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Party like it’s 1776 at Rochester block party

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Council on Aging will hold its annual block party Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing together the community for fun, food and a fuzzy…

Learn about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression at Rochester presentation

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Rainbow Coalition and the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network will host an informational series exploring sexual…

Donate to a community yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is having a yard sale Oct. 10 and will accept donation drop offs throughout September and early October. The group is looking for clean, gently used clothing and clothing racks. It’s also...

Movement and making classes for kids now open at Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is now offering art and dance classes for 2- to 12-year olds. Early Release Camp. The MAC will offer a half-day camp for kids aged 6 to 12 who have been released early from Sippican School on Oct. 9. The camp will...

Sing with the Showstoppers

MATTAPOISETT — The Showstoppers Performing Troupe is having auditions, with the opportunity for singers to perform with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra in December. The troupe is seeking local talent, looking for children grades 2-12 for its...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host political reporter

MATTAPOISETT — Meet political reporter Tim Dunn at the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee’s next event. The committee will host an open community conversation with Dunn on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Niemad Building at 57...

Join the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club for fall meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites old and new members to join the club’s first meeting of the new season. The club will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Reynaud Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church to...

Sippican Woman’s Club to meet and munch

MARION — The Sippican Women’s Club will hold its general meeting and luncheon Friday, Sept. 11 at noon. The event will include a business meeting, lunch and special walking tour. Members can choose between a tour of the newly renovated Town House...

Learn to scout for deer

ROCHESTER — MassWildlife will hold a deer scouting class at Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area on Sept. 19. The class is three hours long and free and open to the public. Attendees will learn signs to scout for deer when hunting, and the class...

Learn about voting rights

MARION — An educational session about voting rights will be held at the Marion Police Station on Sept. 17. The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts is hosting two ACLU presenters: Cole Gibson, a racial justice advocate, and Sierra Brown,...

5K walk/run to honor memory of Madelyn Eitas

Madelyn Eitas ran a race in December 2025 before her death earlier this year. Photo source: Forever 1111 Fountation

ROCHESTER — The memory of Madelyn Eitas runs on this September through a memorial 5K walk/run. Miles for Maddie will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at Dexter Field at 55 Dexter Lane. Registration ends at 8 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. The fee to...

25 years later, Rochester renews pledge to ‘never forget’

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Events Committee encourages residents to memorialize 9/11 with remembrance and service. The group is collecting memories and stories of Sept. 11, 2002 to create a remembrance binder. Submissions can be dropped off at the...

Mattapoisett Free Public Library to hold events for all ages

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has many upcoming events for adult and youth patrons. All events will be held at the library at 7 Barstow St. Mindfulness and meditation. Health coach and mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse will...

Cruise over to Mattapoisett Wharf for evening car display

MATTAPOISETT — View cool and classic cars at Mattapoisett Wharf during the final two cruise nights. On Sept. 4 and 18 from 5 to 9 p.m., the town will host a cruise in, featuring classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars.

Applications open for Mattapoisett Cultural Council funding

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Cultural Council is now accepting grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. Individuals and organizations can apply for funding for cultural projects and activities in and around...

Light up with energy-efficient ideas

MARION — The Marion Energy Management Committee is hosting its first Energy Fest later this month. Join the committee Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. to learn about home energy efficiency hacks. The fest will be held in the Tabor Great Room at 186 Front St.,...

Marion Concert Band to play Boston Pops at its final concert

MARION — The Marion Concert Band will close the 2026 season with a concert inspired by the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes selections by Boston Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams. The concert...

South Coast Children’s Chorus welcomes new singers

South Coast Children’s Chorus provides choral education for young singers.

South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers from Grades 1-12. Tuition will be $125 for the year, with free or reduced tuition upon request. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 22, and following rehearsals will take place Tuesday...

St. Philip’s to conclude season with services and hymn sing

MATTAPOISETT — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will conclude its summer-only season Sunday, Sept. 6. Rev. Robert Malm, the interim rector at St. Peter’s On the Canal in Buzzards Bay, will lead services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. using the 1928 Book of...

Take a dog-gone walk

MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust and Outhounds Adventure and Training Academy will host a dog walk at the Hoff Property. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Depending on the weather, the walk will be 2-5 miles long....

Explore tide pools with Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Join the Sippican Lands Trust for a visit to Brainard Marsh to explore tidepools. Carolyn Tepolt will lead the visit Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Participants should wear shoes that can get wet and gloves for turning rough rocks. The...

Marion Art Center introduces new drawing class

MARION —.The Marion Art Center is introducing a new art class for adults who want to learn how to draw. Instructor Patty White will lead an eight-week program teaching students the fundamentals of drawing. The classes will run every Tuesday from...

2026 BioBlitz series at Frogfoot Farm

The Marion Institute invites you to take part in our 2026 BioBlitz series Saturday, September 19, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a hands-on opportunity to explore nature, contribute to real ecological research, and help document the biodiversity...

Rochester Historical Society to host monthly meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will hold its next monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the society’s museum at 355 County road, with a program discussing how family-owned cranberry growers stay in...

Sing with Sippican Choral Society

MARION — Rehearsals for the Sippican Choral Society’s winter concert will begin Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Singers are asked to come early to register and pick up their music envelopes. All are welcome to attend the first two weeks of rehearsals,...

Fall activities soon begin at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library has activities for patrons of all ages scheduled for the fall. Cozy Cup Book Club.The Cozy Cup Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 11 a.m. Join Sept. 9 for a discussion of “The Antique...

