Children of all ages are invited to read to Amos the greyhound. Amos and his handler Ms. Holly are new to Rochester and are a certified team for Therapy Dogs International. They are also part of a Children Reading to Dogs program called “Tail-Waggin’ Tutors.” Amos, a 7-year-old greyhound, is a good listener, and children […] Read more »
Join us Wednesday afternoons this summer for nature programs with the Marion Natural History Museum from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Cost is $24/each program for members; $30/each program for non-members. July 12: Children’s Nature Journaling Workshop. Learn the art of observation with Artist and Naturalist Tricia Cassady. This is a great way to introduce the […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path and Mattapoisett Recreation are offering a Bicycle Education Program on Saturday, June 17 at Center School in Mattapoisett. Session1: Skills & Fundamentals from 10:00 – 11:00 am is for 5-8 year olds. There is no fee for Session 1. Session 2: On-Road Instruction from 1:00 – 3:00 pm […] Read more »
Explore the unique plants and animals that live on a beach and in a salt marsh with your family with the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at Shining Tides Beach in Mattapoisett. During this hands-on morning exploration program, you’ll discover marsh and beach habitats through games and activities […] Read more »
The MDTC will conduct an election for officers at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street, from 10:15 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 27. All current members of the Committee are urged to attend. If you are a Mattapoisett resident, registered as a Democrat and not yet a member of your Mattapoisett Democratic Town […] Read more »
Kick off your summer with a splash by swimming for clean water at the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 24th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 24. Swimmers can register now at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim. With just over a month to go before the event, more than 260 swimmers from all over New England and the U.S. have […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band announces its 15th Annual Benefit Pops Concert, “Hollywood Blockbusters,” on Sunday, June 11 in the Grand Tent at the Fireman Performing Arts Center, Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street, Marion. 1:00 pm – Social Hour, Light Fare, and Raffle and 2:00 pm – Concert, Cupcakes and Coffee. Admission is $25. Tickets may […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Monday, May 29 at 1:30 pm. We are honored to have Commander Bryan D. Williams, U.S. Navy as our guest speaker. Due to road construction, the ceremony will take place on the Barstow Street side of the Center School Grounds, in place of the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Society will hold a yard sale on Baptist Street in Mattapoisett on Saturday, June 10 starting at 8:00 am and ending at 11:00 am. There will be a variety of items for sale: ceramics, antique irons, furniture, games, Presto Press, etc. Come buy a treasure and support the Mattapoisett Historical Society. Read more »
As any artist or art aficionado knows, the purpose of custom framing is to find the best frame and matting design to enhance the elements of one’s artwork. On Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm, the Marion Art Center will explore the framing process in a workshop/discussion offered in conjunction with Riverside Art’s Stephanie Stroud. […] Read more »