On Wednesday, February 13, at 6:30 pm in the Center School cafeteria, we will be meeting to seek residents input on what the Town should consider in its Complete Streets Priority Plan. A Complete Streets Priority Plan needs input from residents on such issues that improve accessibility in neighborhoods for walking, safe crossing of roadways and […] Read more »
Director Kate Fishman is seeking additional actors for The Cherry Orchard, for which rehearsals have begun. Fishman is looking for two male actors in their twenties and one male actor in his thirties or older. The Cherry Orchardby Anton Chekhov, is a drama (dramedy) that examines and illustrates the prevailing class structure of Chekhov’s Russia. Ranevskaya […] Read more »
Registration is now open for Old Rochester Youth Baseball for the 2019 Season. Kids from Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, between the ages of 4-12 interested in playing baseball should visit ORYB.org to register online. We are trying to have teams formed in February so please register as soon as possible. If you have questions, please […] Read more »
Planning is underway at Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District for bicycle safety education to occur in April. Assistant Superintendent Elise Frangos announced that the program, which focuses on safe and legal bike riding, will be launched early this April with a kick off at the JRHS where students will experience co-taught training with Physical […] Read more »
Ham and Bean Supper with trivia is on Thursday, February 7at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance at the Senior Center. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center, Inc. This is a fundraising event for the Senior Supportive Day Care Program. Free Legal Appointments for […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) announces new winter classes and workshops for 2019. Registration is open for MAC adult classes and workshops. Beginning Watercolor Painting with instructor Patricia White will run for 8 weeks on Thursdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm starting February 7. Advanced Watercolor Painting with instructor Jay Ryan will also run […] 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 »
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 »
Inclement Weather/Senior Center Closings: The Senior Center closes for all activities when Rochester schools are cancelled. Closings related to weather will also be announced on our Facebook page. Emergency Warming Shelter Volunteers are needed! The Senior Center operates as a warming shelter for Rochester residents in the event of power outages. Local volunteers are always […] Read more »
2019 Theater Productions – The Marion Art Center Theater Committee is pleased to announce its 2019 slate: Antov Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard will run March 15-17, 21-23; Be My Baby by Ken Ludwig will run May 31, June 1-2, 6-9; Rob Urbinati’s Death by Design will run August 23-25, 29-31, and Sept. 1; Miracle on […] Read more »