The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor a Book donation day at the Library, 8 Spring Street, Marion, on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am-1 pm. We will be accepting adult books, children’s books, large print books in good condition, also accepting games and puzzles. We are not able to accept textbooks, encyclopedias, […] Read more »
Join us for a fun-filled October in the Mattapoisett Children’s Room, packed with exciting programs for all ages. We’re kicking off the month by celebrating Fire Safety Month at the Mattapoisett Fire Station on Saturday, October 12 at 1 pm. Children and families will have the chance to meet real firefighters, see them in full […] Read more »
Join Miss Macy for story times every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30, starting in October. Join us at the library for Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, Friday October 11 at 6:30. For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters and legends all over […] Read more »
Why wait until the (potentially) inevitable happens? Whether it’s your parent, spouse, family member friend, or just someone who needs someone, it is common that many people are or will care for someone in some capacity. There are many challenges to caregiving and care receiving. This session provides a practical guide focused on how to […] Read more »
The Marion COA Book Club will be reorganizing and enrolling new members at the October 16 meeting. There are currently several openings in the group, which is open to both men and women, and limited to 12. If you wish to be part of this monthly group, which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, has a fun fall ahead of us. The Public Health Nursing Office is hosting a Flu Vaccination Clinic at the library on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. High and regular doses will be available. Please remember to wear a short-sleeved […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold a yard sale this Saturday, October 5 from 8:00 to 12:00. The Friends will have sale items in both the community hall and the historical meeting house. Besides shopping in the meeting house, visitors can see the pulley system that used to lower the divider between the men and […] Read more »
A Flu Vaccine Clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 from 11 to 1 at the Rochester Senior Center. Both the high dose and regular dose will be available. The high dose is for people age 65 and older. Preregistration is encouraged. Walk-ins will be taken at 12:30 with remaining vaccine. To register, use the […] Read more »
All drivers, regardless of age, are welcome. Become a safe and more confident driver. Take the one-day AARP Smart Driver course on Thursday, October 4 from 9:30 am to 3 pm, with a 30 min. lunch break. Refresh your driving skills, plus safer driving can save you more than just money. This course teaches proven […] Read more »
On Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 pm, Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will teach us about the life cycle of a mosquito, the services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to the community, and how to use effective repellents along with eliminating stagnant water and disease risk. […] Read more »