The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is thrilled to host the Democratic candidate for the 10th Bristol State Representative seat at our next meeting on Tuesday August 13 at 6:30 pm in the downstairs reading room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. This meeting is open to the general public. We encourage you to bring […] Read more »
Marion Republican Town Committee
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 12 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
On Sunday, August 11, the Rev. Benjamin Straley, Rector St. Stephen’s, Providence, RI will visit St. Philip’s Episcopal Church during their 140th year of summer only services. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. The Rev. Straley will officiate the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services which use the 1928 Book […] Read more »
Purple Heart Recognition Saturday
The Mattapoisett Cemetery and Monuments Committee invites the community to a day of recognition ceremony for the town’s Purple Heart recipients. Those being honored are Barry A. Alves, Allen H. Bowman, Barry J. Denham, Roger E. Kelley and Edward D. Kinney Jr. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 10:00 am on […] Read more »
A Latin-American Festival
The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin-American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 9. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil and the Caribbean, as well as familiar music that demonstrates the influence that Latin-American musical styles have had on American popular music. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, […] Read more »
MAC Theater Presents: Baskerville
Marion Art Center (the MAC) would like to announce the opening of the MAC Theater’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Opening, August 9. Synopsis: Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo, Crazy for You) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound […] Read more »
Nature Support
Marion Natural History Museum presents Nature Support on Wednesday, August 14 from 10 to 11 am. In the words of E. O. Wilson, insects are “the little things that run the world.” It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life. Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our planet functioning, such as pollinating our flowers, serving […] Read more »
August Events at the Mattapoisett Library Children’s Room
As summer comes to a close, fun will still be had at the Mattapoisett Library Children’s Room. Toddler Shell Painting will take place on Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 am. Bring your little one by to paint a cute shell. Recommended for ages one and up. Registration required. The last Storytime at Munro […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society Yard Sale
The yard sale is just days away and the museum is getting crowded. We have a very eclectic collection of items for sale. Everything from an antique bed frame to a really cool bunch of fishing lures. There is bedding, dishes, machines to help your back, your feet or to make expresso. As always, there […] Read more »
The British Invasion
The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 2. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as the music of Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers and the Beatles. There may even be an appearance by members of […] Read more »