Elizabeth Taber Library Holiday Events

Celebrate the Holidays with the Elizabeth Taber Library.                         Winter Mini Book Sale: Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Find books, ornaments, and more, just in time for the holidays! Gift wrapping will be available for purchased items for an additional donation of $2. Proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Taber […] Read more »

SLT Open House

Come celebrate 45 years of land conservation in Marion with the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) at its Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at 173 Spring Street in Marion.             Bring a guest or two and learn more about the work of the Sippican Lands Trust including its new accessible boardwalk at […] Read more »

Emergency Preparedness

The Massachusetts Office on Disability, in partnership with the Mattapoisett Board of Health, is hosting an informational gathering for Mattapoisett residents who may need assistance in the event of severe winter weather or other emergency situations. Family members, caregivers, and First Responders are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Information and resources to help ensure […] Read more »

Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour

The Sippican Woman’s Club members are in full swing decorating Handy’s Tavern for the Holiday House Tour on December 14. The theme this year is “A Simple Holiday” in Marion.  The Tavern Christmas décor is pleasantly comfortable and cozy. There is the traditional, beautifully decorated tree, in gold and red. However, this year there is also the […] Read more »

ORR Drama Club Presents “Elf the Musical”

“Elf the Musical” is a modern-day classic of screen and stage. A colorful heartwarming comedy that features non-stop action, memorable tunes, and child-like wisdom, “Elf the Musical” tells the story of Buddy, an orphaned boy who crawls into Santa’s sleigh-bag and is accidentally transported back to the North Pole. When the cheerful elf community sees the toddler […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The December meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4.  Club meetings are held at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street.  Social time begins at 5:30 pm with dinner served at 6:00 pm. This month’s speaker will begin at 6:45 pm. Chef Ken will team up with our chef Colbey to provide a delicious […] Read more »

Human Adaptation to Climate Change

Join the Tabor Academy community as they welcome Alize Carrere to campus as the next Science@Work Lecturer. This is the second of a four-part lecture series about scientists among us.             With the persistence of environmental change, people across the world are experimenting daily with different adaptive methods on the ground. With support from National Geographic […] Read more »

December Programs at Plumb Library

Plumb Library’s Holiday Hours: Tuesday, December 24, open 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Wednesday, December 25 – closed; Tuesday, December 31, open 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Wednesday, January 1 – closed.             Music and Movement with Ms. Nancy is back!  This program will be held on December 6, 13 and 20 at 10:30 am for children aged 2-5.  Registration is […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Upcoming Programs for all ages at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.             For children and families, On Wednesday, December 4 at 3:30 pm, the Library will host a Nutcracker Experience. Join Kay Hanley Alden, a dance educator, as she takes the Nutcracker Ballet off the stage and brings the story to life. Dance and play with sugar plum […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society Organ Concert

Join the Rochester Historical Society on Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the church/museum 355 County Road, Rochester for an organ concert. Bruce Gardzina will be playing Christmas as well as other pieces on the Vocalion reed organ which was built in 1893 in Worcester. Singing along with the music is a plus. After […] Read more »