Happenings

Bridging the Divide Workshop: Skills for Disagreeing Better

Frustrated with friends and family who don't share your political views? Wareham for Law and Democracy is hosting a two-part workshop series aimed at helping community members to navigate political disagreements constructively. Named “Bridging the...

Pee the change

Looking to be more informed about protecting watersheds? Urine luck. The Wareham Land Trust is co-sponsoring a free informational talk Tuesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. with Nutrients out of Wareham...

Tuesdays are trail days

Another Tuesday, another chance to get outdoors. The Wareham Land Trust will hold a cleanup Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at the newly acquired Follo-Beecher Woods property, 8 Beaver Path. Volunteers will remove invasive plants and pick up trash....

An egg-cellent program on oak galls

The Wareham Land Trust will host a free “Oak Galls Walk and Talk” Saturday, April 11, from 10 to 11:30 a at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road. The program, led by Plymouth County entomologist Blake Dinius, will explore...

Trail along with the Land Trust

It's time to get some hands dirty. The Wareham Land Trust will host a trail workday Tuesday, April 7, at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road. Volunteers will repair bog boards and a bridge, maintain trails and clear fallen...

The marvels of marine life

Fishy things are coming to the library. Guests are invited to a free talk Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road on spring coastal wildlife featuring Krill Carson, founder and president of the New...

Keep clam and carry on to the Redmen Hall

Don't get tide up and miss a chance for a clam boil. Tickets are going fast for an old-fashioned New England Spring Clam Boil set for Saturday, April 25 at the Redmen Hall 745 Main Street. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the meal served at approximately...

An out of this world escape room

E.T, phone library. Tweens and teens are invited to test their skills during an alien-themed escape room challenge at the library, 59 Marion Road, Saturday, April 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The interactive experience by Big Ryan’s Traveling Mystery...

Create cool Canva designs at the library

Graphic design can be your passion! The library will host an introductory class on Canva Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to noon 59 Marion Road. Canva is a user-friendly design program for creating flyers, social media posts, cards and more. Open to...

A comedy night that's no joke

Have the first and last laugh at this night full of fun. Gateway Comedy returns Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. with a full night of stand-up and laughs at the Elk's Lodge, 2855 Cranberry Highway. Guests can arrive early for music, the Elks Snack Bar,...

Fish dinner to serve a reel catch

Trinity Christian Church is hosting a gill-icious dinner Friday, March 27. The church at 462 Main St. is offering a baked fish dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meal includes baked fish with optional crumb topping, a baked potato, mixed vegetables,...

Unmiss-steak-able raffle returns to Redmen Hall

Moo-ve on over to Redmen Hall for the next meat raffle. The April Monthly Meat Raffle will be held at 745 Main St. on Friday, April 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. and raffles begin at 7 p.m. An optional ham and beans dinner will be served at 6:30, and...

Buck-le up for deals

The Mission Thrift Shop, in Trinity Christian Church at 462 Main St., is running a Dollar Days sale from Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28. Everything in the store will cost $1. The thrift shop will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday...

Dr. Thomas Gleason scholarship application opens

The Dr. Thomas Gleason Scholarship Committee will be accepting applications for 2026. Up to two scholarships may be awarded in the amounts of $1,000 and $500 respectively. Scholarships are available to Wareham residents who must be accepted for...

Dine with DECA

Wareham DECA will host its 46th annual Dinner and Auction on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m at Wareham High School, 7 Viking Drive. DECA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to teaching kids about business, marketing,...

Chow down with Trinity Christian Church

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Trinity Christian Church has it covered. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main St., will host its monthly Free Community Breakfast on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The menu will...

Grow in education with the garden club scholarship

Be-leaf in the possibility of higher education. The Wareham Garden Club is offering $2,000 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors and college students for spring 2026. Applicants must have been legal residents of Wareham for at least one...

Boys basketball will give it their all at UMass Lowell

Team captain Aaron Cote dribbles down the court at the Monday final four game. File photo

Wareham Vikings boys basketball made it to the MIAA finals after beating West Bridgewater High School 80-66 on Tuesday, March 10. After the final four win, the team will be traveling to the Univeristy of Massachusetts Lowell campus to compete...

Spring has sprung and strings will be strung

A Celtic concert will usher in signs of spring with the first spring concert at the library. The Wareham Free Library will be hosting a concert by Stanley & Grimm Monday, April 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the community room, 59 Marion Road. The spring...

It's a-boat time to learn how to build a rowboat

Onset Bay Center will offer a free youth boatbuilding program this spring for students 11 to 15-years-old. The eight week program runs Mondays and Wednesdays from April 6 through May 27 at the center, 186 Onset Ave, with no classes April 20, April...

Don't worry, be harp-py with this orchestral event

The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will host a performance by the New England Harp Orchestra at Redmen Hall, Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., 745 Main St. The New England Harp Orchestra is a group of harpists from across the East Coast who...

