Happenings

Rochester Democratic Town Committee clothing drive

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. Children’s warm clothing, especially sweatshirts and sweatpants, in kid’s sizes 5/6 to kid’s...

Bulldog Pride Alumni Association grants open for application

Mark Milhench, Teddy Caroll and Ella Bartholomew, 3 Old Rochester alumni, run in an alumni organized cross country race. Photo by Mari Huglin

MATTAPOISETT — The Bulldog Pride Alumni Association is launching its Grant Program for the 2025–26 academic year, supporting creative initiatives at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and Old Rochester Regional High School. The grant Program...

Veterans Day celebration at Rochester Christian Learning Center

ROCHESTER — Students at Rochester Christian Learning Center will honor veterans at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the fellowship hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester. Please join the students who will be serving coffee and donuts to...

Family storytime, an author visit and holiday schedule for Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Plumb Library is hosting several special events throughout November, geared toward library lovers of all ages. Some of these events require registration. More information and links for registration can be found online at...

Mad science, banned books and cozy cups at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting events for adults and kids alike during November. Registration is required for some of these events. For more information, visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email ETLibrary@sailsinc.org. The library...

Land of the free and home of the brave: Tri-town Veterans Day Events

The Tri-town will celebrate a variety of Veterans Day events across the area. Rochester. The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office in conjunction with The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center host its annual Veterans Dinner and Recognition Ceremony on...

‘Awesome Autumn’ storytime and campfire event

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust in song and story with this Awesome Autumn event on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Storyteller Jackson Gillman will host a show that celebrates the beauties of the season: apples, pumpkins, harvest, a...

Pine Island and Strawberry Point conserved after donation

Faith Ball, Lauri Carlson and John Jenney honored after donating their family land to Mattapoisett Land Trust. Source: Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Lauri Carlson, John Jenney and Faith Ball, all Mattapoisett residents, recently donated Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond to the Mattapoisett Land Trust. These lands have been taken care of by...

Adventure awaits at Queer Hike with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Calling all LGBTQ+ hikers! Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Queer Hikes organization for a Queer Hike at the Mattapoisett Land Trust Brandt Island Cove preserve. The hike will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Anchorage...

Walking, talking and donuts at the annual Rochester Land Trust meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Land Trust will hold its Annual Meeting at Red Barn Farm on Sunday Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Red Barn Farm is located at 157 Vaughan Hill Road. The land trust will conduct their usual business meeting and then introduce two...

November Mattapoisett Library Food Drive

MATTAPOISETT — The November Food Drive is back at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is partnering with the student Community Service Club of Old Rochester Regional High School to...

‘Greetings!’ New Christmas play coming to the Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center Theater is presenting a holiday play by popular playwright Tom Dudzick and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Main character Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and an intellectually disabled younger...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host meeting on key issues

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Neimad Facility — located at 57 Fairhaven Road. The meeting will address important community concerns about protecting...

Donation Days and Gift Basket Raffles return to the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library begin Monday, Nov. 17 and go through Wednesday, Dec. 3 during Library hours. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library encourage community members to donate gift worthy books, puzzles, games and...

A cornucopia of Mattapoisett Library Events this November

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for November events. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street. All library programs and events are free and open to everyone. Some events request registration. For more information visit...

Bible Study, Food Outreach, Children’s Bible Story Time with the Lamb of God Christian Church

MATTAPOISETT — The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting multiple events in November. Adult Bible Study will be every Sunday at 7 p.m. located at American Legion Hall at 3 Depot Street. Free Food Outreach will take place...

Fall spice and everything nice at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for final fall events and upcoming November events. For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org, email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org or call 508-748-1252....

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity seeks wheelchair ramps

MATTAPOISETT — Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for their Ramp Donation Program. The Ramp Donation program gives low-income homeowners the accessibility they need to remain safe in their homes....

