Happenings

Reproductive rights rally planned for Sunday

A reproductive rights rally is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 at Wareham Town Hall. The rally comes two days after the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson case, overulling Roe v. Wade and eliminating...

Take a hike with the Land Trust and Library

Get off the beaten path with the Wareham Land Trust and the Friends of the Library on Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at the Tweedy and Barnes reserve. Explore and learn more about the flora and fauna.

Summer of Love concerts begin July 6

The Onset Bay Association will be hosting a series of concerts with water views this summer. This year, the Summer of Love concerts will be held in Bay View Park, which is right next to the Pier and overlooks the Onset Bay Center. After 6 p.m.,...

See Flying High Dogs at the library

Mike Piazza will bring his four high-flying acrobatic dogs to the library’s back yard to perform thrilling tricks for the audience. See the show at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2.

Hear the history of the Falmouth Road Race

Paul Clerici, the author of “A History of the Falmouth Road Race” and a runner, will recount the history of the famous race at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3.

Celebrate the end of summer at a library dance party

DJ Ooch will get the crowd on their feet at an end-of-summer dance party on Thursday, August 11, at 10 a.m. The party will feature trivia, snacks and an appearance by Blades, the Boston Bruins mascot.

Hear stories, songs and adventures at the library

Award-winning storyteller Davis Bates will entertain kids and families with songs, stories and adventures through an interactive performance at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20.

Dance to the Toe Jam Puppet Band

The beloved puppet band will return to Wareham for a performance at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 25.

Explore hidden gems of New England through a library program

Author Alison O’Leary will lead the audience on a virtual tour of some of the most beautiful views of New England at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.

Twangtown Paramours to perform at the library

Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer will perform their award-winning catalog of Americana, folk and blues anthems to close out the summer concert on the lawn series at the library. The pair will perform at 7 p.m. on...

Stanley & Grimm to perform on library lawn

Stanley & Grimm will celebrate traditional Celtic music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels, lively fiddle, guitar and voice.

Building stories workshop at the library

Storyteller Big Ryan will lead this program promoting literacy at home. Learn how to make storytelling more fun with voices, crafts and sound effects. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the Spinney Branch Library. The...

Get off the Beaten Path hike with the land trust and the library

Join the Wareham Land Trust and the Friends of the Library at the Agawam River Trail at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14 to explore the outdoors.

Local musicians to perform at the library

Local musicians Robert Emmet Dunlap and Kathi Taylor will perform on the library’s lawn at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18.

Steve Rudolph Trio to perform at the library

The Steve Rudolph Trio will perform on the lawn at the library, starting at 7 p.m. The trio will play a sampling of American popular music from the 1940s to 1960s.

See Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy at the library

Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy will delight the crowd at the library at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6. He will blow bubbles using giant bubble wands he designed himself for kids to watch, chase and pop in the library garden.

Matt York to perform on library lawn

Matt York, a longtime New England singer/songwriter will perform the songs of highwaymen Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell the stories of their careers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6.

Summer of fun events planned in Swifts Beach

The Swifts Beach Improvement Association has planned a number of events throughout the summer, most at the clubhouse at 38 Pleasant St. On Friday nights, kids can play bingo from 7 to 8 p.m. Cards are two for a dollar. On Sundays, play bocce,...

Play Bingo at the Onset VFW

Bingo is back at the Onset VFW on Thursday nights, starting June 23. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and games will begin at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Swimmers practice in Onset for Buzzards Bay Swim

With wetsuits zipped up and swim caps slapped on, those practicing for the Buzzards Bay Swim took to Onset Bay to feel what it’s like swimming in open water. The Buzzards Bay Coalition hosted the first of two open water clinics at the bay on...

‘Gone fishin’: Buzzards Bay Coalition hosts clinic in Onset

Cool winds, sunny skies and a busy pier greeted those attending the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s fishing clinic on Saturday afternoon, which it hosted alongside the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries . Bay Adventures Manager Laura Lamar helped lead...

Library Foundation to host comedy night

The Wareham Library Foundation will be hosting a comedy night on Saturday, June 11 to support their work. The event will be held at Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Rd. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. The event will feature a...

Wesley United Methodist Church to host free breakfast Saturday

The Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 462 Main St., will host its monthly free community breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21. This month, the breakfast will include English muffin breakfast sandwiches paired with homefries,...

DECA plans annual dinner, auction

The Wareham High School DECA Club will host its annual dinner and auction from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at the school. The club works to prepare students for careers in management, marketing, finance, hospitality and entrepreneurship...

Church rummage sale scheduled for May 14

Church of the Good Shepherd will host a spring rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the church, 74 High St. Items will include clothing, coats, shoes, books, puzzles, toys, small furnishings and domestic items. All proceeds will...

Wareham Garden Club’s annual sale set for May 14

The Wareham Garden Club will host its annual spring plant sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St. Plants for sale will include perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. Other items for sale will include used...

Ham and bean supper

The Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 462 Main St., will be hosting a ham and bean supper on Friday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes baked ham, beans, cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, assorted homemade desserts, and a...

Pitter Patter Puppets at the Library

On Tuesday, May 17, Pitter Patter Puppets will be performing from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Wareham Free Library. The puppets provide an interactive performance that encourages early literacy, problem solving, social-emotional development and phonemic...

