Again for 2020, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers one of the world’s largest discussion groups of both civic and foreign policy-related topics, “The Great Decisions Program”. As a participant, you become part of a community effort to discuss and critically establish policy-making decisions for global issues. Topics Include: Climate Change and the Global Order, India […] Read more »
Are you reminiscing about beautiful summer days on the water? Or, are you looking for a locally-inspired, locally-sourced gift? Look no further than the Elizabeth Taber Library! They are offering beautiful sailboat ornaments which are hand-blown. Each ornament measures 3” x 3.5”, is numbered and comes in a gift box. Stop by the library soon […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, Town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, celebrates the festive holiday season with its annual Children’s Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 8, 1:30 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring St. Marion MA, […] Read more »
Rochester Troop 31 delivered food donations they have been collecting all month to Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet for Thanksgiving. November was Scouting for Food Month and Troop 31 Scouts and Leaders take this type of community service very seriously. This year they will be extending Scouting for Food to December as well! The Troop has been […] Read more »
The area’s first wintery storm was off to a slippery start on Sunday, December 1, and then concluded on Tuesday, December 3, with more snow that prompted the closure of Tri-Town schools and the Mattapoisett Town Hall and Senior Center. The snowy start soon switched over to a wintry mix and eventually rain as temperatures […] Read more »
Need to Christmas shop but don’t have time without the kids? Let First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, feed and entertain your children for free on Saturday, December 14 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. CORI’d adults and youth will provide dinner, crafts, games, and lots of fun while you enjoy some time away. Register […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on the Rochester COA’s website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Like us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/rochestercouncilonaging. There will be a Wok Magic luncheon with Chef Jadine Loo-Dixon at the Rochester Senior Center on Monday, December 2 at 12:00 pm. Last month’s premier Wok Magic luncheon was a great success. Chef Jadine will be […] Read more »
Hanna Whalley of Mattapoisett, an eighth-grader at Old Rochester Junior High School, initiated and organized a coat drive that led to the collection of over 200 jackets and coats for distribution to the homeless in the greater New Bedford area. Whalley said she was inspired by her father who has been volunteering on the Salvation Army Canteen […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »