Happenings

Annual Marion Art Center Meeting

MARION — The Annual Meeting for the Marion Art Center will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30pm. The meeting will take place in the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street. All members are invited to...

Hidden gem hunt at yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold a yard sale this Saturday, Oct. 11 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 donated items for...

Merrily rolling along: 19th annual Buzzards Bay Bike Ride to cruise through Tri-town

Cyclists smile for a photo at the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride. Source: Buzzards Bay Coalition

The annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride is back this Saturday, Oct. 5 for its nineteenth year. Participants can ride along 100-mile, 77-mile or 41-mile routes that will wind through the South Coast. The 100-mile route starts at Sakonnet...

Frightfully fun film and other October events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for upcoming October events. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street. For more information visit www.mattapoisettlibrary.org or call the library at (508) 758-4171. Library programs and...

Quit toolin’ around! Rochester Historical Society to showcase new exhibit

ROCHESTER — This Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the grand opening of the Rochester Historical Society’s new exhibit: "The Tools and Industries That Made Rochester". The exhibit is supported by the Rochester Cultural Council and the...

Beads, boardgames and books at October Plumb Library events

Join the Plumb library for an assortment of events throughout October. More information and links for registration can be found on the Events Calendar www.plumblibrary.com. Boards and Cards: Games for Adults. Saturday Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....

Exploring galaxies and the deep sea at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Listen to prize-winning regional poets at the Mattapoisett Library on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Margot Wizansky will read from her most recent collection, “Random Music in a Small Galaxy.” Her poems explore the transcendent beauty of...

Mattapoisett Library Fall Sale to be one for the books

MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are welcoming literature lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library community room. Gently used books will be sold at...

Fun at the fifth annual Fall Family Festival

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocation Technical High School is hosting its fifth annual Fall Family Festival and Touch a Truck on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Giant inflatables, laser tag, an obstacle course, a climbing tower, a...

Flute it! A Marion concert to benefit Clocktower restoration

MARION — Flutist Wendy Rolfe and pianist Deborah DeWolf Emery will perform "Musical Belles - A Benefit Recital for the Restoration of the Clocktower" Sunday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church of...

We're looking for the next generation

Calling all Tri-town students: Sippican Week is seeking news articles, opinion pieces, photos and more! Graphic by Andrew Griffith

Wanted: Students to help Sippican Week -- in any one of many ways. We aim to constantly provide news about people, events and issues in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. That’s local people of all ages. Events of interest to everyone from toddlers...

Look out below! Birding with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Michael Labossiere from the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be an...

Hayrides, pumpkin bowling, face painting at Fall Free Family Fun Festival

MATTAPOISETT — Autumn is in the air in the Tri-town, and the Mattapoisett Lions Club will host their annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hayrides around town, pumpkin bowling, face painting, fortune...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 19 Needle felting pop-up MARION — Create a furry friend at the Needle Felting Pop-Up Art School at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids ages eight and up can learn the basics of needle felting...

Frogs and toads in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Have a ribbiting time with the Buzzard Bay Collective at their monthly Amphibian Oasis. This month’s event is held on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. With field guides, guests will wander the Tinkhamtown woodlands, which...

Going nuts with needly felting

MARION — Create a furry friend at the Needle Felting Pop-Up Art School at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids ages eight and up can learn the basics of needle felting by making a felt squirrel. Caregivers of...

Landscape exhibit at the Marion Council on Aging

MARION — Delve into some of the details of landscapes at the Marion Council on Aging’s Art For Your Mind Landscapes Old and New event on Monday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. This event will look at interpretations of landscapes in America, Europe and beyond....

Playground to be rededicated in honor of Manuel and Felizarda Pina

MARION — The town of Marion will host a renaming ceremony at the former Point Road Playground on Friday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. The site, which was rededicated to Manuel and Felizarda Pina in August, is located at 983 Point Road, north of U.S. Route 6....

Fall prevention with the Council on Aging

ROCHESTER — Join the Rochester Council on Aging and Moxie Mobility Training at their “Hey, Moxie” Caregiver Connections event focusing on fall prevention on Friday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free event gives caregivers and the cared for...

National Comic Book Day at the library

MARION — Celebrate National Comic Book Day on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Taber Library with their young adult Comic Book Collage event. Using old comic books, kids in grades seven through ten can create a collage...

Drive-Thru flu clinic

MARION — The Board of Health is offering a drive-through Flu Clinic with the Council of Aging at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center at 465 Mill Street. They will be giving out both regular and high dose flu shots on Thursday, Sept. 25 starting...

Tween DIY Jibitz at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Tweens will take over the Elizabeth Taber Library with a DIY jibitz event on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kids in grades five through seven can create their own jibitzs for crocs using shrinky dink paper. The library is...

A trip from Marion to scenic South Dakota

MARION — Collette Tours will be visiting the Marion Council on Aging on Friday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. to talk about the Discover South Dakota Tour. Some of the highlights they will cover include Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Custer State...

Bargains on books, boardgames and more at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Join the Plumb Library for multiple events this September for all ages. The library is located at 17 Constitution Way. Fall Storytime with Ms. Fuscia. Baby Storytime is at 10:30 am Tuesdays beginning Sept. 30. This storytime is...

New play opens at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Join the Marion Art Center for a new play called “Proof,” written by David Auburn and directed by Rick Sherburne. The production will be at the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater located at 80 Pleasant Street. The show dates...

