Fall has almost arrived, school is in session, and Open Table is resuming operations. The OT crew hopes to see you on Friday, September 8 for a delicious meal served at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper will be served at […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) for a guided walk on Sunday, September 3 at 1:00 pm to the former granite quarry that was an important part of the Town’s history and early industry. Owned primarily by the Hammond family, the quarry operated from the early 1700s until the early 1900s and produced pink granite […] Read more »
On Sunday, September 3 at 5:00 pm, The Rev. Jeffrey Cave from Atlanta, Georgia will lead the congregation in a Hymn Sing including anecdotal comments on the history and background of the requested hymns. The Rev. Cave is also the author of the history of St. Philip’s, “The Church by the Town Beach,” published for […] Read more »
Sippican Woman’s Club announces it first program for our club year to be held on Friday, September 8 at 12:30 pm. Recently-published local author Rachel Rowley Spaulding will take us on her journey to locate the Ellen Marie, a New Bedford wooden commercial fishing boat depicted in a painting the author purchased. Rachel’s search for […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus welcomes singers in grades 3-12 for our 2017-2018 concert season. Led by SCCC musical director Dr. Tianxu Zhou, auditions will take place at the Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven on September 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. New singers will be accepted throughout September at the beginning of […] Read more »
A community collaboration sponsored by the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and the Bourne Substance Free Coalition will be held at Upper Cape Tech, which is located at 220 Sandwich Road in Bourne, on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 pm. The training will be conducted at no cost by the AIDS Support Group of […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of an exhibition entitled “Balance: Real & Abstract” featuring artists Betsy Payne Cook and Bess Woodworth. From Friday, September 8 through Saturday, October 7, both of the Art Center’s galleries will be filled with paintings by the artists. A reception in their honor will […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host an educational community forum on immigration in the New Bedford area on Wednesday, August 30 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the church hall at 27 Church Street. Panelists will include: Helena DaSilva-Hughes, Executive Director of the Immigrants Assistance Center; and Corinn Williams, Executive Director, Brian Pastori, Assistant Director […] Read more »
There will be a Dog Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, August 26 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Be a Mattapoisett dog walker. All proceeds go to a Mattapoisett Dog Park. Sign up at the Mattapoisett Hammond Street Tennis Courts. This is a rain or shine event. The cost of $20 to walk a dog (two dog […] Read more »
On Friday, August 25, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2017 season with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes several pieces performed by the Pops, is as follows: Washington Grays – C. Grafulla Light Cavalry Overture – F. von Suppé Strike […] Read more »