The Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouts and the only one that carries over to a Boy Scout career, is earned by Webelos that have been active participants in their den and are ready to join a Boy Scout troop. Many of the requirements for the Arrow of Light are intended to […] Read more »
After School at the Marion Natural History Museum
(Top Row) The Marion Natural History Museum after-school program got a close up look at some amphibian egg masses recently. The children were shown various egg masses and tadpoles of amphibian species found locally. Don’t worry, all the animals made it safely back to their pools! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold (Bottom Row) Arianna Bessey […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library News
•National Library Week–April 8-14: Win a Kindle Fire!: Celebrate National Library Week by “liking” the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Facebook and your name will be entered to win a new Kindle Fire. New Facebook fans of the library between April 8 and May 12, as well as existing Facebook fans of the library, will […] Read more »
RHS Seeks Yard Sale Donations
Please save those unused items you find while spring-cleaning for the Rochester Historical Society. A Yard Sale is planned for Saturday April 28 from 9AM until 3PM at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. Yard sale items may be dropped off at the East Rochester Church/ Museum on Fridays in April from 9am […] Read more »
Marion Council on Aging
The monthly speaker series on Wednesday, April 4 at 1:00 pm at the Marion Police Station will be focusing on Long Term Care Insurance. What is it, how does it work, what does it cost, are there other options and who will pay for my long-term care? Please join us for this informative session. Preregistration […] Read more »
Rochester Women’s Club Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Rochester Women’s Club will be held on Thursday, April 5 beginning at 6:30 pm with a business meeting. Plans for spring and summer events will be discussed. A social hour will follow. The club strives to address community needs, provide information and education opportunities and offer a social outlet […] Read more »
Discover Vernal Pools with the MLT
Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. The MLT is once again offering an introduction to vernal pools and instructions as to how to certify them through a workshop and field trip. This year’s warm winter and early spring […] Read more »
Endangered Wildlife of Massachusetts
Did you know there are currently at least 11 endangered species of animals in Marion? On Wednesday March 21st the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned a little about the rare and endangered species of Massachusetts thanks to dedicated wildlife ecologist Jennifer Carlino. Many thanks to Jennifer for her time and expertise! Read more »
MAC Offers Beginners Watercolor Class
This course is designed for adults who would like to try watercolor painting, but do not know where to start. Students will explore different techniques, while working on landscape, still life, figurative, and /or imaginative painting, in a nurturing environment. Tuition for the 8 week session is: $160 for Members of the Art Center and […] Read more »
Taber Library Children’s Programs
• Spring Story Time for children between the ages of three and five begins April 2 and runs through May 21. Children are invited to enjoy stories, finger-plays and crafts Monday mornings at 10:30 am. • Spring Tales for Twos, for children 24-36 months, begins April 4 and runs through May 23. Children must be […] Read more »