Everyone is invited to join the Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The FMCoA serves as the fundraising arm of the Council on Aging. You can become a “Friend” and help out through your annual membership. Pick up the FMCoA membership application at the Senior Center or go online to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Children’s Department will be offering many special seasonal programs during the month of December: Saturday, December 9 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Stop by the library before you head to Mattapoisett’s Town Tree Lighting at the wharf for a FREE cup of hot chocolate, make your own jingle bell necklace, […] Read more »
Annual Holiday Ornament Sale: The Elizabeth Taber Library is now selling their annual holiday ornament, a beautiful starfish, for only $25! Buy yours today. They will make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family. All proceeds directly benefit the library in order to enhance our programs and services. Previous years’ ornaments – a sailboat […] Read more »
On Monday, December 11, the Mattapoisett Planning Board will hold a Public Forum at 7:00 pm at the Old Hammondtown School Cafetorium for the purpose of first hearing an informational presentation about “An Act to Ensure Safe Access To Marijuana” by Katherine Laughman, Esq., of KP Law, and then to hear your comments and questions […] Read more »
The Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers’ Market is back. Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, starting up for the holidays on December 9, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Local, fresh, produce, cheese, honey, non-gmo/hormone-free meats, sweets, syrup, breads, seafood, sweet and savory pies, teas, prepared foods, artisan crafts, alpaca […] Read more »
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 »