The Sippican Lands Trust Executive Director Robin Shields enthusiastically announces the recipient of the 2015 Sippican Lands Trust Helen A. Arthur Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This year’s recipient is Julia Nojeim, a senior at Old Rochester Regional High School. Nojeim has been admitted to the Honors Program at Fairfield University where she plans […] Read more »
If you are looking for a summer art program for your 4½ to 9 year old, ArtStart at The Marion Art Center is the place to be! Come join the fun at The Marion Art Center. ArtStart 2015 offers arts & crafts, theatre, music and more! Two-week sessions are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday […] Read more »
Elaine Bothelho, president of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club presents the 2015 scholarships to Michael Kassabian, Morgan Browning, Victoria Caton and Abigail Rottler at the Mattapoisett Library. Read more »
At their Annual Meeting on May 30, members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust elected Directors and Officers to serve for MLT’s 2015-2016 fiscal year. Directors elected include: Marc Anderson, Skip Bedser, Ray Cebula, Don Cuddy, Ellen Flynn, Sandy Hering, Mike Huguenin, Gary Johnson, Luana Josvold, Paul Osenkowski, Charles Radville, and Jeffrey Sanders. MLT’s Officers will […] Read more »
Spaces are filling up but we are still accepting registrations for Seahorse Summer Explorers Camp! Mattapoisett Recreation is excited to launch their second year of Seahorse Summer Explorers. The program runs for 8 weeks starting June 22 through August 14 and is open to girls and boys entering grades K-6 in September. Each week explorers […] Read more »
Since September 2014, Sunday School students at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion raised money for three charities of their choice: the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, care packages to deployed military service members, and Heifer International. Fundraising efforts included selling hand-drawn Christmas card sets, bake sales, and solicitation of direct donations from the congregation. Overall, the […] Read more »
Do you know a child who loves to sing? The SouthCoast Children’s Chorus announces auditions for its sixth exciting season! Children entering Grades 3-12 are invited to our fun, stress-free auditions at St. Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front St. in Marion. Auditions will take place from June 9 through June 19 and again in August; please […] Read more »
Jonathan Henry, representing the Marion Board of Selectmen, has been re-elected Chair of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for the 2015-2016 term. SRPEDD held its 59th annual meeting at the Fall River Country Club on May 27. Stephanie Pollack, MassDOT Secretary, was the featured speaker. She spoke of the efforts to […] Read more »
On Saturday, May 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, the South Coast LGBTQ Network will be sponsoring its second annual spring event, “Making it Happen” at the Waypoint Center on New Bedford’s historic waterfront. The Network welcomes everyone to get involved including LGBTQ individuals, friends, families, neighbors, community leaders, businesses and allied organizations to ensure […] Read more »
With just one month left before the 22nd annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 20, hundreds of swimmers across the SouthCoast and Cape Cod are signing up to take the plunge and show their support for clean water. “I look forward to the Swim every year for its physical challenge, but also the excitement […] Read more »