The Rochester Council on Aging is celebrating the New Year with their Annual New Year’s Luncheon Party on December 29 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. Please note that there will not be a Friday movie due to the New Year’s party. The Board of Directors has implemented the following rule beginning in January 2018: […] Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra kicks off the New Year in style with a program of Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky in “Kiss of the Earth” on Friday, January 5 at 7:30 pm at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Guest artist Inon Barnatan, Artist-in-Association of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, has been hailed by the New York Times […] Read more »
Spend winter vacation discovering the outdoors with your kids during Winter Vacation Family Explorations, a series of three free outings in Acushnet and Mattapoisett during winter vacation week hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family will learn about winter animals, plants and habitats in the Buzzards Bay […] Read more »
Spend Christmas Eve at Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Rejoice this Holy Night in our festive sanctuary. Two beautiful services featuring carols, scripture and very special music: a 5:00 pm Family Service with kids in mind and an 11:00 pm Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols. Music by Jay & Abby Michaels, The […] Read more »
The Tinkhamtown Chapel on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett will hold its annual Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, December 23 at 5:00 pm. Go back in time as you join your friends and neighbors in singing the old favorites in a 19th century chapel, lit by kerosene lamps and heated with a wood stove. Children are […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging is pleased to offer the following day trip on Thursday, December 21: LaSalette Festival of Lights, Attleboro, with supper at the Cafeteria. Leave at 3:00 pm and return at 8:30 pm. Please be sure to sign up well in advance to ensure your seat on the van! Call 508-763-8723 for […] Read more »
Come join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 14th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to give a donation of $15 (payable on the day of the swim) and the first 75 swimmers […] Read more »
There will be a workshop providing information and discussion about the historic trees of Rochester on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 pm at Plumb Library hosted by Matthew Monteiro. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
The holidays are a wonderful time of giving and receiving, and many do take the time to help individuals and families in need. Mattaposiett resident, Jillian Zucco, is encouraging community members to make community-service something they do periodically throughout the year. On Friday, December 29, Jillian will be holding a Make A Difference Expo at […] Read more »
Cat Fanciers’ Federation is proud to present its annual holiday Allbreed Cat Show from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 16-17, at the Seaport Inn & Marina, 110 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA. This event will feature judging of mixed-breed household pets along with purebred cats including the Abyssinian, Ragdoll, Persian, Maine […] Read more »