Extremism

Tentative: Sanborn Auditorium at Hingham Town Hall 210 Central St, Hingham, MA, United States

Sabine von Mering will delve into the revolutionary impact of social media on the spread of antisemitism, white supremacy, and other forms of hate, including among youth. The discussion will also offer practical strategies for individuals, groups, and institutions to combat these issues. This event is open to everyone and free of charge. We extend a special invitation to parents, urging them to attend and gain valuable insights into addressing these challenges.

Community Wrapped

On the Green at Derby Street Shoppes (next to REI)

We are thrilled to partner with Derby Street to offer gift wrapping for all customers of Derby Street for a donation to the Hingham Unity Council! Here’s how it works: Purchase a gift from any business at Derby Street Bring your gift over to our wrapping tent on The Green (located between Kohl’s and REI) Let Hingham Unity Council volunteers wrap your gift in exchange for a cash or credit donation of any amount. 100% of donations will be donated directly to the HUC! Click here for more details and to see a list of other participating organizations, dates and times.

Free
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