First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, is pleased to announce its Holy Week schedule. We invite you to come and worship with us. Our gatherings will also be live streamed on our website, www.rochestercongregational.com. March 24 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday. Our pastor, Rev. Colby Olson, will help us discover […]
April 3 - Frogs and Toads. Come learn about the frogs and toads of our region with Certified Frog Watcher Maggie Payne. We'll take a look at some of our more common species and hopefully some live specimens. We'll also hear about citizen science programs that you can participate in to help keep track of […]
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3. We meet at the Eastman American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm and our speaker for the evening taking the podium at 6:45 pm. Chef Colby is, again, preparing a full, […]
Come learn a new skill to add to your crafting toolbox. The Making Bows with Bunny workshop will be held at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 4. This free workshop will walk you through tying decorative bows for wreaths, floral displays, gift wrapping and more. Space is limited, registration is required. Sign up on the Events […]
Get your team together to challenge friends and neighbors in a battle of wits at the Third Annual Lizzy T Trivia Bee – Friday, April 5 at 7 pm at the Marion Music Hall. $200 for team registration, team sizes limited to 5-6 people. Silent auction, cash bar, and free table snacks available. Spaces are […]
Paul Bielatowicz returns to the MAC with his Solo Tour 2024: A Musical Journey - A multimedia adventure of music and stories from a 20-year touring career on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 pm in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Paul Bielatowicz has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in progressive […]
There will be a Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Mendell Road, on Sunday, April 7 from 10 am until 12 pm. The cost of vaccination is $15 per animal. Town of Mattapoisett Dog Licenses will be available for purchase. The license fee is $9 for spayed or neutered […]
The Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 pm Monday, April 8. This meeting is open to the public. Join us for discussion of upcoming fundraising efforts, including the spring book sale, scheduled to be held in May.
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, April 8 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The Public and new members welcome. The Meeting is for the purpose of electing the new committee officers.
As a proud beneficiary of Mass Cultural Council grants from the Towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester, the Friends of Old Rochester Music (FORM) has 100 complimentary tickets available to seniors and veterans for the Night of Jazz musical event on Tuesday, April 9. If you would like to enjoy this instrumental and choral evening […]
The Board of Library Trustees is meeting at 6:30 pm., Tuesday, April 9. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted here: www.townofrochestermass.com/node/425/agenda
April 10, 8:00 - 9:30 am, Spring Bird Walk. Join the Marion Natural History Museum and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a spring bird walk. Great for new birders or those interested in learning more about birds. It will be an opportunity to see and hear local and migrating birds. Walk will be led by […]
On Friday, April 12 at 3:30 pm, Graphic Novel Book Club will be meeting to discuss Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault. Copies are available at the library. For ages 9 and up. Visit our website to register.
April 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Amphibian Ecology and Diversity in the Highest Elevations in New Hampshire - Scott Smyers, Senior Scientist with Oxbow Associates, will be presenting his study of Wood Frog populations in high elevations in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Let's take a look at these important ecosystems hidden in plain […]
Scott Smyers, Herpetologist, will be presenting a study of Wood Frog populations in high elevations in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Friday, April 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum. Scott Smyers has studied the behavior and ecology of amphibian and reptile species native to the eastern United […]
The Marion Art Center’s second Unplugged event this year features Don Legge (guitar) and Jack Coleman (piano), upstairs in the MAC Gallery on Friday, April 12. There will be two 45-minute sessions, with the first seating at 7:00 pm and the second at 8:15 pm. Find a spot at a cabaret table to listen to […]
Rochester Christian Learning Center is a Christian homeschool cooperative sponsored by First Congregational Church of Rochester. There will be a parent & family information session on April 13 at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall of the church. Please preregister to attend the info session by visiting the website www.RochesterChristianLC.org Applications for September enrollment for […]
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will host an “All You Can Eat Pizza & Salad Night” at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, 242 Robinson Rd, Acushnet on April 15 at 6:30 pm. Jim Wallace, of Gun Owners Action League (G.O.A.L.), will be the guest speaker. A head count is needed for this night so reserve your […]
The COA Book Club will meet at 1 pm, Tuesday, April 16 to discuss "Hello Stranger" by Katherine Center. Books & Babble Book club will be discussing "The Kaiju Preservation Society" by John Scalzi at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 25. Books for both clubs are available for pickup at the Library or on the Libby […]
Now that April is here the date for our first meeting is right around the corner. Russ and Wendy Keeler will be speaking about the Rochester Land Trust at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road. The meeting is at 7:00 pm on April 17.
