After more than two decades of natural history programming, the Marion Natural History Museum’s Summer Program is one of the most well-known and well-regarded in the South Coast. Children from across the country visit us each summer and participate in the program. The programs are designed to be small groups, and registration is limited to […] Read more »
The Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke’s Hospital is in urgent need of Type O blood and asks the community to donate blood to help build up the supply. Type O blood is used in emergency situations when the blood type of the patient is unknown. In the summer, people are more active, which leads […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will host a two-day plein air watercolor workshop taught by artist Arthur Kvarnstrom on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. The cost of the two-day workshop is $300. Materials are not included. There will be a 5-person minimum and a 12-person maximum for the workshop. Those attending the workshop will […] Read more »
Come join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425 on Sunday, August 11, 1:30 pm, for our annual summer clam bake, right in the pit, old-style, at the Marion VFW Pavilion on Route 6. Plenty of parking. Donation accepted/asked of $30, or what you can. For tickets, contact Brad Arruda at 774-454-7005 or Rodney Hunt […] Read more »
Reservations are now being accepted for the Marion Art Center’s summer musical production: “Stars & Stripes Forever Musical Revue.” The show opens on August 15 and will run on August 16 and 17. All shows are at 8:00 pm. The Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. This rousing revue will mimic a […] Read more »
The “Friends of Faye” Walk to End Alzheimers team is sponsoring a fundraiser on July 28 featuring psychic/medium Matt Fraser. Matt is a gifted and spirited psychic medium who has been on CBS Radio and NBC Morning News. His live shows are standing-room-only crowds. His engaging and entertaining personality makes his shows a wonderful experience. […] Read more »
In a recent conversation about bike path progress, Michael Gagne, Mattapoisett Town Administrator, stated that he was “hopeful” that a finalized legal document will be presented to Mattapoisett Selectmen for signature at the August Board of Selectmen meeting. The document will formalize the gift of land by the YMCA to the town, and is the […] Read more »
Speaker & Lunch: 5 Wishes (aka Living Will), July 16, 12:00 pm; RSVP by July 12. Be in charge of you by legally deciding to establish your wishes for important issues in the event that you cannot speak for yourself. Adults of all ages welcome. Sandwiches for lunch. Free courtesy of Gentiva Hospice. Homestead Act […] Read more »
Due to a scheduling conflict with the Marion Concert Band’s performance at Island Wharf Park on Friday, July 19, the Sippican Historical Society/Marion Council on Aging’s presentation of the film Inherit the Wind on that evening has been canceled. Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club is at it again. It’s time for their Alumni Involved Summer Show! What are they doing, you may ask? Another first! Under the direction of Paul Sardinha, with costumes by Helen Blake, sound by John Farrell, and music conducting by Michael Amaral, the Drama Club will present […] Read more »