Onset five-mile race registration open

On your mark, get set, go! Registration is ope for the annual Lazy Lobster 5 Miler. The race will take place Saturday, June 6 and begin at 197 Onset Ave in front of Bayview Park. The course follows a five-mile loop through Onset with views of the...

An art-tastic scholarship opportunity

The Bourne-Wareham Art Association will host its annual Art Achievement Award, offering financial support to local high school seniors planning careers in the visual arts Student portfolio presentations will take place at noon Saturday, April 18,...

Throwing beanbags for a cause

If its between staying home and giving back to the Onset Bay Association, there shouldn't be much of a toss-up. The first-ever cornhole tournament benefiting the Onset Bay Association will be held at Stone Path Malt on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to...

A remembrance raffle

Gather and raise funds to honor a local life lost too soon. A meat raffle fundraiser will be held to honor the memory of Jaiden Kamryn Andrews Saturday, March 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stephen's Lounge, 201 Onset Avenue and support the Jaiden Kamryn...

Trail along with the Wareham Land Trust

Trail day? More like trail slay. The Wareham Land Trust is holding a trail day Tuesday, March 10 at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road. Guests can enjoy the hike beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Participants can...

Hop in the pool for a fun Easter event

Egg hunt and a pool? What an eggs-llent time. Join the Gleason Family YMCA for a day full of fun in the pool at the floating egg hunt Friday, April 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at 33 Charge Pond Road. Kids can splash their way around the pool...

Register for the Buzzard Bay Coalition's 20th annual watershed ride

Registration is now open for the Buzzard Bay Coaltion's 20th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4. To celebrate the milestone year, the Coalition is offering "20 for 20" — a 20-mile route to mark 20 years. This...

Peep this Peep contest

Peep it easy and compete for a prize. The Wareham Free Library’s annual Peeps Diorama Contest returns starting Monday, March 16 and invites residents of all ages to create a one-of-a-kind scene starring Peeps. Past entires saw scenes around town...

Its yard sale season already with Trinity Christian

Sometimes you don't even need a yard for a yard sale. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, will host an indoor yard sale Saturday March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the church’s fellowship hall, located on the left...

A happy birthday Wareham Land Trust hike

To honor 25 years of environmental work around town, the Wareham Land Trust is celebrating right where the land trust got its footing. The trust is holding an anniversary hike Saturday, March 14 at the Douglas S. Westgate and Fearing Hill...

Eggs marks the spot! Easter egg hunt with Onset Bay Association

The Onset Bay Center is hosting their annual easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Bayview Park located at 186 Onset Ave. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny available at the gazebo. The easter egg hunt will take place from 11...

Bay Explorers Program to be held during April vacation

The Onset Bay Center is hosting an April vacation program called Onset Bay Explorers. This program offers full day sessions throughout the week of April vacation for children 8-years-old to 13-years-old. Daily activities may include sailing,...

Author to speak about forgotten Civil Rights hero

Stephen Puleo, author of 8 books, will be presenting his biography of a forgotten Civil Rights hero — Charles Summer at the Wareham Free Library. The presentation will be on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Puelo’s book titled “The Great...

Rupert Wates to perform concert at the library

Rupert Wates will be performing at the Wareham Free Library on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Wates has released twelve solo albums and his style is a blend of acoustic, folk, jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. His songs have been covered by international...

Flutter-by the butterfly presentation

Join the Wareham Free Library for a free presentation on how to attract butterflies to backyard habitats. The presentation will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m at the library located at 59 Marion Road. Area butterfly enthusiast Andrew...

Spine-tingling book club meeting

Its no mystery how someone can beat bordeom with the library right in town. The Mystery Book Club at the Wareham Free Library will discuss “Nightshade” by Michael Connelly at its Tuesdat, March 17 meeting. Book club meetings are held at the...

Fund times ahead: Events grants now available

Want to celebrate in the community but don't know how to fund it? Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Wareham Community Events Fund. The fund will help provide for future activities taking place in Wareham and Onset. The...

Raise the steaks with the Redmen Hall's meat raffle

Meat up at the Redmen Hall for a raffle. The March Monthly Meat Raffle will be held Friday, March 6, at Redmen Hall, 745 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m. An optional $10 meal, prepared by Mumma Mary's Italian Catering, will be served at 6:30...

Get some Ware-ham supper

Ham it up with a menu full of good eats. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main St., will host a ham and bean supper Friday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include baked ham and beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cornbread, brown bread,...

Wareham Democrats to Elect Delegates

Be a part of something bigger. Wareham residents who are Democrats can get the opportunity to elect 11 delegates and four alternates to represent the town at a state convention Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion...

Things to do Feb. 21 through Feb. 25

Land Trust members at the bench at Marks Cove Vista. File photo

Things to do Saturday, Feb. 21 Free breakfast Trinity Christian Church is hosting a free community breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There will be waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. Trinity Christian Church is...