The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the 2016-2017 season of the South Coast Chamber Music Series. According to SCCMS Artistic Director Janice Weber, “The upcoming South Coast Chamber Music season offers audience favorites from Beethoven to Piston, brilliant interludes with harp and oboe, and stunning works by two very special women. Join us for […] Read more »
Calling all young environmentalists. The Sippican Lands Trust still has spots available for their Junior Board Program for 3rd-8th grade Marion students. Started in 2014, the Junior Board is a group of dedicated young members who seek to increase environmental awareness and involvement among peers. They aim to share the SLT mission, to host events, […] Read more »
Here is a look at the first week of official scheduled games for Old Rochester Regional High School fall athletics. Golf: The golf team played their third match of the season on Wednesday with an outstanding 165-87 victory against Seekonk. As far as key players, Colin Fitzpatrick shot a 38 for 34 points, Jason Gamache […] Read more »
They might be just “three old men” out picking vegetables now, but the trio is part of a community project that, with a little outreach, established its roots a little bit deeper and wider this year. Bob Nichols, Bill O’Keefe, and Jim Bradshaw, who have been tilling the soil and growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum Fall 2016 After-school programs include: September 28: Harbor Tour. Take a tour of the harbor while it’s still warm. We will also be using the seining net to collect a few critters for the tank before they all move out to sea. Please bring a life jacket that fits, bring […] Read more »
The Friends of Plumb Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester. Books, CDs, DVDs, games, and more will be on sale at great prices. The Junior Friends will also be holding a […] Read more »
Many thought-provoking ideas will be presented during this four-session parenting program. They will assist parents in managing the many issues encountered during adolescence. The program is designed for parents of children in grades 5-9. A major focus will be examining effective and ineffective methods of discipline, the different styles of parenting, a method to use […] Read more »
The Marion School Committee and two teacher leaders hope that a new parent outreach program called ANCHOR will connect the school and families who otherwise might not be inclined to visit or participate in school events. Teachers Lisa Dix and Lisa Horan presented the school committee with an outline of the program that aligns with […] Read more »
The Marion Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant was closed and approved by the Board of Selectmen on Friday, September 9, during a special morning meeting in the town administrator’s office. The warrant features five articles, including one to accept the donation of the VFW building at 465 Mill Road, Route 6. The article, if approved […] Read more »
The Marion Cultural Council has set an October 17 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support arts, humanities, science programs, and cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Marion – including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances […] Read more »