Reception and Introduction to MLT Trails

Please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Thursday June 16 at 10:30 am for an introduction to the land trust’s hiking trails for active and interested seniors. The event will take place beginning at the Bowman Road kiosk and parking area off of Aucoot Road, just south of Rt. […] Read more »

“How to Paint a Monet” Demonstration

The “How to Paint a Monet” Second Demonstration by Charles Stockbridge is rescheduled for Tuesday, June 14 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.             Stockbridge again will be setting up his easel at the library and painting an oil painting in the style of French Impressionist Claude Monet – […] Read more »

John Williams at the Movies

On Sunday, June 12, the Tri-County Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring the music of John Williams, one of America’s greatest film composers. The magnificent music composed by Williams for five films will be played under the grand tent on the lawn next to the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion. […] Read more »

Marion Fireworks Display to Return this July

Town Administrator James McGrail and the Marion Fireworks Committee are pleased to announce that the town’s fireworks display will return this summer.             The fireworks are scheduled for Friday, July 1 at dusk at the traditional location off of Silvershell Beach.             The fireworks have been cancelled for the past two years due to the […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society Plans Two June Events

On June 12 at 1:00, there will be a guided tour of Rochester Center Cemetery. We will meet near the front of the cemetery, diagonally across from Plumb Corner. Rain date is June 26.             On June 15, Jeff Stevens will speak about the meanings of gravestone carvings and their evolution. Cathy Phinney will give […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Artist Series

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library 2021/2022 Artist Series will host River Road Crafts Exhibit by Kathy McCarthy June 15 to July 14. Local resident Kathy McCarthy is a talented crafter. Come to the Mattapoisett Library between June 15 and July 14 and see Kathy’s beautiful work. Early on, she realized that she was happy when […] Read more »

Opening Weekend for MAC Theater’s June Play

The MAC Theater is pleased to present its second production of the season, outdoors in Bicentennial Park, Marion (located across the street from the Marion Art Center.) This project is generously supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency (massculturalcouncil.org). Show Dates are June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, […] Read more »

The Spice Club

Add some spice into your life with The Spice Club at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Starting June 1, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will make spice kits available at the circulation desk. The Spice Club will run through November with a different spice at the beginning of every month. June’s spice is turmeric and […] Read more »

ORRHS Class of 1971 Reunion

The class of 1971 had a small reunion last September at the Mattapoisett Light House. However, the turnout was rather small in the environmental context of the pandemic. Those in attendance had a great time reminiscing about their high school years and also catching up in their individual journeys over the past 50 years. The […] Read more »

Vacation Bible School

The First Congregational Church of Marion is inviting parents of students entering grades kindergarten through 6 to register students for Vacation Bible School being held August 15 through 19, 9 am to Noon at the Community Center, 144 Front Street, Marion center. The registration fee is $25. Registration forms are available at the church office […] Read more »