Rochester is holding a Memorial Day event at 12 noon on Sunday, May 26 at the Rochester Town Hall. Events will include selected readings at the town hall, a short walk to Daggett Square and additional readings and music there.
The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. A boat building seminar will be held at the Rochester Fire Station, Saturday, April 13, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The focus will be on the wooden boat construction. We are planning on demonstrating the process of building a Mattapoisett River Racer on […]
The 2024 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 27 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front Street, Marion. In the event of rain, the event will be relocated to the Multipurpose Room of Sippican Elementary School. The 2024 procession and remembrances will follow same […]
On Memorial Day from 9 until noon, stop by the Marion Music Hall to check our pop-up exhibit about the Veterans of Foreign War Chapter of Marion. Active from 1932 though 2017, the Benjamin Cushing Post 2425 brought camaraderie and community service opportunities for those who returned from armed service. “It’s amazing to see the […]
The American Legion Post 280 and The Tri-Town Veterans Office would like to invite all to attend the Annual Mattapoisett Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at Center School at 17 Barstow Street on May 27 at 1:30 pm. Our guest speaker is Pete O'Brien USMC (Ret) as well as performances by the […]
America's failing healthcare system: how we got here and where do we go? Presented by Dr. Edward Hoffer. Join Dr. Edward Hoffer at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm as he discusses America's failing healthcare system: how we got here and where do we go? Dr. […]
On Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 pm, join us for the Spaghetti Tower Marshmallow Challenge. Ever wonder about the skyscraper potential of uncooked spaghetti, marshmallows, tape and string? Come join the ultimate tower-building showdown and see who can reach for the stars. The tallest tower creators will snag a shiny prize. For ages 6 and […]
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. is sponsoring another Electronics and Household Appliance Recycling Event. The event will be held on Saturday, June 1 in the parking area next to What the Taco restaurant, 22 County Road, Rt 6, Mattapoisett, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Donation receipts provided. This event presents a great opportunity to […]
Former Marion resident Ann E. Wallace will read at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, June 1, at 2:00 pm from her latest poetry collection, "Days of Grace and Silence: A Chronicle of COVID's Long Haul." Ann E. Wallace, PhD, is the 2023-24 Poet Laureate of Jersey City, New Jersey. As a longtime survivor […]
Mattapoisett Yacht Club held its annual Spring Fling Sat. night. Over 60 members and guests attended the party which was held at the home of Jim and Dale Barnes. Outside, under the tent, thank you Steve Capone, drinks, apps, and conversations were aplenty. Plans for the current season were discussed along with updates on the […]
The Teen Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:00 pm. Interested teens can contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@sailsinc.org. TAB is an action-oriented group of students who work to integrate their youthful voices
The Machacam Club will meet on Wednesday June 5. Social time begins at 5 pm and dinner is served at 6 pm. Our speaker will begin at 6:45. The Club will not meet in July and August, and we encourage all to attend the June meeting to wish each other an enjoyable summer. Chef Colby […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
The Marion Democratic Town Committee will be holding a food drive to benefit Damien's Food Pantry on June 8 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am in the Marion General Store parking lot. Please bring donations of nonperishable foods to help support the hungry in our community.
Delve into the rich history of The First Congregational Church of Marion and its foundational role in the town's development with the upcoming event, "Ship Captains’ Legacy: Charting The First Congregational’s History," hosted by The First Congregational Church and The Sippican Historical Society. Scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, this […]
Book Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library will be held on June 8 and June 22 from 10 am to 1 pm, 8 Spring St, Marion. "Make way for new books by donating your used ones for others to enjoy," is the urgent plea from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, as the […]
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) will hold a dedication ceremony for two families on June 8, at 11:00 am at 629 Westport. The public is invited to attend. During the ceremony, the families will be presented with keys to their new homes, while the nonprofit gives thanks to all the volunteers, subcontractors and […]
Marion native Heather Corrigan will be singing with the Tri-County Symphonic at their 21st Annual Pops Concert on Sunday, June 9 at Tabor Academy. Heather is an actress, vocalist and voiceover artist from New York City. Raised in Marion, she has always been drawn to the stage, and after graduating from Tabor Academy went on […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, June 10 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The Public and new members welcome.
