Happenings

Happenings

Join the flock for a bird walk

MATTAPOISETT — Swoop down to the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual Spring Migrant Bird Walk on Saturday, May 17. The bird walk will begin at 8 a.m. and will be led by Mike Labossier, a member of the Nasketucket Bird Club. Labossiere will lead walkers...

Bust a move at an adult dance class

MARION — Put on some dancing shoes and get ready to groove at the Marion Art Center’s dance classes for adults led by instructor Teah Keogh at a new partner location in the First Congregational Church Community Center. Participants can choose...

Group work and giggles at an improv comedy class

MARION — Laugh out loud and pick up some new skills at the Marion Art Center’s six-week improv comedy class, taking place on Thursday evenings from Thursday, May 15 through Thursday, June 19. Instructor Kate Teichman will teach students the basics...

Painting abstract acrylics at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Unleash your inner artist at the Marion Art Center’s “Abstract Acrylics: Boats and Stormy Seas” class. Attendees will participate in a four-week painting class from Wednesday, May 14 through Wednesday, June 4 with instructor Elyse Laurelle...

‘June in Bloom’ Mattapoisett gardens tour

MATTAPOISETT — Stop and smell the roses at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club biennial “June in Bloom” garden tour on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location of the gardens will not be revealed until the day of the tour due to security...

Carving out life stories at an oral history workshop

ROCHESTER — Share interesting tales from the past with storytellers Karen Chace and Andrea Lovett at the Carving Out Your Story oral history workshop. This workshop will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Joseph H. Plumb...

Figure out the writing process with author Richard Cutler

ROCHESTER — Science-fiction author Richard Cutler will discuss the writing process at Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library on Saturday, May 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Cutler will explain the steps of going from rough drafts to published books...

Hikes for hounds at White Eagle

MARION — Sippican Lands Trust is calling all dogs and owners for a tail-wagging walk through White Eagle on Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. Tadhg Irving from Outhounds Adventure and Training Academy will lead the walk. Attendees will meet at the lands...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is hosting its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Niemad Building, located at 57 Fairhaven Road. Guest speaker David Ladd from Our Rescue will share insights...

Branch out to a plant sale

MATTAPOISETT — Student groups at Old Rochester Regional High School are teaming up for a plant sale. The Environmental Club and the Transition and Life Skills Program will be assembling indoor plants, perennials and pansy baskets to sell just in...

The ship hasn’t sailed yet: Join in on the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race

ROCHESTER — Every year since 1934, the Mattapoisett River has seen the craftsmanship of local boaters put to the test. Generations have floated, sank and tipped over into the rushing water on their way to the finish line of the Rochester Memorial...

Mattapoisett Land Trust extends scholarship deadline

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust has extended the deadline for the Blanche B. Perry Scholarship to Monday, May 19. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Mattapoisett resident graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop...

Stop and smell the roses at a Flower Moon Party

MARION — Everything will be rosy at Elizabeth Taber Library’s upcoming Flower Moon Party on Monday, May 12 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will craft tissue paper flowers, flower presses and find hidden flowers in the library. Attendees do not...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with mother nature

MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust is calling “all of the moms and special women in our lives” to participate in a scenic hike along the Osprey Marsh boardwalk on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 at 11 a.m. The boardwalk is wheelchair and stroller...

Marion Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession

MARION — The 2025 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession in Marion will commence on Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Starting from Marion Music Hall, the procession will march just over half a mile up Front Street to the Veterans’ Memorial at Old Landing...

Hit the road to a car show

ROCHESTER — On May 8 the Rochester Council on Aging is hosting its first of five car shows, which will take place through September. The first show, called Spring Fling, will feature over 80 cars of all makes and models, and potentially some antique...

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...

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