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 »
Roseate Terns: Challenges and Success from Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod will be presented by Dr. Katharine Parsons at the next Nasketucket Bird Club meeting on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library. The library is located on Barstow Street and is handicapped accessible. The program is free and open to […] Read more »
The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race (RMDBR) Ham and Bean Supper will be held on Saturday, May 27 at the Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine Street in Rochester. The supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and tickets can be purchased at the door. Adults are $10 and children under 12 are only […] Read more »
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a three-week series of free adventures for women who love the outdoors beginning May 30. During these fun outdoor activities, we will explore ways to get up close and personal with nature in a safe and supportive all-female environment. Female children aged 8 and older (accompanied by an adult) […] Read more »
Explore the wetlands and vernal pools at The Bogs (138 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett) to find frogs on a fun, family-friendly evening walk with the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Friday, May 26 at 6:30 pm. During the walk, we’ll listen for the melodic sounds of frogs and use nets and buckets to safely catch a few […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Society is now accepting items for our 2017 Charity Yard Sale. Clearing out your closet? Downsizing your house? Kids heading off to college? Want to get organized? Whatever your reason may be, consider donating to the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Yard Sale. All proceeds from the sale – Saturday, June 10, 8:00 – 11:00 […] Read more »