Despite our best efforts, we were unable to raise the funds needed for the 2016 Independence Day Fireworks at Silvershell Beach. Thank you to all of our generous supporters. All monies raised will be kept in the Fireworks Account for 2017. Even though this summer’s show is cancelled, donations are still being accepted and all […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces auditions for its upcoming production of Lionel Bart’s musical Oliver. Auditions for all roles will be held June 7 and June 9 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm by appointment only on those dates. Please call The Marion Art Center at 508-748-1266 to schedule an audition time on either June 7 […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Harbormaster Jill Simmons has become a de facto art museum curator since the town acquired prints and photographs that now grace the walls of the tiny harbormaster’s office at Shipyard Park. Local photographer Misty King has several of her pieces on display, along with two pieces by USCG’s artist Michael Mazur. Mazur’s pieces depict […] Read more »
This year’s Old Rochester Farmers’ Market will run from June 7 – October 18. The market is open every Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, held outside the gymnasium of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. The market has live entertainment on a weekly basis and will also have additional activities, such as face painting […] Read more »
Marion Recreation began rolling out its summer program guide and it is filled with activities for participants of all ages. Silvershell Summer Camp, a new Silvershell Teen Camp, basketball, tennis, sailing, swimming and more are all included in this year’s planned offerings. Registration has already begun and space is first come first served, so don’t […] Read more »
Megan Iverson of Marion, an award-winning student photographer at Falmouth Academy, took third place for her entry, “Projected Curiosity,” at the 9th District Congressional Art Show hosted in April by U.S. Representative William R. Keating. Megan, a Falmouth Academy sophomore, is the daughter of Jane Tucker and Matthew Iverson. The 9th District Congressional Art Show […] Read more »
Volunteer gardening activities are once again happening in Mattapoisett. Come and join us, meet the group, and see if you wish to become part of our activities. We will be planting the library and the logo that sits on Water Street by the Town Wharfs on Wednesday, May 24 at 1:00 pm. Meet at the […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum’s after school program recently visited Bird Island. Many thanks to Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormaster crew for a wonderful trip to view the changes taking place at Bird Island. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold Read more »
To close out National Bike Week, organizers anticipate that 150 bicyclists will be in Mattapoisett on Sunday, May 22 for the inaugural Tour de Crème. The event, which benefits Mattapoisett Land Trust and Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path, has been enthusiastically received and is officially sold out. For safety reasons, participants are limited to […] Read more »
Do you have a surplus of cookbooks? The Rochester Historical Society is collecting unwanted cookbooks. We will be having a used cookbook sale at our booth at the Rochester Country Fair in August. Only cookbooks, please. If you have any you would like to donate, please call Cecelia at 508-763-3771, Edyie at 508-961-7401, or bring […] Read more »