Oral history workshop to be held at the Library

The Wareham Free Library and the Wareham Historical Society will host “Carving Out Your Story: An Oral History Workshop” at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. This interactive and free 90-minute workshop will help uncover interesting stories from...

Ham and bean supper planned

The Wesley United Methodist Church will be hosting a ham and bean supper on Friday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes baked ham, beans, cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, assorted homemade desserts and a beverage. The dinner will cost...

Church to host spring rummage sale

The Church of the Good Shepherd at 74 High Street will host its annual spring rummage sale on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items on offer will include clothing, coats, shoes, books, puzzles, games, toys, small furnishings and white...

Wesley United Methodist Church to host art show

The Wesley United Methodist Church will be hosting an art show on Saturday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Work by local artists will be on display at the church’s 462 Main St. location, and some pieces will be for sale. One artist will be offering live...

Salerno’s hosts sock hop dance

Salerno’s hosted a 1950’s-themed Sock Hop dance to benefit the Council on Aging Friday night. Residents and local officials mingled during the dance, with Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, Wareham Police Chief Walter Correia and...

Spring psychic fair draws hundreds seeking spiritual connection, readings

In its first big showing since the pandemic began, the Spring Holistic Psychic Fair kicked off with hundreds of visitors filling the Wareham Elks Lodge on Saturday. Organized by the First Spiritualist Church of Onset, the fair offered visitors...

Spring story times planned at the library

Young book-lovers have lots to look forward to this spring, with two story time programs scheduled each week. On Tuesday evenings, kids can wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to Teddy Bear Story Time at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday mornings...

Flashlight Egg Hunt planned at YMCA

The Gleason Family YMCA will be hosting a flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 15. Kids are invited to grab a flashlight and a parent to explore the grounds at the Y and collect eggs. To maintain social distancing, families should only send...

Spring Psychic Fair April 9

The First Spiritualist Church of Onset will be hosting its Spring Holistic Psychic Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Wareham Elks Lodge at 2855 Cranberry Highway. The fair will feature mediums, psychics, card readers,...

Lace up your hiking boots: Wareham has trails to spare this spring

The cold is dissipating, the sun is shining (more) and the gardens are blooming after a long winter, so it’s official: Spring has come. As the weather warms up, many residents may be looking for a good place to go for a relaxing walk or adventurous...

Onset VFW to host memorial brunch

The Dudley L. Brown VFW Post #2846 in Onset will host a memorial brunch in honor of Carlos James Rose and other Wareham residents killed in action while serving in southeast Asia. The brunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 27 at the VFW...

Legislators to discuss small businesses over breakfast, public invited

State legislators will attend an open breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15 at the Rosebrook Event Center to discuss small businesses’ concerns. The event is hosted by The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce and the Cranberry Country...

Free community breakfast

Wesley Thrift Shop will be open during this event. The Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 462 Main Street, Wareham, MA. The Wesley United Methodist Church will be hosting its monthly free breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March...

Friday baked fish dinner at Wesley United Methodist Church

The Wesley United Methodist Church at 462 Main St. will be hosting a baked fish dinner on Friday, March 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meal will include baked fish with bread topping, salad, vegetables, rice pilaf, a roll, and dessert. Reservations...

St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, crafts, painting on March calendar for Council on Aging

The Wareham Council on Aging has announced its March calendar of events, including craft sessions, painting and an Irish lunch for St. Patrick’s Day. Every event is hosted at the Multiservice Center, 48 Marion Rd. unless noted otherwise. If local...

Onset Bay Center Community Day

On May 14, head to Onset Beach for the Onset Bay Center Community Day, set to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A boatload of free activities are planned. After perusing artwork displayed in the McFadden Center and enjoying refreshments, visitors can join...

DECA to host musical bingo fundraiser

Wareham High’s DECA club will host a musical bingo fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. Four rounds of bingo will be played, each featuring a different genre. Admission costs $15, which includes four bingo cards — one for each round. The...

Redmen Hall plans meat raffle, clam boil

The Redmen Hall at 745 Main St. has two culinary events planned this month. The hall will be hosting a meat raffle on Friday, March 4. Doors open at 6 p.m., an optional meal will be served at 6:30, and the raffle will start at 7. The hall will host...

Church to host chicken dinner

The Wesley United Methodist Church at 462 Main St. will be hosting a roast chicken dinner for dining in or take-out from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. The dinner, which costs $15 for adults or $7 for kids ages 10 and younger, includes chicken,...

Valentine’s Day sale at the Next to New thrift shop

The Next to New Thrift Shop at the First Congregational Church, 11 Gibbs Ave., is offering a Valentine’s Day sale on red items for the month of February. All red items — including clothes, shoes, hats, pocketbooks, domestic items and jewelry — will...

Stop & Shop bouquets to support Gleason Family YMCA

The Gleason Family YMCA will receive the donations from the Wareham Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good program during the month of February. For every $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold at the store, $1 will be donated to the Y. The Y hosts...

Lasagna dinner at the Wesley United Methodist Church

The Wesley United Methodist Church at 462 Main St. will be hosting a lasagna supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14. The dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, a drink, and dessert. To RSVP, leave a message for Pastor Ginny Doran at 508-...