Fall concert series with the Wareham Free Library

Join the Wareham Free Library for its Fall Concert Series featuring Meghan Cary at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. Cary is known for her engaging storytelling, powerful voice and joyful audience participation. The concert is free, and registration is...

Children and family programs at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has free upcoming programs and events for all ages. Mattapoisett Library is having Saturday Storytime for families on Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. and includes music, books,...

October book sale at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT—Mattapoisett Public Library will host a fall book sale on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street. “This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at...

Jewelry and accessories sale at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT—Mattapoisett Public Library will host the 2026 Annual Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Dec. 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends of Mattapoisett Library members can attend a preview sale on Dec. 3 from 5-7:30...

Marion cemetery workshop for gravestone care

MARION—Marion’s Cemetery Commission will have a workshop Sept. 12 in headstone care and repair. The workshop will be teaching gravestone construction, conservation, cleaning and basic repair. No experience is necessary, and the event is free and...

Upcoming events with the Rochester Historical Society

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will hold its September monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. During the meeting, the dropoff dates for the group’s annual yard sale will be announced. The sale will be held Oct. 17 and 18. The...

Learn to play Mah Jongg with the Sippican Woman’s Club

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club will host a series of Mah Jongg classes this month. The three-week series will run from Sept. 1 to Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday. The learning sessions will be held at Handy’s Tavern at 152 Front St....

Marion Concert Band to play Broadway tunes at upcoming concert

MARION — The Marion Concert Band will bring Broadway classics to the Island Wharf Bandstand for its next Friday evening concert. The program for the Aug. 28 show will include selections from several musicals and wil feature Emma Marshall as a...

Birds of a feather feast together

MARION — The Marion Social Club will hold a chicken bake on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 44 Pumping Station Road. The meal will include chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, cranberry sauce, rolls and ice cream for dessert. Tickets are $18, and can be...

Upcoming Mattapoisett Free Public Library events

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will hold several events for patrons of all ages in August and September. Plant Swap. There will be a plant swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the library. Participants can pass on extra...

State primary election upcoming, early voting begins soon

The state primary election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1. Here’s how to be prepared for election day in the Tri-Town. In Rochester, early in-person voting will be available at Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will...

Marion Concert Band to bring American pop music to life

MARION — The Marion Concert Band will continue its Friday evening concert series on Friday, Aug. 21. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature a variety of American popular music styles from the 1890s to the present. Trumpeter Mary St....

St. Phillips visiting clergy series continues

MATTAPOISETT — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will continue its visiting clergy series weekly through Sept. 6. The services are held at 34 Water St. at 8 and 10 a.m. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is used and all are welcome to attend. The Aug. 23...

Find fungi with a fun guy

MARION — Join the Marion Museum for a late summer hike at Shoolman Preserve to find mushrooms. Adam Korejwa will lead the walk on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. He will explain how to identify mushrooms through basic anatomy and diagnostic...

Dennis Cook and Matt Richard to join Unplugged music series

MARION — Dennis Cook and Matt Richard will join the Marion Art Center for this month’s Unplugged show. There will be two performances on Sept. 25, and each will last about an hour. The first seating is at 7 p.m. and the second is at 8:30 p.m....

Grow on, swap some plants

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will hold a plant swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 22. Participants can pass on extra plants or find new ones. Plants should be healthy, pest-free, easy to carry and properly planted. If...

Make an egg-cellent donation

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is seeking egg cartons for an upcoming craft. The library needs 10-15 dozen- and half-dozen-sized cartons made of paper or cardboard. The cartons must also be clean. Donations should be dropped...

Saturday storytimes at Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Families can join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for Saturday Storytime beginning this week. The library will hold its storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 22 and 29, and Sept. 5. There will be music, books, activities and crafts...

Celebrate two anniversaries with Rochester Historical Commission

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Commission will host three events celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary and the Plumb Library’s 50th. At 10 a.m. at the memorial facing Town Hall, the commission will hold a recognition of the Rochester...

Pop over to Elizabeth Taber Library for popcorn party

MARION — Celebrate the first day of school at Sippican Elementary School with the Elizabeth Taber Library’s staff. The library will hold a back to school popcorn party when school lets on Wednesday, Sept. 2. As kids leave school, library staff will...

Woodie Car Show to exhibit antique station wagons

Woodie car shows will be featured in a Sept. 27 car show at Makepeace Farms. The event will be hosted in partnership with the Yankee Wood Chapter - National Woodie Club, showing antique station wagons from the early and mid 20th century. The...

Onset Harvest Moon Festival 2026

Live music and the rumblings of classic, vintage and new cars will be heard as a celebration of the end of summer and beginning of the harvest season takes over Onset. The Onset Bay Association is hosting their annual Harvest Moon Festival...

Bulldog Pride Alumni Association to host homecoming events

MATTAPOISETT — The Bulldog Pride Alumni Association will host homecoming events for Old Rochester Regional High School alumni and friends in October. During the homecoming football game, which kicks off at 6:30 on Saturday, Oct. 10, there will be a...

Marion Concert Band to bring Latin music to town

MARION — The Marion Concert Band will celebrate the music of Latin America at its next concert. The Friday, Aug. 14 show, directed by Tobias Monte, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand on Island Wharf. The program will include...

In-crease folding skills at the library

MATTAPOISETT — Learn how to fold a seahorse at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s origami workshop on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. A librarian will demonstrate basic folding steps, and each participant will have a tiny seahorse to take home. This...

Have a ‘reel’ good time at Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host a free movie night on the lawn at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26. The library will be showing “The Lego Movie," and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs and snacks. No registration...

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