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 »

The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its next exhibit, “Willoughby Elliott: A Retrospective.” The show will feature paintings, serigraph prints, and ceramic vessels by the late artist, spanning over 30 years. Elliott’s atmospheric, impressionistic compositions contain gestural brush strokes of bold and vibrant colors. His emotive paintings remind one of a humid summer […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library has a new cookbook club hosted by staff! Our first meeting via Zoom is on Tuesday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. This book discussion will focus on cookbooks of all varieties; suggestions are welcome, though title choices depends on availability at network libraries.             The first book selection is the award-winning […] Read more »

The MAC Theater will present its first play of the 2021 season, “Native Gardens,” written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Kate Fishman. The cast includes Gary Sousa as Pablo, Mia Vaughn as Tania, Suzie Kokkins as Virginia, and Donn Tyler as Frank. The MAC’s sound and lighting technician is Steve McManus.             Director Kate […] Read more »

The Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion will be observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, at noon. The service is expected to last no more than 15 minutes and will begin at the Mattapoisett Library. Please note that there will not be any seating available. From the library, the service will move […] Read more »

The 2021 Memorial Day Remembrances will take place on Monday, May 31, starting at 9:00 am at the Old Landing Veterans Memorial on Front Street.             The remembrances will feature the Sippican School Band led by director Hannah Moore and The Portuguese American Band.             Our guest speaker is Dr. Steve Pierce, assistant to the […] Read more »

Back by popular demand, First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, is pleased to announce that outdoor worship gatherings on the Church Green will resume on Sunday, May 30, at 10:00 am and continue throughout the summer (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the worship gathering will be held in […] Read more »

Registered Democrats in Marion will hold a caucus on June 17 to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The caucus will take place virtually. Registered Marion Democrats who wish to participate may join the Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/89977386439?pwd=VlM1dmFxRW92bmo4QUVKdkFRTHJadz09 Meeting ID: 899 7738 6439 Passcode: 881795 One tap mobile +19292056099,,89977386439#,,,,*881795# US (New […] Read more »

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) and Cape Verdean Association (CVA) will be holding Junta Mon: Together in Music, a collaborative musical event on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Island Park at 1157 Acushnet Avenue in the North End of New Bedford. This no-charge musical event for the whole […] Read more »

Help raise boating and life jacket safety awareness! Come to Ready, Set, Wear It Life Jacket event on Friday, May 21, sponsored locally by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 Onset Marion to raise awareness of the life-saving importance of always wearing a life jacket while boating. Visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com or www.facebook.com/flotilla63 for more information.             […] Read more »