Fun for all ages! Bring the children to First Congregational Church of Marion (28 Main Street) on July 27, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, to craft a puppet, do some woodworking and play games such as cake walk, putting green, beanbag toss and bounce house. Enjoy music provided by the Show Stoppers, Harpoon Harmonizers, Three […] Read more »
Reservations are now being accepted for the Marion Art Center’s summer musical production: “Stars & Stripes Forever Musical Revue.” The show opens on August 15 and will run on August 16 and 17. All shows are at 8:00 pm. The Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. This rousing revue will mimic a […] Read more »
Berklee College of Music announces that Benjamin Burns of Mattapoisett has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2013 academic year. The following Tri-Town residents were named to the Dean’s List during the spring 2013 semester at Salve Regina University: Allison LaCrosse of Mattapoisett, a junior majoring in Nursing, and […] Read more »
Members of Mattapoisett’s Boy Scout Troop 53 gather around the completed for Owen Lee (top). The scouts were aided by the Highway Department in transporting the lifeguard stands to Town Beach. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins. Read more »
Join in the fun on July 26 at 1:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Historical Society, and engineer your own toy boat by using recyclable materials. We’ll even have a place to check out whether your craft is seaworthy or not! Ages 8 and up; registration encouraged. The program is free; donations are accepted. For more […] Read more »
On July 31 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly hosts a free showing of Silver Linings Playbook at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by July 30 at 3:00 pm. Silver Linings Playbook: Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Pat has lost everything […] Read more »
The “Friends of Faye” Walk to End Alzheimers team is sponsoring a fundraiser on July 28 featuring psychic/medium Matt Fraser. Matt is a gifted and spirited psychic medium who has been on CBS Radio and NBC Morning News. His live shows are standing-room-only crowds. His engaging and entertaining personality makes his shows a wonderful experience. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library presented a unique opportunity to catch four popular authors at the height of their powers before last Thursday’s Teen Dance. Scott Blagden (Dear Life, You Suck), Kimberly Marcus (Exposed), Joe Lawlor (bully.com), and Rebecca Maizel (Infinite Days) write for a 12- to 18-year-old audience, typically, and tackle subjects that tend […] Read more »
In a recent conversation about bike path progress, Michael Gagne, Mattapoisett Town Administrator, stated that he was “hopeful” that a finalized legal document will be presented to Mattapoisett Selectmen for signature at the August Board of Selectmen meeting. The document will formalize the gift of land by the YMCA to the town, and is the […] Read more »
The Showstoppers performance troupe will provide cabaret-style entertainment in the Mattapoisett Chowder House Function Room on July 18 and 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Patrons will have the opportunity to order drinks, appetizers, and/or entrees from the regular menu while the talented youth perform throughout the dining room. While there is no cover charge, […] Read more »