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 »
Your creativity can help animals in need! Art On Center is teaming up with the Humane Society & Shelter, South Coast to present an art exhibition and fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society. There are two ways to participate, and artists may choose either or both. Artists are invited to pick up a complimentary 8×8-inch […] Read more »
Volunteers of the Mattapoisett Land Trust have recently built and installed five new kiosks at the head of some of their major trails in Mattapoisett. The heavy kiosks were built by your neighbors, Peter Davies and Arthur Damaskos, and installed with the help of a rented power augur by Peter and Arthur joined by President […] Read more »
All residents are invited to attend an informative gathering at the Rochester Memorial School at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 18. Hosted by the Town Hall/Annex Committee, we will present a slide show and discuss what we have been working on. There will be time for residents to voice any questions/concerns and also add ideas […] Read more »
Competitive Basketball Training Clinic will be held July 11-15 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at ORR High School Gymnasium. This clinic is geared towards competitive travel/AAU level basketball players in Grades 4-8. The clinic will be run by Brian Rudolph, a former Division 1 basketball player at Loyola University & former Cabo Verde International […] Read more »