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 »
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their last clambake of the summer on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Knights Hall on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. The classic clambake menu consists of clams, fish, potatoes, linguica, sausage, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon. A cash bar is available to quench any beverage needs. […] Read more »
Join Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society for an evening lecture exploring the worst natural disaster in Mattapoisett’s history, the Hurricane of 1938. The lecture will take place on Sunday, September 1 at 5 pm at the Gazebo in Shipyard Park. This program is Free, Donations are Welcome. In case of inclement weather, the […] Read more »
On Friday, August 30, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2013 season with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes several pieces frequently performed by the Pops, is as follows: The Trombone King – K. L. King Light Cavalry Overture – F. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces that it will be offering Watercolor Painting for Advanced Beginners starting on Oct. 2 and will run until Nov. 20 (8 weeks). The course will be offered on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am (maximum 10 students). Patricia White is the instructor. The fee for the 8-week course is $175 (members). […] Read more »
Are we still viewed as “ugly Americans?” According to a recent Pew Research Global Attitudes Project study, Anti-Americanism is down in Europe, despite a persistent value gap. While President Obama has enjoyed popularity in Europe, his presidency “has not closed the long-running transatlantic values gap.” Marion resident Kirtland C. Mead is an international management consultant, […] Read more »
Rochester Grange’s 103rd Agricultural Fair will be held Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:30pm. There will be displays of fresh vegetables, flowers, canning, baking, handcrafts, and more. A Ham & Bean Supper will take place at 6:00pm, followed by an auction of produce from the fair. Tickets for the supper are $7 for adults and […] Read more »
The Showstoppers singing troupe has been sharing their time and talent delivering live musical entertainment to the community on a volunteer basis for several years, but now they need the community’s support. They are gearing up for their August 8 Walt Disney World performance at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney and are $4,000 short […] Read more »