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SUMMARY:Rochester Democrats Winter Clothing Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. New warm children’s clothing (especially sweatshirts and sweatpants)\, along with clean\, gently used winter clothing items and accessories (infant\, children\, and adult sizes) will be gratefully accepted. Look for the Gifts to Give donation trailer in the Plumb Corner Plaza parking lot at 565 Rounseville Road\, Rochester. The drive will run Friday through Sunday\, November 13\, 14 and 15\, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day. If you prefer to order items online to donate to Gifts to Give\, please visit www.giftstogive.org/donate/items/ to see their Amazon and Dollar Days wish lists.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/rochester-democrats-winter-clothing-drive-2/
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SUMMARY:Forest and Farm Day With the MLT
DESCRIPTION:Get back to the land on Saturday\, November 14\, when the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) hosts a Forest and Farm Day at its Grace Pond property on Bowman Road to highlight this beautiful\, and often overlooked\, preserve. All are welcome. There will be lots of fun and free activities to engage the whole family\, including our popular campfire with smores\, hot cider and live music. Pine Meadow Farm will be on-site\, bringing alpacas\, goats and assorted critters. The farmers will also offer a hands-on wool activity\, and kids will be able to make a pinecone bird feeder. Forester Kate Marquis will also be there to highlight the ecological benefits provided by trees while leading an easy walk around the meadow’s forested edge. \nThis fun family event is scheduled to run from 2:00 pm to 5.30 pm\, while the alpacas will be there from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come on down. \nGrace Pond is located at the end of Bowman Road\, close to 15 Bowman Road\, with plenty of parking available. For more information\, check out the MLT website at mattlandtrust.org or see us on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/forest-and-farm-day-with-the-mlt/
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SUMMARY:Marion Social Club Steak Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Marion Social Club\, located at 44 Pumping Station Road\, is hosting a steak dinner and dance on Saturday\, November 14\, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Dinner will include steak\, baked potato\, green beans and dessert for $40. Music will be provided by Time Machine. Please call Betsy Youngson to reserve your tickets at 508-295-8253; the cutoff date to purchase tickets is November 7. Hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/marion-social-club-steak-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
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SUMMARY:Rochester Democrats Winter Clothing Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. New warm children’s clothing (especially sweatshirts and sweatpants)\, along with clean\, gently used winter clothing items and accessories (infant\, children\, and adult sizes) will be gratefully accepted. Look for the Gifts to Give donation trailer in the Plumb Corner Plaza parking lot at 565 Rounseville Road\, Rochester. The drive will run Friday through Sunday\, November 13\, 14 and 15\, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day. If you prefer to order items online to donate to Gifts to Give\, please visit www.giftstogive.org/donate/items/ to see their Amazon and Dollar Days wish lists.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/rochester-democrats-winter-clothing-drive-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Review: Molly’s Cove Culvert Replacement
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Mattapoisett is working with Greenman-Pedersen\, Inc. (GPI) to design a replacement for the undersized\, failing culvert under Mattapoisett Neck Road at Molly’s Cove. GPI will present the 90% engineering plans for the replacement culvert on Tuesday\, November 17\, at 4:15 pm in the Training Room at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. In addition\, GPI will present initial thoughts concerning the future replacement of two additional culverts under Mattapoisett Neck Road near the present Town Landing. All interested members of the public are invited to attend. For more information\, please call the Town Administrator’s office at 508-758-4100\, ext. 220\, or Mattapoisett Land Trust at 774-377-9191.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/public-review-mollys-cove-culvert-replacement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000
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SUMMARY:Rochester Historical Society Thankful Supper
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Historical Society is holding its annual potluck Thankful Supper on November 18 at 5:30 pm. We’ll also have a brief meeting and raffles. The dinner is downstairs at the Historical Museum at 355 County Road. If you’re curious about the Historical Society and would like to learn more\, this is a great time to bring a dish\, share dinner\, and get to know us. \nIf you want to reserve a spot\, discuss what you’re bringing\, or get an idea of what to bring\, contact Connie at 617-750-2818 or email eshbach2@aol.com. We’re always interested in meeting people who are interested in the Rochester and West Wareham history and community. Remember\, historically\, Rochester included Marion and Mattapoisett.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/rochester-historical-society-thankful-supper/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
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SUMMARY:Nasketucket Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Nasketucket Bird Club will host “Investigating the Footsteps of a Birder: Elisabeth Goddard Weeks\,” presented by Mike LaBossiere\, on Wednesday\, November 18\, at 6:30 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum\, 8 Spring St.\, Marion. \nJoin Mike as he continues to sift through the fascinating clues left in a journal once owned by Elisabeth Goddard Weeks\, a birder from our own area. Through her writings\, we’ll explore her life with birds\, her interests\, her travels\, and how her life and journal intersect with Mike’s own birding journey. \nWhat can a century-old journal tell us about the birds\, birding traditions and natural history of our region? Come along as we piece together the story of a birder whose footsteps may be closer to home than you think. \nParking and entrance details: Please note the building has two entrances: one in the front and one in the back. The entrance in the back has “friendlier” steps as well as an elevator. A parking lot with access from Main Street behind the Marion Town House can also be utilized to access the back entrance. Ample street parking is available in the front of the building on Spring Street. \nWe’ll also be discussing the upcoming Christmas Bird Count at the meeting. All meetings are free and open to all.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/nasketucket-bird-club-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:November Presentation with the MWC
