Celebrate the Holidays with the Elizabeth Taber Library!             Book Crafting Workshop: Tuesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Create amazing and unique art from recycled books with artist Jessica Harris. Check out Harris’s altered book art on display at the library throughout November. This event is for ages 12 and up. Please sign up at […] Read more »

Stop by the First Congregational Church of Marion Community Center on Saturday, December 14, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, for the 29th Annual Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch stop while on the Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour, or just come by for a welcome break from the holiday rush. You may even win […] Read more »

Did you think fountain pens were a thing of the past? Not so – there is still a tremendous interest in them! Jim Kegle, local aficionado of all writing implements will share his knowledge of the history of fountain pens, how they reflected the times in which they were produced, and how to care for […] Read more »

Celebrate the season with a selection of holiday music performed by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra String Trio at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 pm. This string trio features EmmaLee Holmes Hicks on violin, Hannah Ross on viola, and Jacob MacKay on cello. The trio will perform holiday favorites at this […] Read more »

Once again, Tabor Academy has been generous and supportive of the many youth programs that the Marion Recreation Department offers throughout the year. This year is no exception.              The recreation department will be offering public ice skating at Tabor Academy starting Sunday, November 24 until March 1, 2020. Public skating sessions will run from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. […] Read more »

Come join autistic self-advocate Chuck McIntyre at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm for a presentation titled “I am Autistucis.”             McIntyre will discuss several autism-related topics, such as what it is like to be autistic, autistic communication, autistic socializing (including friendship and holiday stressors), understanding and overcoming disability discrimination, mental health, […] Read more »

The RMS PTO presents the First Annual Holiday Craft Fair, December 7, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Rochester Memorial School.             Finish your holiday shopping while supporting local, small businesses and the RMS PTO. Admission is $2; kids’ admission is free. The proceeds from this event will benefit the RMS PTO Family Fun Series. There […] Read more »

A CPR/First Aid Class will be offered in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The cost for the course is $27 per person, payable on the day of the event. Class size is limited, so please pre-register by November […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. A host of holiday items will be featured in Reynard Hall, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett.             You will find all your favorites: hand-knitted apparel, jewelry, new and heirloom treasures in silver, crystal and china, as well as unique […] Read more »

On November 21 at 11:00 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will have their November Luncheon. This month’s speaker will be Mary Smoyer. Ms. Smoyer is a member of “Lighting the Way: Historic Women of the South-Coast” (a New Bedford Whaling History installment), and has been on the Steering Committee […] Read more »