On Friday, September 13, the public is invited to enjoy the season premiere of the Sippican Historical Society and Marion Council on Aging’s popular program, Classic Film Friday. One Friday each month, the organizations will present a classic movie and offer a discussion on its historical context or significance. September’s selection is Twelve Angry Men, […] Read more »
The monthly meetings of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 will resume Wednesday, September 18 at the Post Hall at 3 Depot Street at 7:00 pm. The monthly meetings will continue through June 2014 on the third Wednesday of each month. The meeting for September will cover the normal monthly reports and will also […] Read more »
The Rochester Police Brotherhood will be sponsoring a baseball & softball clinic for area youngsters on September 14 from noon to 1pm. The clinic will be held at the Dexter Lane Ball Field. There is no cost to participate in the clinic. Immediately following the clinic, The Rochester Police Brotherhood and Friends will face off […] Read more »
There will be a blood drive in memory of Amy Johannessen on Saturday, September 14th from 9am to 2pm. The Rhode Island Blood Center will have their mobile van on the premises at 154 Huttlteston Ave, Rt 6, Fairhaven. Blood donation is considered the Gift of Life and since Amy received hundreds of units of […] 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 »
A Republican BBQ Chicken and Steak Tip Dinner will be held at the VFW in Marion on Saturday, September 21 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Numerous guest speakers will be in attendance, including Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, Rep. Keiko Orral and Rep. Susan Gifford. The event will benefit the Tri-Town Committees of Mattapoisett, […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club would like to invite all who are interested to attend our next meeting on September 15. Our guest for the evening will be Naomi Arenberg. Naomi has worked as a public radio host (WGBH radio), a reporter, and as a storyteller and singer. She will be singing and sharing stories of […] Read more »
Southcoast Special Olympics’ eight-week fall season will begin September 15, 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the Center School in Mattapoisett. This is a Special Olympics program for children 2-7 years old. For more information, to register your child, or for high-school-age students interested in volunteering as “buddies,” please contact Laura Antonellis 508-212-8104. Read more »
The Mattapoisett YMCA will host a Clam Boil by the Sea on Saturday, September 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at their 38 Reservation road location. Dinner will be served on the porch overlooking the beautiful Mattapoisett harbor, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Y Cares Annual Fund. “The Clam Boil by the […] Read more »
The Fourth Annual Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Fund Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday, September 14 at Rick’s Tavern (formerly Brad’s, Inc.), 35 County Road. The rain date is September 15. The event will start at Rick’s Tavern, with participants embarking on a mystery ride before returning for great food, cheers, a 50-50 raffle and […] Read more »