Happenings

Belated Flag Day ceremony planned for Sep. 11

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge #73 will be holding a belated Flag Day event on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. Because the Lodge’s usual Flag Day ceremony in June had to be cancelled, the Annual Service Commemorating the Birth of the American...

Wareham Library Foundation to host webinar with novelist

The Wareham Library Foundation will host a virtual webinar with novelist Hallie Ephron on August 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ephron will discuss her body of work, including her most recent book “Careful What You Wish For,” which is available at the...

Friends of the Library to host outdoor book sales

The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will continue to hold outdoor book sales every other Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the library lawn at 59 Marion Rd. In case of rain, the sale will be held the following day. Sales are scheduled for July...

St. Patrick’s food pantry now open on Wednesdays

The St. Patrick’s Food Pantry is open on Wednesday’s from 3 to 7 p.m. The food pantry had previously closed due to coronavirus, but has since reopened. Patrons are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing while at the pantry. The food...

Wesley United Methodist Church Summer Fair

The Wesley United Methodist Church will be holding its Annual Summer Fair on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 462 Main Street, rain or shine. The fair will include the thrift shop, crafts, baked goods, vendors, a Chinese auction, and a...

First Congregational church to offer fish fry to go

The First Congregational Church of Wareham will host a curbside pickup fish fry on Saturday, August 8, at 4 p.m. The to-go meal of battered cod fillet, french fries, and cole slaw will cost $17. Meals must be ordered in advance by August 5 the...

Friends to host outdoor book sale

The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will be hosting a limited outdoor book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the main library, 59 Marion Rd. Everyone must wear face masks and sanitize hands before touching...

First Congregational Church car wash

The First Congregational Church of Wareham, located at 11 Gibbs Ave., will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wash will cost $10 per vehicle.

First Congregational Church to host ‘grand reopening’ of thrift shop

The First Congregational Church of Wareham will host a grand reopening of the Next-to-New Thrift Shop from July 9 to 11. There will be a buy one, get one free sale on all clothes for the three day reopening celebration. Per CDC guidelines, shoppers...

First Congregational Church to offer takeout dinner on Fourth of July

The First Congregational Church of Wareham will host a takeout barbecue dinner on the Fourth of July, 2020. The $15 dinner will include barbecue chicken, homemade potato salad, and corn on the cob. To order a meal, call the church at 508-295-1630...

‘Bugs that bug you’ virtual presentation

MATTAPOISETT — The library has arranged for Blake Dinius from the Plymouth County Extension program to speak about ticks and mosquitoes. This free Zoom presentation will take place on Monday, June 29 from 2 to 3 p.m., and is open to residents of...

Tri-Town group, Wareham churches to host vigil against racism

WAREHAM — The Wareham Area Clergy Association and the Tri-Town Against Racism group are joining forces to host a “Communities for Peace, Justice, Healing and Heart Changes” prayer vigil as a way to combat racism. The event will be streamed on...

Free haircuts for frontline workers

Faded Image, the barbershop on Sandwich Road, has teamed up with the CYE Group to give free haircuts to all frontline workers on Monday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tom Silvia, the barbershop owner, said that the event is an effort to give back...

Council on Aging sponsors coronavirus photo contest

The Wareham Council on Aging is sponsoring a Covid-19 Photo Contest. The group is looking for photos that “best capture the resiliency of the human spirit in the midst of these challenging times.” Photos could show changes to daily life that stem...

Curbing the Culture of Shame: A Conversation on the Impact of Cyberbullying

The Marion Institute will present a virtual panel discussion titled “Curbing the Culture of Shame: A Conversation on the Impact of Cyberbullying” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The panel will discuss and respond to the documentary “Audrie &...

St. Patrick’s to livestream Holy Week services

St. Patrick’s Parish will livestream its Holy Week services to parishioners who are isolated at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Holy Thursday, April 9, St. Patrick’s will livestream Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, April...

NEW DATE Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Fair

This event has been postponed to May 2 due to coronavirus. The Wareham Viking Theatre Company will be hosting a Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Fair at the Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Rd., from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Local...

