Seth Mendell, President of the Mattapoisett Historical Society, will be hosting a tour “Shipyards of Mattapoisett”, Sunday, September 2 at 5 p.m. at the Gazebo in Shipyard Park. Enjoy a late summer evening learning about Mattapoisett’s world-famous ship building industry. Come and learn about this busy and fascinating time in Mattapoisett history when 300 vessels […] Read more »
This year’s Third Annual Brad Barrows Bike Run will take place on Saturday, September 15. The run will start at Rick’s Tavern in Mattapoisett. Kickstands will go up at 12:30 pm and after the run, food will be provided for all the riders. There will be a raffle for donated items and also a 50/50 […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a concert with a nautical theme on Monday, August 20. The program is as follows: • National Anthem • Hands Across the Sea – J. P. Sousa • Fantasy on American Sailing Songs – C. Grundman • Seagate Overture – J. Swearingen • Blue Danube – J. Strauss • […] Read more »
The Summer Members Art Show opens at the Marion Art Center on Friday, August 24 with a gallery opening reception to meet the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. All members in good standing have been invited to submit 2 pieces for the exhibition which will run until Wednesday, October 3. This year the exhibition will […] Read more »
The 6 th Annual Waterman Reunion will be held on Saturday September 15 th at the Rochester Senior Center, 67 Dexter Lane. The invitation includes anyone who attended any of the Rochester schools. Visiting starts at 11am with lunch served at noon followed a program at 1PM. Bring your memories and photos of anything “Rochester”. […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society welcomes singers for its 2012 holiday concert, The Many Moods of Christmas. Rehearsals begin Monday September 10, 2012, and are held every Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 PM at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Reynaud Hall, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. New members are welcomed to join until September 24th. Please arrive at least […] Read more »
Concessions will be serving a Pancake Breakfast between 8:00 am – 10:00 am Saturday, August 18 under the Big Tent at the Rochester Country Fair. Start your day with pancakes, sausage, juice or coffee for just $5! The breakfast is sponsored by J&J Concessions with all proceeds to benefit the Country Fair. The breakfast will […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will be meeting on Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. The program is “Bring a Story.” Members are encouraged to bring Rochester photo or painting, town or family gathering photo, Rochester Cranberrying picture or something from Rochester’s past to share. All are […] Read more »
Among the many exciting events at the Rochester Country Fair in August is the Woodsman Show at 1:00 pm Sunday afternoon, August 19. Lumberjacks & Jills that compete all around New England, Canada and beyond will be coming to Rochester with chain saws, axes and various hand tools. They will be demonstrating their skills while […] Read more »
Learns to row with the Phoenix Crew on Sunday, August 5 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at their launch at 30 Beach St. in Fairhaven. We welcome youth and adults along with experienced rowers and those new to the sport for a free trial. Summer sessions available for August and opportunity for fall rowing […] Read more »