The Mattapoisett Council on Aging will be hosting an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants, artists and nonartists alike. Visit artforyourmind.com for more information. On Friday, January 21 at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, the featured program will be Early American Colonial Painting, about a selection of […] Read more »
Plymouth County Genealogists, Inc. (PCGI,) announces the guest speaker for their January meeting and gathering on Saturday, January 8, at 11:30 am via Zoom. There will not be an in-person gathering in January due to Covid concerns. PCGI welcomes Janis Duffy who is a Past President of TIARA (The Irish Ancestral Research Association.) She […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library 2021/2022 Artist Series: Ruth Fortier: Creative Explorations on January 15 to February 14. Local area resident Ruth A. Fortier was born and raised in the Berkshires and attended Berkshire Community College where she received an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts. Her focus was Art History and Calligraphy. Fortier then studied at […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library is hosting a discussion of Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation by Paul Hawken. Climate change is an important and timely issue across the globe, and communities everywhere are mobilizing citizen action groups and local committees to respond to the crisis. Coastal communities, such as Mattapoisett, are at increased […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55, along with the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC,) are pleased to announce a joint partnership that will offer a series of free online family workshops for Tri-Town and SMEC families focusing on Social-Emotional Learning, 21st Century Learning Skills and Global Citizenship. The Community […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3. We will not be meeting in January. We wish a happy, healthy and fruitful Holiday Season to all Club members and to all in our wider community. Read more »
Those who attended the holiday concert at the Rochester Historical Society Museum were treated to an entertaining hour of Christmas music played masterfully by organist Bruce Gardzina as he brought the mid-1800’s organ to life. The day had a timeless feel as the sun streamed through the stained glass in the church/museum built in 1857. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of The Puzzle with the Piazza written by Mark Dunn and directed by Pippa Asker. Due to current MAC policies and for everyone’s safety, only fully-vaccinated actors will be considered for roles. Auditions are scheduled on Saturday, January 8 from […] Read more »
The local community, as well as all members and friends of the First Congregational Church of Marion, are invited to attend a traditional 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service in our historic church. Given the interest in attending, this service expressed by many of the new visitors during the Christmas Stroll last Sunday, it is hoped […] Read more »
We are back. Enjoy an outdoor, socially distant way to celebrate this season of giving. Join friends and families for a fun tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 17th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to give a […] Read more »