Three years ago our community lost a gifted young musical artist, Nolan Gibbons, to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). The Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund is excited for this year’s NolanFest and to celebrate our 12 scholarship recipients. NolanFest is a community music festival that will be held on July 15 at Silvershell Beach in […] Read more »
On Friday, July 7, the Marion Concert Band begins its Friday evening concert series with a program of music based on two themes. The first half of the program will feature soundtrack music from a variety of motion pictures and TV shows. The second half of the program will feature movie music with a “space” […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »