August Programs at Plumb Library

Thanks to the Aldrich Astronomical Society and Mr. John T. Jawor, the Plumb Library will be offering the Orion 4.5 inch Starblast telescope for circulation. Families will be able to check out the telescope, plus three books on finding stars, the instructions for use, a red LED headlamp, and a small red LED flashlight. All […] Read more »

Plato’s Search for the One Thing Needful

The public is invited to the Marion Music Hall on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm for a special lecture, Plato’s Search for the One Thing Needful: Why Philosophy Is Important Today, with featured speaker David M. Prentiss. Sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society, the lecture will explore the relevance of ancient thinkers in the […] Read more »

Religious Education Registration Rally

St. Rose of Lima Church, located at 282 Vaughan Hill Road in Rochester, will hold a religious education registration rally on Sunday, August 30 at 4:30 pm with Mass at 5:30 pm. Come learn about our Generations of Faith program for parents and children in grades 1-6, the 7 & 8 grade program, Confirmation two-year […] Read more »

A Bad Year For Tomatoes

Marion Art Center Players announce their summer production, A Bad Year For Tomatoes by John Patrick, a hilarious comedy in two acts. Directed by Rex McGraw, the show will open on Thursday, August 6 and run on Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. All shows start at 7:30pm. […] Read more »

Music from Across the Pond

The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 7. The program, which features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as music from the Beatles, as well as an appearance by members of the Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC) […] Read more »

Run at The Bogs in Mattapoisett

Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Friday, August 7 at The Bogs in Mattapoisett, approximately 137 Acushnet Road, for a group trail run, part of the Coalition’s First Friday Watershed Trail Run series. This fun, free series takes place on the first Friday of each month from May to November and is open to runners […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

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 8:00am and 10:00 am. On August 2, The Rev. Robert Malm, Rector, Grace Church, Alexandria, VA will officiate. All are welcome to […] Read more »

Brad Barrows Memorial Athletic Fund Ride

The Sixth Annual Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Fund Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday September 19 at The Stowaway Tavern (formerly Ricks Tavern), 35 County Rd, Route 6 Mattapoisett. Rain date is September 20. Registration is at 10:00 am, kickstands up at 12:00 pm. Cost is $20 per bike, $10 per passenger. No bike? Join […] Read more »

Adult Wharf Dance

Remember planning all week for the Thursday night wharf dances? Remember meeting all your friends at the last dance just before heading off to college? You’ve been asking for a “flashback,” so the Mattapoisett Track Club is bringing it to you. On Friday, August 14 between the hours of 7:30 and 10:30 pm, come to […] Read more »

RCF Pie Bake-Off Contest

The Pie Bake-Off contest at the Rochester Country Fair is on Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 pm. We will be under the big tent. The application can be found on the Rochester Country Fair website or in the fair program. Dessert pies only please. The rules are as follows: Two categories-one-crust and two-crust pies; you […] Read more »