Halloween Spooktacular at Rochester Memorial

ROCHESTER — Join in the fun at Rochester Memorial School for Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt, food trucks, a DJ, raffles and Gaga ball. This event is open to all. Suggested donations are $10....

Mattapoisett Historical Commission updates

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Phase Two of a community-wide survey of historic and cultural resources has been completed by Lynn Smiledge, Preservation Consultant. The survey was funded by a grant...

Slice of action: Teen Advisory Board pizza party

MATTAPOISETT — Students in ninth through 12th grade are invited to join the Mattapoisett Free Library for the Teen Advisory Board kick-off pizza party. Stop by the library on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. for a slice and to share thoughts. The Teen...

Sleigh! Clydesdale sleigh rides with Santa at East Over Farm

Santa and the Clysdale sleigh at East Over Farm in Rochester. Source: East Over Farm Facebook

ROCHESTER — Santa and Clydesdale drawn carriages are coming to East Over Farm on Sunday, Dec. 7. The farm will be decorated with Christmas lights, and there will be music, hot beverages and treats. There are a limited number of tickets available....

Old Colony to host presentation for Nov. 18 special election

ROCHESTER — On Monday, Oct. 27, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presenting information on the upcoming Tuesday Nov. 18 Special Town Election. The presentation will be at Old Colony located at 476 North Avenue and will...

David Green presents energy cost saving tips

MARION — The Marion Energy Management Committee welcomes David Green on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to learn from his experience saving thousands of dollars annually on home energy bills. He will draw from personal experience, having cut his own home's...

Witch way to fun? More fall events with the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber library for more fall events as October wraps up. Pick a pumpkin. Pick out a pumpkin at the library. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with a library card, decorate it in any style, but no...

Mattapoisett Congregational Church to honor Veterans Day

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will participate in the nationwide ringing of the bells tradition to honor all armed forces veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Residents of the Tri-town are invited to gather on the church front lawn...

Giddy-up! Pony rides and more at the Old Rochester Fall Family Fun Fest

MATTAPOISETT — Join Old Rochester Regional High School for a fall family event on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live animals, pony rides, crafts and food. Join in the fun with face painting, hayrides and more. The cost of...

Marion Art Center seeks holiday shop, small works entries

MARION — The Marion Art Center is calling for entries for its final exhibition of the 2025 season, titled “Small Works + Holiday Shop.” The annual invitational show features original works of art, all under 14 inches, plus a curated selection of...

‘Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree’ at Dunseith Gardens

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a night of fun, family-friendly, fall activities at the Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The soiree will take place at Dunseith Gardens at the corner of...

A holiday hurrah at the Mattapoisett Museum craft fair

MATTAPOISETT — Nearly 20 local artisans will offer a diverse selection of handmade goods at the Mattapoisett Museum annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Jewelry, leatherwork,...

Run, Run Rudolph: Mattapoisett Santa Stampede

A pack of Santas take off at the start line in the 2019 run. Photo by Kenneth Borges

MATTAPOISETT — Jump into a Santa suit and get outside for a 5K run or walk to support Multiple Sclerosis research. The Mattapoisett Santa Stampede 5K for Multiple Sclerosis will host hundreds of ‘Santas’ wearing complimentary five-piece Santa suits...

Slightly spooky story time

MARION — Join Sippican Lands Trust for a slightly spooky get together at Osprey Marsh on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m open to all ages. Join in the fun by listening to fun, but slightly spooky stories told by Chris Burdick and others from Sippican...

New Mattapoisett Library exhibit to feature watercolors and Christmas cards

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series will present an exhibit by local artist Edward L. Glicksman entitled "Watercolors and Grampy's Christmas Cards." Glicksman worked as an insurance broker and owned a trucking company....

A Veterans Day celebration at the Marion Council on Aging

MARION — The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran’s Park on Front Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker is retired Colonel Jonathan F. Henry, U.S. Army. The Sippican School Band led by Mrs. Hannah...

Open position for the Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee is seeking applicants for an open position as a member. The Committee has seven members who meet four to five times per year to publicize, solicit student applications, determine the...

