The Old Rochester Regional Athletic Hall of Fame is happy to announce that we are finally moving our ORR Athletic Hall of Fame Induction agenda forward again with two “fall kick-off” alumni events after a two-year idle time during the COVID-19 epidemic. We are excited to announce a Peter Trow Memorial/Scholarship Golf Tournament to be […]
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary's Flotilla 65 will be starting its 12-week Boating Skills & Seamanship Course (BS&S) on Monday, September 26 from 7-9 pm through December 12 at 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven. This 12-week comprehensive course is designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. It is taught by experienced Coast Guard Auxiliary […]
The Marion Board of Health along with Marion CARES Community EMS will be hosting Flu Clinics on September 29. They will be drive-through clinics at the Benjamin D. Community Center, 465 Mill Street. The first is scheduled for September 29. High dose and regular doses will be offered. Here is the link to register: home.color.com/vaccine/register/marion?calendar=9148fa74-e5e5-45dd-9a8a-72d85371871c […]
Pumpkin Palooza at the Cushing Community Center, Route 6, from 1 to 3 pm on October 29. Enjoy carving out a pumpkin that will be provided to you, enjoy music, refreshments, yard games, goody bags and smaller pumpkins and paint for the younger children. Fun for everyone. Preregistration required for a pumpkin to carve by […]
There's a Pop-Up coming your way. Happening when, you ask, and where is it going to be held? On Saturday, October 1, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street in Mattapoisett. There you will find members of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club selling notecards and postcards of various scenes […]
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the upcoming production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, adapted for radio from Charles Dickens’ novella by Anthony Palermo, directed by Rick Sherburne. Auditions will be held in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Saturday, October 1, 12:00-2:00 pm and Sunday, October […]
Experience the fun and adventure of scouting with Troop 53 Mattapoisett. Join us Sunday, October 2 from 11-1 at Dunseith/Seahorse Park. Test your hatchet-throwing skills, participate in a team challenge and see what scouting is all about. Call or text 508-245-2948 for more info. Check out our Facebook page at Mattapoisett Troop 53.
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the upcoming production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, adapted for radio from Charles Dickens’ novella by Anthony Palermo, directed by Rick Sherburne. Auditions will be held in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Saturday, October 1, 12:00-2:00 pm and Sunday, October […]
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the upcoming production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, adapted for radio from Charles Dickens’ novella by Anthony Palermo, directed by Rick Sherburne. Auditions will be held in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Saturday, October 1, 12:00-2:00 pm and Sunday, October […]
The Town of Rochester and the Board of Health will be hosting the following flu clinics: Tuesday, October 4 from 3:30-5:30 at Rochester Memorial Elementary School. This clinic will have state-supplied flu vaccines for children and those without health insurance. The standard dose will also be available for those ages 19-64 with insurance. You may […]
On Tuesday, October 4 at 6 pm, gather your family together and head to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for Family Jeopardy. Experience some friendly competition as your family plays against others for the grand prize. The best part of Family Jeopardy is that no one loses as all participants walk away with a prize. […]
The Town of Rochester and the Board of Health will be hosting the following flu clinics: Tuesday, October 4 from 3:30-5:30 at Rochester Memorial Elementary School. This clinic will have state-supplied flu vaccines for children and those without health insurance. The standard dose will also be available for those ages 19-64 with insurance. You may […]
The next meeting of the 2022/2023 Machacam Club season has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 5. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. We welcome New Bedford Fire Chief (Ret) Gomes […]
The Sippican Historical Society will host an author event on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Author Carol Wallace will discuss her latest book, Our Kind of People. Carol Wallace has written more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller To Marry an English […]
The SHS and the Marion Art Center present author Carol Wallace discussing her latest book, Our Kind of People, October 5 at 7:00 pm, to be held at the Marion Art Center Theater. Carol Wallace has written more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller To Marry an English Lord, which was an […]
The Quaker Meeting yard sale on Saturday, October 8, will have a special table featuring stamps, covers, postcards, photographs, ephemera and artwork. Proceeds will benefit the Priscilla Hathaway Scholarship Fund being established for a student of the arts at Old Rochester Regional High School by the Hathaway Family through the Mattapoisett Land Trust of which […]
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has one more donation collection date before their October 8 yard sale. The Friends are accepting clean, saleable items on Saturday, October 1 between 10:00 and 12:00. Please, no clothing, books (except collectables), or electronics (TVs, computers, or anything that requires special disposal.) They are not accepting large furniture items, but […]
The Officers and Brethren of Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.M. cordially invite the public to attend and witness the installation of officer's ceremony for the 2022/2023 Masonic year to be held Saturday, October 8 at 9 am at the Old Landing Wharf (adjacent to Burr Brothers), Front Street, Marion. This will be a beautiful display […]
Third Annual Yard Sale, bargains galore and rain or shine on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street (Route 6), Marion. Benefit from those who cleaned out their attics, garages, closets, basements and donated no longer needed but useful Items of small furniture, pots, pans, […]
Joy Marzolf of the Joys of Nature will return to the library on Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 pm for a Purrington Lecture Series presentation featuring the “The Wilds of Southern Belize.” Located in Eastern Central America, Belize shares borders with Guatemala and Mexico. From the crystal blue ocean waters and inland to the nearby […]
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, October 10 at 7 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members are welcome.
