The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries for the Winter Members’ Show opening January 10 with a reception from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The show runs through February 6. All members may enter a piece. Works must be original, must have been executed by the artist within the last five years, and […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s recent Annual Jewelry and Accessory sale was a tremendous success thanks to the community’s support and generosity. Thank you to all who donated items, volunteered their time, and made purchases at this year’s jewelry sale; the 2nd Silent Auction was particularly successful. 100% of the sale proceeds will […] Read more »
Someone who will remain nameless once suggested that there wasn’t enough Rochester history for all the articles I have written and maybe I was submitting them more than once. It was a joke, but I realized that unless you went to the museum and looked through all the file cabinets and books and boxes, you […] Read more »
When I started writing about Rochester history, I titled the articles from the “Files of the Rochester Historical Society” because one of the important things that we do within our museum is to collect and preserve pictures and all kinds of paper (ephemera and archival material) that are important to the understanding of Rochester as […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) requests your help collecting NEW hats, gloves, and scarves through January 11. TAB recognizes that winter can be especially difficult for veterans, so our members have teamed up with The Veterans Transition House in New Bedford to help. Your donations of NEW hats, gloves, and […] Read more »
We invite you to join us from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13 at the Library for the Annual Friends Holiday Fundraiser. We will be auctioning off 12 beautifully curated, themed baskets, as well as a couple of deluxe gift baskets worth over $100 each. Tickets are on sale now and will […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and support for their Ramp Donation Program. According to Executive Director Christine Lacourse, “We have currently helped 26 families with ramps this year with the community’s support. We have three more families that need our help before the end of the year, […] Read more »
On December 13 from 10:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fund Raiser. We’ll be right there as you come in the door, and we hope you will stop to say hi and to check out our items for sale. We’re Santa approved with many potential […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club is thrilled to announce its annual “Holiday By The Sea” Raffle, offering one lucky winner an unforgettable seaside escape. This year’s exclusive prize invites you to enjoy an enchanting evening at Harbourtown, the iconic mixed-use building overlooking Plymouth’s sparkling waterfront. The winner will unwind in a magnificent private suite with […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett is gearing up for an Independence Day celebration, and we need your help to make it happen! We’re calling on community members of all ages to volunteer for this year’s July festivities. We have several ideas that are being considered to present a small-town celebration for the USA on the […] Read more »