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Old Colony Elder Services Introduces "SID" the Lobster at Plymouth Lobster Crawl
OCES is a nonprofit serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities.
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a sponsor of one of the 29 painted lobsters showcased at Plymouth's Lobster Crawl, is proud to introduce "SID" the lobster!
Presented by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, the Plymouth Lobster Crawl is a major public arts event on display throughout the waterfront, downtown and Plymouth Community that kicked off August 27th.
OCES' lobster SID, which stands for "Supporting Independence and Dignity", has been installed and is now greeting visitors at Nelson Park on the Plymouth waterfront. OCES held a naming contest amongst their staff and the name SID most accurately reflected their mission statement, which is "to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living." The award-winning name was submitted by Lori Strangis, who works in the OCES Brockton office.
SID was custom-designed and hand-painted by Samantha Shields, a talented local artist, U.S. Air Force veteran and Plymouth resident.
OCES encourages visitors to take a selfie with SID the OCES Lobster and post your photos on your social media channels using #SelfieWithSid #PlymouthLobsterCrawl.
For more information about the celebration and unveiling of SID the lobster, visit OCES' website at www.ocesma.org.
About Plymouth Lobster Crawl
The Plymouth Lobster Crawl is a major public arts event that will be on display throughout the waterfront, downtown and Plymouth Community. The Lobster Crawl will feature 29 unique structures measuring five feet tall. The fiberglass structures are sponsored by local businesses and organizations; each is custom designed and hand painted by local artists. When visiting each Lobster you are encouraged to post your photos on your social media channels using #PlymouthLobsterCrawl. This FREE art exhibit is presented by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.plymouthchamber.com/lobster for more information.
