Seth Mendell, local historian,  and popular guest lecturer to the members of the Bay Club  will share the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s glass slide collection at the Golf House restaurant April 22. Glass lantern slides were developed in Germany in the 1850’s and “Magic Lantern” slide shows were very popular through the turn of the century. Seth will give a detailed narration of each slide which depicts life in Mattapoisett in the late 1800s.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via email or phone, 508-758-9543.

The renowned Eva Sommaripa,  along with Bay Club at Mattapoisett Executive Chef Jim Mercer, is leading a private tasting tour for club members through her organic garden.  Eva is considered by many to be the most successful farmer on the South East coast of MA.  Her amazingly fragrant herbs are cut to order for some of Boston’s top chefs, including the Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s very own Chef Jim Mercer.   The hour and a half tour will explore her farm and expand your world of plants, herbs and vegetables.  “This is not your normal supermarket stuff”, says Eva!

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s Director of Cultural Activities and Special Events, John McCormack, is leading a group to the 5^th Annual New Bedford Open Studio Tour.  The Tour includes more than 90 artists exhibiting in historic buildings including mills, a former church, and other vintage buildings throughout New Bedford.  This is a lovely opportunity to learn more about architectural elements of the city and the vibrant art scene that is growing in talent and reputation.