On Thursday, April 18 at 3:30 pm, stop in for Spring Wreath Craft. Come get crafty with us and make a vibrant wreath using a mishmash of materials to greet spring with style. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Visit our website to register.
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes all to join us on Thursday, April 18 from 6 to 8:30 pm to attend our annual “Meet the Candidates Night” at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. Candidates up for election on May 21 are welcome the opportunity to share with the community their overview of […]
The Rochester Women's Club is hosting its annual Earth Day celebration this year with our town-wide street cleanup on Saturday April 20 from 9 -1 pm. The Women's Club is located at 37 Marion Road. Join us rain or shine for this family-friendly event. This year we have two starting points in town. The Rochester […]
The Scouts of Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 and Troop 32 are once again leading the annual Earth Day celebration for Marion. The scouts are looking for volunteers to join the town-wide Cleanup in conjunction with the DPW and Marion Board of Health. The Scouts invite all community members to join them on Saturday, April […]
All hands on deck. Help make our little section of the planet a healthier and safer place to live, work, and play. The Sustainability Partnership group of the Mattapoisett Library is organizing its second Earth Day rain or shine event on Saturday, April 20, to kick off a community cleanup drive that will run from […]
There will be a Biannual Cushing Cemetery meeting at the Mattapoisett Library on April 20 at 10 am. The meeting will be held downstairs and all Board, and Trustee members are encouraged to attend. This meeting is open to the public if you want to attend.
The Marion Social Club, 44 Pumping Station Road, Marion, is hosting a "Taste of Italy" dinner on April 21. We will be serving Antipasto, Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo & Chicken Parmigiana. Doors will open at noon for socializing, serving will be at 1 pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased by calling Betsy Youngson […]
The Lamb of God Christian Church is holding a special Christian event at the Knights Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett on Sunday, April 21, at 6:30 pm. Sunday evening’s sermon topic is: Are You Sure You’re Going to Heaven? This event will be a Christian Gospel presentation, including an invitation to receive Jesus Christ as […]
Dollars and Sense: Financial Literacy for Teens ages 12-18 - The MFPL joins with Nick Daddona to offer teens a free financial literacy workshop on Wednesday, April 24, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. During this 90-minute workshop, Nick will share tips to help teens make better decisions about their money. Registration is advised.
The next meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club will be on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Free and open to the public. More bird info at the Nasketucket Bird Club website: www.nbcbirdclub.com or the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/NasketucketBirdClub Woodpeckers, Presented by Dana and Bob Duxbury-Fox. Come […]
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 pm. After a short business meeting, Curator Connor E. Gaudet will regale the audience with the history of the iconic bark, Wanderer, since it was shipwrecked on the rocks of Cuttyhunk Island. This presentation is […]
The Marion Art Center will host its first ever “YArt” Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am-2 pm in the multipurpose room at Sippican Elementary School (16 Spring Street, Marion). Come shop for lightly used art supplies, equipment, books, and teaching resources. Want to offload some art supplies? The MAC will sell your unwanted […]
Turning Point is hosting their 8th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, April 28 at The Bay Pointe Club in Buzzards Bay. The entry fee is $125 per person ($500/team) and includes 18 holes of golf, carts, and the post tournament dinner. The Bay Pointe Club’s recent renovations will create a new experience for golfers. Non-golfers […]
Building Wealth 101 for Adults 18-35. Want to take control of your money but need help getting started? Join Trevor Oldhan via Zoom on Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 pm to learn how to build a budget, manage your spending, and save for the future in a 60-minute workshop designed to increase your financial empowerment. […]
Award-winning members of the Southcoast Poets will be reading at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm. Vivian Eyre, Elizabeth Sylvia and Margot Wizansky will each be reading from their award-winning books and will be introduced by library director Susan Pizzolato, herself a member of the group. Vivian Eyre's recently […]