Beavers – More than Soft Fur and Flat Tails

Join the Marion Natural History Museum on January 30 at 6:00 pm when we welcome Wildlife Biologist Steven Wright of Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife to learn about these fascinating animals.             American Indians called the beaver the “sacred center” of the land because this species creates such rich, watery habitat for other mammals, fish, turtles, […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

The first meeting of our kids creative writing club is Monday, January 12. Kids grades 1-6 are invited to join us to learn more about writing and practice their library skills. The club meets the second and fourth Monday of the month. Register online.             The Library is partnering with the Marion Art Center to […] Read more »

Color Class with the MNHM Journaling Group

In this class we will explore color theory, the color wheel, making color swatches, color mixing and matching, and all about complementary colors, primary, secondary and tertiary colors. This class will also touch on values, hues, shades, tones and tints, gray scale and warm and cool colors and the differences between all of these. Let’s […] Read more »

Come Sing with Sippican Choral Society

Rehearsals for the SCS Spring 2026 concert, “The Glory of Spring,” will begin on Monday, January 12, at 7:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring St., Marion. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and singers are asked to come early to register and pick up their music envelopes. If you are unsure about being able to […] Read more »

Marion Democratic Town Committee

The Marion Democratic Town Committee welcomes all residents to its monthly meeting at 5:30 pm January 15. The committee will meet at the Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring Street. The agenda will cover plans for the coming year. We also will discuss possible questions that concern Marion residents which we will ask Rep. Mark Sylvia, […] Read more »

Rochester Republican Town Committee

The next meeting of the Rochester Republican Town Committee will be at 6:30 pm, on Monday, January 12, at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in Acushnet. You do not have to be a member of RRTC to attend. Bring a friend and stay updated on the area’s current events. Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Kick off 2026 with a visit to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street.             Teens ages 14 to 17 are invited to join us on Friday, January 2 at 2:00 pm for a Game Lounge at the library. Get out of the house and play some video games with your friends. […] Read more »

Moby-Dick Marathon

The 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon will be taking place January 3 to 4 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This beloved tradition is one of the museum’s most anticipated events of the year with distinguished guests reading aloud from the iconic narrative. Mattapoisett resident East End Eddie Doherty will […] Read more »

Forest Bathing

Sippican Land Trust will host Forest Bathing with Forest Therapy Guide Diane Pienta on Saturday, January 3, at 10:00 am at the Osprey Marsh, Point Road in Marion.             Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku to mitigate stress of modern-day life, this guided experience offers the opportunity to interact with Nature in a […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street, Mattapoisett. 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 […] Read more »