Fun for all ages at the First Congregational Church of Marion, the annual Super Duper Summer Fair will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 28 Main Street, Marion. Bring the children for games, dunk tank, putting green, penny candy and much more. Find furniture, paintings, glassware and more at […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust invites kayakers and canoeists to join them for a Full Moon Adventure on Leonard’s Pond on Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 pm. You need to bring your own kayak/canoe, bring bug spray and a flashlight and wear a life vest. We will put in at the Town’s Kayak/Canoe access lot to […] Read more »
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 runs on Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. All shows start at 7:30 […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Historical Society on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm for our first Walking Tour of the season. Explore the streets of downtown Mattapoisett, learning about Mattapoisett’s shipbuilding industry through interesting anecdotes. Meet at the Museum at 5 Church Street to start the tour. Tour is free with Museum admission: $5 Adults, $2 […] Read more »
Calling all children for some historic fun with the Mattapoisett Historical Society at 5 Church Street! Children are invited to a Tea Party on Thursday, July 16 at 3:00 pm with iced tea, lemonade, treats and games. Children will also create and decorate their own tea party hat to take home. On Thursday, July 23, […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 17. The program, which will include a storyteller, a hands-on “rhythm band” piece, and the opportunity for children in the audience to “guest conduct” the band, is as follows: Montmartre March – H. Wood Looney Tunes Overture […] Read more »
During our Summer Library program, there is something to do every day at Plumb Library. As part of our Fun and Games Fridays, Vinny from “Toe Jam Puppet Band” will be showcasing his new fun gig. “Vinny The Bubble Guy” has created giant bubble wands and provides roaming entertainment for events. On July 10 from […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Baker titled “Now and Then” and sculpture by St. George Tucker Aufranc that will run from July 17 to August 15. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, July 17 at the Marion Art Center […] Read more »
Don’t miss the Elizabeth Taber Library’s Annual book sale this summer! It will be held at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St, on Friday, August 7 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. There will be over 3,000 items for sale including books for all ages, […] Read more »
What determines history? Is it the natural result of leaders’ decisions and longer demographic, social and economic trends? World events could have turned out very differently than they did. What would have happened if the UK had signed an armistice with Hitler in the spring of 1940? What if the United States had decided not […] Read more »