The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is honored to host the presentation of the collaborative efforts of author Kimberly Marcus, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor David MacKenzie, and Symphony Tales’ Education Coordinator Terry Wolkowicz. David MacKenzie will read Kimberly Marcus’s children’s book, Scritch-Scratch a Perfect Match, which will be paired with music that he composed specifically […] Read more »

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, known in the community as Southcoast VNA will hold a free health assessment, screening and wellness education session for seniors. This program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of seniors, age 60 and older, who reside in the Greater New Bedford area and is funded in part through […] Read more »

The Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair (formerly the Early Childhood Fair) will be held on January 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sippican Elementary School. This is a free family event and fun for the whole family. There will be performances by the Toe Jam Puppet Band from 10:30 to 11:30 am, storytelling by […] Read more »

February 1 – Introducing Whales – Students will learn about general whale biology and listen to whale songs as well as exploring the museum’s collections of artifacts from Marion’s whaling era. February 29 – Starlab – Investigate the museum’s portable planetarium and learn to identify winter constellations. Presentation will be given by Mr. Robert Munro. […] Read more »

A cozy setting, good food and lively conversation in pleasant company are all the ingredients necessary to pass a wintry Sunday afternoon and the Mattapoisett Land Trust promises all three as they host a get-together in Mattapoisett on January 22. “We are very grateful to all of our members and supporters without whose support we […] Read more »

On January 24, the parent orientation for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2012/2013 school year will begin at 5:45 pm. Kindergarten registration will take place during the week of January 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 am and from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each day. Completed registration paperwork should be presented at this time. When coming […] Read more »

Loft School in Marion is hosting an open house on Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. for the 2012/2013 school year. Parents of preschool and pre-K age children are invited to attend to learn more about Loft programs, see the classrooms and meet the staff. Loft School is located at 124 Front Street […] Read more »

The Town of Mattapoisett will hold a property auction for five (5) parcels on Tuesday, January 24 at the Town Hall. For more information, go to the Town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net, and click on the icon “Town Auction Info”. Registration starts at 10:30 am, and the auction begins at 11:00 am. Read more »

An orientation meeting for the parents of all children eligible to enter Kindergarten in the 2012/2013 school year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm in the Center School cafeteria. All parent of children eligible to attend Kindergarten are asked to attend this special informative meeting. The meeting is for parents and guardians […] Read more »

Come to the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s book sale on January 14, and take home a bag of books for eight dollars. The sale is held on the second Saturday of the month in the library’s Meeting Room from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. You can purchase a copy of the new Friends cookbook, […] Read more »