On Sunday, September 1, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Mattapoisett Town Beach, will conclude its 140th Summer Season of visiting clergy with services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Long-time visiting priest, The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Retired, Diocese of Atlanta, GA will conduct the services. […]
The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 3. Mattapoisett voters will cast their ballots at Old Hammondtown School which is located at 20 Shaw Street. Please be aware that at the request of school administration and local public safety officials, we are using the gymnasium instead of the cafetorium for polling. As […]
The first meeting of the Machacam Club 2024/2025 season is scheduled for Wednesday September 4. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please transmit […]
On Saturday, September 7 from 9 am to 1 pm, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will once again host their annual yard sale in Reynard Hall, rain or shine. Lots of great items will be available, including home furnishings, housewares, collectibles, sports equipment, books, small furniture, toys and games, as well as new handmade crafts, jewelry […]
On Sunday, September 8 at 10 am, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will hold its annual homecoming on the church lawn at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Everyone in the Tri-Town area is invited to celebrate with us in worship with a Blessing of the Backpacks for students returning to school. The service will be followed […]
When a familiar song comes on your car radio, do you sing along? Is it hard for you to resist belting out a tune as you listen to your favorite cellphone playlist on your daily walk or run? Did you know that choral singing is beneficial to your health and longevity? Come sing with us. […]
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, September 9 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.
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 11, in the basement of the North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Avenue, Rochester.
On Thursday, September 12, from 5 to 6 pm, join Mattapoisett Museum Curator, Connor Gaudet at the Munro Preserve at 1 Main St, to learn about the saltworks that lined Mattapoisett beaches. An early industry in Mattapoisett, the "Salt Works" produced vast quantities of salt from sea water. Gaudet will describe the process it took […]
Join Doug Tallamy for a special presentation about native plant species and the value of biodiversity, starting with your backyard, on September 12 at 6:30 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum (8 Spring St, Marion). Please note: while this is a virtually given talk, it will still be held in-person with other in-person components. […]
Our popular Unplugged in the MAC Gallery series continues on Friday, September 13 with house regular pianist Matt Richard and the exceptional trombone skills of Dr. Michael Rocha. Our informal series invites you to sit back, relax and ease into the weekend. With limited seating, early registration is strongly recommended. Tickets are just $12 for […]
September 14. MYC Phoenix Cup. A fun race any member with a sailboat can participate in. There is no Fee for this race. Check website under Racing, Phoenix Cup for details. September 14. Last race of the season. Open to all PHRF boats in Buzzards Bay. Check our website for entry details, under Racing, Fall […]
It is with immense joy and gratitude that The First Congregational Church of Marion announces the 50th Anniversary of the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange. For half a century, our Penny Pinchers’ Exchange (PPX) has been a place to discover unique treasures, along with being a hub of community spirit, support and generosity. Founded in 1974, PPX […]
Our next Cookbook Club meeting is scheduled for September 17 at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome. This month, we're reading "The Cook You Want to Be: Everyday Recipes to Impress." Limited copies of the book are available for pickup at the library. Stop by and snag one.
In conjunction with JP Powel's Mattapoisett Library Art Series painting exhibit called Back Roads, Wild and Imagined Places at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (September 3 – 29), Powel will be at the library in person on Wednesday, September 18 from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm for a Meet & Greet. Come meet Powell and […]
September is coming and so are two events at the Society's museum at 355 County Rd. The first is our monthly meeting on September 18 at 7:00. David Schafer of the Sons of the American Revolution will speak on the research that it takes to locate the graves of Revolutionary War Patriots in order to […]
Our monthly meeting will be on September 18 at 7:00 at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester. Our speaker, David Schafer, will talk about the research that the Sons of the American Revolution engage in to find and honor the graves of those who fought in the Revolutionary War. Following his talk, […]
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites women of Mattapoisett who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome […]
Please join Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) and Woods Hole Group on Thursday September 19 from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Fire Station (Training Room) for a presentation about our local saltmarshes. Volunteers from MLT and staff from Woods Hole Group will present the results of a June 2024 study of the 250 acres of saltmarsh […]
On Thursday, September 19, from 6 pm to 7 pm, the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is proud to present John Horrigan who will give a unique and interesting presentation on The Hurricane of 1938. This surprise hurricane raced up the Atlantic Seaboard on September 21, 1938 at 67 mph (with a record low […]
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and community members to join us on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to attend our monthly meeting. The location is at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. Join in the discussion and planning of the upcoming Southcoast Rally. 2024 MA Republican Primary […]
Graphic Novel Book Club returns on Friday, September 20 at 3:30 pm. Graphic Novel Book Club will be reading Long Distance by Whitney Gardner. Copies are available at the library. Come prepared for a lively discussion, a craft, and snacks. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Register on our website. Contact bsolaris@sailsinc.org with any questions.
