Inaugural Fall Gala

The Old Rochester Regional Tri-Town Education Foundation invites the community to attend its inaugural Fall Gala on Thursday, October 8, at Century House in Acushnet.             The evening includes a cocktail hour and curated silent auction, featuring unique local experiences, vacation getaways and premium goods donated by regional businesses.             The gala will raise funds […] Read more »

Marion Social Club New England Clamboil

The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, is having an authentic New England Clamboil on Sunday, October 18. It will include chowder, clams, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sausages, hot dogs, linguica, broth and butter. The price will be $40 each, and the cutoff date is October 11. Doors will open at noon for […] Read more »

Fall Free Family Fun Festival

            The Mattapoisett Lions will be hosting the 10th anniversary of the Fall Free Family Fun Festival (FFFFF). The event will take place at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on Saturday, October 17, from noon until 4:00 pm (rain date: Saturday, October 24). To celebrate a decade of fun, we’ll have all the usual activities. Yes, […] Read more »

Adult Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street.             Join us for a Sunset Cinema Movie on the MFPL Lawn. We will be showing Night at the Museum at 6:00 pm on September 30, with a run time of 1 hour and 48 minutes. Bring chairs to lounge on, […] Read more »

Fall Programs at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Join us for any of our ongoing children’s and adult programs this fall. Programs run regularly through mid-December.             Lapsit Storytime is on Mondays at 10:00 am. This program is designed for babies ages 0 to 24 months. We focus on encouraging positive bonding experiences around literature and supporting parents as they engage their children […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »

Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Each Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, teens in grades 6-12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts, and chill time. Teens and tweens in grades 4-12 can also join us every Friday for T(w)een Friyays in the Student Lounge from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm to play games, read, or […] Read more »

Auditions for Puss in Boots

This Christmas, the MAC is bringing a classic English tradition to New England with our Panto production of Puss in Boots. In this fun holiday tradition, classic fairy tales are retold with silly jokes, songs, dance, and plenty of audience participation.             This year’s show features a youth cast, and we are calling on young […] Read more »

September and a little October at the Rochester Historical Society

On September 26, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Historical Society will be at the COA for the Block Party and 250th celebration. We will join the Historical Commission for games for all ages, a look at the history of Rochester’s various town hall buildings, and, weather permitting, the results of our search so […] Read more »

Children’s Department Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Looking for some storytimes? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, is on Thursday mornings at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0–2 and their families, is on Friday mornings at 10:30 starting on September 25.             Fall is here. Join us for a short walk on Wednesday, September 30, to collect […] Read more »