Five Things You Need to Know Today: St. Patrick's Day

1. Did you know Plymouth is one of the most Irish towns in Massachusetts? According to U.S. Census data it is. Plymouth is listed at number 37 with 25.7 percent, but other parts of town have a much higher percentage: The Pinehills are number 15 with 33.2 percent and White Island Shores is number 1 with 49 percent, according to WCVB Channel 5. 

2. Looking for a place to celebrate today? Here's a quick list of restaurants in Plymouth serving up corned beef, Guinness, and Irish music.

3. Registration is now open for the Plymouth Youth Hockey 2013/14 season. All players must register online at the PYH website during the open registration period to be eligible to participate in tryouts. Registration will be open from March 1 to 22. To complete your registration, proceed to the PYH website at www.plymouthyouthhockey.net. If you are new to the program, click the Register Online tab on the left side of the screen and then create your new account. If you already have an account, click the Log In tab at the top right of the page and enter the email address and password you used to register last year. Once you have logged in, click on Register Online on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, email David Newcombe at david.newcombe@plymouthyouthhockey.net.

4. The fifth annual Score for a Cure Soccer Tournament for breast cancer causes is scheduled for March 15-17 at the JunglePlex in Plymouth. This event welcomes adult soccer teams from all over the eastern United States for a weekend of fun, competition and fundraising for a wonderful cause. This year’s tournament has added something special; a visit from a pink fire truck will mark the midpoint of the event.

The pink fire truck will be arriving at noon Saturday, March 16, escorted to the JunglePlex by local fire and law enforcement agencies. The truck is part of the “Pink Heals – Guardians of the Ribbon” movement, founded by former big league ballplayer and retired firefighter Dave Graybill. These pink fire trucks travel around the country visiting breast cancer related events to help raise awareness and raise funds for local, small breast cancer charities. The fire truck will be parked by the JunglePlex during the afternoon March 16 for those that would like to come check it out and help Score for a Cure raise money for local breast cancer related programs and those affected by the disease.

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