St. Philip’s Episcopal Church begins 137th Summer Season June 27. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am and 10:00 am services from June 27 through September 5. Current church guidance is to wear a mask during services, and to stay home if ill. All are welcome […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, invites you to join us virtually on Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27, for our 18th Annual Pops Concert “Revisiting the Fabulous Fifties!” This event was scheduled for June 13, but technical difficulties impaired the quality of the airing. This offering is a re-presentation […] Read more »
The ORR class of 2023 announced that it will hold its first annual color run fundraiser on Sunday, June 27, at 10:00 am at Washburn Park in Marion. Entry to the race, which is 3k in length, is free for those under 5, $10 for those ages 5-10, and $15 for anyone over age 10. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Public Library invites you to an Acting and Puppetry Workshop for people 10 years and older. The project will take place during one-hour-long sessions on six consecutive Tuesdays in July and August, partially online (Zoom), partially live (at the library). Participants will receive the activity kit with basic materials, the short description of […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Musicfest is pleased to announce that an outdoor Jazz Concert will be performed on Wednesday, July 7, at the Robert O. Broomhead Bandstand located at Island Wharf, Marion. Rain date: Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 pm. Under the direction of Marion’s own “Music Man,” Phil Sanborn, the BBMF Swing Band will […] Read more »
Last August, our community lost a gifted young musical artist, Nolan Gibbons, to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). As COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, the family is planning a memorial event on July 11, the day before Nolan’s 16th birthday. To celebrate his life, “NolanFest” will be held at Silvershell Beach in Marion, beginning at […] Read more »
Sippican Lands Trust’s Annual Meeting this year will feature a presentation titled “Coastal Waterbirds of Massachusetts” given by Coastal Waterbird Biologist, Carolyn Mostello, who has been studying coastal waterbirds for over 20 years with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Mostello coordinates statewide conservation efforts for rare and endangered seabirds and shorebirds, especially terns […] Read more »
The MYC Cruising Committee met last week to set the following schedule for the 2021 Season. June 18-20: Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with the annual “Sailstice” weekend cruise to Pocasset. July 3-5: Holiday Weekend Cruise. Possible fireworks viewing (if we are lucky). July 23 – Aug 1: The 2021 “Extended Cruise” […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series presents Christina Connett Brophy, Ph.D. on June 10 at 7:00 pm via Zoom, immediately following the SHS Annual Meeting. Request the Zoom link by contacting the SHS at info@sippicanhistoricalsociety.org. In this lecture, Dr. Brophy will be speaking about the major themes covered in the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s […] Read more »
In celebration of their 80th Anniversary, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club announces a celebratory garden tour, “Glorious Gardens,” on Saturday, June 26, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. The public is invited to view seven fabulous gardens selected for a variety of gardening styles. Inspirations await the attendees who visit the various gardens […] Read more »