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 »
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 »