101 Dalmatians in Marion

Rehearsals are well underway for the Chapel Players of the First Congregational Church of Marion’s production of “101 Dalmatians,” a fundraiser to be presented on October 26 at 7:00 pm. and October 27 at 3:00 pm. in the Community Center, 144 Front Street. Tickets are $10 for all seats and may be purchased at the Marion […] Read more »

Museum and Carriage House Fall Festival

Join us at the Mattapoisett Museum on October 13 at 2:00 pm for family fun at our Fall Festival. Celebrate the season with apples and pumpkins. Help us press apples in an old-fashioned cider press and then sample your work. See and taste applesauce made with old fashioned apple peelers and food mills. Explore the […] Read more »

The Winds of Climate Change

“ The winds of climate change: are we sailing off the chart?” Marion resident Jennifer A. Francis, PhD., Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Rutgers University, will speak to us about the realities of climate change, the causes, short-term and long-time effects, and what we can do about it.  Her research specifically focuses on the Arctic, […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Congregational Church Rummage Sale

Come to the annual fall rummage sale at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Church Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Don’t miss bargains and one-of-a-kind finds! Clothing, household items, toys, outdoor equipment — rummage around and find the best items for a great […] Read more »

FORM Presents “The Sweet Sounds of Music”

Once again the ORR High School and Junior High School Music Departments are proud to present a casual evening of music and desserts. In the first performance opportunity of the school year, students will share their talents with family and friends in the annual “Suites and Sweets” concert sponsored by FORM (Friends of Old Rochester […] Read more »

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus are holding a Pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 30 in the lower level hall from 8:00 to 11:00 am. The menu: choice of plain or blueberry pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea or milk. $5 per person. $25 family cap. Tickets at the door. Read more »

The Lands of the Sippican Lands Trust

A joint exhibition sponsored by the Marion Art Center and the Sippican Lands Trust entitled “Images:  The Lands of the Sippican Lands Trust” will open at the Marion Art Center on Friday, October 5th.  A reception honoring the artists and their guests will be held from 6pm to 8pm.  The Exhibition will run until November […] Read more »

MHS Annual Meeting

The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Historical Society at its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House, 5 Church Street. The Treasurer, President and Curator will give their reports and Officers and Board Members will be elected. The program will also include entertainment provided […] Read more »

Soups for Scholarships

One of the best delights of fall is a steaming bowl of homemade soup on a crisp fall day.  The Rochester Women’s Club will be offering homemade vegetable beef and kale soups for sale on Sunday, October 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. All proceeds from the sales will go toward the Scholarship Fund. Takeout […] Read more »

Nightmare at 13 Atlantis Drive

Marion Recreation will be hosting the “Nightmare at 13 Atlantis Drive” Haunted House on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds will go to Marion Recreation Programs. We would like to ask the community for assistance in making this Haunted House a success. […] Read more »