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 […]

On behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, the Public Health Nursing Office is offering flu vaccines to Mattapoisett residents and neighboring communities. Regular dose and high dose will be available. This upcoming clinic will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street.   Please wear […]

Our Purrington Fall Author Series continues with local author Ben Shattuck. Ben will discuss his new book of short stories, "The History of Sound," on Tuesday, October 8 at 6 pm. Shattuck, a former Teaching-Writing Fellow and graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, is a recipient of the PEN America Short Story Prize and a […]

The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the lower level of the North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Ave, Rochester. The community is always invited to attend.

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 […]

Join the Tables of Content fund-raising event for the Elizabeth Taber Library – Sunday October 20 and Friday October 25. Support the library by enjoying a delicious dinner and lively book discussion at a Marion neighbor’s home. Go to the library’s website to register, select your book choices and date, get your book assignment & […]

On Friday, October 11, you are invited to join members and guests of the Sippican Woman's Club to "hit the road". We are travelling to Columbia Point, Boston to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, which visitors have described as "an unforgettable journey through American history and the life of a truly remarkable […]

Marion Fire/EMS will host an Open House on Friday, October 11 from 6 pm-8 pm at Station 1, 50 Spring Street. Fun for the whole family.

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 the world and in your backyard. His talk presents highlights from his own adventures, a look […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

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 […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, October 14 at 6:30 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members welcome. We look forward to seeing you. A candidate's forum will follow at 7:00 pm.

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 […]

The Marion Police Department is hosting a women’s self-defense class during Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 15 & 17 from 6-9 pm. Last year’s class was a huge success and participants learned valuable life-saving skills. Our program aims to empower women by helping them learn the best techniques to protect themselves and build confidence […]

Our next Cookbook Club meeting is scheduled for October 15 at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome. This month, we're reading "Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped and Easy Comfort Foods" by Tieghan Gerard. Limited copies of the book are available for pickup at the library. Stop […]

The Banned Book Club returns to discuss the widely-censored horror story The Picture of Dorian Gray on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm. Eat, drink and discuss Oscar Wilde’s classic gothic novel and the terrors of censorship. Copies of this month’s title are available at the library’s circulation desk.

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 […]

On Wednesday, October 16 at 3:30 pm, patrons ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a Halloween Miniature Terrarium Craft. Let's get into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky miniature terrarium using a recycled Qui yogurt jar. Be sure to visit the library or our website to register.

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites potential new members and interested local residents to its October 17 monthly meeting, which will feature an art history presentation by the well-known Jill Sanford of Art For Your Mind. Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Jill […]

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Niemad Corporation facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s discussion will focus on the GOP efforts for a winning strategy in November. If interested, please attend or contact Paul […]

The Marion Police Department is hosting a women’s self-defense class during Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 15 & 17 from 6-9 pm. Last year’s class was a huge success and participants learned valuable life-saving skills. Our program aims to empower women by helping them learn the best techniques to protect themselves and build confidence […]

The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding their Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm. The meeting is open to all members of the Friends and the public, and will be held at the Library which is located at 17 Constitution Way in Rochester. On the agenda are new by-laws governing the […]

The Marion Art Center announces new availability for our very popular Art in the Afternoon program, which runs Friday afternoons, for ages 7-12. Our Early Dismissal Half Day Camp, scheduled Friday, October 18 12:00-3:00pm in the MAC Studio, is $70 for MAC members and $80 for nonmembers. Students will explore wool felt and model magic […]

Then, on Friday, October 18 at 3:30 pm, our Graphic Novel Book Club will meet to discuss The Witches' Wings and Other Terrifying Tales by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Copies of the book are available at the library, and participants can look forward to a lively discussion, a craft activity, and snacks. This event is recommended […]

The Marion Natural History Museum is hosting "Sea Turtles in Massachusetts Waters" on October 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum, 8 Spring Street, Marion. Join us when we welcome Massachusetts Audubon Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator Karen Dourdeville. Let's hear about the efforts Mass Audubon is working on to protect […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

There will be a cemetery meeting at the Mattapoisett library, October 19 at 10 am. The meeting will be upstairs in the Mariner Room. All board members and trustees are urged to attend and it is open to the public.

