The Rochester Historical Society meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 16, will feature “Halloween Memories and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night.” Members will be invited to share their stories … if they dare. Jeanne Roy will present ideas for triggering and recording memories. Everyone has memories and stories that should be […] Read more »
On Friday, October 11, at 12:30 pm, the Sippican Woman’s Club will welcome a return visit by Seth Mendell, local historian and Mattapoisett resident, who will trace the colorful history of the largest of the Elizabethan Islands Naushon – including the pirates of Tarpaulin Cove, the American Revolution and the arrival of John Murray Forbes. […] Read more »
The Women’s Center (TWC) was established in 1973 as a Women’s Health Clinic. The Center has evolved over the past 40 years to meet the changing needs of the community. Today, TWC serves more than 4,000 women, children, men, youth, families, and non-offending caregivers each year in 14 Southcoast communities. Programs include Domestic Violence, Sexual […] Read more »
Brush the cobwebs off of your creativity and create a seasonal sensation for the Scarecrow Contest on Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 pm on the lawn at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Rain date is Sunday, October 27. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Classic Scarecrow, Funniest Scarecrow, Best Dressed Scarecrow, Scariest […] Read more »
Joining with Masonic lodges across the Commonwealth, Freemasons meeting in the Marion, Pythagorean Lodge building, 13 Spring St., will open their doors to the public on Saturday, October 19, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, as part of the Square and Compasses Day, a statewide celebration of Freemasonry. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club would like to invite all who are interested to attend our next meeting on Thursday, October 3. There will be a regular business meeting of the club at 6:30 pm. Discussion will be about current business and planning for fall/winter events and fundraisers. All local women are encouraged to attend. Bring […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St. The public and new members are welcome. Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents “Sweet Sounds” on Saturday, October 19, in Marion, at Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy. The 5:00 pm performance features violinist Ariadne Daskalakis performing Bach’s Concerto in E Major. Also on the program: Sinfonia in B-Flat by Carlos de Seixas, Capriccio Stravagante by Carlo Farina, and Franz Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. […] Read more »
A Flu Clinic, for residents 9 years of age and older, in recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Month for Mattapoisett, will take place Friday, September 27, 3:00-6:00 pm, at Center School, 17 Barstow St. (COA entrance). Please remember: short-sleeved top and health insurance cards! $5 suggested donation if no insurance coverage. Need a ride? Please […] Read more »
On Friday, October 4, the public is invited to enjoy another installment of the Sippican Historical Society’s popular program, Classic Film Friday. Co-sponsoring the film series is the Marion Council on Aging. One Friday each month, the organizations present a classic movie and offer a discussion on its historical context or significance. October’s selection is […] Read more »