Happenings

Grace Pond All Access Path to be dedicated to Steven Bowman

MATTAPOISETT — The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Land Trust in celebrating its new “All Access Path” at Grace Pond on Saturday June 20 at 10 a.m. The Council on Aging will be providing a van to the event. The Mattapoisett Land Trust...

Donation Days at The Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are seeking donations on the following days for its annual upcoming summer book sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, June 20, Saturday June 27, Saturday July 11, Saturday July 25 and...

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results for June 10

MATTAPOISETT — The Tuesday Night Ensign Races were cancelled due to high winds. On Wednesday the winds were strong but fine for the bigger PHRF fleet. In Class A Kindred Spirits took first place over Restless. In third place was Surprise followed...

Silvershell beach to reopen

MARION — Silvershell Beach officially opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 20, with seasonal lifeguards on duty through late August. Parking Stickers are required and are available for Marion and Rochester residents. Marion residents must...

Mattapoisett Land Trust Awards Blanche B. Perry Scholarship to Linden White

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust announced that Linden White has been awarded its 2026 Blanche B. Perry Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a Mattapoisett senior planning to pursue environmental studies in a four-year university...

Hear the bells ring with the Rochester Historical Society

ROCHESTER — In preparation for Freedom Bells on July 4, Russ Keeler and Wendy Keeler climbed into the attic of the museum formerly known as the East Rochester Congregational Church and oiled and greased the bell cast in 1872. The Historical Society...

Marion to hold Independence Day parade

MARION — The Independence Day Parade will roll into Marion on Saturday, July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Marion Town House. Participants should be at the field behind the Town House beginning...

Mattapoisett to honor history of firefighters

MATTAPOISETT — On Saturday, July 4, Mattaposiett will honor the history of firefighters before modern technology came into play. Beginning at 2 p.m. in the tent on the corner of Church and Baptist St. there will be a gathering of some of those...

Mattapoisett 4th of July celebration

MATTAPOISETT — Beginning at 1:00 p.m. there will be bus tours leaving from Center School and touring the original center of Mattapoisett. The Mattapoisett Historical Museum will guide and share stories and point out landmarks and places of interest...

Community 4th of July picnic at Ned’s Point

MATTAPOISETT — There will be a community picnic at Ned’s Point on Friday, July 3 at 4:30 p.m. Families should bring their own picnic suppers. There will be games and activities for children and their families. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a brief...

Field of Flags at Dunseith Garden

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Woman‘s Club is sponsoring a Field of Flags to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary on Thursday, July 2. The club will be placing 400 flags at The Mattapoisett Land Trust Dunseith Gardens on July 2nd and 3rd. They along...

Marion 4th of July parade applications open

MARION — Come together with the Town of Marion to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The Independence Day Parade rolls out on Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m., and Marion is looking for residents’most creative, patriotic parade entries. Applications...

Old Rochester students connect with children in Armenia through art

MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School connected with students from Armenia as part of an international initiative known as the Memory Project. Students in Art II and Honors Art III classes at Old Rochester created portraits from...

Discuss Old Colony revote with Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT —The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School rebuilding project vote. The Thursday, June 18 meeting will be held at the Niemad Facility on 57 Fairhaven...

Fly down to artist meet and greet

MATTAPOISETT — Learn more about Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s ceramic exhibit at an artist meet and greet Wednesday, June 24 from 4-5 p.m. Wendy Goldsmith, whose work is on exhibit as part of “Birds of a Feather and Other Friends,” will be at...

Celebrate Mattapoisett all access path dedication

MATTAPOISETT — Celebrate the dedication of the all access path with the Council on Aging and other area organizations. A celebration will be held Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. to recognize the Mattapoisett Land Trust volunteers who helped make Grace...

Mattapoisett Land Trust branches out for tree rededication

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust will kick off its 250th Birthday celebrations with a rededication of the Dexter Elm. On Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. there will be a short ceremony with speakers and the unveiling of a new sign commemorating...