Merrick Brannigan returns to the MAC Theater stage on Friday, September 20 at 7:30 pm for his first ever EP release concert, featuring guest musician Putnam Murdock. Brannigan is a 16-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Over the past year, he recorded original music at Grand Street Recording in Brooklyn, NY, and released his debut singles […]
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for Peter Pan, which will run at the MAC December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. Curtain is 7:30 pm for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee. Auditions will be held at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street, on September 21 starting at […]
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for Peter Pan, which will run at the MAC December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. Curtain is 7:30 pm for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee. Auditions will be held at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street, on September 21 starting at […]
Please join us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, September 22 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a Fall 2024 Purrington Author Talk Series. Hear author Margot Livesey give a talk about her newest novel The Road from Belhaven (2024) - the story of a girl's coming of a late-19th century Scotland. […]
Social Security 101, for anyone who plans to retire at any point in your life – or already has – this workshop is for you. Speaker, Delia DeMello, a Social Security Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist on Monday, September 23 at 6:00 pm at COA, 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. At this free workshop you will learn: […]
Join our new writing group on Tuesday, September 24, 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 to […]
Family Literacy Night: How to Raise Strong Readers takes place on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm. Getting your child ready for literacy should be an enjoyable journey, not a daunting task. Join the representatives from the SEAL Foundation to explore a variety of games and activities that can be easily integrated into your daily […]
Meet Kimberly J. Walsh Tuesday, author of Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family's Sailing Adventures, September 24 at 6:30 pm. Kimberly is a traveler and a gardener, not a sailor. She never dreamed she would live on a boat for two years sailing from New England to Grenada and […]
Radon: Just because you cannot see it, smell it, does not mean that it is not there. Do you know that federal and state guidelines recommend testing your home for the presence of radon? Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas and it may be in your home, whether it is an old or new build, […]
Drum Circle class is held once a month at the Mattapoisett COA. Did you know that drumming increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which help to help elevate our mood? In addition, it can help reduce stress, among other benefits. Check it out once, and you won’t want to miss a beat. The instructor is Sam […]
No-Sew Fabric Bowl takes place on Wednesday, September 25 at 3:30 pm. Creating fabric bowls is like crafting magic. Transform old fabric into adorable bowls that can jazz up your space or make a great gift. For ages 5 and up. Those interested in participating are welcome to register on our website.
Join us on Wednesday, September 25 Early Dismissal Day for a special Lego Day in the children's room of the Elizabeth Taber Library. Take on our building challenge or build from your own imagination. Kids ages 5-9 and their families are invited to drop by anytime between 1 and 4 pm.
The Marion Board of Health with the help of Marion EMS will be hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, September 26 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street. Clinic start time is 9 am and ends at 12 pm. The clinic will be a drive-thru under […]
The Autumn Book Sale will be held from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, September 27 and from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 28 in the Downstairs Program Room. The Library Youth Group will have a Bake Sale table during the Saturday sale hours. The Savers Clothing & Book Drive will be held […]
September is coming and so are two events at the Society's museum at 355 County Rd. The first is our monthly meeting on September 18 at 7:00. David Schafer of the Sons of the American Revolution will speak on the research that it takes to locate the graves of Revolutionary War Patriots in order to […]
On September 28 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way, will hold a free marriage conference and lunch for couples of all ages. "Love Without Limits" will teach couples how to maintain a God-centered loving marriage your entire life. Andrew and Jacquelyn Liput, who have been married for […]
On Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 12 pm, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host a “Cup of Coffee with the Candidate” at The Town Wharf General Store. This is an invitation to the Community to join us for a cup of coffee and meet our Democratic Candidate for the 10th Bristol District […]
The Autumn Book Sale will be held from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, September 27 and from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 28 in the Downstairs Program Room. The Library Youth Group will have a Bake Sale table during the Saturday sale hours. The Savers Clothing & Book Drive will be held […]
In the style of a "Big Sit," Mattapoisett Land Trust and Nasketucket Bird Club are hosting a fall birding program. A "big sit" is a type of birding event that usually lasts a prolonged period of time with the goal of identifying as many species of birds as possible while participants are all stationary and […]
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 pm to hear a fascinating story of a pedestrian journey around the perimeter of America by Mattapoisett resident Charlie Bell. Storyteller and podcaster, Bell will share incredible tales about his solo run around the continental United States. While his 10,000-mile run was, […]
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. […]
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday October 2. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please transmit your counts […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The outdoor festival will take place on the church green at 11 Constitution Way in Rochester and will include delicious treats and fun for the whole family such as a petting zoo, bounce house and face […]