On Friday, August 2, the Marion Concert Band will continue its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which includes highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows, is as follows: The Purple Carnival March – H. Alford; Broadway Show-Stoppers Overture – arr. W. Barker; O Mio […] Read more »
The public is invited to enjoy Sippican Historical Society and Marion Council on Aging’s summertime collaboration: Merchant Ivory Matinees. Beginning on Wednesday, July 31 and continuing over the following three weeks, the organizations will present a selection of Merchant Ivory’s most popular films. The selection for July 31 is The Bostonians. Based on Henry James’ […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold two sales in the next three months to raise much-needed funds for the restoration of the interior of the historic 1827 Quaker Meeting House on Route 6 (103 Marion Road). Vendors for either sale, planned for August 17 and October 12, can reserve space by paying in advance. Limited inside […] Read more »
What makes a “Bicycle Friendly Community”? Come to our Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path meeting to find out. We will meet at 6:30 pm onTuesday, August 13 at the Mattapoisett Free Library, 8 Barstow Street. We need a core group of volunteers to work on this nationally recognized designation. If you can’t come, but […] Read more »
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School’s Part-time Practical Nurse Program will administer the required Entrance Exam on the following dates: Wednesday, August 14 – Registration Deadline is August 8; Tuesday, September 17 – Registration Deadline is September 11; Tuesday, October 15 – Registration Deadline is October 9. The Entrance Examination will be administered at Upper […] Read more »
Fun for all ages! Bring the children to First Congregational Church of Marion (28 Main Street) on July 27, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, to craft a puppet, do some woodworking and play games such as cake walk, putting green, beanbag toss and bounce house. Enjoy music provided by the Show Stoppers, Harpoon Harmonizers, Three […] Read more »
Join in the fun on July 26 at 1:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Historical Society, and engineer your own toy boat by using recyclable materials. We’ll even have a place to check out whether your craft is seaworthy or not! Ages 8 and up; registration encouraged. The program is free; donations are accepted. For more […] Read more »
On July 31 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly hosts a free showing of Silver Linings Playbook at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by July 30 at 3:00 pm. Silver Linings Playbook: Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Pat has lost everything […] Read more »
The Showstoppers performance troupe will provide cabaret-style entertainment in the Mattapoisett Chowder House Function Room on July 18 and 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Patrons will have the opportunity to order drinks, appetizers, and/or entrees from the regular menu while the talented youth perform throughout the dining room. While there is no cover charge, […] Read more »
On Friday, July 19, 7:30 pm, at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf, the Marion Concert Band – under the direction of Tobias Monte – continues its free concert series with “A Cavalcade of American Popular Music.” The program is as follows: The Thunderer – J. P. Sousa Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna – […] Read more »