Happenings

State Rep. Mark Sylvia to present at final Democratic Town Committee meeting of the year

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold its December meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library located at 7 Barstow St. State Rep.Mark Sylvia,...

Snow place like the Plumb library

ROCHESTER — Join the Plumb Library for a fundraiser and other meetings coming in December. Holiday fundraiser. The library is hosting a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 for the Friends of Plumb Library. The library will be...

Marion Art Center to host auditions and events in December

Rick Sherburne (right) directs Oliver Asker who plays Hal in "Proof". Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — Join the Marion Art Center for a selection of events and auditions. Auditions. The Marion Art Center is holding auditions for “The 39 Steps”, a comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. The play will be directed by...

Mattapoisett teens request warm weather donations for veterans

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library's Teen Advisory Board requests donations of new hats, gloves and scarves through Jan. 11. The board is partnering with The Veterans Transition House in New Bedford to winter wear for veterans....

Jingle bell rock on with Tinkhamptown Chapel’s Christmas sing-a-long

MATTAPOISETT — The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at the chapel on the corner of Acushnet Road and Tinkham Lane. Join friends and neighbors to sing old favorites under the light of...

Elizabeth Taber Library to cook up holiday event

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber library’s cooking club for a new cooking event this December. The group will hold its Holiday Spectacular Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Chef Jeni Wheeler will share her holiday tips and tricks for hosting family and...

Holiday Boutique to blossom in Marion

Member of the Marion Garden Group makes a wreath. Source: Marion Garden Group

MARION — The Marion Garden Group will hold its annual Holiday Boutique Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. An assortment of wreaths, garlands, table decorations and hand-made ornaments will be arranged in the Marion Music Hall, located at 164...

Tri-County Symphonic Band to drum up Christmas tunes

The Tri-county band warms up. Source: Phillip Sanborn

MARION — The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will celebrate the holiday season with its Annual Children’s Christmas Concert. The concert is on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sippican School in the...

See the sea with the Sippican Women’s Club raffle

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club is offering a chance to win an overnight stay in Plymouth through its “Holiday by the Sea” raffle. Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, Dec. 14 for $10 each. The winner will receive hotel accommodations at...

Marion gathers resident input for on-street electric vehicle charging stations

MARION — Town officials are partnering with state and private agencies to conduct a study about on-street parking and charging stations for electric vehicles. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the state’s clean energy economic development...

Donate metal wheelchair ramps

The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations in support of their Ramp Donation Program. The Ramp Donation Program was launched in 2024 to give low income homeowners the accessibility they need to be safe in...

Orange you glad it’s hunting season

Group of hikers and their dog wear orange during hunting seaso. File photo

MATTAPOISETT — Shotgun hunting season began at the start of the month, and hunters are urged to take safety precautions. The season opened Dec. 1 and will run until Dec. 13. Licensed hunters may use Mattapoisett Land Trust lands and trails during...

December to remember at Rochester Historical Museum

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will hold two events this December to celebrate the holidays. The society will be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be selling Rochester...

Crafts and book clubs at Mattapoisett Library December Children's Events

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library, at 7 Barstow St., has upcoming events for children and families this December. Food drive continues. Due to the successful November food drive, the Mattapoisett Library will continue collecting donations...

Rochester Republican town committee to discuss Old Colony vote

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will discuss the Old Colony vote results at its next meeting. The group will hold its Monday, Dec. 8 meeting at the Ponderosa Sportsman’s Club at 6:30 p.m. The club is located at 242 Robinson...

Winter Wonder: Old Rochester Regional Winter Concerts

MATTAPOISETT — Celebrate the winter season with two school concerts performed by Old Rochester Regional students. The concerts will showcase the acapella, chorus and concert bands. The Old Rochester Regional High School Winter Concert will be...

Closures and upcoming storytimes at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for multiple events this December. For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library, visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org. The library is located at 8 Spring...

Ho-ho-holiday fun at Plumb Library December events

ROCHESTER — The Plumb Library is hosting events and fundraisers throughout the month of December. More information and links for registration can be found on the library Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com. To stay updated on library...

Wreath havoc with holiday cheer at Rochester sale

ROCHESTER — The ladies of the Rochester Women's Club will be having their annual Scholarship Holiday wreath sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club house is located at 37 Marion Road on Route 105 in Rochester. Hand crafted wreaths...

Hark! North Rochester Congregational Church Lessons & Carols

ROCHESTER — The North Rochester Congregational Church will be having its Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 247 North Avenue. Paul Sardinha, their longtime organist, will provide the music. Food and...

Magic in every corner at Sippican Women’s House Tour

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club Presents the 35th Annual “Holiday By The Sea” House Tour Saturday, Dec. 13. The Woman’s Club invites the community to celebrate the magic of the season at the 35th Annual Holiday By The Sea House Tour on Saturday,...

Be Seen, Be Safe: High Visibility vests available for Marion residents

MARION — Free high visibility vests will be available from the Town of Marion. Vests are available for children and adults. First come first serve with proof of Marion residence. Bicyclists, pedestrians and pets are most at risk of vehicle...

Mattapoisett Lion’s Club to host Food Drive

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Lions Club will be hosting a food and toy drive Saturday, Dec. 13 in front of Ying Dynasty from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shipyard Park during the town tree lighting event. Monetary...

South Coast Children’s Chorus Winter Concert returns

MARION — The “Hear Our Voice” Concert will be presented at Wickenden Chapel on Saturday Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. This special concert is a collaboration between the South Coast Children’s Chorus, St. Gabriel’s Choir and Tabor Madrigal Singers. “Hear Our...

