Happenings

Old Rochester to host Mamma Mia!

MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School’s drama program will be putting on “Mamma Mia!” from May 7 to 9 at 7 p.m. and May 10 at 2 p.m. Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium located at 135 Marion Road. Tickets for students and...

Marion hydrant flushing to take place from April to June

MARION — The Marion Water Division will begin unidirectional hydrant flushing on April 28. Flushing will take several weeks and will continue until the entire system is complete or the start of annual water restrictions on June 15. Flushing will...

Early riser afterschool program at the Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — The Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting an afterschool program on May 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will examine different types of flowers and butterflies that wake up at different times of the year. Attendees will look at...

Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association seeks new members

The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association, which serves the towns of Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Marion, Rochester and Wareham, is seeking adult men and women to join its summer tennis drop-in league. There are currently about 24 active...

Marion Board of Health to hold rabies prevention talk

MARION — Learn about rabies prevention with the Marion Board of Health on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. The Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force is actively involved in rabies...

Buzzards Bay Musicfest returns in July

Antony Walker conducts the Buzzards Bay Musicfest Orchestra. Photo source: Phil Sanborn

MARION — World-class musicians will grace the stage at this year’s Buzzards Bay Musicfest. The five-concert series will be held July 15-19 in the Fireman Performing Arts Center in Hoyt Hall on the Tabor Academy campus. Before the concerts begin,...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to hold Community Candidates’ Night

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is hosting an evening of dialogue with local and state candidates Thursday, May 7. The event will be held at the Niemad Facility at 57 Fairhaven Road from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Speakers will begin...

Coastal Explorations with the Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — This summer, the Marion Natural History Museum is hosting two week-long programs for elementary schoolers to explore nature in town. From 9 a.m. to noon on July 6-10 and August 3-7, children will explore, experiment, craft and journal...

Marion water regulations up for discussion

MARION — Join the Sewer Regulations Review Committee and town officials for an informational session Thursday, April 30. The committee will discuss proposed edits to the current water regulations during the session, held at the Marion Music Hall...

Meet the Mattapoisett candidates

MATTAPOISETT — Get to know Mattapoisett candidates for office at an informal meet and greet. Candidates, community members and current officials are welcome to the Wednesday, May 6 event. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 57...

Sippican Choral Society to host “Glory of Spring” concert

MARION — Join the Sippican Choral Society in celebration of “The Glory of Spring” on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m., at Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy. The featured work of this annual concert will be Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” with solos by local...

Special dates and announcements from the Marion Town Clerk

MARION — The Marion Town Clerk wants to remind residents of important dates coming up. Ballot Machine Testing will occur in the Town Clerk’s Office at 10 a.m. on April 29. The Warrant Review will be held at the Marion Music Hall Located at 164 Front...

Amphibian and vernal pool walk with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust during School Vacation on Saturday April 25 at 1 p.m. at the Woodcock Preserve to learn more about vernal pools. Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates...

Mattapoisett Congregational Church offers two scholarships

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church is offering the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Scholarship and the Coquillette Scholarship which offers $1,000 and $2,500 to graduating seniors. These scholarships are open to graduating...

Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron to host boating safety course

The Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron will host boating safety courses in person and online. The group will present the USPS America's Boating Class which is NASBLA approved and Massachusetts approved. Attendees can take the class and complete...

All levels watercolor lessons in May

MARION — The Marion Art Center’s Watercolor with Jay Ryan Spring Session 2 starts on May 7 and runs through June 26. The sessions are a great option for those with a little painting experience and are also a perfect “next step” for those who would...

Enchanted fairy forest creation at Marion Art Center half day camp

MARION — The Marion Art Center will host an early dismissal half day camp for children ages 6 to 12-years-old on May 27. In this half-day art camp, kids will design and build their very own enchanted fairy or dragon gardens using natural materials,...

New session of Art and Play at the Marion Art Center

MARION – The Marion Art Center will run another session of Art + Play, a program for children ages 2 to 5-years-old on Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Marion Art Center Studio, with instructor Aylin Cetik. Sessions start on May 4 and run...

Plants with a Purpose plant sale at Old Rochester

MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School Environmental Club and The Transition Program will be hosting its Second Annual “Plants with Purpose and Green Gifts” Sale. The clubs will be assembling indoor plants, perennials, native plants,...

Get financially ‘lit’

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is celebrating Financial Literacy Month on Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. with First Citizens' Federal Credit Union. The credit union is hosting an economic empowerment hour, featuring resources and tips to help...

Rochester Historical Society plans patriotic celebrations

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society has patriotic plans for May, with two events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Author Robert Barbosa will speak about his book, "Patriots of the South Coast" at the Rochester Historical society’s...

Closures and construction to begin May 1 in the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library is completing flooring replacement on the bottom floor. Floors are being replaced in the large meeting room, hallway and the entire Children’s Department through May. The library plans for work to begin on...

Upcoming children's events at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library has a collection of children’s events coming soon. Quahog reader awards. The votes have been counted, and the pizza party guest list has been made. The library will be announcing the winners of the 2026 Quahog...

Donations open for annual book sale

MARION — The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor a Drive-up Book donation day at the Library located at 8 Spring St. on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will be accepting adult books, children’s books, large...

