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Singing in the season

Join the Stone Church Cafe at First Congregational Church for a winter solstice group sing on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Tony Furtado, Music Minister, Dylan Smith, harpist and Misty Lasarso, keyboard, will lead a celebration of the season with a wide-ranging...

Welcome in winter on Wickets Island

Get ready for winter and join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a winter solstice celebration on Wickets Island. The celebration will take place Friday, Dec. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. and anyone interested in attending should meet in Onset for a boat ride to...
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Trinity Church Christmas fair returns

Trinity Christian Church, located at 462 Main Street, will host its annual Christmas fair and luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature homemade crafts, auctions, baked goods, and a special Sunday school game table...

Community concert series

Join the staff at Lucky Goat brewery and local band Beach Plum Jam as the two begin a free concert series to benefit Wareham based organizations. The concerts will begin Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. and the first concert will be in benefit of...

Elks Lodge Hoop shoot competition returns

Get on the court and show off some basketball skills as the Wareham-New Bedford Elks lodge puts on their annual hoop shoot competition Sunday Dec. 15. The hoop shoot is a basketball free throw shooting competition put on by the elks lodge but is...

Bring in the New year at noon with the Wareham Free Library

Join the Wareham Free Library for a New Year's celebration while the sun is still out at the library's Noon Year's Eve Dance Party Tuesday, Dec. 31. The event, located at the library at 59 Marion Road will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m...

Hit the links at Wareham Free Library

Get in the golfing spirit this December as the Wareham Free Library is transformed into an 18 hole mini golf course. The library links will be open Friday, Dec. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $5 donation to the...

Classic Christmas story live from the Library

Get into the holiday spirit with a live recounting of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," at the Wareham Free Library Wednesday, Dec. 18. The recounting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the event will be a "radio" version of the story by the Watermelon...

Tackle invasive plants with the Wareham Land Trust

Grab some gloves and take on the colder weather and join the Wareham Land Trust for a day of trail maintenance as the group invites anyone interested to join them in the removal of invasive plants along the Agawam River Trail. The event will begin...

Celebrate the coming of winter with a Celtic harpist

The Wareham Free Library will celebrate the coming of the Winter Solstice with an authentic Irish folk music performance by a Celtic harpist and singer. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 9 at the library located at 59 Marion Road. Library...

Monthly meat raffle at Redmen Hall

Join the Redmen Hall for a chance to win some meat as they host their monthly meat raffle Friday, Dec. 6. The raffle will take place at the Redmen Hall located at 745 Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 and the raffle begins at 7...

Santa plans to parade down Main Street

On Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Santa will begin his visit to the town at Wareham High School, riding on the back of a fire engine through Main Street and past Besse Park before disembarking and climbing aboard a boat which will take him down river to Warren...

Santa season sale soon at Wareham Free Library

The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will host their annual holiday and book sale at the library located at 59 Marion Road on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm The fair will feature a wide...

Kids crafting Christmas at the Wareham Free Library

The Wareham Free Library invites kids and teens ages 11 to 18 to the tween/teen crafternoon program. On Dec. 6 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m., participants can create holiday ornaments, jewelry, and handmade gift boxes at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion...

Shepherding in the season with Christmas fair

The Church of The Good Shepherd located at 74 High Street, will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature baked goods, artwork and cards, a gift room for children ages 12 and under, crafts, gift...

Frolick through the garden at Vintage Holly Faire

The Wareham Garden Club’s annual fair will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church Hall at 82 High Street. The Vintage Holly Faire will feature traditional favorites such as: member made boxwood trees, decorated...

Christmas comes back to the village

The Onset Bay Association will hold its annual Christmas in the Village event Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12 to 3:00 p.m at 196 Onset Ave. The festivities will begin with Santa and Frosty arriving on an antique fire truck, followed by photo opportunities...

Book club seeks ‘The Twelve Clues of Christmas’

The Mystery Book Club of the Wareham Free Library will discuss ‘The Twelve Clues of Christmas’ by Rhys Bowen at its December meeting. In the sixth book of the Royal Spyness series, set in 1933, Lady Georgiana Rannoch is stranded at Castle Rannoch...

Clause for celebration at upcoming PTA holiday fair

The Wareham Parent Teacher Association will host a holiday fair Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wareham Elementary School. Santa will make an appearance at the fair as well as several vendors, crafts tables and food and baked goods. Attendees...

Stuff-a-Cruiser with holiday spirit

Help the Wareham Police Association get toys to families in need during their annual Stuff-a-Cruiser event. The event will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of Target and Walmart where the Police Association will be stuffing...

Story walk and talk along the water

Brave the elements and get outside for a story walk provided by the Wareham Land Trust. The story walk will take place at the Agawam River Trail located at the end of Knowles Avenue beginning Friday, Nov. 22 and ending Monday, Dec. 2. During the...

Musical bingo with the COA

Test your music knowledge in a game of bingo with a musical twist hosted by the Wareham Council on Aging. The event being held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging's office located at 48 Marion Road will feature a game of bingo but...

Ticket sales ending soon for Wareham High School hall of fame

The final day to buy tickets for Wareham High School athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner is Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tickets will be available at the Wareham High School main office Monday, Nov. 18, to Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2...

COA New Year celebration

Celebrate 2025 with the Wareham Council on Aging as the group hosts a New Year's celebration lunch. The lunch will take place at the Council on Aging's office located at 48 Marion Road Thursday, Jan. 2 at 11:30 a.m. The lunch will feature stuffed...

Chow down with Trinity Christian Church

The Trinity Christian Church invites the local community to join them for a community Ham and Bean supper. The supper will take place Friday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church located at 462 Main Street and the meal will feature baked ham,...

