Summer Reading Program Begins! Registration for children and teens continues for the Mattapoisett Library’s six-week Summer Reading Program, which begins this week. This year’s theme for children, “Dig Into Reading,” offers many creative opportunities to read together, enjoy crafts, special events and ongoing workshops for all ages. The program description and calendar is available in the Children’s […] Read more »
The St. Rose of Lima Parish in Rochester will hold their 50th Chicken Barbecue on June 23 at 12:00 pm. Plan on a day of family fun beginning with St. Rose of Lima’s tasty and ever-popular chicken dinner prepared on their open barbecue. The menu includes half a chicken with cranberry sauce, corn, potato, roll, […] Read more »
In July of 1963, a meeting was called at the home of Dr. Hugh Hencken for the purpose of forming a historical society in Marion. Seven people were present. On that evening, the Sippican Historical Society was born, established with the mission to preserve Marion’s history. The purpose of the Society has remained constant over […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust is planning a two-hour forging walk with Russ Cohen on June 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Church’s Field on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. Cohen is a professional environmentalist and wild foods expert who is the author of Wild Plants I Have Known … and Eaten. More information about foraging […] Read more »
The Gleason Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for all types of paddle and row boats for the 11th Annual Bird Island Challenge on Sunday, August 11, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Choice of three courses: 3-mile Long Beach, 6-mile Great Hill and 12-mile Bird Island. The race begins and ends at Zecco Marine in […] Read more »
Join the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion on July 13, 5:00 to 6:30 pm, for a Clam Boil under the tent at Shipyard Park (venue courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions Club). The $25 admission (tickets in advance, limited at the door) includes special chowder, two pounds of clams, stuffing, sweet corn, onion, potato, sausage […] Read more »
The public is cordially invited to attend the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Sippican Historical Society, to be held June 11 at the Marion Music Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, and will feature a brief wrap-up of the Society’s business year, followed by the special presentation titled Blogging, Now and Then, by […] Read more »
Dig Into Reading!: Children ages 2-12 and their families can discover the joy of reading at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. The fun begins on June 24 and continues through August 1. Play the “Dig Into Reading Game” for fun, prizes and a good cause. Ed the Wizard: June 24 at 2:00 pm. Young […] Read more »
Art in Bloom: The Marion Art Center, located at 80 Pleasant Street, is pleased to announce the opening of two exhibitions on June 7. An opening reception in honor of the artists will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In conjunction with the two exhibitions, members of the Marion Garden Discussion Group will interpret […] Read more »
Nick Claudio is known as the “Renaissance Man” from Mattapoisett because of what he has accomplished in spite of debilitating cancer treatments. Among other accomplishments, in March he became the inaugural recipient of the Cam Neely Award for Courage, and he’s just 12 years old. Nick’s first tumor left him blind at the age of […] Read more »