New Story Walk: Families can take a stroll around the Mattapoisett Library’s grounds and read a story together. A new Story Walk has been posted, just in time for back to school. The picture book “First Day Jitters” is written by Julie Danneberg. Follow each page around the property and leave your comment in the […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society welcomes singers for its 2013 Christmas concert, with rehearsals beginning September 9. Rehearsals are held weekly at 7:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Reynaud Hall, 27 Church Street. This location is accessible for those of us with disabilities. New members are welcome to join until September 23. Please arrive at […] Read more »
On Friday, August 30, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2013 season with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes several pieces frequently performed by the Pops, is as follows: “The Trombone King,” K. L. King; “Light Cavalry Overture,” F. von Suppé; […] Read more »
Registration is open with program details available on the town website www.mattapoisett.net; click on MATTREC programs. Also sign up for the MATTREC emails to get updates on new programs. Bay State Gymnastics is returning with classes on Fridays starting September 6, 3:30 pm, at Old Hammondtown school. Thursdays at Center School, Hip Hop Dance will […] Read more »
Have you ever wanted to be like the professional ghost hunters on TV’s “Ghost Adventures”? The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be offering a fun new program on August 24 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm where you can do just that. The program will give teenagers ages 13-18 the opportunity to learn the art of […] Read more »
On Tuesday, August 27 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly hosts a free showing of Quartet at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by Monday, August 26 at 3:00 pm. Please RVSP the Mattapoisett Council on Aging at the Center School, 17 Barstow Street, […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust is offering a free yoga session this Saturday, Aug. 24, at 9:00 am. Please join certified Kripalu instructor Angela Curry for a morning session at SLT’s beautiful waterfront property, Brainard Marsh, located off of Delano Road in Marion, MA. For your own comfort, please remember to bring your yoga mat and […] Read more »
There will be open auditions for two roles in Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull”: August 28 and August 29, 7:00 pm. Production dates are November 1, 2, 3 (matinee), 8 and 9. Rehearsals start the first week in September, two to three nights a week. All actors are welcome to audition, but their age should be somewhere […] Read more »
Through August 17, the Plumb Library will be collecting nonperishable food in lieu of fines in our annual summer edition of Food for Fines. You can clear your overdue fines with the donation of nonperishable food, which will be donated to Damien’s Pantry, or pet food, which will go to local animal shelters. Food donations […] Read more »
The New Bedford Ballet is currently accepting applications for scholarships. Financial assistance is available for qualified young dancers for ballet training at New Bedford Ballet as well as other dance programs. Applications are available at the New Bedford Ballet, 2343 Purchase Street; 508-993-1387. Completed applications should be submitted by August 31. Read more »