The Marion Natural History Museum Afterschool Program, Exploring Wetlands and Vernal Pools will be held on April 5 from 3:30 – 4:30. Cost: 8.00/members, 10.00/nonmembers. Let’s take a look at these important local habitats and how they help us. We will be conducting several hands-on experiments involving water, soils and taking a close look […] Read more »
Cushing Cemetery is holding a meeting at the Mattapoisett Library on April 15 at 1 pm. The meeting will be downstairs and is open to the public. We will be talking about many topics all concerning the cemetery, what we have been doing, what our goals are, what we have to do to achieve […] Read more »
The Arbor Day Festival will once again be presented by the Wareham Garden Club April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at A.D. Makepeace Company, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham. The Festival this year will celebrate the pivotal role that trees play in our environment and in our conservation efforts. It will include free tree […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is pleased to present its newest exhibit featuring the works of Evelyn Kendall with an opening reception scheduled on Saturday, April 1 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The show will include Mrs. Kendall’s traditional sailor’s valentines, shell compositions and sculptures. Evelyn Way Kendall (1893-1979) was born in Ontario, Canada and […] Read more »
The Rochester Lions Easter Egg Hunt will be on April 1, 8-10:30 am. Egg hunt by age group, Bunny leaves at 10:00. Bingo style Egg Hunt. The hunt will be at the Arch at the Meadow on Mendell Road, Rochester. Proceeds to Lions charities. For info, call Lorraine, 508-728-7767. Read more »
Spring is here. Just as exciting, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is bringing programs to celebrate it. Starting Tuesday, April 4 at 3 pm, Craft Tuesday returns to our Media Lab. Stop by for a quick craft and some fun. No registration is required. The Teen Advisory Board meets the second Tuesday of […] Read more »
“Butterfly Man” Joe Dwelly, a Yarmouth resident, will be visiting the Marion Natural History Museum on Wednesday, April 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 to share what he knows about our local species. Mr. Dwelly will give advice about where certain species can be found and how we can attract them to our own backyards. To […] Read more »
Clear your schedule and mark your calendars: on Sunday May 21 the Tour de Crème bike ride returns for its fifth year. After three years hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail are thrilled to run this event once again. Cycle from Mattapoisett through […] Read more »
High Tea & Treasures Road Show, hosted by The First Congregational Church of Marion on Saturday May 6, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, will be held at the Community Center, 44 Front Street. Typical of the traditional English Afternoon Tea of fancy cakes, pastries, finger sandwiches and sweets; delicious, steeped tea will be served to […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, is pleased to announce its Holy Week schedule. We invite you to come and worship with us. All gatherings will also be live streamed on our website, www.rochestercongregational.com. April 2 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday. Our pastor, Rev. Colby Olson, will challenge us […] Read more »