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday October 11 at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street.. Topics for discussion are: 1) Party Membership – We are growing rapidly but we welcome new members. If interested, please attend or contact by email: chairmattyrep@gmail.com; 2) GOP State […]
True Crime Book Club hosted by Jay Pateakos, Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30, The True Crime Book Club will be discussing Blood and Ink: The Scandalous Jazz Age Double Murder that Hooked America on True Crime by Joe Pompeo.
Plastics In The Environment, What Do We Know And Don't Know with Chris Reddy, Senior Scientist, Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. October 12, 10:30 to 11:30 at the Marion Natural History Museum. The event is free, preregistration is strongly encouraged. Chris Reddy is a senior scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic […]
When they are in bloom, there is nothing that lifts the spirits more than a hydrangea shrub or a vase of showy clusters of blue, white or pink hydrangeas. Joan Harrison a Cape Cod resident will be at the Sippican Woman’s Club offering expert advice on the selection, planting and care of hydrangeas. Joan will […]
The Tri-Town area is rich with maritime history. Do you have a relative that sailed on the Mayflower or perhaps a whaling ship? Did you or a relative serve in the Navy, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine? How about aboard one of the many fishing vessels? Or maybe you or your family just love the […]
The Marion Art Center welcomes photographer John Wiliszowski, who will give an educational lecture, Photography’s Path to Digital Expression, on Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 am in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Tickets are just $15 for MAC members and $20 for nonmembers. The presentation is an introduction to a series created for artists […]
Table Top Gaming Club, Saturday, October 15 at 11 am, Open to all players, all ages welcome. This month will feature the games, Smash Up and Pandemic.
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, October 16 from 1:30–2:30 to hear Friends of Buttonwood Park President Richard Leary give a fascinating talk - Buttonwood Park: An "Olmsted" Park. He will share the story of New Bedford's largest and most heavily-used park. This presentation is a part of Olmsted 200, a yearlong […]
On Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will pay a tribute to the United Nations. The concert will be held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion and will feature oboe soloist Musician First Class Briana Tarby of the United States […]
Ever wonder what it takes to turn yourself into a realistic zombie? Or how to make a real gross-looking flesh wound? Here's your opportunity to find out! On Tuesday, October 18 at 6 pm, the professional makeup artists from Decimated Designs are visiting the library to get you ready for Halloween. You might even get […]
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will be holding a regular meeting on October 18, in the community room of the Rochester Police Station beginning at 6:30 pm. This meeting will focus on the committee's endorsement and support for candidates in the upcoming state elections, November 8. All Rochester Republicans, Independents and dissatisfied Democrats are welcome […]
The Historical Society got a good though wet start to their October events. We were at the Rochester Country Fair. We sold a map, sweatshirts and cookies and met some potential new members (after all, who wouldn't want to join a group that's willing to stand out in the rain to support another local group […]
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Marion Council on Aging (FMCOA) will be held at 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 20 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, (Route 6), Marion. Following the meeting, light refreshments will be served. It will be a time to reflect on the past year's accomplishments […]
Celebrate the 150th year of the Marion Natural History Museum on October 21 at 7pm, the event is free. In 1872 Elizabeth Taber donated the building which houses the museum and the Elizabeth Taber library to “put some snap” into her hometown. Elizabeth herself donated her own natural history collections to our museum as well […]
U.S.C.G. AUXILIARY Flotilla 013-06-03 Onset/Wareham/Marion will hold a one day, eight hour course at the West Wareham Fire Station #2 at 2368 Cranberry HWY (RT28) Wareham on Saturday, October 22 from 8 am to 5 pm. It includes 2 -10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break and final exam. Successful completion will result in a […]
Glass Blowing demonstration with glass artist Kim Savoie – Saturday October 22 at 11 am - See a demonstration of hand-held glass-blowing techniques outdoors at the library.
Join us for the 6th Fall Free Family Fun Festival (FFFFF) at Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4:00 pm. The event is free, no registration required. Hayrides (two tractors this year), face painting, games, refreshments (while supplies last), music, coloring station, goody bags (while supplies last), pumpkin patch (while supplies […]
Elizabeth Sylvia and Wendy Drexler will be reading from their recent works on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library. None but Witches: Poems On Shakespeare's Women is a stunning debut collection by Elizabeth Sylvia, winner of the 5th annual Three Mile Harbor Poetry Prize. Although Sylvia started off accepting the truism […]
Learn about Canning & Preserving at a workshop presented by Rhonda Fazio at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 23. Rhonda brings years of experience in food preservation, and she will share many tips for best practices as well as favored recipes. Registration is required as space is limited; register online through our events calendar.
