New Programs: “Easy Yoga”: Beginning March 7 at 10:45 am. This is seated and standing only. Come try this free 12-week class at 13 Atlantis Drive, Marion. IKEA: March 26. Pick up begins at 10:00 am. Space is limited. Free tax assistance for elders who have simple tax returns. Call for appointment. Ongoing programs: YMCA: […] Read more »
The Marion Toastmaster’s Club, a public speaking, communications and leadership organization will hold an Open House on Thursday, March 6 from noon to 1:00 pm at the Marion Recreation Center, 13 Atlantis Drive in Marion. The building is located near the Sippican Healthcare campus and Marconi Village. Come and experience what happens at our meetings! […] Read more »
To know someone who has been affected by cancer is a scary and heart-wrenching experience for an adult, let alone a child. By starting a Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride in your area, you can provide children, ages 2 to 15, with the opportunity to join the PMC mission. PMC Kids Rides are spokes in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, a member of Lions International that consists of 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members worldwide – making it the world’s largest service club organization – is pleased to announce a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded this year to a graduating high school student residing in Mattapoisett, Marion or Rochester. […] Read more »
Tired of looking for book love in all the wrong places? The staff at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is playing matchmaker beginning on Valentine’s Day and for the next month. Stop by the library and see the Blind Date with a Book display upstairs in the Reading Room. It’s easy and it’s fun! Blind […] Read more »
• The COA’s Annual Irish Luncheon will take place on Friday, March 14, at 12:00 pm. The meal is the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner! The cost for this meal is $10 per person and must be paid in advance at sign-up. Space fills up quickly, and the limit is 100, so you must […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is hosting its own version of “Antiques Roadshow” on March 29 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the meeting room at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Frank McNamee of Marion Antique Shop, Marion Antique Auctions and Frank H. McNamee Certified Estate Appraisals, will be on […] Read more »
Blue Jasmine (PG-13, 98 min.) Showing at the Mattapoisett Senior Center on Tuesday, February 25 at 12 noon. The movie is free, pizza (two slices) is $2, prepaid. Stop by the Senior Center at Center School, Barstow St, by 2/24/14 to pay for your pizza AND to reserve your seat. Cate Blanchett stars as a […] Read more »
Journey to Japan with Rick DaSilva: Thursday, February 27, 6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Taber Library. A native of Marion, Rick DaSilva has been teaching history at Tabor Academy for the past decade after graduating in 1989. Since he’s been at Tabor, he’s taught Ancient and Modern World History courses as well as Asian History […] Read more »
Tuesday, February 18, 4:00 pm: Books and Ballet with Plumbelina. A ballet lesson, ballet books and craft with Plumbelina. For ages 3 and up. Wednesday, February 19, 11:00 am: Books and Baseball with “JSoll”. For ages 3 and up. Thursday, February 20, 3:00 pm: Ms. Marsha of Studio 105 will present a workshop on Essential […] Read more »