The Friends of Plumb Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester. Books, CDs, DVDs, games, and more will be on sale at great prices. The Junior Friends will also be holding a […] Read more »
Many thought-provoking ideas will be presented during this four-session parenting program. They will assist parents in managing the many issues encountered during adolescence. The program is designed for parents of children in grades 5-9. A major focus will be examining effective and ineffective methods of discipline, the different styles of parenting, a method to use […] Read more »
The second annual chowder competition hosted by the Mattapoisett Firefighters Association will be held on September 18 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm behind the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. Heavily attended last year, the Firefighters Association has broadened the event with more kids’ activities than last year in anticipation of a larger turn out. Split […] Read more »
The Post will hold a special membership meeting at the Post Hall at 7:00 pm on September 21. This meeting is needed because of a vacation conflict on the normal October date. Two important reports need to be discussed: A report from the House Committee on the busy summer and the Veterans Day Ceremonies preparations. […] Read more »
The next Knights Teen Dance at The Knights, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett, is Friday, September 16 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm for $8. Teen Dances provide a safe place for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to have a good time socializing, dancing and listening to their favorite music on a Friday night. Knights of […] Read more »
A Lobster Dinner hosted by The Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett, will be held on Sunday, October 2 at 1:30 pm for $30 per person. The proceeds go to The Knights, Damien Council of Mattapoisett Scholarship Fund. The dinner includes a lobster, fish, linguiça, hot dogs, sausage, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting at the Pythagorean Lodge Hall, 13 Spring Street, Marion on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to men, women and couples from Mattapoisett and Marion area. Reservations required by email to lionsmembership1@gmail.com or call 508 758 2345. Read more »
Book Collectors: Do you have a 1st Edition? Signed Copy? One-of-a-kind book? Do you know its worth? Attend a free workshop to learn the value of your books. Come to a fun and informative workshop on Sunday, September 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to learn if your books […] Read more »
The Salvation Army’s Serve-A-Thon will be in full swing this Saturday, September 10 at the following locations and times: – Cooke Park in Fairhaven: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (Beautification Project) – Hazelwood Park in New Bedford: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon; 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Fence Painting) – Gifts to Give in Acushnet: 9:00 […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Society presents “Naushon: Largest of the Elizabeth Islands.” Seth Mendell will give a lecture on Sunday, September 4 at 5:30 pm at Shipyard Park. Following Bartholomew Gosnold’s arrival on Cuttyhunk in 1602, the center of activity shifted to Naushon Island. Seth Mendell will trace the colorful history of the island including the […] Read more »