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Rochester to hold flu vaccine clinic

ROCHESTER — A flu vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rochester Senior Center. The regular dose and high dose (for people 65 and older) will both be available. Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins will...

Exhibit of ‘realism with a sprinkling of abstract’ coming to Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — A new art exhibit is coming to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. “SouthCoast Landmarks and Whimsy” by Fall River artist MJ Manville will be on display from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Oct. 30. The library’s description of the...

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee to hold monthly meeting, coffee event with state representative candidate

MATTAPOISETT — On Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host “Cup of Joe with Mark Sylvia” at the Town Wharf General Store. The event is an “invitation to the community to join” the committee for...

Rochester Women’s Club announces 2024 scholarship winners

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Women’s Club has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. The Raymond C Hartley and “Snookie” scholarships are “awarded to three exceptional young Rochester residents,” a Rochester Women’s Club news release said...

Rochester church to hold harvest festival

ROCHESTER — An outdoor festival with treats and fun for the family will be held on the church green of the First Congregational Church of Rochester on Saturday, Oct. 5. The harvest festival will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at 11 Constitution Way...

Paranormal writer to present at Taber Library

MARION — A paranormal writer is coming to Elizabeth Taber Library to talk about ghosts and more. “Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger” will be held Friday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Belanger has been “exploring the unexplained” for more than 20 years,...

Support Taber Library with dinner and a book discussion

MARION — Support Elizabeth Taber Library by enjoying dinner and a lively book discussion at a neighbor’s home. “Table of Contents,” a fundraising event for the library, will be held Sunday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 25. Go to the library website to...

Mattapoisett Land Trust to hold ‘big sit’ bird watch

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Land Trust and Nasketucket Bird Club are hosting a fall birding program in the style of a “big sit.” The program will take place Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. at the Grace Meadow preserve. “A ‘big sit’ is a type of birding...

Garden with native plants while supporting a local land trust

ROCHESTER — Those that are ready for fall planting and looking for more native trees, shrubs and plants for their yard now have an opportunity to garden and support local land trusts at the same time. Mattapoisett Land Trust and Rochester Land Trust...

New exhibit ‘Two Painters, Two Friends’ coming to Marion Art Center

MARION — A new exhibit is coming to the Marion Art Center to begin the fall. “Two Painters, Two Friends,” featuring Kim Barry and Pamela Hoss will run from Sept. 28 to Nov. 1, with an opening reception Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. Barry is a...

Protect yourself from the flu

MATTAPOISETT — Flu season is fast approaching. To protect against the sickness, get a flu shot at a Board of Health clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Mattapoisett Library. The clinic will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is recommended that attendees...

Drum the day away at the COA

MATTAPOISETT — Playing the drums increases dopamine and serotonin levels and can help reduce stress, according to a Mattapoisett Council on Aging release. A drumming class is held once a month at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. The instructor is...

Mattapoisett Friends Meeting seeking donations for yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting is holding donation drop-off times to prepare for an Oct. 5 yard sale. Earnings will go towards renovations of the Friends’ community hall, including replacement of rotted fascia boards and adding...

Meet an author who sailed to Grenada and back

MARION — Meet the author of a book about living on a boat for two years sailing from New England to Grenada and back. Kimberly J. Walsh, author of “Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family's Sailing Adventures,” will be...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee announces September meeting, rally

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee has announced its next meeting, which will be Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road. There will be discussion and planning of an upcoming South Coast...

Meet the artist currently on display at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host a meet and greet with an artist currently on exhibit at the library. In conjunction with “Back Roads, Wild and Imagined Places,” South Dartmouth artist JP Powel will be at the library...

Marion Historical Commission shares state preservation funding opportunity

MARION — The Marion Historical Commission is sharing a preservation funding opportunity for eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations throughout the Tri-Town area. Preservation Massachusetts has announced the 2025 round of the Massachusetts...

