Please join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 21st annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to donate $15 (payable on the day of the swim). The first 75 swimmers will receive a festive […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum will be open by appointment throughout the winter. For anyone who would like to view the exhibit, purchase any of our Rochester clothing, books, maps, etc., or to ask a question, we can be reached: Sue at sash48@comcast.net or 508-295-8908 or Connie at eshbach2@aol.com or 617-750-2818. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a collage exhibit by Helen Lozoraitis called “Drawn to Nature” from January 2 to January 31. As a longtime observer of nature, Helen takes photographs that she integrates with both real world and abstract visual elements to create mixed media collages. The artwork consists of hand-painted and […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces auditions for their production of Ripcord, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by John Heavey. Auditions will be held on January 4 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and again Sunday January 5 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Show dates are March 7 through March 23, 2025, with Friday […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and community members to join us on Thursday, December 19 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to attend our monthly meeting. The location is at the Niemad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s meeting will be more of a casual gathering to celebrate a year […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will be at the Plumb Library on Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. At the Christmas Fair we will be selling all of our Rochester items which make great holiday gifts. We will have our 4 styles of sweatshirts-full zip, hoodie, crewneck and 1/4 zip. Also, t-shirts, denim […] Read more »
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library’s annual Holiday Book sale will be operating until Sunday, December 22. Check out our holiday raffle baskets and find gifts for the whole family. All proceeds benefit the library. Join Miss Macy for a special pajama story time on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 pm. We’ll sing […] Read more »
The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place on Saturday, December 21 at 5:00 pm 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 light of kerosene lamps and accompanied by an antique pump organ. Refreshments will be […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Caroline Bruzelius for an extraordinary evening exploring the restoration and reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris. Join us at 6:30 pm on December 12, at Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street in Marion. Dr. Bruzelius, a leading voice in architectural history […] Read more »
Enjoy a light lunch followed by an entertaining Readers’ Theater. The readings consist of poetry, prose, and short plays/excerpts. There will be focus on the holidays. What is a Readers’ Theatre? It is a style of theater in which the actors present dramatic readings of narrative material without costumes, scenery, or special lighting. Actors use […] Read more »