Happenings

Happenings

‘Magnificent’ Holiday House Tour draws ‘phenomenal’ attendance

MARION — Any visitor of the Tri-Town driving through Marion Village on Saturday, Dec. 7 might have been confused by the hundreds of people walking the streets, most with maps and hot coffees in hand. In what may have looked like an adult-version of...

New Sippican Lands Trust trail opens

MARION — The parking lot at Hoff Property and connecting trail to White Eagle were officially opened Sunday, Dec. 1, the Sippican Lands Trust announced. Marion Select Board member Randy Parker, who “was instrumental in securing the land required for...

All eyes on bird watching expert at Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — The president of the Nasketucket Bird Club presented a program to children at the Marion Natural History Museum on learning how to bird watch. “The kids had a lesson on using binoculars and had a chance to practice outside,” during the...

Teen board seeking donations for veterans

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board is requesting help collecting new hats, gloves and white socks through Jan. 15, 2025. The board “understands that winter can be especially tough for veterans” and has...

Sing with friends, neighbors at Tinkham Town Chapel Christmas Sing-along

MATTAPOISETT — The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at the chapel on the corner of Acushnet Road and Tinkham Lane. “Join your friends and neighbors as we sing the old favorites under the...

Local literary journal release issue centered on ‘home’

MARION — Sippizine, the South Coast Massachusetts literary journal showcasing local creative talent, announced the release of its fourth volume. Centered on the theme of “home," the issue brings together local voices with prose, poetry, and visual...

ACLU field director to speak in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host Olivia Santoro, deputy field director for Civic Education and Mobilization for the ACLU of MA, at its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the public meeting room at the...

Tri-County Symphonic Band to celebrate festive season with children’s concert

MARION — The Tri-Country Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, is celebrating the festive holiday season with its annual children’s Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Sippican School. “‘Twas the night before Christmas...

Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker

Around 15 years ago, longtime dance teacher, choreographer and Mattapoisett resident Kay Hanley Alden created a program meant to teach children about what goes into a theater production. The program, “Behind the Scenes at the Nutcracker,”...

‘Wholesome, old-fashioned’ fun set for Marion Village Christmas Stroll

MARION — One thousand hot dogs proved to be not enough at last year’s Marion Village Christmas Stroll. That was the amount purchased for the annual holiday festivity, according to event organizer Angela Rossi. They ran out of hot dogs then, so this...

Find the holiday spirit at upcoming Tri-Town events

The Tri-Town is a place nearly as busy as the North Pole at this time of year. In coming weeks, there are a plethora of Holiday themed events for all ages taking place in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Festivities will kick off on Friday, Dec...

‘Magnificent’ design to highlight holiday house tour

MARION — Tara Calabrese’s home was one of the secret houses included in last year’s holiday tour hosted by the Sippican Woman’s Club. And this year, she’s organizing the tour as a member of the club. Between preparing a home for the tour and...

Readers’ theater to be held in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Enjoy a light lunch followed by an entertaining “Readers’ Theater” at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. The readings will consist of poetry, prose and short plays/excerpts. There will be a focus on...

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