Study ghosts during six-week course at Saint Gabriel’s Church in Marion

MARION — A comprehensive course on ghosts and how they’re understood in Christianity is coming to Saint Gabriel’s Church. Led by the Rev. Eric E. Fialho, the six-week “Ghosts! Explaining the Paranormal” will explore “how the Church defines,...

Mattapoisett Council on Aging to hold Social Security workshop

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Council on Aging is holding a workshop aimed at those who have retired or plan to retire at any point in their lives. Delia DeMello, a Social Security metropolitan public affairs specialist, will lead “Social Security...

Learn more about the philanthropy, friendship of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club at luncheon

MATTAPOISETT — Philanthropy, friendship and fun await at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. The club is inviting women of Mattapoisett interested in learning more about club membership to a “welcome” luncheon. The luncheon will be Thursday, Sept. 19 at...

Learn about the odorless radioactive gas found in some homes from Massachusetts Department of Public Health

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Board of Health is offering a presentation on a radioactive gas that can pose health risks and may be inside certain homes. Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas, and federal and state guidelines recommend testing homes...

Talk turtles with Mass Audubon

MARION — Turtles can be found on land locally, but also in Massachusetts waters. The Marion Natural History Museum is hosting “Sea Turtles in Massachusetts Waters” on Oct. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 8 Spring St., Marion. Massachusetts Audubon Sea...

New singers welcomed for South Coast Children’s Chorus

MARION — The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for its upcoming season. The chorus is open to students from first to 12th grade. New singers will be accepted at the first three rehearsals, which take place at Tabor Academy’s...

Explore how to make learning to read ‘an enjoyable journey’ at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Reading is fun, and so too should it be fun to learn to read. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will hold “Family Literacy Night: How to Raise Strong Readers” on Tuesday, Sept 24 at 6 p.m. Representatives from the SEAL Foundation...

Hear the author of a coming of age story set in 19th century Scotland

MATTAPOISETT — Hear the author of a story about a girl’s coming of age in late 19th century Scotland. Margot Livesey will come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to talk about her 2024 novel “The Road from Belhaven.” Part of the Fall 2024...

Learn about biodiversity, starting with your own backyard

MARION — Join Sippican Lands Trust for a talk with a renowned entomologist Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marion Natural History Museum. Entomologist, ecologist and conservationist Doug Tallamy will be giving a presentation on native plant...

Marion Historical Commission shares info on different town preservation groups

MARION — The Marion Historical Commission has released information clarifying the various responsibilities held by the town’s different preservation groups. The Marion Historical Commission is a town-appointed board. Each Massachusetts city and town...

Sippican Woman’s Club shares program schedule for upcoming season

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club has invited Marion women — as well as all who enjoy getting involved in village activities — to join the organization’s next season. The new season of “friendship, education and philanthropy” begins Friday, Sept...

Marion church thrift store to celebrate 50 years

MARION — The First Congregational Church of Marion has announced the 50th anniversary of Penny Pinchers’ Exchange. For half a century, Penny Pinchers’ Exchange “has been a place to discover unique treasures, along with being a hub of community...

All you can eat with the Rochester Republican Committee

ROCHESTER — Bring your appetite to the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in Acushnet for the Rochester Republican Town Committee’s all you can eat pizza and salad night on Monday, Sept. 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 per person. A...

Mattapoisett church to offer outdoor prayer table

MATTAPOISETT — The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be holding four weeks of outdoor prayer events. Individuals at the events “can stop by for a prayer of compassion, encouragement, peace, and comfort,” a news release said. The...

Marion Art Center announces auditions for ‘Peter Pan’

MARION — The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for “Peter Pan,” an upcoming show in December. The play will run December 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Auditions...

Presentation to outline dangers to Mattapoisett saltmarshes

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust and Woods Hole Group will give an informative presentation about local saltmarshes on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. Results of a study of 250 acres of salt marsh...

