A Salute to John Williams

On Friday, August 21, the Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which features two soloists, is as follows: Washington Grays – C. Grafulla Light Cavalry Overture – F. von Suppé Strike Up the Band – […] Read more »

RPD Offer Free Self Defense Class for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that our R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) instructors will hold a class in August 2015. R.A.D. is a dynamic self defense program for women only. We are now accepting names of women interested in the upcoming class. Officer Alyson Rego is our department’s newest certified instructor. She will […] Read more »

MPOA Charity Golf Tournament

Mattapoisett Police Officer’s Association will hold a Charity Golf Tournament at the Allendale Country Club, 1047 Allen St. Dartmouth, September 25 at 8:30 am, Shotgun Start (Rain Date: September 28). Entry price is $125 per person, $500 foursome. Entry deadline is September 18. Registration fee includes 18 holes of traditional scramble golf format, golf cart […] Read more »

Rochester Grange Fair

On Saturday, August 15, the Rochester Grange will hold its 105th Agricultural Fair. Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A Ham & Bean Supper will be served at 6:00 pm. Tickets, which are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 10, can be purchased at the door. At 7:15 pm, there […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Summer Season

Visiting clergy will conduct services at “the Church by the Town Beach” in Mattapoisett, St. Philip’s Episcopal, from July 5 to September 6. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. On August 16, The Rev. Philip C. Jacobs III, Rector, Trinity Church, Canton, MA will officiate. All […] Read more »

A Latin-American Festival

The Marion Concert Band will present a concert of Latin-American music on Friday, August 14. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, the audience is invited to wear tropical or Latin-American attire. The program is as follows: Mexican Overture – M. J. Isaac Caribbean Rondo – P. La Plante Montego Bay (samba) – […] Read more »

American Travelers on the Nile

Noted art historian Andrew Oliver will present a lecture based on his recently published book American Travelers on the Nile: Early U.S. Visitors to Egypt, 1774-1839 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. A reception and book signing will follow. Andrew Oliver’s talk draws on unpublished letters, diaries and […] Read more »

Knights of Columbus Clambake

On Sunday, August 30 at 1:30 pm there will be a clambake at Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling Jim at 508-863-3496. Read more »

Summer Jewelry & Accessory Sale

Join in the fun of trying on the bling at the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s Summer Jewelry & Accessory Sale. The sale opens with a Members-Only Preview Friday, August 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and continues Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is a […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Events

Little Explorers Explore Maritime Art: Children ages 4 to 6are invited to the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 pm to view and talk about art inspired by the sea. We’ll look at paintings and other pieces of art work in the museum and then spend some time creating our own […] Read more »