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 »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s Second Saturday Book Sale will be September 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm downstairs at the library, 7 Barstow Street. As always, there’s a great selection of fiction and non-fiction for all ages, CDs and DVDs. Upstairs, the Gently-Used shelf has been restocked and refreshed. Stop by to […] Read more »