All creatures are welcome for a blessing of the animals to take place on Saturday, July 9, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The pet blessing is hosted by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett, on the church lawn. All well-behaved animals and their humans are welcome. www.mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org. Read more »
Please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Blake Dinius, Plymouth County Extension Educator and accomplished entomologist, for a “Tick Talk” to learn about preventing tick bites. Blake will teach about tick biology, critical information for preventing bites and disease and will clear up any common misinformation about these bugs. Knowledge and awareness of ticks are […] Read more »
Coastal Explorations with the Marion Natural History Museum – During the Marion Natural History Museum’s Coastal Exploration summer program, we have fun exploring a variety of habitats in Marion. We take a close look at Barrier Beaches, Vernal Pools, Salt Marshes and tide pools. We learn about the types of Terns on Bird Island, the […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, by the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will begin its summer season with visiting clergy on June 26 through September 4. Services will be held at 8 and 10 am using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome! Schedule: June 26: The Rev. Jay James, Retired Rector, St. Timothy’s […] Read more »
Sunday June 26 has been declared Gun Lock Safety Sunday. Please join the Just Peace Group at Mattapoisett Congregational Church at 9 am on Sunday to learn more about safe gun storage. Data shows that many gun deaths can be avoided by safely securing firearms in the home. Details on many storage methods are presented. […] Read more »
The Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library’s 2022 Summer Library Program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” starts June 24 and ends on August 6. The free Plumb program consists of children’s programs best for ages 3-12 and options for teens and adults. Online registration for the program and related events opens June 24 at midnight. Register […] Read more »
Summer Reading is coming. Sign up for the ETL’s summer reading program starting June 21. Your summer reading kit will include reading logs, badge, stickers and a reading buddy. Return your reading logs to win prizes and help us raise money for Heifer International. Teens and Adults: Summer Reading is for everyone! Pick up […] Read more »
Read Beyond the Beaten Path at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library this summer! The summer library program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, officially kicks off on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 pm. Library staff will be outside, weather permitting, with fun lawn games and treats, some from Oxford Creamery! Treats available on a first […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces the return of its premier summer fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea. The party is scheduled on Friday, July 29 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the home of hosts David & Nancy Corkery, located at 1 West Drive in Marion. The MAC’s annual fundraiser will include a silent auction, open bar, hors […] Read more »
Sunday, July 31 is the date for The First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Yard Sale. This is a community wide event, hosted by the church. It happens from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm in the parking lot at 144 Front Street (between The Marion General Store and Kate’s Simple Eats). Members of the […] Read more »