Join us for two great Purrington Lecture Series events in October featuring local authors. On Tuesday, October 3 at 6 pm, author Ben Shattuck will talk about his book, Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau. Shattuck, a former Teaching-Writing Fellow and graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, is a recipient of the […] Read more »
On Tuesday, October 10, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold its October meeting from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street. Matt Dems invites all Tri-Town community members who share their progressive values to attend and share their ideas Topics to be discussed range from how to protect the right […] Read more »
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library in conjunction with Community Veg Marion are hosting a one-day tour of secret vegetable gardens on Friday, September 29 from 12 pm to 3 pm. Tickets are $25 per person, tax deductible, all money goes to the Elizabeth Taber Library. Come celebrate the Harvest Moon and be […] Read more »
There will be a High Dose Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Rochester Senior Center on Tuesday, October 10 from 10:00-1:00. High dose flu vaccines are for those age 65 and older. Walk-ins will be available from 12:00-1:00 if there are remaining vaccine doses. The Rochester Senior Center is located at 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester. […] Read more »
Join us at the Acushnet Grange Fair, Saturday, September 30 from 10 to 3. There will be crafters with homemade items, wood carvings and more, Tails and Trails 4-H club with prize winning animals and Dogs for Better Living from Falmouth and tractors. Inside Grange Hall, there are Agriculture Displays. U Mass Extension service […] Read more »
Come visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between October 1 and October 31 to see an exhibit entitled, Sail Away with Me by local artist Barbara Edlund Healy. Healy’s paintings reflect the quiet beauty of the New England coast. Her oil and acrylic paintings are inspired by the diverse colors of light, atmosphere and nature. […] Read more »
Have you ever wondered what was making all of those sounds near your neighborhood wetland or pond? Well, join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Education Committee to seek some answers on Saturday, September 30. MLT will be joined by Environmental Analyst for the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, Carlos T. B. Fragata, for a Wetland […] Read more »
Join us on September 27 at 6:30 pm. Susannah Otocki will be at the Rochester Women’s Club with her last performance of our Summer Crystal Bowls Series. Come and experience the pure tones of gemstone, precious metal and mineral infused Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Let these beautiful bowls take you on an inner journey of […] Read more »
On behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, the Public Health Nursing Office is offering flu vaccines to Mattapoisett residents and neighboring communities. Regular dose and high dose will be available. This upcoming clinic will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street. Please […] Read more »
Cemetery Tour and Gravestone Rubbing class with the Gravestone Girls at the Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, September 23, 10 am to 12 pm. Take a tour of Marion’s historic Evergreen Cemetery and learn about the symbolism and history of gravestone art. Learn proper gravestone rubbing techniques to preserve a piece of New England History. Spaces are […] Read more »