I know that I have occasionally mentioned that the East Rochester Congregational Church and the Woodside cemetery are on the National Register of Historic Places. I’m not sure that I get much of a response to that statement. I know that both the woodpeckers and the flying squirrels who put holes in the siding are […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grade 1-12. Last season there were over 75 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast and 30 different schools. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites women of Mattapoisett who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission is sharing this preservation funding opportunity for eligible 501c(3) non-profit organizations throughout the Tri-Town area. Preservation Massachusetts has announced the 2025 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making available 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 16 at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett, — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for Peter Pan, which will run at the MAC December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. Curtain is 7:30 pm for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee. Auditions will be held at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street, on September 21 starting at […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, […] Read more »
Many people are asking why Marion seems to have several different preservation groups and what each one does. Here we explain the various titles and responsibilities: The Marion Historical Commission is a Town-appointed board and an important part of municipal government. Each city and town in Massachusetts has one. Historic Commissions are responsible for […] Read more »
It is with immense joy and gratitude that The First Congregational Church of Marion announces the 50th Anniversary of the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange. For half a century, our Penny Pinchers’ Exchange (PPX) has been a place to discover unique treasures, along with being a hub of community spirit, support and generosity. Founded in 1974, […] Read more »
When we were organizing items that we received for this year’s exhibit, the blue item in the picture was among them. It looked vaguely familiar and I wanted to call it a “niddy-noddy”. After some research, I realized that I had seen a “niddy-noddy”, but it didn’t look anything like our item. The niddy-noddy […] Read more »