It has been a tough month for the Ensign Class as the weather the past three weeks has kept them off the racecourse. The PHRF classes on Wednesday, although windy, have been able to race. Results from the past two weeks show Kindred Spirits in first place in Class A with two firsts. […] Read more »
On Friday, July 31, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which will feature a vocalist and highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows, is as follows: The Showman – H. Akers Lohengrin (Introduction to Act III) – […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will hold auditions for the play Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted by Nia Vardalos, and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 8, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and on Monday, August 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street, has more amazing summer programs coming up. Calling all writers. The MFPL Writing Group is meeting on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The group will do a combination of brief writing exercises, progress check-ins, out-loud readings of work, peer […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri- Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. This month, a week of eclipses! On August 12, […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met on Thursday, July 23 for two lengthy discussions and some town health updates, though the meeting start was taken up by a dispute with a local business. They began with a discussion on the Food Establishment Inspection for Gone Country Creamery at 2 Cottage Street. There has […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector at St. John’s Church in Vernon, Connecticut, will return to St. Philip’s on Sunday, August 2. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer will be held at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
On Wednesday, August 5, at 3:00 pm, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for Natural Dye and Fibers. Learn how plants can be used for dye and make a creation of your own. Registration is required. On Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will present […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band, with over 40 musicians and led by Maestro Tobias Monte, presented a wonderful evening of entertainment on Friday, July 24. With a slight breeze, 75 degrees, and the smell of bug spray in the air, it was a beautiful day for Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, or a little night music. […] Read more »
Jerome Rand will be the host speaker at the Mattapoisett Yacht Club. His epic solo, around-the-world adventure aboard Mighty Sparrow, a Westsail 32, took him 271 days and covered nearly 30,000 miles. Listen to his tales from this voyage and his other sailing adventures. The event is on Saturday, August 1. Doors open at 5:30 […] Read more »