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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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