The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
Exploring the Beauty of Pastel with Jean Hirons
Jean Hirons will be conducting a two-day workshop on the world of pastels on June 17 and 18, from 9:00am-4:00pm each day in the MAC Studio, located at 80 Pleasant St. Marion. This workshop will focus on painting a landscape from photos using soft pastel. Jean will discuss her use of abstract underpaintings that […] Read more »
An Animated Afternoon
On Sunday, June 8, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, directed by Philip Sanborn, will be under the Grand Tent at Tabor Academy for its Annual Pops Concert to benefit the John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship Fund. This year’s concert will be all about animation as the TCSB shines the spotlight on the music from such “drawn” […] Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
Regular children’s programs are on a break at the Elizabeth Taber Library, but never fear, because Summer Reading is coming. Register starting June 11 to Level Up at Your Library. Every child who registers for summer reading will receive a free book. Finish your reading goal and win another book of your choice. Visit […] Read more »
H.H. Richardson Speaker Series
The Sippican Historical Society and the Marion Historical Commission will host a 3-part June lecture series on Henry Hobson Richardson and his Percy Browne House in Marion. The kickoff event will be June 11 at the Marion Music Hall. Following the Sippican Historical Society’s annual meeting at 6:30 pm, the jSociety will host a […] Read more »
Hello from Plumb Library
We invite you to join us at the Library on Friday May 30 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm as we celebrate the retirement of our children’s librarian, Lisa Fuller. Stop by the library to offer up congratulations and best wishes, sign the memory book, and enjoy some light refreshments. We will have the book […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Museum
Join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street on May 31 at 6:00 pm for the amazing music of The Hot Club Cheese Roll with a trio that stars Jason Smith (guitar), John Birt (guitar), and Mark Russell (violin). Founded by guitarist Jason Smith in 1916 and inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and […] Read more »
Tour de Crème
This coming Sunday, we will once again offer riders the chance to sample the frozen wares from our creamery sponsors while enjoying the SouthCoast’s charming countryside by bicycle. Not just a bike ride, The Tour de Crème is 3 pedal powered tours of Southcoast Creameries and a seaside party brought to you by the Mattapoisett […] Read more »
Marion Independence Day Parade
The Parade will be on Friday, July 4, beginning at 9:00 am sharp. The Parade will form beginning at 8:00 am in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to the Sippican School. Parade organizers will be on-site to check participants in and to line up the parade. Trophies will be awarded […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Friends Meeting
On Sunday, June 1, Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will have a small celebration for a wedding that took place 117 years ago. Florence Martocci of Mattapoisett has donated her grandparents’ Quaker wedding certificate to the meeting. Joseph Lilburne Hiller and Florence Louise Crowell were married in the meeting house May 28, 1908. After a 10:00 […] Read more »