SHS Speaker Series

Cosponsored by the Marion Garden Group, the Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series continues Friday, June 17 at 7:00 pm with an in-person presentation by garden historian and designer Marion Mako, entitled Women and Gardens at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street.             Marion has coauthored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Lego Club Thursday, 4 pm May-September – Lego club is back! Join us Thursdays at 4 pm 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 […] Read more »

Alves Riverfront Walk

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on Sunday June 12, 1:00 pm for a guided walk along upper portions of the tidal Mattapoisett River. MLT is working to preserve the 4-acre Alves parcel and open the land for public use and river access. Placing the Alves parcel and other nearby lands in conservation protects important […] Read more »

Cushing Cemetery

Cushing Cemetery will be holding a meeting at Cushing Cemetery on June 18 at 10:30 am. All members and general public are invited to attend. Please dress accordingly and bring a chair if you would like. Thank you and we hope to see there. Read more »

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 »