With less than two weeks to go before the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s seventh annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, October 6, more than 100 cyclists are gearing up to pedal 75 miles from Westport to Woods Hole in support of clean water. The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride attracts expert and casual bike riders alike. […] Read more »
On Monday, October 14, “Healing little Hearts” will hold its first annual 5K and Fun Run to benefit pediatric heart research at Boston Children’s Hospital. The race begins and ends at Center School in Mattapoisett, where a 9:30 am start is scheduled for the Kids’ Fun Run and 10:00 am for the 5K. The route […] Read more »
The Friends of Benjamin D. Cushing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, and the town of Marion, will be hosting a benefit to recognize the Veterans of Benjamin D. Cushing Post and the Ladies Auxiliary, to honor and thank them for their 80 plus years of service to the town. The event will be held […] Read more »
The NEATTA Club (New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association) will be hosting their Fall Show and Swap Meet at the Rochester Country Fair Grounds on Sunday, October 6. The day will feature Antique Tractor and Garden Tractor Pulls, a Display Show of Antique Trucks and Farm & Garden Tractors, as well as a Swap […] Read more »
Come shop on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and then go support the Old Colony Cougars in the Homecoming Football game at 2:00 pm vs. Nantucket. There will be more than 25 crafters and vendors: cosmetics, wood, candles, origami, raffles, cookware, home goods, food, quilted items, scents, jewelry, spa products, tarot […] Read more »
Beatles lovers of all ages are invited to “Come Together” to the Marion Art Center on October 5 at 8:00 pm for a Magical Mystery Tour of all your Beatles favorites! “Here Comes the Sun,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Yesterday,” and “Blackbird” are just a few of the songs lined up for the night. Under the musical […] Read more »
At the monthly meeting of the Rochester Historical Society on September 18 at 7:00 pm, the guest speaker will be local historical fashion and textile expert, Kate Tarleton, showing us how to preserve those treasured clothing items stored our the attics. Also, Laurene Gerrior will present a sketch of the Hall family who donated numerous […] Read more »
If you are wondering what your elementary age student will be doing after school on the early release day scheduled for September 25, problem solved. Library volunteer Jeanne McCullough is offering a free doll craft workshop at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 1:00 pm. Participants (grade 2 and up) will be making doll mailboxes […] Read more »
It is never too soon to share the wonderful world of literature with children! Tales for Twos, a nine-week series of storytimes for children between the ages of 24 and 39 months, begins October 2 at the Elizabeth Taber Library. The half-hour session of stories, finger plays and crafts will take place on Wednesday […] Read more »
On August 13, the first “Bike Friendly Mattapoisett” meeting was held at the Mattapoisett Library. The group in attendance selected the following action priorities: 1) Create a social bike riding club; 2) Create a set of publicly available riding maps for people of different riding abilities; 3) Work with the town to improve safety at […] Read more »