Happenings

Happenings

Youth baseball will soon be in full swing

ROCHESTER — Old Rochester Youth Baseball is set to go into full swing Saturday, May 3 as the organization hosts its annual opening day parade. The parade, which is weather permitting, will begin at 9 a.m. at Dexter Field and end at Gifford’s Park...

Collecting clothes and books at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — A clothing and book collection hosted by the Friends of Plumb Library and Savers Clothing will take place in the parking lot of Plumb Library on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, curtains,...

Hush! Silent Book Club returns to Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Pipe down and head to the Mattapoisett Public Library to enjoy some quiet reading time at the Silent Book Club meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 2 p.m. in the upstairs reading rooms. The event is returning after a year-long hiatus. The...

Tween Takeover at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — A tween takeover will take place at Elizabeth Taber Library on Wednesday, May 7 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants in grades 5 through 7 are encouraged to come to the event and make perler bead masterpieces. No registration is required for...

‘Junk Journals and Paintings in Acrylic’ at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — A new exhibition by Fairhaven artist Nancy Mitchell titled “Junk Journals and Painting in Acrylic” will be featured at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library from Sunday, May 4 to Friday, May 30. The self-taught artist crafts junk...

Kicking off Stroke Awareness Month

MARION — The Marion Fire Department, Board of Health and Council on Aging will educate residents about stroke awareness and healthy living at a walking event on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. around the Community Center outdoor path. Located at 465 Mill...

The Loneliness Epidemic at the Marion Institute

MARION — Widespread loneliness in the United States poses health risks similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to Surgeon General research reiterated on the Marion Institute website. Attorney and author Dr. J. Walter Freiberg will discuss...

Game Day at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Roll the dice at Plumb Library’s Game Day for adults on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments, card games and board games will be available for participants ages 18 and older. Registration is not required for this...

Election fever: Candidates Night with the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is hosting a Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mattapoisett Free Public Library public meeting room. All candidates for the Tuesday, May 20 Mattapoisett...

Get satisfaction at a 60s-themed concert

MARION — Turn back the clock 60 years with the Sippican Choral Society as the group performs its 60th concert. The show will begin with two pieces first performed in 1965 followed by well-known tunes from a variety of traditions, including folk,...

Prepare to sail from Marion to Bermuda

MARION — All hands on deck! Marine Weather University will host an online Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. for Marion Bermuda Race participants, crew members and anyone with an interest in “offshore strategy.” University founder and...

Check out an upcoming book sale

ROCHESTER — The Friends of the Library will host a clothing and book collection on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in partnership with Savers at the Plumb Library at 17 Constitution Way. Drop off any resale condition clothing, shoes,...

A note-worthy evening of choral evensong

MARION — The public is invited to Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church to a special Choral Evensong on Sunday, April 27 at 5 p.m. This service, rooted in the Anglican tradition, will feature scripture, prayer and sacred music offered by the Saint...

Mattapoisett’s annual town meeting and election are coming up

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. Participants should arrive and check in early for a prompt 6:30 p.m. start. The Annual Town...

Embark on a paws-itively fun dog hiking adventure

MATTAPOISETT — Dog owners and non-dog owners alike are invited on a dog hiking adventure through the Old Aucoot District, which is a collection of properties that makes up 397 acres of protected land and trails. Whether hikers have a dog or not...

Splash through Marion’s natural areas

MARION — Children are invited to explore some of Marion’s unique natural areas with the Marion Natural History Museum this summer. With sessions offered from Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11 and Monday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 9...

Step into the spotlight in an upcoming theater production

MARION — The Marion Art Center will be conducting auditions for its August production of “Miss Witherspoon,” a thought-provoking comedy about a woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation and the afterlife. The title character, Miss Witherspoon...

Unplugged at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Guitarist Donn Legge and saxophone player Marcus Monteiro are set to hit all the right notes at the Marion Art Center’s “Unplugged” concert event on Friday, May 9. Two performances will take place at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m on the same night,...

Stay cool and sing along at Rochester Historical Society ice cream social

Just in time for Summer, the Rochester Historical Society will be hosting its annual ice cream social on May 21, at 7 p.m. at 355 County Road. Before ice cream is served, there will be a sing-along with Tom and Shelia Perry. Old songs to add to the...

Students plunge into vernal pools at Marion Natural History Museum

Vernal pools are shallow, seasonal bodies of water that serve as habitats for shrimp, frogs, reptiles and the like. Last week, The Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group dove into these pools to learn about the temporary nature of these...

Awaken the inner child and bring about world peace with laughter yoga

Laughter Yoga International invites you to promote world peace through laughter to celebrate the 30 years of World Laughter Day. A session of childlike exercises, laughter, and yogic breathing will be held at the Marion Council on Aging on May 4,...

Rochester Women’s Club wants the community's garbage this Earth Day

The Rochester Women's Club will host its annual town-wide Earth Day clean-up at 37 Marion Road on Saturday, April 19. A dumpster, courtesy of Edward Rose will take household trash, with additional items accepted for a fee. A local Boy Scout troop...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is hosting its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guest speaker Tom Hodgson, Sheriff of Bristol County, will speak about immigration and State Committeewoman Jo-Anne...

Booked and busy: Marion Council on Aging book sale

MARION — Beckoning all bookworms: the Marion Council on aging will host a book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 465 Mill Street. Before the sale begins, the council on aging...

Amphibian antics with Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Discover the wondrous world of quacking wood frogs, blue-spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp on Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. with the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Wetlands expert Elizabeth Leihold will lead a walk through one of the Old...

Marion releases Annual Town Meeting and election information

MARION — Marion will host its Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:45 p.m. in the Sippican School Auditorium, followed by the Town Election on Friday, May 16. Residents must register to vote by Friday, May 2 if they wish to vote in the town...

