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 »
After more than two decades of natural history programming, the Marion Natural History Museum’s Summer Program is one of the most well-known and well-regarded in the South Coast area. Children from across the country visit us each summer and participate in the program. The programs are designed to be small groups, and registration is limited […] Read more »
• Old Rochester Regional High School Art Show: Self-portraits in color and charcoal, book art, landscapes and other mixed media by ORR juniors and seniors are now on exhibit on the upper floor in the Mattapoisett Library. Show your support for these artists by visiting and signing the guest book. • Fishing Equipment Available: Thinking […] Read more »
On Tuesday, May 28 at noon, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly hosts a free showing of “Hitchcock” at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2.00. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by Monday, May 27 at 3:00 PM. Please RVSP the Mattapoisett Council on Aging at the Center School, 17 Barstow Street, or call 508-758-4110, even if you’re not having pizza, so we know how many […] Read more »
Get your little ones to discover the outdoors through the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Itty Bitty Bay Explorers program, a series of four free outings on Wednesday mornings in May and June. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family can learn about Buzzards Bay’s animals, plants and habitats. There will be four sessions of […] Read more »
Join the ORR Yearbook Club for a carwash, raffle and bake sale on May 26, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. The cost is $5. While you’re waiting, take a chance at our raffle table to win great prizes from our local businesses, or check out our bake sale for lots of […] Read more »
The public is cordially invited to attend a special lecture presentation: Frances Perkins – First Female Cabinet Secretary, co-sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society and Elizabeth Taber Library. Perkins was the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under FDR’s administration. During her 12 years in that post, she established a variety of new programs […] Read more »
• Learn to Play Chess: Beginning chess players of any age – youth and adult – are invited to learn the game from instructor Jim Kegle on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This is your opportunity to learn the pieces and their moves, their value, simple strategies, and attack […] Read more »