ArtStart is a summer program for younger children (ages 4 1/2 to 9 years), offered during June and July and regularly enrolls 144 children each summer. TheArtStart staff consists of music teachers, art teachers, theater arts teachers and various specialists who teach throughout the year. All faculty members are professionals in their fields. There are […] Read more »
Volunteers are needed to help in the Breakfast Program one morning a week in several capacities, or to help with special monthly meals (set-up, serving, or clean-up, etc.). Call Sharon or Lorraine if interested. June 2018 Day Trips: – Friday,June 8:Foxwoods Casino – Sunday,June 10:Paw Sox Baseball Game – Saturday,June 16:Hyannis Arts & Crafts Festival […] 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. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has announced its cast for the upcoming production of Seascapeby Edward Albee, a drama (dramedy) in two acts about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a sea creature couple. Director Kate Fishman has cast Camerin Bennett as Sarah, Scott Fishman as Charlie, both from Marion; […] Read more »
Marion Recreation is proud to announce that registration is open for its summer programs. This year’s programs include the Silvershell Summer Program, Marion Rec Art Program, Swimming Lessons, Sailing, Tennis, Dance, Toddler Tumbling, Soccer Clinics, Yoga at Silvershell and more. All programs are available on their website at www.marionma.gov/recreation-department. Participants may register online, in-person, or […] 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. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
It was a special moment in the life of the First Congregational Church of Marion to bless two students who are headed to St. Lucia and Swaziland in South Africa for a service project. Madeleine Lee of Mattapoisett and Rebecca Boros of New Bedford were blessed by Rev. MaryAnn Purtill, members of the Mission and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club is about to kick off its 2018 season with a variety of boating and social events. The annual skippers’ meeting on Saturday, June 2 is the first official event where skippers of both racing and cruising boats gather to review schedules for the upcoming season. Immediately after the skippers’ meeting, there […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society has appointed Leslie Thayer Piper as its Archivist under its Community Preservation Committee grant. Piper recently earned an M.S. in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archives Management at Simmons College. She will be responsible for organizing and cataloguing the Society’s collection of documents and artifacts, as well as […] Read more »
After a year’s absence due to the ORR Grand Reunion last year in Marion, the Class of 1964 summer gathering at Ned’s Point Light is back. Join classmates and friends on Saturday, June 16at noon, rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and a bagged lunch and reminisce, share pictures of the Grand Reunion, catch […] Read more »