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 »

“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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Sippican Lands Trust invites your pooch(es) and you for our annual Post-Thanksgiving Dog Walk on Sunday, December 1 at 1:00 pm at our White Eagle property (part of Aucoot Woods).             All dogs and owners are welcome. Dogs must be leashed and under their owner’s control at all times. Your canine companion(s) and you can walk off […] Read more »

For the weekends of November 30 and 31, and December 7 and 8, the ladies of the Rochester Women’ Club will be creating and selling beautiful holiday wreaths. The Club will be open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and is located at 37 Marion Road in Rochester. Wreath making has been a long-time fundraising event for our club.              The funds from […] Read more »

With the theme “Christmas Past and Christmas Present,” the Sippican Choral Society kicks the holiday season into high gear with concerts on December 6 and 8.             The annual concert has long been the unofficial start of the Christmas season, said Mike Chaplain, president of the Society. “We have singers from towns all up and down the […] Read more »