Postcard Writing and Rock Painting with Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee has partnered with The New Bedford Democratic City Committee to host a Swing States Postcard Writing and Kindness Rock Painting Party. The event is Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at...

Family jeopardy, workshops and more at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Attend a variety of events for all ages at the Mattapoisett Public Library located at 7 Barstow Street. Toddler crafts. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. join the library for toddler crafts. Toddlers can make a pumpkin out of...

Marion Democratic Town Committee to meet

MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18 in the Community Room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street. The group will discuss and decide upon its priorities for activities through December. All...

Ahoy! Scour the beach for fish, crabs and more

MARION — Join the Marion Natural History Museum for an afterschool netting event on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harbormaster’s Beach, 1 Island Wharf Road. Find fish and other possible animals like...

Upcoming meeting with the Marion Democratic Town Committee

MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 in the community room of the Marion Police Station, located at 550 Mill Street. The group will discuss and decide upon priorities for activities through...

“Bikes for All” requests donations

MATTAPOISETT — “Bikes for All” is entering its fifth fall season of collecting, refurbishing and distributing used bicycles. Over 275 children and adults have been able to enjoy recycled bicycles from this event throughout the past four years....

Tween Takeover at the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the library for Tween Takeover every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. This program is for 5th to 7th graders. The next takeover meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 17, where there will be snacks, chats, and crafts with...

Monthly Memoir Writing workshops

MARION — Memoir writing workshops at the Elizabeth Taber Library start Thursday, Sept. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 8 Spring Street. For more information visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at...

The Showstoppers Performance Troupe seeks new talent

MATTAPOISETT — The Showstoppers community-service singing troupe is seeking talented youth for its 24th season. Youth from second grade to senior year of high school with singing ability are encouraged to apply. Candidates are asked to submit two...

Marion Council on Aging Events

Friday, Sept. 12. Concert with That 60’s Band at 1 p.m. Prepare to dance and sing along to the hit songs of the 60’s. Enjoy hits from iconic groups such as the Monkees, Rolling Stones, Beatles and Creedence Clearwater. Friday, Sept. 12. Caregiver...

Salty’s Soiree at the Dunseith Gardens

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting a bonfire on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Dunseith Gardens. There will be storytelling, music and s’mores, free for all. For more information visit...

Dr. Hoffer to teach dementia navigation

MATTAPOISETT — Join Dr. Edward Hoffer at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Hoffer will discuss dementia, answering what it is, when to suspect it, the tests your doctor should perform to...

Old Rochester Regional High School Alumni Association Events

Old Rochester athletes enter a game in the 2024. Photo by Erez Ben-Akiva

Friday, Oct. 17. Join alumni at the Old Rochester Regional High School Alumni Homecoming Football Game at Old Rochester Regional High School. Tickets are necessary for entry and seating will be in a dedicated alumni area behind the end zone....

Upcoming events at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Weekly scrambled word. Plumb Library is hosting a weekly word scramble on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can unscramble a word and receive a small prize from a treasure chest. Weekly Seek and find. Each week in September,...

Grant applications open for the Rochester Cultural Council

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Cultural Council is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support “community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs.” With funding provided by the Mass Cultural...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 4

Thursday, Sept. 4 Mattapoisett Museum Meeting MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum is hosting its Annual Meeting at 5 Church St. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. Following a brief business meeting, attendees are welcome to join “an...

A bird walk with Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Calling all avian enthusiasts: the Sippican Lands Trust is hosting a bird walk at Osprey Marsh on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. The walk will be guided by Michael Labossiere, a birder for 59 years and founder and president emeritus of the...

Donate supplies to Rochester Memorial School

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a school supply drive to benefit students and staff at Rochester Memorial School. Collection boxes will be placed at the following locations until Saturday, Sept. 20: Rochester Town...

Check out some upcoming events with the Sippican Woman’s Club

MARION – On Friday, Sept. 12, at 12 p.m. the Sippican Woman’s Club will host a luncheon and play located at Handy’s Tavern at 152 Front Street. Playwright and actress Cynthia Krause will perform “An Hour with Eleanor,” a one-woman play that brings...

Attend the next Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold their next meeting Monday, Sept. 8. Dan Sullivan, a candidate for the 9th Congressional District, will be the guest speaker. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponderosa Sportsman...

Things to do: Week of Aug. 28

Thursday, Aug. 28 Books and Babble at Plumb Library ROCHESTER— The Books and Babble Book Group will discuss “Braiding Sweetgreen” by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Plumb Library, located at 17 Constitution way in...

Elizabeth Taber Library to begin fall kids book clubs

MARION — As the summer ends, Elizabeth Taber Library is starting up its fall kids book clubs in September. Each of the three clubs will meet on Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Nonfiction Nerds, a club for “fact lovers,” will begin on...

Matt York to perform “Songs and Stories of Willie Nelson” in Marion

MARION — Musician Matt York will perform the Songs and Stories of Willie Nelson on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Joined by fiddle player Angelica Vendetti, York will focus on “Willie’s long and illustrious music...

Banned Book Club to discuss work by Howard Zinn

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library will host a special Banned Book Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. Participants should read any chapter or passage from “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn and arrive at the library...

St. Philip’s to conclude its 141st summer season

MATTAPOISETT — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will conclude its summer visiting clergy services on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the Reverend Jeffrey Paull Cave conducting the service. Cave has been a visiting clergy at St. Philip’s for 50 years, with the...