Saturday, May 31

Writers talk

Science-fiction author Richard Cutler will discuss the writing process at Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library on Saturday, May 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Cutler will explain the steps of going from rough drafts to published books. While his main focus is science fiction, he is “passionate about all types of writing.”

During the lecture, Cutler will answer questions about writing and various genres.

Space is limited and participants can register online at https://www.plumblibrary.com/.

Jazz jams

The Mattapoisett Museum is hosting an electric night of music featuring The Hot Club Cheese Roll jazz trio on Saturday, May 31 at 6 p.m.

Guitarist Jason Smith, guitarist John Birt and violinist Mark Russel perform a mix of pre-WWII jazz and jazz standards, as well as modern hits translated into the style of jazz.

Admission cost $18 for members and $20 for non-members, with tickets available online at https://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org.

Sunday, June 1

Tour de Créme

For the seventh year the Tour de Créme bike ride will roll through Mattapoisett and surrounding towns Sunday, June 1. 

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join, stopping at multiple creameries along the routes. Those participating will have the option to choose between 9-, 25-, and 45-mile rides, and can attend a post-ride celebration at Munro Park in Mattapoisett for more ice cream, food, live music and cold beverages.

Not interested in riding? Have a “wheelie-good” time as a volunteer instead.

Registration for the event will open Tuesday, April 1 for both riders and volunteers. For updated times, routes, and creameries featured in the event visit the Tour de Créme Facebook page, or Tourdecreme.org.

A wedding of the century

Join the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting to celebrate the wedding of Joseph Liburne Hiller and Florence Louise Crowell, which took place on May 28, 117 years ago.

There will be a silent, unprogrammed meeting for worship from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by an explanation of Quaker weddings, the tradition of Friends’ wedding certificates and the Hiller family.

Florence Martoccie of Mattapoisett donated her grandparents’ Quaker wedding certificate, which will be mounted on a wall in the meeting house, and light refreshments will be served.

The celebration will take place on Sunday, June 1 at the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting house at 103 Marion Road.