Sea-ing ocean worlds: Marion Natural History Museum to host oceanography event

MARION — Voyage into the solar system and discover the wide world of oceans beyond Earth at the Marion Natural History Museum’s Annual Meeting on Friday, May 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chris German of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will lead...

Exploring tidepools with the Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Get ready for a different kind of pool party. Dr. Carolyn Tepoit and the Sippican Lands Trust are hosting an exploration of the tidepools in Brainard Marsh on Saturday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required and available online at...

Into the woods with Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Venture into the Aucoot Woods with Service Forester Jim Rassman and explore opened areas, older forested areas and formerly farmed spots on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Registration and additional information can be found online at...

Taking a rain check: Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt rescheduled

MARION — Amid rainy conditions, the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church’s youth group, the “traditional easter egg hunt” will feature games,...

Under the weather: Mattapoisett Lions Club reschedules egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Due to inclement weather, the Mattapoisett Lions Club rescheduled their Ned’s Point Lighthouse egg hunt for Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. No registration is required for this event and it is free to participate. Participants must...

Make a beeline to Sippican Lands Trust’s ‘All About BUGS!’

MARION — Begging to learn more about bugs? Plymouth County Extension entomologist Blake Dinius will guide participants through insect identification and answer bug related questions at an event hosted by Sippican Lands Trust in Osprey Marsh on...

Calling all stewards: Sippican Lands Trust to host informational session for property stewards

MARION — Experienced stewards and those looking to join the field are welcomed to attend the Sippican Lands Trust’s training and informational session for property stewards. The seminar will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at 173 Spring...

Getting on the same page as author and speaker Michelle Cusolito

MATTAPOISETT — Award-winning author Michelle Cusolito will give a keynote address at the Friends of Mattapoisett Library Annual Meeting on Friday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cusolito is known for her book that immerse readers in “the wonders of...

‘Spring Sings and Strings’ at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the Marion Art Center at their upcoming ‘Spring Sings and Strings’ event. Musician Aoife Clancy will perform on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Her music is inspired by her father Bobby Clancy who was a...

Warbling welcomes: Mattapoisett Land Trust Hosts ‘Welcome Back Bird Walk’

MATTAPOISETT — The early bird catches the return in Mattapoisett Land Trust’s upcoming ‘Welcome Back Bird Walk.’ The land trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club will host an all levels bird walk on Saturday, April 12 at 8 a.m. where Mike Labossiere, a...

All bark no bite: Mattapoisett Library to host dog safety seminar

MATTAPOISETT — Dig into understanding dogs’ needs at a Dog and Kids Safety Seminar at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. The event is led by OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy and the Mattapoisett Land Trust and...

United States’ 250th birthday celebration committee in the works

MATTAPOISETT — The United States of America turns 250 years old in 2026 — and Mattapoisett resident Bobbi Gaspar is in the mood to celebrate. Gaspar went in front of the Mattapoisett Select Board on Tuesday, April 8 to bring forth the idea of a...

Hop into the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt

MARION — Prepare for an eggs-cellent time: the Saint Gabriel Episcopal Church Youth Group is hosting a free Easter Egg hunt at Silvershell Beach on Saturday, April 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Games, prizes, face painting and treats will be available...

Rochester Democratic Town Committee to host 2025 caucus

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will host its annual caucus on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Plumb Library community conference room located at 17 Constitution Way. At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats from...

Fire away: Artist Kim Savoie to host flameworking workshops at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Massachusetts glass artist Kim Savoie will host three different flameworking workshops on select Saturdays in May at the Elizabeth Tabor Library for participants ages 10 and older. A bead making session will take place on Saturday, May 3...

Shoot for the moon at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Pink Moon party

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library will host an out-of-this-world Pink Moon party on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate the full moon. The full-day celebration is filled with moon-themed events, starting with an 11 a.m. “pink-filled storytime” for kids...

Hoppy Easter: Mattapoisett Lions Club to host annual egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Get egg-cited: the Mattapoisett Lions Club is hosting their annual egg hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Ned’s Point Lighthouse. No registration is required and participants must bring their own baskets. The event is located at...

Spring to the Pine Meadow Farm Easter Egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Time to put all the eggs in one basket: Pine Meadow Farm is hosting a kids Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an adults-only Easter Egg hunt for participants aged 21 and older the same day starting at 4:...

She returns!: The Marion Art Center welcomes back Aimee Bayles

MARION — The stage at the Marion Art Center will see the return of Aimee Bayles Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Aimee Bayles is a singer-songwriter and recording artist based in New York City. Originally from Virginia, her vocally driven music is...

Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting has special guest speaker

ROCHESTER — State Representative Steven Xiarhos from the 5th Barnstable District will be at the Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Representative Xiarhos is a retired law enforcement officer and a Gold Star...

Restoration company found for Marion clock project

MARION — Time has been ticking toward this moment — The Clock Tower Restoration Committee’s months of research into restoring the historic piece of Marion history has led to the Balzar Family Clock Works in Freeport, Maine. As the iconic symbol in...

Spend spring break at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Bored on the week off from school? The Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street is hosting a multitude of activities to fill teens' schedules while on spring break. Kat Suwalski is hosting WildKat Hoops on Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m...

Rochester Fire Department responds to barn fire

ROCHESTER — The Regional Old Colony Communications Center received a 911 call for a structure fire at a residence on Snipatuit Road in Rochester at 1:48 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Multiple Rochester Fire Department units responded to the afternoon call...

Marion Democratic Town Committee to Hold Caucus

MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee invites all registered Marion Democrats to a caucus scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room located at the Marion Police Department at 550 Mill Street. The meeting will see a...

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