CANCELLED Trail work day

The Wareham Land Trust will be hosting a trail work day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Rd. A stretch of trail previously obstructed by a downed tree needs to be cleared of...

Birding walk with the Land Trust New Date

The Wareham Land Trust is hosting a six-week series of birding walks designed for birders of all experience levels who want to become more familiar with the looks, sounds, and habitats of birds throughout the year. Each walk, held in different...

‘Show and Tell’ with the Wareham Historical Society POSTPONED

This event has been postponed due to the threat of coronavirus. A new date has not yet been set. The Wareham Historical Society will host a “Show and Tell” event at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street on Monday, March 16...

Onset Bay Association’s Chili Cookoff POSTPONED

Editor’s note: This event has been postponed. The association explained that the decision was made out of concern for the community and public safety. Any tickets or contestant fees collected will be honored at a later date...

CANCELLED Wareham Land Trust to celebrate Dr. Seuss

The Wareham Land Trust will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a free showing of a tree-themed movie at the Wareham Public Library. Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, but the celebration will be on March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. The film will be followed by...

Wild Woman Yard Sale

Peace for Ponies, an animal rescue located in East Wareham, will be hosting a “Wild Woman Yard Sale” at the Stone Path Malt Tap Room on Sunday, April 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Spaces cost $20, and can be reserved by calling 508-295-7637. The space will...

POSTPONED Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Fair

Registration open for Onset Bay Center summer programs

R egistration is now open for the first full summer of programs at the Onset Bay Center, the newly renovated facility, formerly known as the Onset Bathhouse. Final work on the building will be completed in June. Once programs begin, Wickets Island,...

Wareham Garden Club meeting with the Buzzards Bay Coalition

The Wareham Garden Club will meet on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 82 High St. Colin Ziegler from the Buzzards Bay Coalition will tell the club about the Coalition’s work on the South Coast. The Garden Club...

Technology classes offered at the Wareham Free Library

The Wareham Free Library will offer several technology classes in March. Four basic computer skills classes will be held on Tuesday's in March at 1 p.m., starting with instruction on using a mouse and keyboard on March 10. Sessions will follow on...

Wareham Library to resume hosting chess club

The Wareham Free Library will continue to offer a chess club on Monday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The club will begin meeting on Monday, March 9. All ages and skill levels are welcome. The library is also seeking adults or young adults with...

Events planned for seniors during the month of March

Wareham’s Council on Aging has a variety of events planned for seniors during the month of March. The Clutter Support Group will meet on March 4 and 18 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss how to deal with everyday objects that can lead to clutter. A free...

‘He Said, She Said: A Comedic Battle of the Sexes’ CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled due to the threat of coronavirus. The Chamber will be offering refunds to ticketholders. The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce is hosting “He Said, She Said: A Comedic Battle of the Sexes” on...

Annual Bridge Awards

The Cape Cod Canal Region of Commerce will be hosting the annual Bridge Awards on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn Cape Cod Canal, 12 Kendall Rae Place, Bourne. The Bridge Awards recognize businesses and individuals who...

Soup and salad supper at Wesley United Methodist Church

The Wesley United Methodist Church will be hosting a soup and salad supper on Friday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 462 Main St. The menu includes a variety of soups (fish chowder, kale, hamburger, and chicken noodle), salad,...

Corned beef and cabbage dinner at the American Legion

The American Legion will be hosting a corned beef and cabbage dinner to benefit veterans and their families on March 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Post, 777 Main St. Tickets cost $14. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Joe at 508-...

CANCELLED Earth Day Festival

The Wareham Land Trust will be hosting an Earth Day Festival on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club in Onset, 13 Highland Ave. The festival will include information and activities provided by organizations including the...

Laughter Yoga

Stop by the Rowland Thacher Hall at 11 Gibbs Avenue on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. to experience Laughter Yoga. The host of this event is Doug Savage, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and founder of Savage Laughter. Laughter Yoga was started in India...

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