There will be a Pancake Breakfast between 8:00 and 10:00 am Saturday morning, August 17, under the Big Tent at the Rochester Country Fair. Start your day with pancakes, sausage, juice or coffee for just $5! All proceeds benefit the Country Fair. Tickets can be purchased Saturday morning or in advance at the Fair’s Food […] Read more »
Spinner Publications celebrates its new book, A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1 (1602-1925), with a book signing party at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, on Saturday, August 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Throughout the evening, the book’s five authors, Joseph Thomas, Alfred Saulniers, Natalie White, Marsha McCabe and Jay Avila, […] Read more »
Join us for an intriguing exhibition of over 100 original artworks in a variety of media, all by local artists. Come to Art on Center, 15 Center Street in Fairhaven on Saturday, August 10. Check out the beautiful gallery and “classroom” spaces at Art on Center, make new art connections, and perhaps even take home […] Read more »
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 »