Happenings

Happenings

New Sippican Woman’s Club season set to begin

Marion — Friday, Sept. 13 marks the beginning of a new season for the Sippican Woman’s Club. The club typically meets on the second Friday of each month at 152 Front St. in Marion. Events on the club’s calendar for the season include a trip to the...

Search for treasures at church yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reynard Hall. Items available for purchase will include home furniture, collectibles, sports equipment, books, toys, jewelry...

Importance of insects explained at Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — An entomologist with Plymouth County led an “entertaining and helpful program” regarding the importance of insects to a community group at the Marion Natural History Museum on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Entomologist Blake Dinius gave a...

Celebrate reading, talk books at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Those participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2024 Reading Challenge will have an opportunity at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library to celebrate their progress and talk books. The celebration will be Thursday, Aug. 29...

Walk through history with two more tours offered this summer by the Mattapoisett Museum

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum is offering two more walking tours through Mattapoisett Village this summer. Join one or both to learn more about Mattapoisett’s history and memories. On Thursday, Aug. 15 from 5 to 6 p.m., Carole Clifford and...

Public invited to join 92-year-old hit 27,000 mile mark during Mattapoisett Land Trust walk

MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway has already walked around the world, but he isn’t stopping there. In 2020, Hathaway completed his 24,901st mile, the equivalent of walking around the entire globe. “His motivation to walk and track his progress began a...

Showcase your garden at the 113th Rochester Grange Fair

ROCHESTER — The best of the best when it comes to vegetables and flowers grown in Rochester will be determined on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the 113th annual Rochester Grange Fair. Along with competitions judging the quality of dozens of fruits,...

Celebrate the end of summer at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for a celebration of the end of summer. The End of Summer Bash will be on the library lawn Friday, Aug. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be lawn games, s’mores, free activities and music. Tie dye a scrunchie...

Talk with author of thriller set in New Bedford at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Come to Elizabeth Taber Library for a “lively” discussion with a local author. The library will host Paul Rooney, author of “Widow’s Cove” Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Widow’s Cove” is a thriller set in the heart of New Bedford...

State representative candidates to speak at Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Party has announced its next meeting, which features two candidate speakers. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road. State representative...

Tri-Town Against Racism to hold virtual coffee hour in August

Tri-Town Against Racism will be holding virtual coffee hours every fourth Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in order to connect with the community. The next virtual coffee hour will be held Saturday, Aug. 24. Attendees can expect a brief overview of...

Virtual candidates forum for state senate race to be held

A virtual forum to meet the candidates in a local race for state senate will be held at the end of August. The forum for candidates running for the 3rd Bristol & Plymouth District state senate seat will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom...

Marion Natural History Museum program dives deep into water ecosystems

MARION — A group at the Marion Natural History Museum has spent the summer exploring fresh and saltwater ecosystems. The museum’s Coastal Exploration program examined tadpoles and salamanders undergoing metamorphosis, spotted turtles fighting with...

Hear a talk about turtles in Marion

MARION — A talk about turtles will be held in Marion, hosted by Sippican Lands Trust and the Marion Natural History Museum. Marine biologist Carol “Krill” Carson, founder and president of New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, and Sippican Lands...

Discover secret gardens in Marion

MARION — Secret gardens are hiding throughout town, and there will soon be an opportunity to discover them. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion will present the second annual “Secret Vegetable Garden” tour. The tour...

State representative candidate to speak at Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee has announced its next meeting, which is open to the general public. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs reading room of the Mattapoisett Free Public...

State representative candidates to speak at Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee is inviting the public to attend its next meeting. The meeting will be held at the North Rochester Congregational Church, 247 North Ave., on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. After a brief business...

State senate candidate to speak at Marion Democratic Town Committee meeting

MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee is inviting all Marion Democrats and independents to its next meeting. The meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at 10 Cove St. During the meeting, the committee will celebrate its participation...

Young sailors to come to Marion for Beverly Junior Regatta

MARION — The Beverly Yacht Club in Marion will soon welcome young sailors from the region to the Beverly Junior Regatta on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14. The regatta in 2024 will be the 61st running of the event, with kids competing in...

Sippican Rod & Gun Club announces 10th annual Women on Target program

ROCHESTER — The Sippican Rod & Gun Club has announced its annual NRA Women On Target program. The program will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at 215 Dexter Lane from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The morning session will teach the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course...

Model planes to take flight over Rochester

ROCHESTER — A radio-controlled air show is coming to Rochester. The John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mary’s Pond. The event is hosted by the Bristol County Radio Control Club. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 18. All clubs...

Rochester Historical Society yard sale to feature ‘eclectic’ collection

ROCHESTER — A yard sale at the Rochester Historical Society is just days away, and the museum is getting crowded. The yard sale is Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 355 County Road. The sale will...

Jeep meetup to raise money for fight against cancer at Ned’s Point Lighthouse

MATTAPOISETT — A Mattapoisett landmark will serve as the site for a car meet that doubles as a fundraiser for the fight against cancer. The 8th annual “Jeeps & Peeps 4 Hope” is Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ned’s Point Lighthouse in...

Squadron to offer boating safety seminars

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 on important boating topics during the month of August. The non-profit...

Music, pulled pork and strawberry shortcake to feature at Rochester Council on Aging show

ROCHESTER — A music show outside with sandwiches and dessert is coming to Rochester. The Rochester Council on Aging will host an outdoor concert Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. open to all town residents. The concert will feature vocalist Marvin...

Dig into creativity at garden party art show

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Council on Aging will host its third annual art show, and this year has a leafy green theme. The ”garden party” art show will be Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. “It will be an evening filled with many different...

