The Rochester Council on Aging announces the following upcoming meetings: Bonjour! Conversational French I & II will meet Friday, January 19 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. The following events will occur on Wednesday, January 24: FRIENDS meeting at 10:00 am; Blood pressure clinic at 10:30 am; Tax appointments from 9:00 am – noon; and Senator’s […] Read more »
Twenty-five years ago, a visionary group of local residents had a big idea: to swim 1.2 miles across outer New Bedford Harbor to raise awareness and funds for clean water in Buzzards Bay. That year, 17 swimmers raised $2,000 at the very first Buzzards Bay Swim, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Pembroke resident and […] Read more »
Are you fascinated by owls? Do you enjoy a good old-fashioned New England winter morning, especially before sunrise? If so, join Lloyd Center Research Associate Jamie Bogart on this outing scheduled during hours of peak owl activity. Owls are mysterious and fascinating creatures that become more vocal as they establish nesting territories across an otherwise […] Read more »
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a mindfulness walk at Lionberger Woods (75 Haskell Ridge Road, Rochester) on Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 am. Through guided mindfulness meditation, participants will experience the outdoors with their senses wide open. All fitness levels are welcome on this […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging announces the following upcoming meetings: Bonjour. Conversational French I & II will meet on Friday, January 12 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. On Wednesday, January 17, there will be a FRIENDS Meeting at 10:00 am and free blood pressure clinic at 10:30 am. Read more »
Come celebrate the new year at Open Table. You’re invited for supper on Friday, January 12 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The menu is usually a surprise, but it’s bound to be something delicious. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. At Open Table, it’s all about the food, fun and fellowship. Doors […] Read more »
Is it Boom or Bust on our Coral Reefs? Climate Change, Disease and Recovery is the topic of the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s January Wildlife Education Series. The lecture will take place on Thursday, January 11 beginning at 6:00 pm. Is it Boom or Bust on our Coral Reefs? Climate Change, Disease and Recovery features Dr. […] Read more »
On January 13 and 14, the South Coast Chamber Music Series presents “Ritmos Caliente” with virtuoso guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan. This winter concert features a selection of spicy Latin American music including Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Fantasia for Guitar and Piano, Manuel de Falla’s seductive cycle “Siete Canciones Populares Españolas,” and Niccolò Paganini’s piquant Terzetto Concertante. The program […] Read more »
Free Technology Demos: Thursdays at 11:00 am. Have you been wanting to learn more about the free online resources offered to Marion library card holders? Well now is your chance! Join us for these free Thursday workshops at 11:00 am: – January 11: Navigating through your iPhone and iPad – January 18: Getting free digital […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club invites members and guests to join our monthly meeting on Friday, January 12 at 12:30 pm. We will meet at our clubhouse, 152 Front Street, Marion. Marion resident and Tabor Academy teacher David Pierce will give a PowerPoint presentation on “The Sippican Hotel & Casino.” David will take us back in […] Read more »