In 1722, because there were not enough appropriate trees in England, NH settlers could not cut white pine larger than one foot in diameter as they were needed by the English navy for their ship masts. New Hampshire colonists had to pay England’s royalty to cut white pines on their own land. As you can […] Read more »
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion will hold its Annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 12from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Adult Choir of St. Gabriel’s, the sale will benefit both the music program and St. Gabriel’s outreach and relief efforts. The sale takes place in the Parish Hall of St. Gabriel’s Church, […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club program on Friday, October 11, will be “Supporting Wellness with Essential Oils”. Two years ago, following her mother’s diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer, Juliet Xifaras, a nurse, a wife, and a mother of twin five-year-old boys, responded by examining ways to reduce toxic chemicals in her home and replace them with essential […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health will sponsor the 2019 seasonal flu clinics for all residents. The flu vaccine will be available in the injectable form for ages 2 years old and over and the high dose vaccine for ages 65 years and over. Remember to wear a short sleeve shirt and to bring all insurance and […] Read more »
Join the Friends, support your library, and volunteer with great people. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s annual meeting will be held Sunday, November 24, at 2:00 pm at the library. After a brief business meeting, guest speaker, Dr. Mia Holland will present “The Journey to Health, Happiness, and Well-Being: Thank you Cancer!” Dr. Holland is […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion is pleased to announce its 2019 Fall Fundraiser Event: Tables of Content, repeating an event that was highly successful in its first rendition in 2018. On Friday, November 8 and Sunday, November 17, generous friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will host literary-inspired dinners in their homes to raise money […] Read more »
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will hold their 25th annual American Made Professional Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 23and Sunday, November 24from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. The Craft Fair is sponsored by Upper Cape Tech’s Parent Teacher Organization, which funds student activities, scholarships, and other school events. For additional information, please call […] Read more »
Roxana Robinson, author of the recently published historical novel Dawson’s Fall, will speak at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library as the first event in the Purrington Lecture Series on Sunday, October 27at 2:00 pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Haley Booksellers, and a reception will follow the lecture. For reservations to this free […] Read more »
Fall is finally here and nights are getting cooler. Join us for a delicious meal on Friday, October 11in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge for the meal although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper will be served at 5:00 pm. Invite a friend, neighbor, or […] Read more »
Plumb Library Knitters and Crocheters meets at the library every Monday at 6:30 pm. Beginners are welcome and chocolate is always served. Children ages 3-7 can sign up to read and dance with Plumbarina, Plumb Library’s talented ballerina! Plumbarina will read a story and teach children basic ballet on SaturdayOctober 19at 10:30 am. Register on the Event […] Read more »