Fall 2017 Chess Tournament. K-12 Chess Players are invited to register for the Mattapoisett Library’s Fall Chess Tournament to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. No registration fee but players must sign up in advance. Learn 3D Printing. Two 3D Printing Academies have been scheduled: – 3D Printing for […] Read more »
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during this Mindfulness Walk at East Over Reservation Hales Brook and Sippican River Tracts (285 County Road, Marion) on Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 am. Through guided mindfulness meditation, participants will experience the outdoors with their senses wide open. All […] Read more »
On Thursday, September 28 at 2:30 pm at a forum at the Rochester Senior Center, the Rochester Council on Aging will launch its year-long initiative to seek national senior center accreditation from the National Council on Aging. We are encouraging anyone who wants to learn more about the process, or who may be interested in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is meeting on Thursday, September 21, at noon in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. After an August hiatus, we are having a potluck luncheon with members bringing a favorite dish to share. We have many programs and speakers lined up for the months ahead. Mark your calendar and join […] Read more »
To celebrate the bicentennial year and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, please join us on Saturday, September 16, at 11:00 am for a Nature Walk at Washburn Park in Marion. On our walk, we will be reading Thoreau quotations on nature, simplicity, and solitude as well as excerpts from Walking. To register, please call the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosts “Fellowship Fridays” for all ages. On Friday, September 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Christian Ed will sponsor a free Game Night with board games, popcorn and fellowship. Other scheduled Fellowship Fridays will be October 27 with Halloween activities and December 1 with Advent crafts. MCC Christian Education’s inter-generational ministry offers […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will kick off its Sunday afternoon hours on September 10 with a new book discussion group facilitated by Bobbi Gaspar. The book to be discussed will be Ruthless River: Love & Survival By Raft on the Amazon’s Relentless Madre de Dios by well-known local author Holly FitzGerald. Copies of Ruthless […] Read more »
The 6th grade class at Sippican School is excited to start the year with the Annual Car Wash and Bake Sale to raise funds for their mountain classroom trip to New Hampshire, which takes place next May. The car wash/bake sale is Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 am to noon in the school bus loop. […] Read more »
On Thursday, September 7, Stephanie Boulay, registered dietitian for Coastline Elderly, will offer a ½ hour presentation “Cooking for One.” Pre-registration is not required for the presentation, but it is required if you opt to stay for lunch. Call 508-763-8723 for more information. Day Trip: The Rochester Council on Aging is offering the following trip […] Read more »
On Sunday, September 10, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be celebrating their annual Homecoming by the Sea at 10:00 am at Ned’s Point. There will be a special homecoming message from Rev. Amy Lignitz Harken and we will honor our first responders with a donation as well. Please be sure to invite your friends and neighbors […] Read more »