It’s All About the Animals, Inc. has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Their goal is to raise much-needed funds and supplies for their feline shelter, and to encourage cat lovers to volunteer their time on […] Read more »
Health Care Plan Sign-up Explained. Need to sign up for a health insurance plan by the December deadline but still confused about the process and how to choose one? The library is offering a free informational session on Thursday, November 30 at 2:00 pm with health care researcher and consultant Jo-Ann Ryan. Before the deadline, […] Read more »
Dr. Gregory Skomal, an accomplished marine biologist, underwater explorer, photographer, and author, will kick off the Tabor Academy Science@Work Lecture Series for this year on December 11 at 6:30 pm. For more than 30 years, Skomal has been actively involved in the study of life history, ecology, and physiology of sharks. Much of his current […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will hold open auditions for its upcoming spring production of Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon. The play is a wistful, domestic comedy set in 1960s Manhattan, like the 1967 movie bearing the same name and featuring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Auditions will be held Friday, December 1 from […] Read more »
Are you interested in supporting local cultural events in Marion? Have you considered serving on a board and helping to determine how to disperse funds for cultural events? The Marion Cultural Council is looking for two volunteers interested in serving as voting members who can help share ideas and knowledge when making determinations on how […] Read more »
The Bourne Wareham Art Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 21 at BBs Bar & Grille, Function Room, 2424 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Following a brief business meeting to discuss the December 1-3 Art Show and Sale, Sarah Brown will demonstrate soft pastel painting. She has been painting in […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting Teen Drop-in Activities. Enjoy our complimentary cookies while you create. Event dates are: Tuesday, November 21 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Beaded Jewelry Tuesday, December 5 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Duct Tape Wallets Tuesday, December 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Origami Gift Boxes Read more »
As we make our way into November, don’t be surprised if your local police officers look like they haven’t shaved in weeks. For the privilege of growing out their facial hair, officers from Rochester are paying up and participating in “No-Shave November” in support of veterans and military families. Traditionally, police departments have a grooming […] Read more »
For 100 years, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church has presented the Christmas Story to the community in a unique combination of storytelling, music, prayer, and mission. The White Gifts Pageant Sunday will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 pm in Reynard Hall, 27 Church Street. White Gifts Sunday is celebrated throughout the world on […] Read more »
Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Boy Scout Troop 32 with the generous support of the Marion Police Department are once again collecting food for community members in need. Neighbors with a scout in their vicinity were left a door hanger at your home on Saturday, November 4 and a scout will return to pick-up […] Read more »