Spring Time’s Early Risers

The Marion Natural History Museum’s Afterschool Program Spring Time’s Early Risers will be held on May 6, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Different types of flowers, and the butterflies who rely on them, wake up at different times of the year. Let’s take a look at some of spring time’s earliest risers with entomologist […] Read more »

America 250 Author Talk: Patriots of the South Coast

Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday, May 9 at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of the South Coast. He will be talking about South Coast soldiers, sailors, and ship builders who played important roles in the American Revolution, including two […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join us to enjoy cocktails & dinner waterfront at Tabor Academy with optional book discussion during dessert. Tickets are on sale for $100. View the list of titles […] Read more »

Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor their Spring Book Sale at the Library from Thursday, May 7, 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Friday, May 8, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.             Proceeds from the spring book sale allows the Friends of the Elizabeth […] Read more »

MRTC Community Candidates’ Night

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is pleased to invite all voters to attend our Community Candidates’ Night on Thursday, May 7.             The event will be held at the Niemad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Speakers will begin at 6:30 pm.             Join us for an evening of dialogue with […] Read more »

Rochester Historical May Events

May is our kick-off for all things “250”. The Plumb Library has been kind enough to partner with us at noon on May 9 for an author talk by Robert Barbosa on his book “Patriots of the South Coast”. If you’re interested in Revolutionary War on the water, pirates, privateers and more, come and join […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »

Wareham Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale

On May 16, the Wareham Garden Club is planning a spring plant sale from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm noon, at the Methodist Meeting House 495 Main Street, Wareham.             There will be: perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and much more. Also, there will be a herb table with recipes to share, garden treasures table, birdhouses, […] Read more »

Non-Partisan Candidate Event

An informal meet and greet for Mattapoisett voters and candidates will be held Wednesday May 6, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road. All are invited.             This event has no podium or speeches. Community-minded individuals, board and committee members may appreciate an informal, non-partisan opportunity to meet […] Read more »

Sippican Choral Society to Celebrate “The Glory of Spring”

Join Sippican Choral Society in celebration of “The Glory of Spring” on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy. The featured work of this annual concert will be Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” one of sacred music’s most uplifting choral works, with solos by local singers Karen Antonsen-Devoe of Marion and Patrice Tiedemann […] Read more »