Earlier this year, Bob and Judy Rosbe traveled to Myanmar, an enigmatic country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma. Until the British invaded the country in 1885 and re-named it Burma, little was known about the classical civilization located there. As a British colony, the country gained recognition in literary works by George Orwell […] Read more »
The Tri-County Music Association Inc. (TCMA) is very proud to announce a very special performance on Friday, November 29, at 7:00 pm, featuring current and past recipients of its Scholarship and Summer Study Grants program. The Tri-County Music Association Inc. is committed to supporting music in our community and is proud of the many scholarships […] Read more »
Have you noticed recent changes along the harbor in Mattapoisett village? Volunteers from the Mattapoisett Land Trust have been working to renew the landscaping on the Munro Preserve, a one-acre waterfront park located directly west of Shipyard Park, the Harbormaster’s Office and the boat ramp. This preserve was the gift of Ruth Bowditch Munro in 1975, […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will start the Holidays with a gala opening of its 30th Annual Holiday Shop Friday, November 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Both Galleries will feature one of a kind and limited edition gifts in ceramics, fiber, photographs, wood, jewelry, paintings, glass, scrimshaw, collage, toys, painted furniture, and more. Truman Terrell […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society will present its 2013 Christmas concert, including “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, on Friday, December 6, 8:00 pm (Grace Episcopal Church, County Street, New Bedford), and Sunday, December 8, 4:00 pm (Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, Spring Street, Marion), celebrating the 100th anniversary of Britten’s birth. The chorus is directed […] Read more »
Marion Recreation is starting a new Yoga Class on Monday, November 18. The class will run each Monday 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Marion Recreation Department located at 13 Atlantis Drive. Instructor Tim Donohue holds the yoga classes at Silvershell Beach every summer. He is offering this class for all levels, including beginners. The […] Read more »
Rochester Fiscal Year 2014 tax bills were mailed November 12. The first half payment is due December 16. The second half will be due May 1, 2014. If paying by personal online banking, allow sufficient time for the bank to generate a check and mail it to the Town. Please supply sufficient information on the […] Read more »
ORCTV invites you to come and share the holiday spirit with us! Old Rochester Community Television is offering another Holiday Greetings shoot for your family, organization, or group. We are opening up our studios on December 10 and 11 for you to sing a song, tell a story, or just say happy holidays to your […] Read more »
An afternoon of fun for a purpose! A Soap Box Derby and Service Project Spectacular! Please come November 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Holmes Street in Marion for an afternoon of philanthropy and fun with the boys from Marion Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop #32. The Pack will be racing […] Read more »
South Coast Bikeway Alliance and YMCA SouthCoast are sponsoring a BIKE FRESH/BIKE LOCAL “fireside social” Saturday, November 16 at the YMCA Farm in Dartmouth. The purpose of the event is for bicyclingand bike path enthusiasts to meet in a social setting. Refreshments are available at the YMCA Farm, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth MA beginning 11:30 […] Read more »