On Sunday, August 11, the Rev. Benjamin Straley, Rector St. Stephen’s, Providence, RI will visit St. Philip’s Episcopal Church during their 140th year of summer only services. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. The Rev. Straley will officiate the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services which use the 1928 Book […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Cemetery and Monuments Committee invites the community to a day of recognition ceremony for the town’s Purple Heart recipients. Those being honored are Barry A. Alves, Allen H. Bowman, Barry J. Denham, Roger E. Kelley and Edward D. Kinney Jr. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 10:00 am on […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin-American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 9. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil and the Caribbean, as well as familiar music that demonstrates the influence that Latin-American musical styles have had on American popular music. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, […] Read more »
Marion Art Center (the MAC) would like to announce the opening of the MAC Theater’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Opening, August 9. Synopsis: Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo, Crazy for You) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound […] Read more »
Marion Natural History Museum presents Nature Support on Wednesday, August 14 from 10 to 11 am. In the words of E. O. Wilson, insects are “the little things that run the world.” It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life. Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our planet functioning, such as pollinating our flowers, serving […] Read more »
As summer comes to a close, fun will still be had at the Mattapoisett Library Children’s Room. Toddler Shell Painting will take place on Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 am. Bring your little one by to paint a cute shell. Recommended for ages one and up. Registration required. The last Storytime at Munro […] Read more »
The yard sale is just days away and the museum is getting crowded. We have a very eclectic collection of items for sale. Everything from an antique bed frame to a really cool bunch of fishing lures. There is bedding, dishes, machines to help your back, your feet or to make expresso. As always, there […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 2. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as the music of Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers and the Beatles. There may even be an appearance by members of […] Read more »
The Rev. Robert Malm, Interim Rector St. Peter’s On the Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA will officiate at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 4, continuing the 140-year-old tradition of visiting clergy during the summer season. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. Services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am will […] Read more »
Visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between August 1 and 31 for the premiere showing of a new digital art exhibit called “Digital Illustrations” by Fairhaven resident and recent high school graduate G. Santos. Santos designed and created a series of illustrations using only an iPad and his imagination. With this exhibit, Santos aims to […] Read more »