The Marion Fire Department, Board of Health and Council on Aging are partnering to kick off Stroke Awareness Month with a healthy walk around the walking path located at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 on May 1 at 10:00 am. During the event, town representatives will promote healthy living and awareness about stroke-risk […]

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street in Mattapoisett. Social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please transmit […]

ORCTV will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 2 at the ORCTV studio. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm and will include the election of officers to the Old Rochester Community Television Board of Directors. All current ORCTV station members are invited and encouraged to attend. The nominees for 2024 are: Bill Tilden […]

Find a treasure at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club tag sale. It’s happening on Saturday May 4 from 9 am-12 pm in the parking lot between Ying Dynasty and What the Taco. Browse our many tables filled with fun and amazing items you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Proceeds from the tag sale benefit the Mattapoisett […]

Join professional local photographer Cathleen Broderick for class at the Marion Art Center, Introduction to Photoshop: Unleash Your Creativity with Digital Editing. The one-day workshop is scheduled Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am-2:00 pm in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Are you ready to transform your digital imagery and unleash your creative potential? Join us […]

A Ladies Friendship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester, located in the center of town (11 Constitution Way). Too often we are told things about ourselves that are untrue. We believe the lies that are told to us […]

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School is proud to host a Lacrosse Out Cancer Challenge on Saturday, May 4 at Upper Cape Tech’s Football Field, offering an afternoon of competitive lacrosse games and comradery as they rally together to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. Lacrosse Out Cancer is a lacrosse based “challenge” to raise […]

It’s that time of year. Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a fun and educational birding walk. This birding walk will be led by Justin Barrett of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Justin will […]

Join us in Wickenden Chapel on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 pm, for "Songs of Solace," featuring French composer Gabriel Fauré's Requiem in D Minor, a work that was performed at the composer's own funeral in 1924, and one that is noted for its calm, serene, and peaceful outlook. Seekers of solace will also find […]

Did April Showers not bring enough flowers for you? On Tuesday, May 7 at 4 pm, join us for Drop-in Wildflower Seed Balls. We will be creating balls of wildflower seeds you can toss onto bare patches of soil and watch beauty grow. Fun for all ages. No registration required.

Come meet the candidates, May 8 beginning at 6:30 pm at North Rochester Congregational Church, North Ave, Rochester. The Rochester Republican Town Committee is putting on this event All school committee and Select Board candidates have been invited to speak followed by a time for questions/answers. Everyone is invited to attend.

The South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCCC), under the direction of Dr. Tianxu Zhou, presents the “Songs of the Sea” concert, a captivating musical journey celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage. Comprising 75 singers in Grades 1-12 from throughout the South Coast, SCCC includes two ensembles: the Preparatory Chorus and the Advanced Chorus. In collaboration with […]

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor their Spring Book Sale on the lawn of the library on Friday, May 10 from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, May 11 from 10 am-3 pm. Thousands of books, all in good condition, as well as puzzles, games, and DVDs will be available for […]

Old Colony's production of Clue on stage will be this weekend and next weekend. May 10 at 7:00 pm, May 11 at 3:00 and 7:00 pm, May 17 at 7:00 pm, May 18 at 2:00 pm and May 19 at 2:00 pm. There are two separate casts for this play. Cast one is this weekend […]

The Marion Garden Group is hosting its biannual plant sale on Saturday, May 11, at Marion’s Bicentennial Park. The sale runs from 9 am to noon. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Members have been digging, splitting and repotting a wide selection of beautiful perennial plants, herbs and shrubs that have thrived in their […]

Church of The Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham is having its annual spring rummage sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items include clothing, coats, shoes, books, puzzles, games, toys, small furnishings, domestic and white elephant items. All proceeds to benefit the many outreach programs for the community and beyond.

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor their Spring Book Sale on the lawn of the library on Friday, May 10 from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, May 11 from 10 am-3 pm. Thousands of books, all in good condition, as well as puzzles, games, and DVDs will be available for […]

Join author and garden expert Kerry Mendez Saturday, May 11 at 11 am at the Marion Natural History Museum for an introduction on creating a beautiful garden with dazzling native specimens that attract accolades as well as pollinators. The presentation includes mail-order sources for natives in addition to your local garden center. This free event […]

A mother's mental and physical strength is so important to celebrate and support. This Mother's Day, celebrate the strong women in your life with the Run Like a Mother 5K in Mattapoisett at 8:30 am on Sunday, May 12. While celebrating, you'll also be supporting mothers in their postpartum journey. All registration proceeds will directly […]

The Rochester Land Trust will Celebrate Moms by hosting a Mother's Day Walk on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm at the Church's Wildlife Preserve. located across the street from 194 Marion Road, Route 105, in Rochester. We will first gather around the new pollinator garden, enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade and then take […]

Mattapoisett’s Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21. Nomination papers will be available beginning on Monday, January 29 at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. The deadline for taking out nomination papers is Friday March 29. The deadline for returning nomination papers is Tuesday, April 2. There are several positions up […]

On February 28, the CDC advised a second Covid 19 vaccine dose for those age 65 and older. This recommendation is due to the increased risk for severe illness in older adults and data on vaccine effectiveness. People who are immunocompromised are also eligible for an additional dose of the Covid 19 vaccine. A second […]