On Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 pm, author and historian Stephen Puleo will talk about his latest book, American Treasures, at Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. American Treasures is the story of the U.S. government’s secret efforts to save the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Gettysburg Address. These and other priceless documents […] Read more »
All lectures begin at 12:45 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, and are free and open to the community. Monday, April 3: “Henry David Thoreau: Civil Disobedience.” Henry David Thoreau was an American poet, essayist, philosopher, naturalist and abolitionist. Professor of American Literature at UMass Dartmouth and Marion resident Charles White will […] Read more »
There are many misunderstandings between humans and scaled creatures, which has led to problems for the reptiles. Meet some of Massachusetts’ resident reptiles and find out about human threats to their survival. Program date is Friday, April 28, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum, 8 Spring Street, Marion. Cost is […] Read more »
Take a visit back in time to early law enforcement and corrections. “Plymouth County Corrections, Then & Now” takes you on a journey through the county jail system in Massachusetts and tells the story of some of our most infamous inmates! Hosted by the Sippican Historical Society, Liisa Budge-Johnson from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department […] Read more »
There will be a baked fish dinner at The Knights, 57 Fairhaven Road (lower level) in Mattapoisett on April 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The menu includes baked fish, baked potato, season vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee for $15 per person (eat in or take out). For reservations, call Jim at 508- 863-3496. Read more »
On Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 pm, author and historian Stephen Puleo will talk about his latest book American Treasures at Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. American Treasures is the story of the U.S. government’s secret efforts to save the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Gettysburg Address. These and other priceless documents […] Read more »
Get outside and take a Sunday Stroll with the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Southcoast Health at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Munn Preserve (189 Mattapoisett Neck Road, Mattapoisett) on April 2 at 10:00 am. During this leisurely one-hour walk through the woods to the shores of Brandt Island Cove, you’ll get some fresh air and exercise […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band will present a concert “Celebrating Women Composers” on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 pm in the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy in Marion, MA. This concert will present the World Premiere of “Helen Of Troy,” composed by New York City composer JoAnne Harris. Last August, the […] Read more »
April is National Greyhound Adoption Month. On Saturday, April 1 from 10:30 – 11:30 am, you can meet our reading/therapy dog, Amos, and learn about greyhounds, their origins and anatomy, what makes them great pets, and care requirements from Denise Schumtiz. Denise is an adoption representative from Greyhound Pets of America, Massachusetts. She has been […] Read more »
With spring on the horizon, there’s no better time to test the waters and get ready for the 24th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 24. With nearly 200 swimmers and 20 teams already signed up, the Swim promises to be a fun, philanthropic outdoor event that you won’t want to miss. Swimmers can […] Read more »