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Happenings

Gatemen to read, play catch in Rochester

ROCHESTER — Meet some of the best college baseball players in the country when the Wareham Gatemen pay a visit to Plumb Library on Saturday, July 20 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Players will read stories and sign autographs before playing catch with...

Rochester Historical Society to accept donations for yard sale

ROCHESTER — Been meaning to donate items? The Rochester Historical Society will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4. Donated items will be accepted and placed for sale to help with the winter heating bill of the society’...

NolanFest to be ‘celebration of everything that Nolan loved to do’

MARION — A music festival at the beach held in the memory of a late Marion teenager is set to return. The 4th annual NolanFest is Saturday, July 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Silvershell Beach. The fest is held in honor of Nolan Gibbons, who passed away at...

Enjoy afternoon tea while listening to Christian speaker at Camp Marion

MARION — Enjoy some tea while listening to an author. Camp Marion is hosting an afternoon tea Saturday, July 20 featuring guest speaker Bonnie W. Chung. The tea begins at 11:30 a.m. at Camp Marion, 45 Oakdale Ave. Chung is a Christian speaker and...

Learn about the history museum in the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s backyard

MATTAPOISETT — Discover a gem in the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s own backyard. On Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., curator Connor Gaudet will give a presentation at the library on the Mattapoisett Museum, a local history museum. The...

Learn about poop at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — You read the headline right. The “Poop Museum” with Susie Maguire comes to the Elizabeth Taber Library on Monday, July 15 at 3 p.m. Learn “the weird, silly, gross, (but scientific) world of poop” as well as “amazing and fun facts about...

Marion Concert Band to perform weekly through summer

MARION — The Marion Concert Band has announced its schedule for the 2024 summer. Directed by Tobias Monte, the band begins the season Saturday, July 6 at Silvershell Beach at the Independence Day fireworks show. All other concerts begin at 7 p.m. at...

Updated: Fireworks to light up Silvershell Beach

Update: The Silvershell Beach fireworks display has been postponed to Sunday, July 7 around dusk due to “unfavorable weather conditions,” according to the town of Marion. MARION — With the summer heating up and Independence Day...

Enjoy a ‘Taste of Mattapoisett’ at Shipyard Park

MATTAPOISETT — Roam the quaint Mattapoisett Village area and explore the historic wharves of Shipyard Park, all while enjoying delicious creations of local restaurants. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is hosting its 20th annual “Taste of Mattapoisett...

77th Horse Show to be held at a ‘Marion Treasure’

MARION — The 77th annual Marion Horse Show will be held on Sunday, July 7 at 8 a.m. at Washburn Memorial Park. According to the event website, the show was first held in 1947 as a fundraiser for local youth groups. Participants of all ages will be...

Watch the sunset with a picnic at ‘festive memorable evening’

MATTAPOISETT — Catch a summer sunset, picnic in the park , enjoy fresh local oysters and listen to music with an event hosted by the Mattapoisett Museum and Mattapoisett Land Trust. “The Great Community Picnic” will be Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5:30 to...

Beat the heat with ice cream at the Rochester Historical Society

ROCHESTER — Beat the heat with the Rochester Historical Society. The museum will host its annual ice cream social featuring music from Tom and Sheila Perry. The event will be Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. downstairs at 355 County Road. Those who...

Exhibit exploring 100 years since the Wanderer to open

MATTAPOISETT — An exhibit exploring an iconic piece and moment of Mattapoisett history in its 100th anniversary year is opening soon at the Mattapoisett Museum. “Wanderer 100: The Afterlife of Mattapoisett’s Last Whaler” opens Thursday, July 11 at 6...

Embark on an epic quest at the Marion Art Center

MARION — A weeklong session of a captivating tabletop storytelling game is coming to the Marion Art Center later this summer. In August, a Dungeons & Dragons program will be led by Patrick Stephens of the Guild of Imagination, the mission of...

Buy a book, support the Taber Library

MARION — Buy a book or other media while supporting the local library. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are sponsoring a summer book sale at the Marion Music Hall — 164 Front St. — Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...

Researcher, author to talk stress and overcoming trauma

MARION — How does the human body “keep score” of pain, trauma and impactful experiences? After developing an interest in studying traumatic stress while working with Vietnam war veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dutch...

Five programs to be featured at Buzzards Bay Musicfest

The 2024 Buzzards Bay Musicfest will feature five very different programs and a new 7:30 p.m. start time for the evening concerts. The festival will also open its doors on Wednesday, July 10 at 2 p.m. to give visitors a chance to experience an open...

Outdoor artisanal art market to return to Marion

MARION — The Marion Art Center’s annual outdoor artisan market returns this summer. Arts in the Park will be Saturday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bicentennial Park, across the street from the Marion Art Center. A rain date is scheduled for...

Marion Art Center to exhibit works of local artist, 40 years after first gallery

MARION — The works of a Marion resident spanning 40 years will be presented in a gallery honoring 40 years of exhibiting at the Marion Art Center. “Nancy Dyer Mitton: A Survey, 1984-2024” will run from July 6 to August 9. There will be an artist’s...

