Margot Stone and her daughter, Robin Arms Shields, have donated to the Sippican Historical Society an extensive collection of 19th century objects related to the whaling industry.   Read more »

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls,” remarked Pablo Picasso some years ago. It is still true, and the Marion Art Center exists to provide enrichment, enlightenment and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts to all. Currently, the Winter Members Show is installed in both galleries and […] Read more »

New Bedford Symphony concertmaster, violinist Jesse Holstein returns to the Tri-County Symphonic Band stage on Valentine’s Day to perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in a program of symphonic band music that is filled with rhapsodic rapture and romance. The concert, “Love Is In The Winds,” will be Sunday, February 14 at 3:00 pm at Dartmouth […] Read more »

The following programs have been scheduled by the Marion Natural History Museum for the Winter and Spring 2016 After School Programs: February 3: Whales of Buzzards Bay with Woods Hole marine mammal biologist Dr. Michael Moore. With the excitement of a humpback whale spotted off our shoreline this fall, Dr. Moore will discuss the biology […] Read more »

Mystery writer and Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan will be back as a guest of the Tri-Town libraries on Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library. Ryan will be reading from her new novel What You See and talking about the fourth title in her popular Jane Ryland series. This […] Read more »

Please note a change in location for the Tai Chi class at Atlantis Drive. The class will now be held at the Music Hall beginning January 19. The 4:00 pm class has been cancelled until further notice. Tai Chi is held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm and Thursdays from 11:00 am – 12:30 […] Read more »

Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) is excited to announce the winter session of the Young Athletes™ program. The winter eight-week session will run on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 pm from January 10 to March 6 (no session February 7 & modified session February 14). In partnership with Tabor Academy in Marion, MA, this program […] Read more »

Twenty-sixteen will be a very exciting year for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. In addition to our monthly programs, we are planning a garden tour, we’ll participate in Taste of the Town, bake pies for Harbor Days this summer, and celebrate our 75th anniversary in the fall. Our monthly meetings bring us together for inspiring talks […] Read more »

Project GROW applications are now available. Please call the Early Childhood Office at 508-748-1863 for information. The application deadline is January 29. There is still room in our Friday preschool playgroup! Come join us from 9:00 – 10:15 am at Old Hammondtown School for our 3-4 year old preschool playgroup. Call the office to sign […] Read more »

MATTREC has openings in the following winter programs: Gymnastics & Tumbling, Session 3: Ages 5 & up; Fridays 3:15 – 4:15 pm, 4:15 – 5:15 pm, 5:15 – 6:15 pm; February 5 – April 8 at Old Hammondtown Gymnasium; 8-week session; cost $140; registration is open through January 29. Bay State Gymnastics Academy for Gymnastics […] Read more »