The November 8 State Election is almost here. The State has mailed Early Voting (EV) Application Postcards to all registered voters who were registered as of September 9 and did not respond to the original mailing in July. If you have not received your card yet, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-748-3502 or […]
Join the Marion Natural History Museum and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00 am for a fall bird walk. Meet at Washburn Park, the event is free. Great for new birders or those interested in learning more about birds. It will be an opportunity to see and hear local and migrating […]
The Wareham Police Association is sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with Boston Children's Hospital to be held on Wednesday, October 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Wareham Police Department, 2515 Cranberry Highway, in Wareham. The drive is being held in honor of two-year-old Rochester resident Rylie Dion and her brave battle […]
The Marion Natural History Museum after School Programs for Fall/Winter 2022 will be on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30, the cost is $8.00 members, $10.00 nonmembers October 26 – Backyard Archaeology with Jim Pierson. In celebration of Archaeology Month, we will be looking at the basics for finding artifacts in your own backyard. We will […]
Are you curious about what our children are learning in our local schools? Join us on Thursday, October 27 at 1pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Anne Fernandes, a two-term member of the Rochester School Committee, will be discussing the challenges of advocating for families and children seeking academic excellence. Anne has also served […]
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will host an 8th Grade Open House on Thursday, October 27 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All 8th grade students residing in Bourne, Falmouth, Marion, Sandwich and Wareham are invited to attend with their parents/guardians. There will be academic and technical program presentations as well as athletic, school […]
Tim Weisberg from Spooky Southcoast - Thursday October 27 at 6:30 pm - Tim Weisberg visits the Elizabeth Taber Library for a thrilling and chilling program on local legends. Paranormal vortexes, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids and true crime in our own backyard.
Tim Weisberg from Spookly SouthCoast visits the Elizabeth Taber Library on Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 pm for a thrilling and chilling program on local legends. Paranormal vortexes, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids and true crime in our own backyard!
Friday October 28 at 5 pm - Join the library for pumpkin decorating, spooky book crafts and more. Help us pick some winners in our Great Pumpkin Contest.
Larksgrove will present a concert featuring the works of Contemporary Composers in a grant funded event on Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 pm. Dynamic duo Larksgrove dives into works by living composers, discussing the process of collaborating with these creators and interpreting newer works. Larksgrove will discuss the extended techniques needed to perform these works, […]
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a chance to tune into nature, destress and tap into a state of mindfulness. We are lucky to have Carly Baumann, a local professional with training and certifications in Yoga, Yoga Nidra and meditation lead this experience for us all. Carly will lead participants in a practice of mindfulness […]
The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for resuming our annual Halloween Parade around the town on Monday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event! Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on […]
The Mattapoisett Police Annual Halloween Parade will take place Monday, October 31. Everyone taking part in the parade is asked to gather behind center school on Church Street starting at 5.30 pm. The parade will begin at 6.00 pm and end back at Center School. Weather permitting, the costume judging will take place in the […]
The Public Health Nursing Office, on behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, will be hosting a clinic for Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent booster vaccinations on Tuesday, November 1, from 11 am-2 pm. This clinic will be at the Public Health Nursing Office at Center School, 17 Barstow Street. Residents will need to preregister for this […]
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Chef Ken Dawicki will be preparing for us a filling and […]
Grieving during the Holidays is a workshop designed to help you "make it through" the holidays and honor your loved one too! Join us for tips and coping skills to help you navigate in a healthy way through the end of the year Holiday season! In-person workshops: Thursday, November 3 at 9:30 am at the […]
Mattapoisett Recreation is pleased to offer Home Alone and Babysitting Workshops this November. Our Babysitting class introduces participants to all aspects of babysitting along with first aid and choke-saving techniques. Class held at Old Hammondtown School on Thursday, November 3 from 3:30-5:30 pm.
The Marion Art Center announces its upcoming production of Church & State written by Jason Odell Williams and directed by Donn Tyler, on stage at the Anne Braitmayer Webb (MAC) Theater. The cast includes Garrett Olson, Jennie Williamson, Susan Sullivan, Oliver Asker and Pippa Asker, with Maura Van Voris as assistant director and Anita Allison […]
Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 is holding a soapbox derby and food drive on Saturday, November 5, from 10 am to 2pm. The derby will be held on Holmes Street Marion. If weather forces a cancellation, the derby's rain date is Sunday, November 6. Starting at 10 am, the Scouts will be racing their homemade […]
Register now for a spice blending workshop hosted by library staff on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 pm. Discover how to create your own spice blends. We'll provide spices and containers for three different combinations: mulling spices, Chinese Five-Spice powder and Herbes de Provence. Pick up a list of resources to learn about crafting your […]
The SHS Speaker Series presents Michael Moore discussing his recently published book, We Are All Whalers on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall and via Zoom. For the past 25 years, Michael Moore has been privy to the trauma that North Atlantic right whales suffer when ships collide with them, […]
The Marion Art Center announces its upcoming production of Church & State written by Jason Odell Williams and directed by Donn Tyler, on stage at the Anne Braitmayer Webb (MAC) Theater. The cast includes Garrett Olson, Jennie Williamson, Susan Sullivan, Oliver Asker and Pippa Asker, with Maura Van Voris as assistant director and Anita Allison […]