Thursday, August 22 from 6-8 pm is the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center’s third annual Art Show. This year's theme is “Garden Party.” Please mark your calendars. Come and meet the talented artists who never cease to amaze us with their wonderful works of art. Wine and hors-d’oeuvres will be available. We encourage those […]
Plans for our third annual art show are underway at the Rochester Council on Aging, showcasing our finest artists. It will be an evening filled with many different expressions of art and a chance to decide which piece is your favorite in our People's Choice Awards. Applications for our Rochester artists (over 60 please) are […]
Join us for lawn games, s’mores and more to celebrate at our End of Summer Bash, on the library lawn, Friday August 23 from 3-5 pm. Tie dye a scrunchie or bandana for free or help raise money for the library by purchasing a limited edition white ETL shirt to dye for $25.
On Friday, August 23, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which includes highlights from some of Broadway's most memorable shows, is as follows: The Showman - H. Akers Variations on a Korean Folk Song - J. B. Chance Broadway Show-Stoppers […]
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 of […]
To connect with the community, Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) will be hosting a Virtual Coffee Hour every 4th Saturday of the month at 10 am. The next one happens on August 24. Here is what to expect: A brief overview of Tri-Town Against Racism and the purpose of the monthly conversations, open floor for community […]
On Tuesday, the Marion Board of Health notified residents of a mosquito that tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). In addition, we were informed of a positive test for West Nile Virus test last week. This double threat and with an abundance of caution and with public safety in mind, we regret to inform […]
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 of […]
Long-time visiting priest, The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Retired, Diocese of Atlanta, GA, will return to Mattapoisett to conduct services at St. Philip’s on August 25 at 8:00 am and 10:00 am using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. The Rev. Cave is also author of “The Church by the Town Beach”, a history of […]
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 of […]
The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a Book Sale on Friday, September 27 from 12 noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. The Plumb Memorial Library is located at 17 Constitution Way in Rochester, and will be offering bargain prices on books, games and puzzles. The […]
On Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7 pm, we are planning an outdoor concert open to all town residents featuring vocalist Marvin Perry. He is being brought back to sing for us by popular demand. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a couple of hours of song and fun. We will be offering pulled […]
Check out our brand-new writing group on Tuesday, August 27 at 6 pm in the Marine Room. Bring your favorite writing accessories (e.g., paper, pen, computer) and get ready for the spark as ideas pop up in this creative writing session facilitated by Alanna Nelson. You'll be on your way to creating work to submit […]
Come to the library to engage in a lively discussion with local author Paul Rooney, author of Widow’s Cove, a thriller set in heart of New Bedford, Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm. Limited signed copies will be available for sale at the event.
The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a Book Sale on Friday, September 27 from 12 noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. The Plumb Memorial Library is located at 17 Constitution Way in Rochester, and will be offering bargain prices on books, games and puzzles. The […]
Are you participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2024 Reading Challenge? Come celebrate your progress and talk books with us on Thursday, August 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Get entered into a free drawing for a Massachusetts-themed reader's basket and enjoy some delicious treats compliments of Cheesecakes by Becky. No registration required. […]
Don’t miss Jazz Jam @ the MAC on Friday, August 30 starting at 7:00 pm in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Be part of the long tradition of the jazz jam session complete with participation from community musicians. Our house band – Matt Richard on piano, Dave Zinno on bass, and Gary Johnson on […]
On Friday, August 30, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2024 season with a concert in the style of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes a tuba soloist and selections by Boston Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams, is as follows: Montmartre March - H. Wood Barber of […]
Walking ‘around the world,’ and then some. Brad Hathaway seemingly completed the challenge he set out for himself in 2020 when he ticked off his 24,901st mile, the equivalent of walking around the entire globe. His motivation to walk and track his progress began a few decades prior as a way to reduce his risk […]