December Events at the MAC

The Marion Art Center will kick off the month of December with the opening of its new play, Miracle on South Division Street, written by Tom Dudzick, directed by Donn Tyler and Maura Van Voris. The show opens Friday, December 1 and runs through Saturday, December 16, with a total of seven performances. Don’t miss […] Read more »

Upcoming Programs at the MNHM

            Wings of History with the Marion Natural History Museum community group. On November 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, please join us in crafting a distinctive butterfly mobile for the museum. We will be drawing inspiration from the detailed illustrations of Maria Sibylla Merian. In this workshop, participants will combine historical accuracy with modern […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Free Safety Courses

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is pleased to announce two free safety courses aimed at equipping the community with life-saving skills.             On Tuesday, November 28 at 5 pm and Thursday, November 30 at 1 pm, GMEC will be at the Mattapoisett Library providing First Aid, CPR and AED Training. This course provides the non-healthcare […] Read more »

Christmas by the Sea Bazaar

Please join us at the 56th Annual “Christmas by the Sea Bazaar” on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to 1 pm at St. Anthony’s Parish, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett.             Many handcrafted gifts and stocking stuffers will be offered by local vendors, including wooden and leather wares, honey, seashell trees, ornaments, holiday decorations, seashell […] Read more »

RHS Museum Hours

The Rochester Historical Society Museum will be open on Sunday from 1:00-3:00 on November 26. This will be our last Sunday opening until December 10, but you can always call Sue at 508 295 8908 or Connie 617 750 2818 to arrange a visit. Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Holiday Open House

Join the Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership and the Mattapoisett Library for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2 at 2:00 pm. Members of the Partnership will have upcycled crafts, a gift-wrapping station, and holiday snacks for all ages to enjoy. Bring gifts you purchased from the local Christmas Fairs to wrap away from prying eyes. […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society Holiday Organ Sing

The Rochester Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Organ Sing at 2:00 on December 10 at the historical museum 355 County Road. We will have music and refreshments to celebrate the upcoming holiday. There is no charge (though donations to our organ fund are always greatly appreciated) but we ask everyone to bring an […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s Greens Sale

The Fourth Annual Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s Greens Sale will be held on Saturday, December 2 at the Old Fire Station on Route 6 at Barstow Street, from 9:00 am until we’re sold out or 1:00 pm, whichever comes first. Please note, last year everything was gone by 10:30 am.             This year’s offerings include handmade […] Read more »

Sisters in Crime New England for Mystery Making

Avoid the post-Thanksgiving blues by joining four fantastic local mystery authors for Mystery Making on Saturday, November 25 at 2 pm. For this interactive presentation, Maureen Boyle, Sharon Healy-Yang, Stephen Rogers and Sharon Ward will brainstorm on their feet to create a brand new mystery, using suggestions from the audience. Come be part of the […] Read more »

Black Bears in Massachusetts

On Friday, December 8, from 6:30 – 7:30, the Marion Natural History Museum will welcome Steven Wright and Jason Zimmer, wildlife biologists with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. They will be giving a presentation on the Black Bears in Massachusetts.             Black bears are found throughout much of the state, including southeastern Massachusetts. […] Read more »