Trio to perform at Marion Art Center

MARION — A three-member group will perform at the Marion Music Center for a night of music. David Mitton returns to the MAC stage Friday, June 28 with his band The Nomadic Trio, featuring Stefano Battaglia on bass and Miki Matsuki on drums. A...

Learn about salt marshes at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Learn about coastal ecosystems at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Explore the fascinating world of salt marshes during “Who Lives in a Salt Marsh?” presented by the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. The Friday, July 12...

St Philip’s Episcopal Church announces summer schedule

MATTAPOISETT — St Philip’s Episcopal Church begins its 140th season this summer. Next to the town beach in Mattapoisett, the church since 1884 has hosted visiting clergy weekly through the summer. All are welcome to attend the 8 and 10 a.m. services...

View a photography exhibit of hands at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — See a photo exhibit of hands at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library during July. From July 2 to 31, local photographer Richard Van Inwegen’s “Musical Hands - A Photographic Study" will be exhibited at the library. The collection...

Learn about horseshoe crabs at Marion Natural History Museum talk

MARION — Learn about horseshoe crabs with the Marion Natural History Museum. On July 24 at 10:30 a.m., Derek Perry — an invertebrate fisheries biologist with the Department of Marine Fisheries — will give a presentation on the horseshoe crabs of...

See wild animals up close at the Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — Seeing wild animals up close can be a treasured memory, open up a world of wonder and spark a lifelong love of animals. Join Cape Cod captive wildlife care expert Bethany Jakubson of Amazing Animal Ambassadors for a July 10 presentation at...

Take a summer butterfly walk with the Marion Natural History Museum

MATTAPOISETT — Get an early start to the summer by joining the Marion Natural History Museum for a butterfly walk. The Massachusetts Butterfly Club’s Andrew Griffith will lead the July 3 walk in Nasketucket State Park, Mattapoisett. Griffith is the...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to hold June meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will be holding a June meeting that will include an open discussion on the ongoing local and national election season. The Thursday, June 20 meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the...

Marion Social Club to host Portuguese meal

MARION — Enjoy a banquet that taps into the cultural roots of the area with the Marion Social Club. The club will be hosting a “Portuguese Feast” consisting of carne de espito, grilled linguica, cacoila, chicken Mozambique, roasted potatoes, favas...

First Congregational Church hosting summer program for kids

ROCHESTER — The First Congregational Church of Rochester is hosting a Vacation Bible School program titled SCUBA each day from July 15 to July 19. According to a press release, kids in attendance will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing...

Tri-County Symphonic Band to perform concert of Broadway music

MARION — The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a concert featuring music written for “The Great White Way” entitled “Broadway Showstoppers” on Sunday, June 9. Music from Broadway composers Richard Rodgers...

Kick off the summer with the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The summer is almost here, and the Elizabeth Taber Library is kicking it off with a block party Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream from Oxford Creamery, lawn...

Meet a local author of summer rom-com with the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Meet a local author with the Elizabeth Taber Library at the Marion Art Center. Sara Shukla, author of debut novel “Pink Whales,” will be at the Marion Art Center on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. The book has been described as a “satisfying...

Learn a Japanese form of art at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — On Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m., the Mattapoisett Library will host Karen Charbonneau Zukas from the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. Karen will guide participants through the intricate art of Tatakizome, an ancient Japanese...

Jump around with Jumpin’ Juba at the Mattapoisett Library

On Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m., join the Mattapoisett Library for an evening of blues-based roots-rock and classic rock with the band Jumpin’ Juba. Jumpin’ Juba features Steve Hurl on electric finger-style and slide guitar with vocals, and Dave...

Kick off the summer program at Plumb Library with bubbles

ROCHESTER — Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library will be holding a summer of free, family-friendly fun. The summer program at Plumb Library begins June 12 and runs through August 3. The program is for ages 3 and up, tweens, teens and adults. Each...

Learn a piece of South Coast history during Pride Month at the Mattapoisett Museum

MATTAPOISETT — Celebrate Pride Month by learning a piece of local history at the Mattapoisett Museum. The museum invites the public to a program Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. on the life and legacy of Paul Clayton of New Bedford and his influence on...

Select board member to speak at Rochester Republican Town Committee

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Rochester Congregational Church, located on 247 North Ave. Rochester Select Board member Adam Murphy will be the guest speaker. All are...

Donate books and puzzles to the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting two book donation days on Saturdays June 8 and June 22. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Also accepted will be puzzles, games, record albums and DVDs. Helpers will be...

Poetry in the park

MATTAPOISETT — On Monday, June 17, local poets are invited to gather and share their work at “Poetry in the Park”, hosted by Mattapoisett Land Trust. The event will start at 10 a.m. in Dunseith Gardens, home to Salty the Seahorse. Poets that will be...

Mattapoisett and Rochester Land Trusts to join forces for hike

On Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m., The Mattapoisett and Rochester Land Trusts are co-hosting a hike along a trail starting at the Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. According to a press release, the preserve is home to many species of birds. The hike...

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