Sippican Lands Trust Announces 2026 Arthur Scholarship Recipients

MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. This award is given to high school seniors or students in their first or second year of college who are Marion...

Dr. Paul Rubinson to present on Invention of American Science

MARION — The Sippican Historical Society and its members invite the public to an evening of local connection and historical discovery. On June 18, its Speaker Series will feature Dr. Paul Rubinson, speaking on"Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of...

Summer Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — There are many summer events inside and out at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. Visit elizabethtaberlibrary.org/events to find a full list of programming this summer. Summer kickoff. Kids of all ages and their caregivers are...

Pig out at Marion Social Club dinner

MARION — The Marion Social Club is holding a pig roast Aug. 16 at 44 Pumping Station Road. The menu will include a hearty portion of roast pig, jag, baked beans, applesauce, coleslaw, corn bread and dessert. Doors will open at noon for socializing,...

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Spring Round the Bay Results

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Yacht Club hosted its annual Spring Round the Bay race on June 6. It was a staggered start race meaning all the handicap times are calculated at the start of the race. Matt Schmit’s Hardtack defeated Barry Steinberg...

Mattapoisett announces election information for Old Colony vote

MATTAPOISETT — There will be an Old Colony Special District Election on Saturday, June 20. Mattapoisett voters can cast their ballots in person at Old Hammondtown School located at 20 Shaw Street. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m....

Marion to hold birthday bash

MARION — The Marion Council on Aging will hold a celebration for residents turning 60 through 69 this year for a BBQ on the pavilion. The event, featuring music from Gigi Abraham, will be held Tuesday, June 16 from 5-7 p.m. Call 508-748-3570 to...

Adult and Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Step into the summer swing at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street with adult and teen events happening throughout the summer. Crafting clubs. The Weaving Wednesdays club will start on June 17 at 4 p.m.,...

Democrats welcome to attend Marion Democratic Town Committee Meeting

MARION — All Marion Democrats are invited to attend the Marion Democratic Town Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. This last meeting before a summer break will be held at the home of the chair, Sharon Matzek, located at 10 Cove...

The Great Community Picnic returns to Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Museum are hosting its Great Community Picnic on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The picnic will take place at Munro Preserve adjacent to the Mattapoisett Town Wharf. There...

Rochester Historical Society to host 2 June events

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society is hosting two events this month. On Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. the society will hold its annual ice cream social at the Historical Museum at 355 County Road. Tom and Sheila Perry will provide musical...

Maggie Toland-Kennedy joins Jack Conway’s Mattapoisett team

MATTAPOISETT — Jack Conway has recently welcomed Maggie Toland-Kennedy to its team of Mattapoisett real estate agents. Before beginning her career in real estate, Toland-Kennedy worked in healthcare. She served as an intake coordinator for a local...

Jazzy jams with the Hot Club Cheese Roll band

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street on June 13 at 6 p.m. for the music of The Hot Club Cheese Roll. Founded by guitarist Jason Smith in 2016, and inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli of The Hot...

‘Our Town’ comes to our town

MARION — “Our Town”, the Thornton Wilder play, is opening at the Marion Art Center on June 12. Directed by Pippa Asker, the play is an exploration of everyday life, love and loss in the fictional New England town of Grover’s Corners. Told through...

Summer reading and other events return to Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Join the Plumb Library Saturday, June 13 for its summer kickoff party. Summer reading events will continue all the way through August 1, with fun things happening every week. There is a full calendar of events on the library’s website....

Jump into June with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Jump into June activities with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Short story contest. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the library invites local students to participate in the America's 250th Short Story Contest....

Children’s events this June at the library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library has June children’s activities coming up on the horizon. Summer storytimes. Summer Storytime Sessions will be starting with Family Storytime on Thursday, June 25, and Baby Storytime on Friday, June 26, both...