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the future of local news and the important role it plays in our communities? Join the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club on Thursday\, November 19\, at 11:30 am for an engaging and informative presentation featuring Lean Camara of The New Bedford Light. \nThe presentation will take place at Reynard Hall\, located inside the Mattapoisett Congregational Church\, and the public is invited to attend. \nLaunched in 2021 in response to the decline of in-depth local journalism\, The New Bedford Light is dedicated to providing fact-based reporting and creating a platform for diverse voices throughout the South Coast. \nLearn more about how The Light got its start\, the important role local journalism plays in keeping our communities informed and engaged\, and what the organization’s growth and success may tell us about the future of local news. \nThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is a civic\, social\, educational and philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting and serving our local community. Membership is open to local women who share an interest in the club’s mission and activities. \nBring a friend and join us. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new visitors alike. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact info@mattapoisettwomansclub.org.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/november-presentation-with-the-mwc/
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SUMMARY:Drive and Drop
DESCRIPTION:Neighbors Helping Neighbors Through a Monthly Food Drive: The Mattapoisett Congregational Church at 27 Church Street invites the community to join a simple monthly effort to help ensure everyone has enough food on the table. On November 19\, and the third Thursday of every month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm\, please drive by the Church’s Mechanic Street parking lot and drop off your nonperishable food donation to one of the volunteers waiting for you. The food will be donated the next day to Damien’s Pantry in Wareham. In addition to nonperishable items\, consider donating diapers\, toothbrushes and toothpaste and toiletries.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/drive-and-drop/
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SUMMARY:Music at the MAC
DESCRIPTION:The wildly popular Unplugged series concludes 2026 with Two Guitars -— Donn Legge and Dave Gries. There are two shows on Friday\, November 20: one at 7:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. The shows are held upstairs at the MAC and feature an intimate cabaret-style setting. Concessions are not sold at the event so patrons are encouraged to bring their own. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets and information are available at marionartcenter.org/events.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/music-at-the-mac-2/
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SUMMARY:No One Should Go Hungry: Support Damien’s
DESCRIPTION:A food drive is planned to support Damien’s Place Food Pantry from 8:00 am to 10:45 am on Saturday\, November 21\, at 140 Front Street\, in front of Marion General Store. \nDamien’s Food Pantry welcomes people of every age\, race\, ethnicity\, national origin\, religion\, handicap\, marital status\, sexual orientation\, and the homeless\, without discrimination. Damien’s Place Food Pantry is based on the belief that everyone deserves to have enough to eat\, and that they should experience dignity\, respect\, and compassion — especially during these difficult times. \nThis food drive is being sponsored by the Marion Democratic Town Committee. All donations will go to the food pantry. \nSuggested items to drop off include the following: fresh produce\, hot and cold cereals (low sugar)\, pancake mix and pancake syrup (no high fructose syrup)\, peanut butter and jelly (low sugar)\, dry pasta and pasta sauce\, brown and white rice\, instant potatoes\, baked beans\, low sodium soups\, canned fruit (no sugar added)\, low sodium canned vegetables\, canned tuna in water\, canned chicken\, 100% juices\, shelf-stable milk\, cheese and eggs\, toiletries\, paper products\, pet food\, diapers and wipes. The pantry also could use ingredients for baking: flour\, baking powder and soda\, vanilla and other ingredients. Make sure that none of your donations have expired dates. \nPlease mark your calendar for the morning of November 21. Bring your donations to the table set up outside the Marion General Store. The Marion Democratic Town Committee will pack and deliver all goods to the food pantry that morning.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/no-one-should-go-hungry-support-damiens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T113000
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SUMMARY:ORRJHS Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional Junior High School (ORRJHS) Principal Silas Coellner are pleased to announce the 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for senior citizens. \nTri-Town (Marion\, Mattapoisett and Rochester) senior citizens are invited to gather in the ORRJHS cafeteria on Sunday\, November 22\, for an afternoon of food\, friends and thankfulness. Doors will open at 11:15 am and the meal will begin at noon. \n“The annual Thanksgiving Dinner is an opportunity for our school community to give back to the eldest residents of Mattapoisett\, Marion and Rochester\,” said Principal Silas Coellner. “I am always grateful to see so many staff and student volunteers participating in this event. It truly embodies the spirit of the holiday\, and I am proud to see the ORRJHS community collaborating to fulfill such a meaningful cause.” \nThe dinner is sponsored by the ORRJHS community. Families and community members donate turkeys\, pies and door prizes for the event. \nThere are 300 tickets available\, 100 per town\, and they will be distributed through each town’s Council on Aging. \n“This event is a special opportunity to strengthen intergenerational bonds within the Tri-Town region\,” said Director of Guidance Christina Cioffi. “As our students and staff provide the seniors with a meal\, there is an opportunity to connect with people we otherwise might not meet. Year after year\, the cafeteria is filled with shared stories and conversations during this event\, and ORRJHS is proud to provide this experience to our seniors.” \nMeals will also be available for homebound seniors. To request a meal for a homebound individual\, contact the local Council on Aging with the recipient’s name and address. \nLast year\, about 200 seniors attended the event\, which was staffed by over 40 staff and 36 student volunteers. \n“We look forward to welcoming Tri-Town senior citizens back into ORRJHS for our 33rd annual Thanksgiving Banquet\,” Nelson said. “This is always a day of gratitude and positivity\, and I look forward to seeing our school community provide a warm meal and pleasant afternoon for our seniors to enjoy.” \nBusinesses and individuals interested in providing monetary donations or door prizes are encouraged to contact ORRJHS at 508-758-4928 and ask to speak with Director Cioffi.
URL:https://www.wanderer.com/event/orrjhs-thanksgiving/
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