After a late-breaking $10,000 donation from Tabor Academy spurred donors to raise the last of the $40,000 needed, it's official: Fireworks will erupt at Silvershell Beach in Marion on Sunday, July 2.

The donation came in on Thursday, May 18, with four days left to go in the Marion Fireworks Committee's "Twenty from Many" campaign.

Organizers launched the effort on donation website GoFundMe earlier this year with the hope that if many residents and visitors donated $20 to the cause, the group would raise the tens of thousands of dollars needed to put on the fireworks show.

But with more than $12,000 left to raise last week, things were looking dicey, and the campaign was extended an extra week. (See the campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/marion-fireworks.)

After the $10,000 Tabor Academy donation, nearly 40 donations from people and businesses rallying to generate the remaining dollars.

"Come on...we're so close!" donor Dawn Phillips wrote while submitting her $20 donation.

"Communities are at their best when celebrating together. It's perhaps more important than ever before to gather with our neighbors around our patriotism, and we're grateful that we're a part of the fun," said Tabor's Head of School, John Quirk, of the $10,000 donation.

Memorial Day is on the horizon, the Marion fireworks are scheduled, and there are a whole lot of other events throughout the tri-town to add to your summer calendar. Learn about them below!

Is there an event we need to know about? Give us a shout! Contact Editor Andrea Ray at 774-766-7706 or editor@sippicanweek.com.

Family fun

Looking for some family fun during the summer?

A Memorial Day tradition, the Rochester Boat Race returns May 29. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester, along the Mattapoisett River to Herring Weir, on River Road in Mattapoisett. Find a great viewing spot along the way and throw some orange slices to the contestants.

Marion’s Taber Library is holding its annual Open House on June 1. Meet the librarians, ask questions, and discover what the library has in store. Visit elizabethtaberlibrary.org for more information.

Mattapoisett’s Harbor Days is scheduled for July 15 and 16. The annual event will feature local artisans, live music and free movies in the park. Visit www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org for more information.

The Rochester Country Fair will return from August 18-20. Events will include professional wrestling, a woodsman show, a fiddle contest, tractor pulls and live music. Check out www.rochesterma.com for more.

Local libraries are offering several kid-friendly summer programs. Rochester’s Plumb Library is hosting a “Build a Better World” program as part of from June 21 to August 21. The program is a free mixture of science, math and reading programs. Visit www.plumblibrary.com for information.

The Mattapoisett Free Library is offering programs including family fort-building, Lego-building, and a teddybear picnic. More information can be found at www.mattapoisettlibrary.org.

The Buzzards Bay Coalition will host various summer events. Check out Women in Waders, starting on May 30, which helps nature-loving women and girls aged 8 and above get close to nature. For more information and to RSVP, visit savebuzzardsbay.com/events.

Fitness

There are a number of summer races and fitness events scheduled throughout the tri-town.

Runners will hit the pavement for the annual Marion Village 5K on Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The proceeds of the race will benefit Marion athletic facilities and youth recreation programs. Visit www.marionrecreation.com for more information.

Want to celebrate America's birthday by breaking a sweat? Participate in the 47th annual Mattapoisett Road Race on Tuesday, July 4. The 5-mile race begins at 9 a.m. Registration is open now at www.mattapoisettroadrace.com.

The 11th annual Rochester Road Race 5K walk/run is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, at 9 a.m. Details will be made available on www.jbrace.com.

Those looking for a more arduous workout may want to try the Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon -- a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. To sign up, visit www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org.

Or flex your muscles with yoga at the beach. Anchor Yoga will sponsor Lighthouse Yoga at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett. It begins on May 27 and runs Saturdays through Labor Day weekend from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Choose a donation of your choice to participate. The event benefits Project Wheel House, which brings low- and no-cost mind/body programs to New Bedford’s underserved populations. Find out more at http://www.anchoryoga.com/special-events/.

Arts, music, history

The Marion Art Center (www.marionartcenter.org) is offering several events, including Arts in the Park, an outdoor arts festival, on July 8. The organization is also opening a “Breaking News” art exhibit on May 26, which will run to June 24.

In August, look for the Art Center's annual play production. This year, it’s “The Dinner Party," written by Neil Simon. Performances will run on August 11 and 12, as well as August 17 through 19.

Marion Antiques’ Summer Auction is sure to tempt any sea-lovers. This year, organizers are auctioning off the contents of the Fairhaven Colonial Club, which holds artifacts related to local whaling vessels. Visit marionantiqueauctions.com for a complete list of available items.

In the mood for a night of ballet? Several tri-town dancers are taking part in New Bedford Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” on June 10th. Find out more at newbedfordballet.org.

Spend a night in the 1970s with “Bee Gees Gold” on August 18. The Bee Gees cover band is performing at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, as a fundraiser for Southcoast Health. For more information visit, beegeesgold.com.

The Tri-County Symphonic Band is performing its 15th annual concert on Sunday, June 11, at 2 p.m. The concert, entitled "Hollywood Blockbusters," will be held in the Grand Tent at the Fireman’s Performance Hall on Tabor Academy’s campus.

If a little music by the ocean and some classic cars sound like your cup of tea, Mattapoisett Wharf Cruise Nights are the place to be. Cruise Nights are scheduled on June 2 and 16, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, and September 1 and 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Shipyard Park.

Yard sales, farmers markets

The Mattapoisett Historical Society is hosting a yard sale on June 10 on Baptist Streetin Mattapoisett Village. The sale will run from 8 to 11 a.m. Items on offer will include ceramics, furniture, games, and old copies of the Presto Press. Visit mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org for more information.

The Rochester Women's Club is hosting its yard sale on June 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The yard sale will focus on household items, but will also feature the Mermaids on Cape Cod "Fashion Bus," a mobile boutique.

The ORR Summer Farmers Market begins in June. The markets are held every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and feature local organic produce, fresh cut flowers, local honey, artisan crafts and more. There is also weekly entertainment and story time for kids.