•Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 7 at 1:00 pm– At Veteran’s Park at the Lighthouse. Meet the Easter Bunny! The hunt will be done in sections for different ages groups. This is a FREE Community Event! Please bring your used eyeglasses for donation to the “Lions Eye Research Project”. •Save the date – Saturday, […] Read more »
Fire Safety
Each year, thousands of acres of forests are damaged or destroyed by uncontrolled wildfires. Some are random acts of nature. Human hands intentionally set others. However, many are the results of careless open burning practices. Many of us in the Northeast think of the wildfire phenomenon as being exclusive to the Midwest and Western states. […] Read more »
Wareham and Marion Rabies Clinic
A rabies clinic will be held for both cats and dogs at the Marion Animal Hospital at 303 Wareham Rd. Marion MA on Sunday, April 22, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Non-residents are always welcomed. The cost is $15 for each rabies vaccine. All animals must be properly restrained. Licensing will be available for […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Coalition and YMCA Exploration Camp
Spring is here and summer is coming soon! This summer the Buzzards Bay Coalition and YMCA SouthCoast are proud to offer the new River Exploration Camp. This weeklong day camp will be full of hands-on activities for kids explore the Mattapoisett River from its headwaters to Buzzards Bay. River Exploration Camp is just one of […] Read more »
ORRHS Memorable Teachers
Construction on Old Rochester Regional High School started March 1960. The $2,350,000 junior and senior high school opened its doors September 1961 with 712 students. Bringing the students to the school required multiple bus trips (almost all students travelled by bus). Rochester had four bus trips, Marion had six trips and Mattapoisett had six trips. […] Read more »
Marion Council on Aging
The monthly speaker series on Wednesday, April 4 at 1:00 pm at the Marion Police Station will be focusing on Long Term Care Insurance. What is it, how does it work, what does it cost, are there other options and who will pay for my long-term care? Please join us for this informative session. Preregistration […] Read more »
Friends of Old Rochester Music
Come to the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm for a reception with light refreshments and then join us at 7:00 pm for a Night of Jazz. The evening will feature traditional and student-arranged pieces presented by the Senior High Chorus, Jazz Band, and Combo. The Junior High Jazz […] Read more »
2012 Lillian B. Lamoureux Music Scholarship
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for the 2012 Lillian B. Lamoureux Music Scholarship. Named for the president of the board of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (for nearly 20 years) and now president emerita, the scholarship was established in 2000 to support young musicians who intend to pursue their music education. Candidates […] Read more »
MAC Beginner Watercolor Class
The Marion Art Center is holding a Beginner Watercolor Class on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The class runs from April 3 to May 22. This course is designed for adults who would like to try watercolor painting, but do not know where to start. Students will explore different techniques, while working on landscape, […] Read more »
Rochester Women’s Club Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Rochester Women’s Club will be held on Thursday, April 5 beginning at 6:30 pm with a business meeting. Plans for spring and summer events will be discussed. A social hour will follow. The club strives to address community needs, provide information and education opportunities and offer a social outlet […] Read more »