Eat, drink and be scary at Old Rochester’s Trunk or Treat fundraiser

MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School’s Drama Club will host a Trunk or Treat fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be in front of Old Rochester located at 135 Marion Road. Entry is $5 per person. There...

Skele-fun at Trunk or Treat with first responders

MARION — Hang out with Marion’s Fire Department, Police Department and Harbormaster’s Department at a spooky Trunk or Treat celebration. There will be music, pumpkin painting and treats at Island Wharf Marina located at 2 Island Wharf Road. The...

Calling all the monsters: send us your spooky snapshots!

Attention all goblins and ghouls of all ages! Do you want to be featured in Sippican Week? Send us your Halloween photos of costumes, decorations or other autumnal photos. We want to showcase our readers and the spooky spirit of the Tri-town....

Hidden gem hunt at yard sale continues

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold a yard sale this Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 am to 12 p.m., located in their community hall at 103 Marion Road on U.S. Route 6 in Mattapoisett. There will be a large variety of items for sale....

Hip-Hip-BOO-ray: Rochester Haunted Grange returns

ROCHESTER — Join Boy Scout Troop 31 for its second annual Haunted Grange Halloween Event on Saturday Oct. 25. This is an all ages and free event that will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rochester Grange, located at 205 Hartley Road. There...

Pumpkin decorating contest and Lego days at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for multiple upcoming events. The library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. Pumpkin decorating contest. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with your library...

A terror-ific Halloween costume contest and parade

MATTAPOISETT — Calling all Hallo-queens and creepy kings to the Mattapoisett Police for a Halloween costume contest and parade Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. The parade will start at Center School at 17 Barstow and Church Street. The parade will travel West on...

Wampanoag exhibit opens Nov. 6 at Mattapoisett Museum

Men working on a fish weir at the mouth of the Mattapoisett River in the Museum's diorama depicting what the Wampanoag village of Mattapoisett may have looked like 2,000-3,000 years ago. Source Phil Mello

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum will unveil its new, permanent exhibit entitled “From the Land to the Shore: The Wampanoag of Mattapoisett” on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. The exhibit tells the story of the Wampanoag people who have lived in...

Children’s events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Check out these children’s events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow St. To register for these events or to receive further information, visit the library’s website at mattapoisettlibrary.org or call...

Deja-boo! Marion Art Center’s Halloween Parade to return

Marion Art Center's 2023 Halloween Parade. Source: Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is brewing up plans for the non-profit’s annual Halloween Parade on Friday, Oct. 31. People of all ages wearing costumes are invited to join the family-friendly event. Participants will meet in front of Marion Music...

Tri-Town Marines invited to celebrate 250 year anniversary

The Marine Corps League of Greater New Bedford is celebrating 250 years of Marine Corps history and invites Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Marines and Marine Corps veterans to a birthday celebration on Nov. 6 at the Freetown Veterans of Foreign...

Old Colony to be addressed at next Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet on Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in Acushnet located at 242 Robinson Road. David Hughes, an Old Colony School Committee member, will be in attendance and will...

Spooktacular Marion Council on Aging Halloween Celebration

MARION — Join the Marion Council on Aging for a spooktacular afternoon with lunch and ghost stories. The event will begin at 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 with a lunch of Monster Tuna Sandwich and a Ghoulish Tomato Soup. Lunch will be followed by Gothic...

Scholar lectures explore San Francisco, the Panama Canal and medicine

Join the Marion Council on Aging for road scholar lectures this October. These programs are presented virtually. Call to register at 508-748-3570. Twentieth Century Medicines That Saved the World. Hear about the time before the age of penicillin...

Variety of educational and spooky Marion Council on Aging Events

MARION — Join the Marion Council on Aging for multiple fall events and classes this October. All events are located at 465 Mill Street. Call 508-748-3570 for registration and for more information. Evaluating Your Home Insurance. Every year,...