Things to Do: Take a tour, see art, hear a band
Jun 27, 2019
There’s a lot to do in the tri-town even outside of Fourth of July activities . For a full itinerary see https://sippican.theweektoday.com/calendar.
Thursday, June 27
Climb Ned’s Point.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a tour of Ned’s Point from 3 to 7 p.m. Schedule is subject to the availability of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Personnel and weather conditions and may change without advance notice. Children must be 48” tall to climb the 32 rough cut granite steps and 7 foot ladder to enter the lamp room. There will also be a tour on Tuesday, July 2 from 3 to 7 p.m.
See art.
The Mattapoisett Museum will host a special exhibition opening on June 27 at 5:30 p.m. at 5 Church Street. Inspiration: Time & Texture, is a site-specific art exhibit featuring works by local artists, inspired by the collections of the Mattapoisett Museum.
Friday, June 28
Take a museum trip.
The Rochester Senior Center will go to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. Lunch will be at the Salem Cross Inn. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 8 a.m. and will return at approximately 4 p.m. Please sign up in advance to reserve a seat on the van. A $5 donation is requested at sign-up.
See old cars.
Car enthusiasts can now gather on several summer Fridays to enjoy classic vehicles and rock music on Mattapoisett’s Town Wharf.
Saturday, June 29
Celebrate accessibility.
Supporters and friends of the Sippican Lands Trust are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lands Trusts’ new accessible boardwalk to be constructed at Osprey Marsh at 9 a.m. at Osprey Marsh.
Hear history.
The final walk in a historical walk series will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. and highlight Rochester history. It will be led by two Historical Society members, Secretary. Susan Lafleur and Vice President, Connie Eshbach. The group will meet at the Plumb Corner parking lot, 555 Marion Rd.
Monday, July 1
See a cooking demo.
Pampered Chef, Linda Medeiros, is returning to the Rochester Senior Center on at 11:30 a.m. Her demonstration is about 30 minutes long and is followed by lunch. A suggested donation of $5 is greatly appreciated. RSVP so the chef purchases enough food for everyone.
Tuesday, July 2
Shop for produce.
The Junior High School parking lot will host the Farmers’ Market every from 3 to 6 p.m. The farmers’ market hosts a rotating cast of vendors. The market also offers a variety of activities for families and kids, including a storytime from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and an exotic animal hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
