The next meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/ Museum, 355 County Road. A program featuring the “History of the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners Home” in New Bedford will be presented by Bill Taylor of Rochester who works at the Seamen’s […] Read more »
Old Rochester Community Television will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, March 22 at 1 PM at the ORCTV Studio located at 345 Front St. in Marion. This meeting will include the election of officers to the Board of Directors. The nominees are: Mike Parker – Membership Seat; Jay Pateakos – Marion; Bunny Mogilnicki- Rochester; […] Read more »
The Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair will take place on Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. This is a free family event! Visit early childhood provider tables and engage in fun, family activities and collect stickers to be entered into our free […] Read more »
Why did Germany fly off the rails, and how could her history have been different? On Thursday, February 13 at the Marion Music Hall (164 Front Street) at 7:00 pm, Dr. Kirtland Mead will explore this provocative question. In this centennial year of World War I, any student of European or world history must ask […] Read more »
The Marion Fireworks Committee will hold the Second Annual Beach Party on Saturday, April 5 at the Marion Music Hall. There will be music, refreshments, an auction and raffle items. Tickets will go on sale in the near future. In order for the fireworks to return for the summer of 2014, your support and donations […] Read more »
Please be advised that Friday (2/7) night’s scheduled Classic Film Friday presentation of How the West Was Won by the Sippican HIstorical Society and Marion COA has been cancelled. Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting in the evening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at Harriet’s Outback, 9 Cottage Street, Marion. Local Marion resident and nationally recognized author, educator and inspirational speaker Nancy Hunter Denney will share “pages of wisdom” from her recent book, Wisdom Along the Way: A Path to […] Read more »
The Machacam Club was postponed to February 12 due to the storm threat. Please call your lists and so advise. The Machacam Club will hold its February meeting on February 12 at the Legion Hall, 3 depot street. Social time is 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker this month will be Mark Mello, […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging, in cooperation with Jack Conway & Co., Realtor, Senior Services Division, is offering a program on housing choices available to ‘boomers’ and their aging parents. Experts will also be on hand with advice on how to deal with belongings accumulated over the years, whether you stay or move. Speakers in […] Read more »
The American Legion, Florence Eastman Post 280, will hold an Old Fashioned Ham & Bean Supper at the Post Hall on February 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Storm date is February 15. Call 508-758-9311 for reservations, questions and storm information. The supper will feature Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Dessert and Beverage, as well as […] Read more »