On Friday, August 31, the Marion Concert Band will conclude its 2018 season with a concert in the style of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes pieces by former Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams, is as follows: Montmartre March – H. Wood Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna […] Read more »
Bike Lending Program at the Elizabeth Taber Library: The Elizabeth Taber Library is continuing our bike lending program for adults through the Fall! Library patrons (18 and over) can check out a bicycle and helmet for three days with your Marion library card. Patrons will need to provide their library card and license, as well […] Read more »
Bartholomew Gosnold, sailing for the Queen of England in 1602, named the string of islands separating Buzzard’s Bay from Vineyard Sound for his Queen. Seth Mendell, in his previous lectures, traced in detail the colorful history of Cuttyhunk and Naushon Islands. On Sunday, September 2, Seth will talk about the remaining three islands of the […] Read more »
Curious about 3D printing? Want to learn how to create unique gifts or works or art? Join librarian and 3D printing enthusiast Elizabeth Sherry at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to learn the practical applications of 3D printing for crafting and art projects, fashion, household repairs, gardening, gaming, homework help, and more. Learn about the […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, continues their 134 year tradition of visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are conducted at 8:00 am and 10:00 am each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. The Rev. Jeffrey Cave, Honorary Assistant, Church of Our Saviour, […] Read more »
Where did Jesus find his first disciples … at the beach! So, that’s where we will be too. Outdoor Worship, Picnic, and Games on Sunday, August 26at 10:00 am. The First Congregational Church of Marion and St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will co-worship at Silvershell Beach in Marion. Come join in a fun and faith-filled summer […] Read more »
On Friday, August 24, the Marion Concert Band pays tribute to the legendary American composer, educator, and conductor Leonard Bernstein, on the eve of his 100th birthday. The program, which includes highlights from some of Bernstein’s most memorable contributions to the Broadway stage, as well as music from his mentor, Aaron Copland and his Broadway […] Read more »
All children from kindergarten to grade 5 are invited to join Marion’s Cub Scout Pack 32! We are excited to welcome boys and girls to our truly inclusive family friendly pack! Membership in the Cub Scouts entails camping, hiking, philanthropy, citizenship, service, and just plain fun. During the school year both the Pack and each […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is August 25at 10:30 am at the Rochester Town Hall. We will be planning for the September 4 primary election and reviewing the ballot questions in anticipation of November 6. All are welcome to attend and participate. Read more »
The Third Annual Dog Walk-A-Thon to benefit the future construction of a dog park in Mattapoisett will take place on Saturday, August 25from 8 am – noon, rain or shine. Hosted by Freemin Bauer of Mattapoisett, the walk begins at the Center School parking lot. You may select either the half-mile route or one-mile route […] Read more »