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 »
The Sippican Lands Trust will host its 2022 Annual Meeting using a hybrid format with an in-person gathering at Sippican Lands Trust’s White Eagle Cranberry Bog and online via Zoom starting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 22. Sippican Lands Trust’s Annual Meeting this year will feature a presentation titled “Walking for Health” with […] Read more »
The Marion Village 5K is slated to take place at 9 am on Saturday, June 25. Start your summer off by getting into shape with this great local event. Great fun, prizes – cash, merchandise, raffle – and good food. Early bird registration rates through Sunday, June 19. On-line registration is available through RaceWire (RaceWire […] Read more »
Lego Club Thursday. 4pm May-September – Lego club is back. Join us Thursdays at 4pm in the library courtyard for child-led play, open to all ages. This is a drop-in activity, we provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Oversized-Legos available for young children. Lego club will be held indoors in case of bad weather. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership meets on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 am to talk about the upcoming recycled art show and ways to promote sustainability in the community. New members always welcome. Author Nicholas Sullivan talks about his book, The Blue Revolution, on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm. His work presents a new way […] Read more »
Silvershell Beach opens for the season on June 25. Stickers will be checked at the gate. If you have not already purchased your sticker, we recommend doing so as soon as possible. Marion residents must purchase their stickers at the Building Department at the Marion Town House. For questions please call 508-748-3516 or email […] Read more »
Last summer a mini-reunion was held at the Mattapoisett Lighthouse in September. Although the turnout was rather small in the environmental context of the pandemic, those in attendance had a great time exchanging high school memories and catching up on 50 years of individual journeys. An ad hoc committee met following the gathering and realized […] Read more »