Green but not a Grinch: Mattapoisett Women’s Club holiday greens sale

MARION — The sixth Annual Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Holiday Greens Sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6th at the “What the Taco” porch and parking lot on route 6 in Mattapoisett, The event will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until items are sold...

Tea time: Ladies Christmas tea

ROCHESTER — THe First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a Simple Ladies Christmas Tea on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 11 Constitution Way ladies are invited to discover that the true Christmas spirit is found in God's...

Christmas comes to Church Street

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Reynard Hall located at 27 Church Street. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked treats,...

Buoy Tree Lighting at Mattapoisett YMCA

The Mattapoisett YMCA held a buoy tree lighting Thursday, Dec. 12. Source: Mattapoisett YMCA

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett YMCA for the Annual Buoy Tree Lighting with holiday crafts, photos with Santa, face painting, a beach bonfire and more. The event will take place on Dec. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA located at 38...

Christmas By the Sea Bazaar: St. Anthony and St. Rita Parish

MATTAPOISETT — Come and join St. Anthony and St. Rita parishes for a bazaar. Unique Christmas gifts and handcrafted items from local vendors will be available. The event will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and it will be located...

Deck the halls with Rochester Tree Lighting Ceremony

ROCHESTER — Join the Town of Rochester for the annual Tree Lighting Event at Rochester Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 30. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m., with the tree lighting to follow once it gets dark. A special guest will be joining the festivities...

Feel stuffed at holiday luncheon and cookie sale

MARION — The First Congregational Church of Marion is hosting its annual Holiday Luncheon to coincide with the Sippican Women’s Club Holiday House Tour. The luncheon will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and tickets cost...

Marion native to perform with Airmen of Note

Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik of Marion. Source: Philip Sanborn

NEW BEDFORD — Marion native and professional saxophonist Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik will perform with the reputable U.S. Military band Airmen of Note on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m at New Bedford High School. Sergeant Baarsvik grew up in...

Tri-town football, boys soccer push forward in playoffs

Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School varsity teams qualified and continue to compete in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s boys football and soccer teams are left in the...

Jewelry donations open, sneak peek sale to come

MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will host their annual Jewelry and Accessory sale at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library next month. This event kicks off with a Friends members-only preview sale on Thursday, December 4th,...

Cheesecakes, travel talks and more at Plumb library

ROCHESTER — Join the Plumb library for some family friendly November events. For more information and links for registration can be found on our Plumb Library Events Calendar on our website www.plumblibrary.com. Contact the library at 508-763-8600...

‘Awesome Autumn’ story time with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust in their ‘Awesome Autumn in Song and Story’ with storyteller Jackson Gillman. On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. come enjoy some lively storytelling with legendary storyteller Jackson Gillman. The...

Rochester Democratic Town Committee clothing drive

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. Children’s warm clothing, especially sweatshirts and sweatpants, in kid’s sizes 5/6 to kid’s...

Bulldog Pride Alumni Association grants open for application

Mark Milhench, Teddy Caroll and Ella Bartholomew, 3 Old Rochester alumni, run in an alumni organized cross country race. Photo by Mari Huglin

MATTAPOISETT — The Bulldog Pride Alumni Association is launching its Grant Program for the 2025–26 academic year, supporting creative initiatives at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and Old Rochester Regional High School. The grant Program...

Veterans Day celebration at Rochester Christian Learning Center

ROCHESTER — Students at Rochester Christian Learning Center will honor veterans at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the fellowship hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester. Please join the students who will be serving coffee and donuts to...

Family storytime, an author visit and holiday schedule for Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Plumb Library is hosting several special events throughout November, geared toward library lovers of all ages. Some of these events require registration. More information and links for registration can be found online at...

Mad science, banned books and cozy cups at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting events for adults and kids alike during November. Registration is required for some of these events. For more information, visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email ETLibrary@sailsinc.org. The library...

Land of the free and home of the brave: Tri-town Veterans Day Events

The Tri-town will celebrate a variety of Veterans Day events across the area. Rochester. The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office in conjunction with The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center host its annual Veterans Dinner and Recognition Ceremony on...

‘Awesome Autumn’ storytime and campfire event

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust in song and story with this Awesome Autumn event on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Storyteller Jackson Gillman will host a show that celebrates the beauties of the season: apples, pumpkins, harvest, a...

Pine Island and Strawberry Point conserved after donation

Faith Ball, Lauri Carlson and John Jenney honored after donating their family land to Mattapoisett Land Trust. Source: Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Lauri Carlson, John Jenney and Faith Ball, all Mattapoisett residents, recently donated Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond to the Mattapoisett Land Trust. These lands have been taken care of by...

Adventure awaits at Queer Hike with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Calling all LGBTQ+ hikers! Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Queer Hikes organization for a Queer Hike at the Mattapoisett Land Trust Brandt Island Cove preserve. The hike will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Anchorage...

Walking, talking and donuts at the annual Rochester Land Trust meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Land Trust will hold its Annual Meeting at Red Barn Farm on Sunday Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Red Barn Farm is located at 157 Vaughan Hill Road. The land trust will conduct their usual business meeting and then introduce two...

November Mattapoisett Library Food Drive

MATTAPOISETT — The November Food Drive is back at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is partnering with the student Community Service Club of Old Rochester Regional High School to...

‘Greetings!’ New Christmas play coming to the Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center Theater is presenting a holiday play by popular playwright Tom Dudzick and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Main character Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and an intellectually disabled younger...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host meeting on key issues

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Neimad Facility — located at 57 Fairhaven Road. The meeting will address important community concerns about protecting...

Donation Days and Gift Basket Raffles return to the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library begin Monday, Nov. 17 and go through Wednesday, Dec. 3 during Library hours. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library encourage community members to donate gift worthy books, puzzles, games and...