Happenings

Happenings

Retired Navy captain to speak at Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT — Retired Navy Captain Michael Armenia will host a presentation on energy, environment and climate solutions at the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee meeting Thursday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The committee welcomes...

Gold, peas and a Leprechaun Loot Hike: Mattapoisett Land Trust hosts St. Patrick’s hike

MATTAPOISETT — Have a sham-rockin’ good time at the Mattapoisett Land Trust Kids Leprechaun Loot Hike on St. Patrick’s Day. The after-school hike will take place on Monday, March 17 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr...

Tri-County Music Association offers college and high school scholarships

College and high school students looking to hit the right note can now apply for the 2025 John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarships or summer study grants offered by the Tri-County Music Association. The association awards $13,000 to high school and...

Mattapoisett Free Public Library seed exchange program takes root for another season

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Seed Program is in bloom once again, with the seed library now fully restocked for the season. Herbs, beets, tomatoes, kale, peas and corn are among the produce available in the seed library in...

Soak up some sun at Old Rochester’s ‘Summer & Beyond’ Fair

MATTAPOISETT — Summer fever is hitting early this year. Old Rochester Regional School District is hosting a “Summer & Beyond Activities Fair” on Saturday, March 15 in the Old Rochester Junior High gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s “...

Lamb of God Church hosts no-cost food outreach event

MATTAPOISETT — Frozen meat, vegetables and non-perishables are some of the items available for no-cost at the Lamb of God Christian Church’s monthly food assistance event, taking place at Mattapoisett American Legion Hall on Sunday, March 23 from 4:...

More possibilities await with The Church Mouse Thrift Shop expansion

ROCHESTER — Not even six months into opening, with a growing number of donations and the need for more space, The Church Mouse Thrift Shop has expanded into the former rectory’s living room. The shop, one of two St. Isidore Parish thrift stores,...

A March Celtic Concert: The Vox Hunters

MATTAPOISETT — The small but mighty folk group, The Vox Hunters from Providence, will be performing celtic music Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. Listen to magnificent music at 5 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Flannery Brown, Armand Aromin and Benedict...

Connect with nature in March with Sippican Land Trust

MARION — As winter melts away, the Sippican Land Trust is offering events throughout March to get outside and enjoy the start of spring. On Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m., join Tadhg Irving from Outhounds Adventure and Training Academy for a walk...

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity seeks metal ramps

MATTAPPOISETT — Have an old ramp laying around? The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations to help local disabled and elderly residents. The Ramp Donation program aims to give residents the necessary equipment to stay in...

Making waves: 24th Marion Bermuda Race is fast approaching

MARION — Sailboats will dot the waters in Buzzards Bay Friday, June 20 as the Marion Bermuda Race returns. Online registration is open until Wednesday, June 11. Racers will take off from Marion toward the islands of Bermuda. New this year is a...

Marion looks to request an estimated $2.7 million for Town House renovation

MARION — There’s an estimated $3.7 million price tag on the Marion Town House renovation. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman announced at the Tuesday, March 4 Select Board meeting the project had been put out for bid in order to pinpoint its exact...

Learn about backyard butterflies

MARION — Learn about the butterflies that will soon return to Marion this spring, summer and fall. “Butterfly Man” Joe Dwelley will give a presentation on these butterflies, focusing on native plantings to attract the butterflies to residents’...

Elizabeth Taber Library thriving through construction

MARION — Though going through construction and improvements, the Elizabeth Taber Library is offering events in the coming weeks. The library and services will be closed during the move back into 8 Spring Street Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7...

First Congregational Church of Rochester unites with ladies fellowship luncheon

ROCHESTER — New beginnings are promoted Saturday, March 29, in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester. A ladies fellowship lunch will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. with food served at noon. The theme is “A Fresh Start,” and...

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to perform in Tri-town for the first time in decades

MARION — For the first time in decades, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will be performing in Marion. Two shows are scheduled for Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s really...

Get hooked: The Mattapoisett Museum offering crochet classes

MATTAPOISETT — Stitch dreams into reality with beginner and advanced lessons at The Mattapoisett Museum’s Learn-to-Crochet classes. Instructed by Jackie Sousa, a life-long crocheter, the courses will occur most Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m starting...

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