Weather Ready Mattapoisett, an organization of local officials and citizens concerned about future flooding in town, invites townspeople interested in learning how the community is preparing for climate change to join town officials, local residents, and EPA on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Old Hammondtown School at 20 Shaw Street. […] Read more »
Alexander Hamilton will speak at the Marion Music Hall on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm. The setting is December 23, 1800 and the political atmosphere is charged with a dead-locked ballot for the Presidency: Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Charles Stockbridge has been lecturing on the founding of the first United States currency and […] Read more »
As part of the Tomlinson Visiting Artist Series at Tabor Academy, the duo Leslie Stroud (flute) and Matthew Odell (piano) will perform a program entitled “Chamber Music of France” at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 14, in the Lyndon South Auditorium on the campus of Tabor Academy, 85 Spring Street, Marion. The concert is free […] Read more »
There will be a Rabies Clinic on October 23 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. All dogs must be leashed and all cats in carriers. The cost per animal is $15. Thank you from all the unvaccinated critters in town and the surrounding towns. You do not have to live […] Read more »
In honor of Reformation Sunday, Jeremy S. Bruns will play an all-Bach organ recital at the First Congregational Church in Marion on Sunday, October 30 at 5:00 pm. This year’s Reformation Sunday begins a year-long build-up to the 500th Anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed his “95 Theses” to the door of the Wittenberg’s […] Read more »
Come learn about New Bedford glass and the treasures from the New Bedford Museum of Glass with Kirk Nelson, the Museum’s Executive Director, at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Mr. Nelson will provide a fascinating survey of New Bedford glass, glassmaking, and glass collecting when American […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will begin its 55th season with a program entitled “Shades of Blue” on Sunday, October 23 at 3:00 pm in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall on the campus of Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street, Marion. Clarinetist Charlie Suriyakham will be the soloist […] Read more »
A film and book discussion series is beginning at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 pm when the audience will view Terms of Endearment starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson. The film, based on the novel by Larry McMurtry, won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting at the Pythagorean Lodge Hall, 13 Spring Street, Marion, on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to men, women and couples from Mattapoisett and Marion area. Reservations are required; email lionsmembership1@gmail.com or call 508 758 2345. Read more »
Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett will hold its fall Scholastic book fair. The fair will be open to the public on Monday, October 3 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. All sales are tax free and the proceeds benefit the school library. Come to support our school and get a head start on holiday shopping. Read more »