The Mattapoisett Womans Club invites potential members and interested local citizens to its March 16 monthly meeting, which will feature a program by Morgan Browning. Ms. Browning is a Mattapoisett resident, the recipient of the MWC’s Continuing Education scholarship, and is a full member of the MWC. She is also pursuing her doctoral degree in […] Read more »
Here at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, we have programs to help you prepare for spring and to ride out the rest of the unpredictable winter. Starting Saturday, March 4 at 2 pm, join us as we create Wildflower Seed Balls. Exactly as it sounds, a wildflower seed ball is a ball of wildflower […] Read more »
Friends of the Library coffee hour Thursday, March 2 at 9:30 am. Learn more about the brand new Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library at our recruitment coffee hour. Serve the community of Marion by supporting the library. New Banned Book Club, first meeting Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm – Learn about the […] Read more »
March 4, 7:00 pm showing of the 1923 silent film, Down to the Sea in Ships, by Elmer Clifton. The film’s premiere was September 25, 1922, at the Olympia Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and went into general distribution on March 4, 1923. Though Patience Morgan is sought by many suitors, her father, Charles, […] Read more »
Marion Council on Aging will host an opening on March 9 from 5 -7 for Canal Side Artists. It is one of our largest exhibits to date. Art has been created by local students of Kate Furler. Kate is offering a watercolor technique class on Fridays at 9:00 am here in Marion at the […] Read more »
The library is celebrating Black History Month. Visit all month long to find novels, histories, cookbooks, essays, graphic novels, picture books, crafts and more celebrating Black history and culture. In honor of Black History Month, the Excellent family is so excited to celebrate with the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday February 24 at 10:30 […] Read more »
On March 12, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host Stories beyond Borders. The program features five short films that show a more complete picture of the experiences of immigrant families and communities. Beyond building empathy, these films lift up real stories of resilience and strength, while illustrating some of the ways people can give their time, […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a new music program as part of its Music at the MAC series, Unplugged in the MAC Gallery, which will feature a small ensemble of musicians in the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs.) The first event, scheduled on Friday, April 14, will feature Matt Richard and Donn Legge. This jazz […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »
Visit the library this week and next to participate in Weird and Wonderful Watercolors. Starting Saturday, February 25 at 1 pm, join us for Weird and Wonderful Watercolors for Adults and Teens. We will create beautiful watercolor paintings using surprising materials: water-based markers, sharpies, artists’ Bristol paper and white crayons. Participants will be able to […] Read more »