Bulldog Pride Alumni Association finalizes 2024 homecoming schedule

MATTAPOISETT — The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association finalized its schedule for Alumni Weekend 2024. The events from Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27 are organized around the annual homecoming game. The homecoming football game kicks off...

Mattapoisett Cultural Council announces funds available this fall

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Cultural Council has announced that funds are available this fall for projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett. Grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs can be submitted...

Rochester church to hold ‘Love Without Limits’ marriage conference

ROCHESTER — First Congregational Church of Rochester will hold a free marriage conference and lunch for couples of all ages. “Love Without Limits" will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It “will teach couples how to maintain a God-...

Paintings of ‘imaginative realism’ to be exhibited at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library during September to view an exhibit of oils on panels. From Sept. 3 to 29, “Paintings from Back Roads – Wild and Imagined Places” by South Dartmouth artist JP Powell will be on display at the...

Sippican Choral Society to begin fall season rehearsals

MARION — Do you sing along when a familiar song comes on the car radio? Find it hard to resist belting out tunes while listening to playlists during walks and runs? If so, sing with the Sippican Choral Society, which is holding its first rehearsal...

Aerial spraying to combat risk of EEE in parts of Middleboro, Rochester, Wareham

Aerial spraying will be conducted in parts of several towns in Plymouth County including Middleboro, Rochester and Wareham to mitigate the risk of contracting the mosquito-borne illness Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Spraying is scheduled to...

Join the Mattapoisett Congregational Church for a homecoming worship and picnic

MATTAPOISETT — Sandwiches will be made and blankets will be spread out on the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s lawn on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. for the church’s annual homecoming and picnic. The Tri-Town community is invited to join the church...

Sons of American Revolution member to speak at Historical Society meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at 355 County Rd. David Schafer of the Sons of the American Revolution will speak on the research that it takes to locate the graves of...

Cranberry Bake Sale right around the corner

ROCHESTER — Sweet treats will be available for purchase at the Rochester Historical Society’s annual Cranberry Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 355 County Rd. at the society’s museum. Attendees will...

St. Philip’s summer season coming to a close

MATTAPOISETT — On Sunday, Sept. 1, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located next to the Mattapoisett Town Beach, will conclude its 140th Summer Season of visiting clergy with services at 8 and 10 a.m. using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Long-time...

Revolutionary War veteran at Rochester cemetery to be honored

ROCHESTER — The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host a ceremony honoring a Revolutionary War veteran at a Rochester cemetery. Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m., a memorial marker will be installed at the grave of...

Library Card Sign-up Month coming to Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — September is Library Card Sign-up Month at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. To celebrate, the library is holding a raffle for teens and adults who register for a new library card or use their existing card throughout September...

Mattapoisett shares voting information for state primaries

MATTAPOISETT — The town clerk of Mattapoisett, Catherine Heuberger, has shared additional information regarding the Massachusetts primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Mattapoisett voters will cast ballots at Old Hammondtown School at 20 Shaw St...

Fall to be filled with music at Marion Art Center

MARION — Music is set to fill the fall at the Marion Art Center. The “Unplugged in the MAC Gallery” series continues Friday, September 13 with house pianist Matt Richard with the “exceptional trombone skills” of Dr. Michael Rocha, according to a...

Jazz jam session coming to Marion Art Center

MARION — A session of jazz is coming to the Marion Art Center. “Jazz Jam” will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 with the Marion Art Center’s house band of Matt Richard on piano, Dave Zinno on bass and Gary Johnson on drums supporting improvisers as...

Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron to offer fall boating seminars, courses

Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a local boating organization part of United States Power Squadron (America’s Boating Club), is presenting a series of seminars and courses this fall. America’s Boating Course will be the last basic boating...

Friends of Plumb Library to hold book sale, clothing donation drive

ROCHESTER — A two-day book sale in the first week of fall is coming to Rochester. The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a book sale Friday, Sept. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joseph H. Plumb Memorial...

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