The public is welcome to a historical presentation on Henry Huttleston Rogers, the benefactor of the original Mattapoisett Center School and many other buildings throughout the area. Learn about his origins and how this local man secured his legacy. Huttleston’s gifts to Mattapoisett and Fairhaven continue to serve the community. Historian Bob Foster will begin […] Read more »
The Machacam Club will hold its June meeting on Wednesday, June 5. This will be the final meeting of the season. Our meeting will be held at the 3 Depot Street Legion Hall. Social time begins at 5:30 pm with dinner beginning at 6:00 pm. Member Ken Dawicki will oversee a steak bake with side dishes. […] Read more »
There will be an old fashion clambake on Sunday, June 23at 1:30 pm. It is sponsored by The Knights of Columbus at 57 Fairhaven Rd. in Mattapoisett for $40. Tickets for this tasty dinner is sold in advance only and can be purchased by calling Jim at 508-863-3496. Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting Dr. Jeff Kaeli of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) on June 7at 7:00 pm. Dr. Kaeli will be speaking about the discovery of the San Jose shipwreck. The three-century old San Jose was a 62-gun three-masted Spanish galleon that sank with a cargo believed to be worth billions […] Read more »
The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, August 24(rain date is Sunday, August 25) on the grounds of the Marion Town House, 2 Spring Street. Festivities begin at 4:00 pm. Marion Firefighters Association will partner with the Marion Harbormaster Department. All proceeds are for local community and departmental needs. Food, drinks, music, and […] Read more »
Please participate in Tabor Academy’s spring blood drive for the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center benefitting Dana Farber and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. You will find the Blood Mobile in the parking lot at 242 Front Street in Marion on May 28from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Drop in or by appointment by emailing cmoore@taboracademy.org. There […] Read more »
The Town of Marion is presently organizing the Annual Marion Fourth of July Parade which is scheduled for Thursday, July 4at 9:00 am sharp. The Parade will form beginning at 8:00 am on the Fourth of July in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to the Sippican School. Parade organizers will be […] Read more »
There are many reasons why people flock to Marion each summer; sandy beaches, fine sailing, and a quaint village atmosphere have made it a seasonal haven for over a century. For the last 22 years, though, Marion has attracted crowds each July for quite a different reason: its music. Since 1997, Marion has been home […] Read more »
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a three-week series of free adventures for women who love the outdoors beginning May 28. During these fun outdoor activities, we will explore ways to get up close and personal with nature in a safe and supportive all-female environment. Adults of all ages are welcome. We encourage you to […] Read more »
Ken Ludwig’s Be My Baby, directed by Pippa Asker, opens on the Marion Art Center (MAC) Stage May 31. Productions are scheduled May 31-June 2 and June 6-9. All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 pm, while Sunday matinees will begin at 2:00 pm. This production is presented in part by Santoro’s Pizza […] Read more »