YMCA SOUTHCOAST is proud to announce Kristin Fortin as the new Director of Early Childhood Education at the YMCA Sippican Preschool Center located at the Sippican School in Marion, MA. A graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in elementary education, Ms. Fortin has been an employee of the Y for 18 months. She […] Read more »
Thank You from the Women’s Center
The Women’s Center would like to thank all the folks who donated books and pajamas for children in shelter at the Mattapoisett Library. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and put smiles on many children for the holidays. Special thanks to Library Director Susan Pizzolato for sponsoring this project and selecting The Women’s Center as the […] Read more »
Marion Art Center Classes
The Marion Art Center is now accepting registrations for its Winter/Spring 2015 classes. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street (main entrance is on Main Street) in Marion. For more information, please call 508-748-1266 or visit www.marionartcenter.org. Advanced Watercolor Painting: Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon; January 23 to March 13 […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library News
Doll Craft Workshop: Do you want to build a snowman – indoors? How would your doll like to have her own snowman? Come in and build a doll-sized snowman at the Mattapoisett Library on Tuesday, December 30 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. All materials will be provided. All ages are welcome, but children under 7 […] Read more »
“Foodraiser” for Homeless Cats
Animal Advocate’s wish this Holiday season is to fill our foster care cat food bowls with plenty of food from the generosity of others in our community. Help Animal Advocates raise donations to rescue abandoned and homeless cats, place them in foster care that provides food, medical care, warmth and love in a safe temporary […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library Upcoming Programs
Christmas with Dr. Who: Everyone is invited to hang out with Dr. Who episodes on the big screen on Friday, December 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks, fun and comfy furniture. Sign up by calling 508-758-4171. Storytime with Sadie: Come and listen to a story with our library “Good Listener” dog, Sadie, on Saturday, […] Read more »
Marion Town House Committee to Seek Architect
Next month, the Marion Town House Building Committee with the Marion Board of Selectmen will issue a Request for Qualifications to hire an architectural team to prepare a feasibility study to renovate and modernize the historic Marion Town House. The landmark building was constructed in 1876–1890 for Tabor Academy as a gift from the town’s […] Read more »
MNHM Natural Crafts
On Wednesday, Dec. 10th, the Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group enjoyed working on crafts from nature and recycled materials. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this such a happy and fun-filled event. Many, many thanks to Grace Moran for her kind donation of frames complete with glass, which the students used to create their […] Read more »
Showstoppers Performances
The Showstoppers singing troupe will perform with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, December 20 in the Family Holiday Pops Concerts at the Zeiterion Theatre. The two “Magical Moments” shows will be offered at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets can be ordered online at www.zeiterion.org or by calling the box office at 508-994-2900. […] Read more »
A Ton of Donations
On Monday, December 8th Marion Cub Scout Pack 32, held a very successful drive for Gifts to Give Charity. The boys collected literally a “ton” of donations, approximately 2,000 pounds of toys, clothing and household goods! Gifts to Give provides a place for anyone, including children to give back to their local community, by […] Read more »