Handmade craft fair comes to the High School

Local vendors selling handmade goods and crafts will be at Wareham High School as Wareham DECA hosts their second annual craft fair. Wareham DECA, an organization and extra-curricular club at Wareham High School that prepares emerging entrepreneurs...

Jewelry and accessory sale for the Wareham Free Library

Find a holiday gift and support the Friends of the Wareham Free Library as they host a jewelry and accessory sale. The sale is to benefit the Friends of the Wareham Free Library and it will be held at the Library located at 59 Marion Road and it...

Celebrate Thanksgiving with First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church, located at 11 Gibbs Road, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. The dinner will feature all the Thanksgiving food classics and all are welcome.

Piles of pancakes with Trinity Christian Church

Trinity Christian Church, located at 462 Main Street, will host its monthly free community breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9:30-11:00 am. The church will serve pancakes, bacon, or sausages, hash browns, fresh fruit, assorted juices and coffee...

Toys for tots toy drive

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season with the Consoletti Family and Wareham Village Funeral Home as they begin accepting donations for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive. Donations can be made beginning the week of Monday...

Marks Cove Vista grand opening

Come join the Wareham Land Trust Thursday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Marks Cove Vista property featuring an accessible trail. Members from the board of directors and leadership will gather to invite the...

Read about recipes with the Wareham Free Library

Hit the cook books and join the Friends of Wareham Free Library to learn about and discuss a variety of holiday themed cuisine. The event being held Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Library will feature simple, yet sophisticated holiday...

Take care of the trails with Wareham Land Trust

Get outside and get moving with the Wareham Land Trust as the group prepares for two trail days this month to improve their trails. The first ie being held Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Red Brook Trail Network located at 15 Sand Pond Road from 9 to 11 a.m...

Local veterans to be honored at annual parade

The annual Veteran's Day parade put on by the Wareham Veterans Day Organization is returning and this year, the parade will have its first ever female parade grand marshall. The parade, being held Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. will begin at Besse Park...

Monthly meat raffle

Head down to the Redmen Hall to participate in the group's November meat raffle Friday, Nov. 1. The raffle will take place at Redmen Hall located at 745 Main Street and admission is $8. Doors open at 6 p.m, dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the...

Get a glimpse into the unseen world at the Holistic Psychic Fair

Get a psychic reading and learn about the unseen world at the First Spiritualist Church of Onset's annual Fall Holistic Psychic Fair. The fair being held Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature...

Festive fun with the First Congregational Church

Join the First Congregational Church for a day of food, festive decorations and holiday fun as they host their annual Harvest and Holly Fair Saturday, Nov. 16. The fair being held at the church located at 11 Gibbs Avenue will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p...

Community Youth Empowerment provides trunks full of treats

Community Youth Empowerment will host its fifth annual trunk or treat Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW located at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road. Trunk or treating is the same as traditional trick or treating except halloweeners move from parked car...

Wareham Free Library book sale offers volumes of deals

Bountiful bargains return at the Wareham Free Library's book sale Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m at 59 Marion Road. Hosted by the Friends of the Wareham Free Library DVD’s, children's stories, books and more will be on sale for all...

Get ready for some gothic storytelling

On Wednesday, Oct. 30 the Wareham Free Library is hosting a theatrical storytelling event called Gothic Ghost Tales by Candlelight. Listen to Rita Parisi tell a trio of ghost tales from the early to mid 20th century by Agatha Christie, Rose Macaulay...

Elks Lodge honors students of the month

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge #73 will be recognizing the September students of the month from Wareham High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Old Rochester Regional High School and Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical...

One day boating course comes to Wareham

Get your Boat America Safe Boating Course certificate as the United States Coast Guard hosts a one day safe boating course. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 06-03 (Wareham/Onset/Marion) will give the “Boat America Safe Boating Course”...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 17

Saturday, Oct. 19 Row race Head to the beach this weekend and see the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s annual Onset Rowing Challenge, starting at 12 p.m. For more, see check out . Hop into the past Grab those dancing...

Local boat builder to host program at Wareham Historical Society

Calling all Sailors! The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to a presentation by Bill Womack, president of Beetle Cat Boats, Inc. about the original Beetle Cat Boat Company that started out in New Bedford as whaleboat builders and...

Rowing Club to host paddlers Oct. 19

Rowers and paddlers will hit Onset Beach Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. for the annual Onset Rowing Challenge sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club . The three-mile race will begin and end at Onset Beach. Registration will be held at 10 a.m. the...

Wareham club collecting donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene

The Wareham Lions Club is collecting donations of items desperately needed in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. A drop-off location is available at Margaret J Grassi Insurance Agency. Items needed include baby wipes, diapers, formula, bug...

World famous basketball tricks coming to the high school

The Harlem Wizards, a world famous traveling basketball group are coming to Wareham High School to show off their tricks, hoops and alley-oops. The group will be at the high school Tuesday, Nov. 19 to face off against community members in a trick...

Swim-A-Thon at the YMCA

Grab a pair of goggles and some swimming trunks and get ready for for the Gleason Family YMCA's Swim-A-Thon Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be held at the Gleason Family YMCA pool and will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an individual...

Ghoulishly good time with the First Congregational Church

Join the First Congregational Church for a spooktacular evening filled with food, fun, and entertainment at the church's Halloween party. The party will take place at Rowland Thatcher Hall at 11 Gibbs Avenue Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m...

Sign unveiling for new conservation area

The Wareham Fire District Water Department will be erecting a sign to commemorate the purchase of 77 acres of land they will turn into conservation area. The new area will be called the Maple Springs Conservation Area and the sign commemorating its...

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