The MAC has rescheduled its upcoming workshop, Introduction to Photoshop Workshop: Unleash Your Creativity with Digital Editing, for Wednesday, June 12, from 5:00-9:00 pm in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. The cost is $75 for MAC members and $90 for nonmembers. Join instructor Cathleen Broderick, professional photographer, to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. […]
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at 6:30 pm, at the North Rochester Congregational Church, located on 247 North Avenue, Rochester. Rochester selectman, Adam Murphy, will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend.
On Thursday, June 13 at 3:30 pm, dive into the fascinating world of insects with entomologist Blake Dinius as he presents Backyard Bugs. Join us to explore the incredible diversity of bugs that live right in our backyards. Learn about their unique challenges and how to identify different species. This event is perfect for bug […]
Art in Bloom features inventive floral arrangements on display in the MAC galleries over three days, scheduled this year June 13-15. MAC Members, along with anyone from the region, are invited to create arrangements inspired by artworks in the current MAC exhibition, featuring paintings by Robert Abele and Mary Moquin. Participants may work individually or […]
In honor of Pride Month, the Mattapoisett Museum on 5 Church Street invites the public on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm to celebrate the life and legacy of New Bedford's own Paul Clayton and his influence on the folk music scene of the 1950's and early 60's in Greenwich Village. This program, Remembering the […]
WildKat Hoops presents Hula Hooping on Friday, June 14, at 11:00 am, on the library's lawn, weather permitting. Participants will learn basic hula hooping moves while increasing hand-eye coordination, strength, balance and agility. No prior hooping experience is required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle and an open mind. Host Kat Suwalski provides […]
On Friday, June 14 at 3:30 pm, the Graphic Novel Book Club will meet to discuss Long Distance by Whitney Gardner. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the Children's Department at the circulation desk. Registration is required for this event, so be sure to sign up and be part of the discussion.
The summer is almost here. Celebrate at The Elizabeth Taber Library’s summer kickoff block party on Saturday June 15 from 11-2. Enjoy a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream, lawn games and face painting and crafts from the Marion Natural History Museum. Sign up for our kid’s summer reading program and check out events […]
The summer is almost here. Celebrate at our Summer Kick-off Block Party, Saturday June 15 from 11 to 2. Enjoy a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream, lawn games and face painting and crafts from the Marion Natural History Museum. Sign up for our kids’ summer reading program and check out events for all […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
On Monday, June 17, some of our talented local poets will be gathering to share their work at Poetry in the Park, hosted by Mattapoisett Land Trust. Gather with MLT and the poets at 10 am at Dunseith Gardens (home of Salty the Seahorse). Gracing the Dunseith gazebo to read their work will be Margot […]
The COA Bookclub will meet at 1 pm on Tuesday, June 18 to discuss "I Was Told it Would Get Easier" by Abbi Waxman. Books & Babble Bookclub will be discussing "Vesper Flights" by Helen Macdonald at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 27. Books for both clubs are available for pickup at the Library or […]
Our Cookbook Club meets on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 pm. This month's pick is Ad-hoc At Home by Thomas Keller. Copies of the book are available at the library and on the Hoopla app! We welcome new members. No registration required!
Grab your MLT Hike50 mileage tracker and hit the trail with Mattapoisett Land Trust and Rochester Land Trust. Meet at the Shoolman Preserve in Rochester on Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 am. This preserve is great for birding, so bring your binoculars if you’re inclined. The hike will cover about a mile and a half. […]
Dr. Daniela Melo, a lecturer at Boston University Department of Social Sciences and Co-founder and Chair of the Board of The New Bedford Light, is the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters SouthCoast Annual Meeting at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford on Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 pm Come and hear how […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
Book Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library will be held on June 8 and June 22 from 10 am to 1 pm, 8 Spring St, Marion. "Make way for new books by donating your used ones for others to enjoy," is the urgent plea from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, as the […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present the ninth annual Cuttyhunk Plein Air Festival on Saturday, June 22 on the Elizabethan island of Cuttyhunk (town of Gosnold, MA). A rain date is scheduled on Sunday, June 23. Registrations filled quickly for this event, but guests are invited to visit the island to see painters […]
The Marion Art Center announces the MAC Theater presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in […]
Meet Sara Shukla, author of Pink Whales, Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 pm, at The Marion Art Center. Pink Whales has been lauded by reviews as “A satisfying romp through a New England enclave that’s not nearly as idyllic as it seems.” Limited signed copies will be available at this event.