The Rochester Council on Aging, 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester, MA is pleased to announce two events for the month of August: On Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 8 pm, please join us for “A Touch of Class,” an evening showcasing the paintings and artistic work of some of our members. There is no […] Read more »
Did you know that rendering assistance to displaced or injured wildlife can end up doing more harm than good? Or that trying to give some types of wildlife food and water may have grave consequences? On July 27, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Stephanie Ellis, executive director of the Cape Cod Wildlife […] Read more »
New, Twice Monthly Adult Art Workshops with Jeanine Cappuccino. Two free art instructional classes per month. Attend one or both classes. Sign up at the library. Thursday August 11, 6-7:30 pm. Create a sketch journal and learn the elements of art to create realistic qualities in sketching. Saturday, August 27, 10-11:30 am. Learn […] Read more »
Have you ever stood at the window facing your backyard and said, “The garden is really turning out beautifully this summer. I sure do wish I could find a way to share it with people.” Well, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club may have a way for you to make that wish come true. Next summer, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library hosts an information session with Black Earth Compost on Tuesday, August 9 at 6:00 pm at the library and via Zoom. Representatives from the company will tune in virtually to present information about their initiative in the town. Interested residents can attend in person or virtually. Massachusetts food scrap hauler and […] Read more »
The Wanderer created the Keel Award in 1994 and ever since has recognized a dedicated person in each of the three Tri-Towns whose actions exemplify the spirit of community and volunteerism. Like the keel of the ship that keeps the vessel from sinking, the recipients of the annual Keel Award are recognized for their […] Read more »
Narcan is a name that many people recognize. Anyone working in a medical field is likely to be intimately familiar. It is a brand name of the FDA-approved drug Naloxone, an “opioid antagonist” that works to quickly and safely reverse an overdose, though it does not work on other types of drugs such as […] Read more »
The lone news from the Rochester Conservation Commission’s August 2 meeting was this: The commission has now lost two associate members this summer and needs them replaced. Commission Chairman Christopher Gerrior, remotely participating as a regular member via Zoom, announced that Lena Bourque recently told him she is not renewing her associate membership on […] Read more »
Stop in for a program or find a cool spot to read. We have lots of events going on for children and teens as the summer reading adventure, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, wraps up. Craft Tuesday crafts include Popsicle stick frogs on August 9 and Friendship bracelets on August 16. Stop by to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association held its annual tennis doubles tournament this past Friday, July 30 at Old Rochester Regional High School. At the tournament, an award was presented to retiring president Wayne Miller for more than 15 years of meritorious service to MCTA by recently elected president, Ellen Foss. An exciting six set […] Read more »