Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past two and a half years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish over 150 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local nonprofits, the bikes have […] Read more »
Cemetery Tour and Gravestone Rubbing class with the Gravestone Girls at the Evergreen Cemetery, Saturday, September 23 from 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 […] Read more »
On Saturday, October 14, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens their season with Three Worlds in the Bronspiegel Auditorium at New Bedford High School. Under the direction of Music Director Yaniv Dinur, the orchestra will perform works by Sibelius, Elgar, and James Lee III. The guest soloist for this concert is cellist Sydney Lee. […] Read more »
There is a new date and time for the Nasketucket Bird Club September meeting, Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. All meetings are free and open to all. This meeting will be Nasketucket, The Beginnings with Mike Labossiere. Learn about the history of the Nasketucket Bird Club and how […] Read more »
September is Library Card Sign-up month and a great time to see what’s new at the library. If you don’t have a library card or haven’t used yours in a long time, stop in to see the staff to register and start borrowing books, films, audiobooks, kits, and so much more. Each time you check […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club, 44 Pumping Station Road, is having a Pig Roast on Sunday, October 15 at 1 pm. Side dishes will include jag, baked beans, corn on the cob, apple sauce and a dessert. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cutoff date is September 28, […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday September 24 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm to hear Mattapoisett resident and author Kimberly J. Ward talk about her newly released book Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventure. Not a sailor but an avid adventurer, gardener, journal […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for their October 7 yard sale. This year, earnings from the sale will go toward renovations of their community hall, including replacement of a rotted door and replacement of shingles with extensive damage from an enthusiastic woodpecker. Please drop off donations at 103 […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health with the help of Marion EMS will be hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, September 28 at the Benjamin D Cushing Community Center (Council on Aging), 465 Mill Street (Rt. 6.) The clinic will be a drive-thru under the tent. Please wear a […] Read more »
Grab a book, bring a chair and head to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read. What is a read-in? A read-in is a chance to show support for your library by simply showing up to the library to read. It’s as easy as that. Enjoy a […] Read more »