Friends of Mattapoisett Bike Path to host Open House

MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path are hosting an Open House at the American Legion Post 280 located at 7 Depot St. on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Board members of the Friends will be at the facility to...

Creativity lets loose at afternoon art sessions

A student crafts a collage featuring animals and a car during a session at the Marion Art Center. Photo source: Marion Art Center

MARION — Sippican Elementary School students can once again join the Marion Art Center for afternoon art sessions to draw, build, sculps and more. The six-week Art in the Afternoon program for students ages 6-12 resumes May 1 and runs through June...

Get the scoop on spring bike ride

MATTAPOISETT — Cyclists can scoop their way around Matatpoisett and surrounding towns with the 2026 Tour de Creme bike ride. The event returns Sunday, May 31 with 9, 25 and 47-mile options. Along the way, participants stop for a free scoop of ice...

Clubs, content and author reading coming to the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting a variety of events this April for patrons of all ages. Table of Contents. Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June...

Family breakfast at the Rochester Senior Center

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Senior Center is hosting a continual family and friends breakfast. The Friends and Family Breakfast Cafe is located inside of the Rochester Senior Center located at 67 Dexter Lane. The Breakfast Cafe is open Monday...

Marion Town Meeting Warrant Review

MARION — The Marion Select Board will hold a Town Meeting Warrant Review at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front Street on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. This is an opportunity for residents to ask questions about the Warrant for Annual Town...

Elizabeth Taber Library asks for community feedback

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is completing a new strategic plan and wants to hear from community members. The Library's last strategic plan was completed in 2021 and largely responded to the needs of the community identified during...

Mattapoisett Yacht Club spring fling

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Yacht Club has announced multiple events coming this spring. The Mattapoisett Yacht Club will be hosting its Annual Spring Fling on April 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the newly opened clubhouse. Members and their guests...

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a performance by actor Stephen Collins as he brings poet Robert Frost to life. Collins grew up in Cambridge and received a Bachelor of arts...

Abstract acrylic painting workshop on spring florals

MARION — Join the Marion Art Center for an acrylic painting workshop focused on spring florals. The class will be a one day workshop on acrylics using spring florals for inspiration. In this class, attendees will create their own daffodil inspired...

Multi-artist photography gallery interprets grace, solitude

MARION — The Marion Art Center is introducing a new gallery titled “Collective Sightings - Visions of Grace, Harmony and Solitude”. This exhibition features the work of re/vision, a peer-to-peer group of photographers including Angela C. Brown,...

Lou Schellenberg and Susan Darwin gallery talk at the MAC

MARION — The artists Lou Schellenburg and Susan Darwin will return to the Marion Art Center to close their show Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning with a free Gallery Talk on Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m. The Marion Art Center is located at...

ArtWeek SouthCoast events at the Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is once again participating in ArtWeek SouthCoast, a regional festival celebrating the arts in the area. “The Attorney-in-Fact.” MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator presents “The Attorney-in-Fact,” an original play by...

Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold April meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its next meeting Monday, April 13. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm, and be held at the Ponderosa Sportsman’s Club in Acushnet. Anne Manning Martin will be the guest speaker. She is a...

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club to host tag sale

MATTAPOISETT — Hunt for a bargain at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club tag sale Saturday, May 2. Doors to Reynard Hall, located inside the Congregational Church, open at 9 a.m. and early arrivals are not allowed. The event will run until noon. Proceeds...

Mattapoisett Candidates’ Night

MATTAPOISETT — Hear from candidates running in this year’s town election at the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee’s candidates’ night. The group will hold the event Wednesday, April 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the downstairs public meeting room of...

Gaze at the stars with Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a starry night of astronomical observations. The group will host stargazing at Grace Meadow on Sunday, April 19 from 8-9:30 p.m., or Monday, April 20 in the case of a cloudy sky. Visitors are...

Marion Candidates’ Night

MARION — Hear from candidates running in this year’s town election at the League of Women Voters of the South Coast’s candidates’ night. The group will hold the event Thursday, April 23 from 7-9 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Sippican School....

Storywalk and vernal pool discovery with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Storytimes and a nature walk will take place at Mattapoisett Land Trust locations this April. Storytimes. On Tuesday, April 21, from 10 to 11 a.m., young children are invited to Wiggle Worm Story Time. Hosted at Dunseith Gardens,...

Mattapoisett Land Trust to offer Spring Break activities

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust will offer Staycation Family Activities for the upcoming school break during the week of April 19 to 25. All activities are free of charge and offer local families an opportunity to explore the land trust...

Rochester Woman's Club to host Earth Day Town Cleanup

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Women’s Club is hosting its annual Earth Day clean up on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Women’s Club will be working with Rochester Troop 31 Girl Scouts who will be handing out garbage bags and gloves and marking on a...

Sippican Woman’s Club to host poet Ann Wallace

MARION — Poet Ann Wallace, will speak at Sippican Woman’s Club in observance of National Poetry Month. Ann Wallace is the Poet Laureate Emeritus of Jersey City and author of the recently published “Keeping Room”, her third book of poetry. The...

Upcoming children's events at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett library will be hosting children’s events at the library. Quahog reading program. Voting Week for the Quahog Reading Program runs from Tuesday, April 7, through Sunday, April 12. Readers who finished all 5 books in...