Reel in the days with Harbor Day book sale

MATTAPOISETT – The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Harbor Days Book Sale on Friday, July 17 and Saturday July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street. This...

Tween Friday’s at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Enjoy Fridays at the Mattapoisett Library with T(w)een Fri-yays. Attendees will be able to make crafts, play board games, read or just chill in the teen area after school from 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 12. Teens...

Panel discussion on life and legacy of Jill Viles

MATTAPOISETT — Join the library for a panel discussion honoring the life and work of the late Jill Viles, author of Manufacturing My Miracle on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m.. Viles completed her memoir before her passing, leaving behind a powerful...

Submissions open for ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition

MARION — Kids in Marion have the chance to turn their art into a sticker through the town’s “I Voted” sticker design contest. Young artists aged 5-18 can submit a patriotic- or Marion-themed design — or one that creatively combines both themes. One...

‘Hear our voice’ at Wickenden Chapel

MARION - The South Coast Children’s Chorus will fill Wickenden Chapel with songs Thursday, June 11. The Hear Our Voice Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the chapel at 86 Spring St. The concert is open to the public and free of charge. The South...

Tri-County Symphonic Band ‘pops’ into Marion

MARION — The Tri-County Symphonic Band will perform its Annual Pops Concert on Sunday, June 14 at Tabor Academy. The concert will be a celebration of Flag Day and of America’s 250th anniversary. The program will feature patriotic songs including...

Annual Marion Town Party returns next month

MARION — Get ready to party at Silvershell Beach next month. Marion is holding its annual Town Party on Saturday, July 25 beginning at 4 p.m. In case of rain, it will be held Sunday, July 26. The celebration supports the Marion Cultural Council and...

Ned's Point Lighthouse tours soon return

MATTAPOISETT — Ned’s Point Lighthouse is soon opening for the summer season, with tours from June through October. The lighthouse will open Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July tours will be held on the first from 3-7 p.m. and the 11th and...

Spin a yarn with fiber artists

MATTAPOISETT — Fiber artists who need-le some fresh air can join worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday, June 13. Knitters and other fiber artists are invited to bring their projects and sit with fellow crafters on the Mattapoisett Museum lawn...

Elks Lodge announces Students of the Year

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Club held its annual Student of the Month/Year dinner on Thursday, May 7 celebrating area students. Rachel Tse was selected as Student of the Year from Old Rochester Regional High School. Lilyan Santos was selected as...

Rochester Republican Town Committee plans next meeting

ROCHESTER — The next Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting will be held Monday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting, during which participants will discuss happenings in and around the town, will be held at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in...

Jazz ensemble to fill Marion community center will music

The KabuJazz Ensemble will play in Marion this weekend. Photo source: Marion Art Center

MARION — Tune in for a free jazz concert at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center this week. The Marion Art Center will host the KabuJazz Ensemble, a group of Cabo Verdean jazz musicians, beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. The group is led...

Mattapoisett Free Library launches summer events for kids

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is launching its upcoming summer programs featuring storytime, play groups and a book club. According to the library’s Head Children’s Librarian and Assistant Director Kevin Thompson, the...

Marion Art Center celebrates landscapes of New England in new show

MARION — The Marion Art Center will open its new show, Salt & Light, celebrating the distinctive landscapes of New England on Friday, May 29 with an artists’ reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Salt & Light combines the works of Kim Gatesman, Christy...

Cyclists hit the ‘rocky’ road for annual Tour de Creme this weekend

Bicyclists are in high spirts as they cross the Mattapoisett River estuary at a past Tour de Creme. File photo

MATTAPOISETT — Cyclists will take to the road this weekend, riding bikes and eating sweet treats on Sunday, May 31 for the annual Tour de Crème bike trip around south coast Massachusetts. According to organizers, the tour is not just a bike ride....

A bake sale for the ages

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will be selling baked goods and holding raffles at its Red, White and Blue Bake Sale at the Rochester Land Trust Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Road on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to...