The truth is far from elementary in new Marion Art Center play

MARION — A comedic murder mystery is coming to the Marion Art Center. “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” opens Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and continues Aug. 10, 11, 16, 17,18, 23, 24, 25. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees...

Calling entries for Summer Members’ Show at the Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is calling for artistic entries for an approaching members’ show. The Summer Members’ Show begins Thursday, Aug. 15 with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and will run until Sept. 20. All Marion Art Center members...

Learn how to protect insects with a Plymouth County entomologist

MARION — The biologist E. O. Wilson said insects are “the little things that run the world.” “It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life,” material from the Marion Natural History Museum said. “Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our...

View digital illustrations produced by the imagination at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Art inspired by imagination alone, with some help from a common tech device, will be on display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. During August, the library will present a new digital art exhibit called “Digital Illustrations”...

Rochester Historical Society accepting donations for yard sale

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society’s annual yard sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4. The sale will take place at the society’s museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester. Saturday’s hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and...

All dolled up: ‘World of Dolls’ coming to Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Have an interest in dolls or know someone that does? The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be hosting “World of Dolls” on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. Janice McIntyre of Jenny’s Baby Doll Hospital will give a presentation on...

Recycled art to be put on display at Mattapoisett Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett sustainability partnership will host its third annual RE-ART show from Aug. 27 to Aug. 31 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. “Recycling has led to the emergence of an artistic movement inspiring many artists to...

More Dungeons & Dragons coming to Marion Art Center

MARION — An additional week of epic quests is coming to the Marion Art Center. A new session of Dungeons and Dragons from Aug. 12 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. has been added. The previous session from Aug. 5 to 9 is sold out. The program will be...

Bid on paintings during a Mattapoisett Woman’s Club auction at Harbor Days

MATTAPOISETT — Visit the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club table at Harbor Days under the big white tent Sunday, July 21 for a chance to own a painting by a beloved member of the community. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will hold a silent auction for three...

Pick up pastries at Harbor Days with Mattapoisett Woman’s Club sale

MATTAPOISETT — As part of the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Harbor Days, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s will be offering its annual homemade pie and pastry Sale under the Lions Club’s big white tent. The sale Saturday, July 20 runs from 9 a.m...

Local author to introduce ‘Floppy Bunny’ children’s series

MATTAPOISETT — Hop in to story time with local author Joanne Elaine as she introduces the “Floppy Bunny” series and more. The event will be held Saturday, July 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The Floppy Bunny...

Registration for 2025 Marion Bermuda Race opens

MARION — Registration for the 2025 Marion Bermuda Race is now open. Next year’s race will be June 20, and early bird registration is available until December. The biannual race begins in Buzzards Bay in Marion off of the Beverly Yacht Club and ends...

Beat the heat during Harbor Days at the Mattapoisett Museum

MATTAPOISETT — Escape the heat and dive into history at the Mattapoisett Museum during Harbor Days. The museum invites visitors to “to take a refreshing break from the summer heat and enjoy a delightful afternoon of history, culture, and family fun...

Walk through history with Mattapoisett Museum tours

MATTAPOISETT — Discover the unique history of the seaside town of Mattapoisett with walking tours led by guides with the Mattapoisett Museum. “Tour Mattapoisett's past from its heyday as a shipbuilding center to the rise of summer recreation and the...

Marion church to hold fair ‘everyone looks forward to’

MARION — Join the fun at a summer fair held by the First Congregational Church of Marion. The fair will be Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main Street and throughout the church grounds at 28 Main St. “This is the fair that everyone looks...

Old Rochester camping program to celebrate 50 years

MATTAPOISETT — A groundbreaking program at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will be celebrating 50 years later this summer. The 50th reunion of Survival, a weeklong camping trip for seventh graders, will be Saturday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. at Ned’...

Mattapoisett Republican Party to host candidate speakers at meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Party will hold a meeting with two candidate speakers Thursday, July 18. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on 57 Fairhaven Road. The candidate speakers will be Ian Cain and...

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee to hold Harbor Days voter drive

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host a voter registration drive during Harbor Days weekend. The non-partisan voter registration drive will be Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the driveway...

Get your pets blessed

MATTAPOISETT — Creatures of all sorts are welcome to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m for a blessing of animals. The blessing will take place on the lawn of the church during its weekly Sunday morning worship. A...

Cool off from the sun at the Rochester Council on Aging

ROCHESTER — Looking for a place to duck away from the heat? The Rochester Council on Aging has got you covered. The Rochester Senior Center, located at 67 Dexter Ln., is the “official cooling center” for the town. The Council on Aging breakfast...

Puppet show at Marion Music Hall to entertain all from ‘2-100 years old’

MARION — A musician and interactive puppet variety show will entertain both kids and adults “2-100 years old.” “You, Me, Trees & The Sea” with Puppets, Paul & Mary will be Wednesday, July 31 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Music Hall. “Songs,...

SCUBA! Diving into friendship with God

ROCHESTER — The First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a free summer vacation Bible School program from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19. Spots are available for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade and teen volunteers. The program...

Argh! Learn about Blackbeard at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Do you like pirates? Do you like solving mysteries? Sign up now for Blackbeard's Bounty on Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Plumb Library. This program is recommended for ages 12 and up but has open spots for ages 10 and 11...

Take a woody wetlands walk in Rochester

ROCHESTER — Join ecologist Mindy LaBranche and Michelle Kirby, Chair of the Snow’s Pond Association for a guided nature hike at Church’s Field in Rochester on Saturday, July 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The trail passes through a mix of woods and...

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