On Saturday, December 8, the Sippican Women’s Club hosted their Holiday House Tour and Tea celebrating both the holidays and the 200th anniversary of Handy’s Tavern. There were a dozen stops on the tour, with a mixture of businesses, homes and churches welcoming guests to get them into the holiday spirit. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
The town of Marion officially welcomed the Christmas season on Sunday, December 9 with the 18th annual Marion Holiday Stroll. Hundreds of residents flocked to Front Street where local businesses opened their doors and offered everyone free goodies like cookies, candy, and hot drinks. It serves as a way for the local stores and restaurants […] Read more »
After years of planning and fund-raising, Mattapoisett’s Center School clock was officially rededicated in a short ceremony on Saturday, December 8. Mattapoisett resident Ray Andrews spear-headed the project for which the Board of Selectmen, school committee, and Community Preservation all gave support. Andrews solicited donations from local residents, over 300 of who gave a combined $29,000, […] Read more »
How would you like to start your day off with a nice hot mug of yak butter tea? If you happen to travel to Nepal, you might have to get used to it. On Friday, December 7, Marion resident and world traveler Sally Hunsdorfer gave a special presentation to the students at Sippican School about the […] Read more »
Every year around the holidays, we are all reminded of the classic ballet, “The Nutcracker.” But this year, if you’re looking for something a little different, the New Bedford Ballet Company will be presenting “A New England Nutcracker,” which features several dancers from the Tri-Town area. “Our upcoming performance is a spin-off of the classic […] Read more »
There’s so many great holiday events going on this weekend! Here’s a roundup of everything going on here in the Tri-Town: Friday, December 7 • “It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Show Version:” Presented by the Marion Art Center Players at 8:00 pm at the Marion Art Center. Tickets are $12.50 for MAC members […] Read more »
Instead of looking at an agenda, those who serve on town boards socialized with one another at the annual Town House potluck holiday gathering held at the Marion Music Hall on Tuesday evening. “We have this event, in the spirit of the season, to thank everyone who volunteers to come out, often in the evening, […] Read more »
There was a Christmas cupcake carousal at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, December 5. Old Rochester Regional senior Mattie Boyle was invited by the youth group, S.K.W.A.R. (Strange Kids Who Actually Read), to teach local children how to decorate cupcakes for the holidays. Boyle, who was recently accepted to the Johnson & Wales […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society held its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 2 at Wickenden Chapel of Tabor Academy. “The Many Moods Of Christmas” featured sacred and secular Christmas music performed by the Sippican Chamber Choir and South Coast Children’s Chorus. Brian Roderick has been the musical director for the chamber choir since 2003, but […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, […] Read more »