Last August, our community lost a gifted young musical artist, Nolan Gibbons, to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). As COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, the family is planning a memorial event on July 11, the day before Nolan’s 16th birthday. To celebrate his life, “NolanFest” will be held at Silvershell Beach in Marion, beginning at […] Read more »
Sippican Lands Trust’s Annual Meeting this year will feature a presentation titled “Coastal Waterbirds of Massachusetts” given by Coastal Waterbird Biologist, Carolyn Mostello, who has been studying coastal waterbirds for over 20 years with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Mostello coordinates statewide conservation efforts for rare and endangered seabirds and shorebirds, especially terns […] Read more »
The MYC Cruising Committee met last week to set the following schedule for the 2021 Season. June 18-20: Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with the annual “Sailstice” weekend cruise to Pocasset. July 3-5: Holiday Weekend Cruise. Possible fireworks viewing (if we are lucky). July 23 – Aug 1: The 2021 “Extended Cruise” […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series presents Christina Connett Brophy, Ph.D. on June 10 at 7:00 pm via Zoom, immediately following the SHS Annual Meeting. Request the Zoom link by contacting the SHS at info@sippicanhistoricalsociety.org. In this lecture, Dr. Brophy will be speaking about the major themes covered in the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s […] Read more »
In celebration of their 80th Anniversary, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club announces a celebratory garden tour, “Glorious Gardens,” on Saturday, June 26, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. The public is invited to view seven fabulous gardens selected for a variety of gardening styles. Inspirations await the attendees who visit the various gardens […] Read more »
The Plumb Library Book Group will meet on Thursday, June 24, at 6:30 pm in person in the “Little Hundred Acre Woods” on the library grounds, weather permitting; via Zoom if the weather is bad. We will be discussing “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimorfe. Copies are still available at the library. It is […] Read more »
Summer has officially begun here at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Adults and teens can find themselves busy all summer long just by participating in our Summer Reading Challenge taking place on Beanstack as well as in paper form. While staying busy all summer long, patrons will be entered to win awesome prizes. Call or […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, invites you to join us virtually on June 13 at 7:00 pm for our 18th Annual Pops Concert “Revisiting the Fabulous Fifties”! This offering is a re-presentation of “The Fabulous Fifties” Pops Concert that was performed on June 9, 2019. The program is a pleasing […] Read more »
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, June 16, 4:00 pm, for Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Ken will discuss the value of old and rare books. Ken, a rare book specialist and appraiser who is frequently seen […] Read more »
The Marion Council on Aging and The Tri-Town Veteran’s Services Office invite all area veterans/active duty servicemen/servicewomen/widows/widowers and a guest to attend a luncheon on Monday, June 14, at 11:30 am. Please come and join us for a delicious lunch and the great company of fellow veterans at The Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center Located […] Read more »