When the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra 2020-2021 season premiered on September 12 with a virtual concert, COVID-19 restrictions limited the number of people allowed on stage, so we selected and performed a program with string and percussion musicians. Now, the NBSO is pleased to present season-opening performances by the orchestra’s woodwind and brass sections, who […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library invites you to a virtual screening of “Unstuck: An OCD Kids Movie” and a panel discussion with staff from McLean Hospital’s Child and Adolescent OCD Institute on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm. This presentation is in recognition of International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week, which is October 11 through 17 this year. Find more […] Read more »
Brad Hathaway, 88, will complete his 32-year walk of 24,901 miles on Saturday morning, October 3. Please join us along Aucoot Road starting at the intersection with Bowman Road, and cheer Brad as he walks the last mile back to his home at 87 Aucoot Road. Parking is available along Aucoot Road and at the Town […] Read more »
Thursday, October 1, 6:30 pm – The Ultimate Red Sox Presentation – Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book. This presentation features videos and photographs of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events, and moments in franchise history. The […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, featuring watercolors and oil paintings by Mike Mazer and personal studio works by sculptor Erik Durant. The show opens on Friday, October 2 and runs through November 7. An informal meet and greet with Erik Durant will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and the Marion Board of Heath are pleased to announce that the Board will sponsor a seasonal drive-through flu clinic for residents next week on Thursday, October 8 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street. Seniors are encouraged to attend the clinic between 1:00 to […] Read more »
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is excited to present At Anchor: A Stay-at-Home Soirée. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Center will forgo its annual in-person fundraiser this year. Instead, the Center will host an online auction from October 1 through October 10 and will celebrate the “Bounty of the SouthCoast” with a Coupon […] Read more »
This is the third month for the successful STEAM Projects to Go! STEAM Projects to Go are created for busy teens, grades 6 to 12, who still want to engage with library programming and their community. This month’s project, Candy Constellations, will explore astronomy and teens will be recreating popular constellations with candy. Further, it […] Read more »
Scout Camp Fire Day will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Dunseith Gardens (Salty the Seahorse Park) at the corner of North Street and Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Boys and girls of all ages are welcome to come and learn about fire building and about the Cub Scouts (grades […] Read more »
On Friday, October 9, the Sippican Woman’s Club will visit Highfield Hall and Gardens. Weather permitting, there will be two walking tours – one of the mansion and one of the gardens. Docent Sally Colacicco will lead a walking tour of the restored 1878 estate of the Beebe family. The Mansion is one of the […] Read more »