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, […]

Join local artist C.R. Florence for an exploratory comics-making class on Saturday, October 19 at 1 pm. No experience necessary. Patrons will learn a brief history of sequential art and how it has evolved to what we understand as "comics" today. This workshop will cover the basics of storytelling using sequential imagery, focusing on story […]

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 […]

The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, will be hosting a pig roast on October 20 at 1:00 pm. Dinner will include pork, baked beans, jag, corn on the cob, applesauce and dessert for $40.00. For Tickets, call Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cutoff date for purchasing is 10/13. The club opens at […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

As part of the Purrington Fall Author Series, Catherine Newman, author of the New York Times bestselling novel, "Sandwich," will read from her book, invite audience questions, and sign copies of the novel on Tuesday, October 22 at 6 pm. Newman has written numerous columns, articles, and canned-bean recipes for magazines and newspapers, and her […]

Bring your little ones (ages 1 and up) to the library on Wednesday, October 23 at 10:30 am for a fun fall-themed activity: the Toddler Toilet Paper Roll Fall Tree Craft. We'll be using toilet paper rolls to create adorable fall trees, and no registration is necessary.

The spooky fun continues on Thursday, October 24 at 3:30 pm with our Witch Hat and Wand Making event. Recommended for ages 5 and up, children can create their own witch hat and wand. Don't forget to pick your hat color when you register on our website.

On Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, science writer and local author Michelle Cusolito will be here to share spectacular photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes stories about scientific research at sea. Her latest book, A Window into the Ocean Twilight Zone: Twenty-Four Days of Science at Sea, brings readers along on a three-week journey […]

Join the Tables of Content fund-raising event for the Elizabeth Taber Library – Sunday October 20 and Friday October 25. Support the library by enjoying a delicious dinner and lively book discussion at a Marion neighbor’s home. Go to the library’s website to register, select your book choices and date, get your book assignment & […]

The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is proud to present "Your Vote Is Magic" on Friday, October 25 at 6:30 pm, at New Bedford Voc-Tech, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. The Award-winning illusionist Lyn Dillies is the creator of "Your Vote Is Magic." Ms. Dillies seamlessly integrates breathtaking illusions with a compelling educational message about […]

The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) announces Alumni Weekend 2024. All events will be organized around the annual Homecoming game. The parallel events will run from Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. The program of events is open to all ORRJHS and ORRHS alumni and friends, an inclusive experience that hopes to bring […]

For the fourth year, the South Coast will once again be haunted by Ghost Stories for an Autumn Night at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. This atmospheric event brings spine-chilling Victorian and Edwardian horror tales to life in the candlelit chapel. Master storyteller Eric Fialho, who has been thrilling Boston-area audiences for over a […]

Picture this: a serene beach at sunrise, waves gently lapping the shore, and seagulls doing their best impression of a morning choir. But wait—what's that? A plastic bottle half-buried in the sand, like an unwelcome guest at a beach party. Earth cleanups are our chance to kick out those uninvited guests—litter, trash, and waste—and restore […]

Our October meeting will be "Bats in the Belfry and Mack in the Attic at 7:00 pm on October 16. Also, in October on Saturday the 26th at 11:00, the Sons of the American Revolution are conducting a grave marking ceremony at the grave of Thomas Bassett. Everyone is invited.

Come one, come all - join us at the Cushing Community Center on Rte.6, for an afternoon of fun. Let’s get together, show off artistic talents, and create a lighted pumpkin display along Rte. 6 for everyone to enjoy on Halloween weekend! We’ll provide pumpkins and carving stations with tools & tea lights, or you […]

The Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, invites the public to an Evening of Acoustic Music with Gary Brown and Seth Asser on October 26 at 7:00 pm. They will entertain the audience by playing some of their own original material as well as interpreting songs from their catalog of folk, blues, country, and other artists […]

The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) announces Alumni Weekend 2024. All events will be organized around the annual Homecoming game. The parallel events will run from Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. The program of events is open to all ORRJHS and ORRHS alumni and friends, an inclusive experience that hopes to bring […]

Stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, October 27 between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see a live demonstration by Fall River artist/exhibitor Mj Manville Cloutier. She will be working on a pastel pet portrait. During this demonstration, Cloutier is happy to speak to patrons and answer any questions about her work. […]

The MAC Theater is pleased to present Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Show dates are October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and […]

The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, unveils its 63rd concert season. From a poignantly powerful opening concert to a cartoon spectacular under the tent, this season invites everyone to share in the excitement generated by the very best symphonic band music ever written. Sunday, October 27, 3:00 pm: The opening concert, […]