Marion Natural History Museum

We will be meeting at Brainard Marsh on July 7 from 9 am to 12 noon to discover a little about our local seaweeds. We’ll be taking a look at what products we use every day (including food) which contain seaweed without our realizing it. Seaweeds are used for a variety of purposes, including medicines, […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Museum Ice Cream Social

It’s July and it’s time for our annual ice cream social at the museum at 355 County Road. The evening begins at 7:00 on July 19. After a short meeting, we’ll have music with Tom and Sheila Perry and then ice cream. Anyone with questions may call Connie at 617 750 2818 or email eshbach2@aol.com […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Village Tours

Are you curious about Mattapoisett Village’s unique history? Please join Mattapoisett Museum Guides and tour the village to learn about its heyday as a shipbuilding center to the rise of summer recreation and the impact specific citizens had on the development of the town.             Tours begin and end at the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 […] Read more »

Arts in the Park

 The Marion Art Center’s annual outdoor artisan market, Arts in the Park, returns to Bicentennial Park in Marion on Saturday, July 8, 10am-4pm. A rain date is scheduled on Sunday, July 9. The park is across the street from the MAC, which is located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion, at the corner of Main […] Read more »

Saltmarsh Family Hike with MassAudubon and MLT

MassAudubon is hosting a Saltmarsh Family Hike with the Mattapoisett Land Trust on Tuesday July 11 from 9:00 – 11:00 am. The program will take families on the MLT Brandt Island Cove trail where MassAudubon educators will teach all about animal tracks, saltmarsh critters, and birds seen along the way. Investigate the unique forest and […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Upcoming Programs

On Saturday, July at 2 pm, join us for Tie Dye on the Library Lawn. Bring your own cotton or all natural fiber clothing, cloths, bags, or any other fabric you would like to tie dye. All other supplies will be provided for, along with instructions for a variety of designs. Patrons will be limited […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. Benjamin Straley, Rector St. Stephan’s Church, Providence, RI will conduct services at 8 and 10 am this Sunday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. St. Philip’s, 34 Water St. in Mattapoisett, is located next to the Town Beach. All are welcome. Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Happy Pride.  We are celebrating June at the library with books, crafts, giveaways and programs.  Visit the library to find LQBTQ+ centered fiction, history, poetry, essays, romances, crafts and cooking, biographies and more.             Goat Yoga – Thursday June 29 at 6 pm – Try out some yoga moves accompanied by friendly goats.  Register online […] Read more »

Independence Day

On Saturday, July 1, the Marion Concert Band will open its 2023 concert season with a program of patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. The program is as follows: National Emblem March – E. E. Bagley Star Spangled Spectacular – G. M. Cohan American Pageant – T. Knox Our Glorious Land – J. Olivadoti […] Read more »

Summer Book Sale

A Summer Book Sale will be held July 7 & 8 from 10 to 3 on the grounds of the Elizabeth Taber Library at 8 Spring Street, Marion.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of the ETL, a newly formed support group for the library.             Donations of gently used books (no textbooks, please), […] Read more »