Elizabeth Taber Library Winter Children’s Programs

Winter Lapsit, for children birth through 23 months and their caregivers, begins January 3 and runs through February 28. Each Tuesday morning program begins at 10:30 am and includes a 20 minute “story time” followed by 20 minutes of socializing. One child per “lap,” please! Winter Tales for Twos, for children 24-36 months, begins January […] Read more »

Hammond Quarry Walk Postponed

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 pm for our second walk 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 »

Chamber Series Presents “Harp Heaven”

On January 14 and 15, the South Coast Chamber Music Series continues its 2016-2017 season with “Harp Heaven.” Artistic Director Janice Weber has put together a program sure to chase away the January doldrums, with scintillating music for harp by Ibert and Bax, plus Piston’s lively String Quartet and a smoldering Piano Trio by Smetana. […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The Machacam Club will hold the January meeting on January 4 at the Legion Hall at 3 Depot Street. Social time is 5:30 pm; dinner is at 6:00 pm. The meal will be ham & beans with pie for dessert. Our speaker for the evening will be courtesy of Bob Martin. Bob Field, our own […] Read more »

Christmas Vacation Programs at Plumb Library

All programs are drop-in. No registration needed! New Year’s Wish Tree: Tuesday, December 27, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. What do you want to wish for in the New Year? Drop by, write it on a light bulb, and hang it on our gazebo Christmas Tree. Take a picture of you with your wish. All ages. […] Read more »

Helping Hands and Hooves Christmas Day Swim

Come join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 13th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to give a donation of $15 (payable on the day of the swim) and the first 75 swimmers […] Read more »

Hammond Quarry Walk

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on Saturday, December 17 at 1:00 pm for our second walk 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 »

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

The First Congregational Church of Marion will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 pm. The First Congregational Church is located at 28 Main Street. Come join in celebrating the birth of Jesus with a traditional, family-friendly Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Hear the simple, wondrous story of Jesus’ birth and […] Read more »

Holiday Cookie Swap

Come celebrate the holidays at the Elizabeth Taber Library with a cookie exchange on Thursday, December 15 at 4:00 pm. Bring at least a dozen homemade cookies (and the recipe!) with you to swap with others. It’s a great time to share your love for baking and sweets! To register, please call the library at […] Read more »

Toys for Tots Drive at ORRHS

Come help spread some holiday cheer. Next week, the Community Service Learning Program and the National Honor Society at ORRHS will be teaming up with the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester police departments for the on-going Toys for Tots drive. Please bring unwrapped toys to the high school on Wednesday, December 14 from 7:00 am to […] Read more »