Come and join the South Coast Children’s Chorus for our upcoming season. The group is open to all students from grades 1-12. We have two groups, a preparatory chorus and an advanced chorus, that perform throughout the community. This chorus provides students with an outlet for expressing themselves in an artistic way through choral singing. […] Read more »
The Blood Pressure Clinic scheduled for Wednesday, August 28 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm is canceled. The Rochester Senior Center will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There is a day trip scheduled for Tuesday, August 27. This trip is to New London, CT for a “Lights & Sites […] Read more »
On Friday, August 16, the Marion Recreation Department honored the Silvershell Beach Lifeguards at a recognition dinner at the Brew Fish Restaurant in Marion. Special awards were presented to Patrick Cummings for “Rookie Lifeguard of the Year” and to Eli Spevack for “Lifeguard of the Year”. Patrick is a junior at Bridgewater State University majoring […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Shining Tides Quilt Guild, Inc. promotes social, charitable, educational, and cultural connections among quilters. We offer two meeting times, one during the day at VFW #3260, 281 Appleton St., New Bedford (corner of Appleton St. and Ashley Blvd.). Social at 9:30 am and meeting 10:00 am -12:00 pm; we meet every 4th Monday from September […] Read more »
Are you interested in supporting community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences in Mattapoisett? Each year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council awards funds for public cultural events such as plays and concerts, arts in the schools, community arts and cultural organizations, field trips for students to museums and performances, and more. These programs promote the availability […] Read more »
On August 7, it really was a celebration. Our hostess invited us to share her fabulous waterfront view, surround porch, and tented grounds topped off with the most elegant Johnny on the Spot many attendees had ever seen! Over two hundred attended the Friends of Marion’s COA fundraiser/celebration. Following a hot and humid day, even […] Read more »
It’s All About the Animals, a 501c3 Cat Shelter in Rochester, is looking for donations and vendors for their largest fundraiser of the year, Octopurr Fest taking place on Sunday, October 6at the Shelter, located at 103 Marion Road in Rochester, MA. Donations could include gift baskets, restaurant certificates, food items, trips, events, or simply monetary, […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging are hosting their Fall Luncheon on Thursday, September 12starting at noon. Seniors and members of the Friends of Mattapoisett COA, will dine on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, with ice cream for dessert. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle! You are asked to please […] Read more »
The Rochester Senior Center is pleased to welcome in-coming Director, Cheryl Randall-Mach. Randall-Mach is co-Directing for the month of August with retiring Director, Sharon Lally. Previously, Randall-Mach was the Executive Director of The Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford for 12 years. The Association for the Relief of Aged Women of […] Read more »