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Delightful Trees323 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Woman’s Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handy’s Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Signs of Spring323 viewsWanderer reader Liz Glennon-Hathaway knows that it’s springtime when she sees George Church out in his Rochester field with his tractor, which she says are “both going strong”. Here, Mr. Church starts his yardwork on March 18, 2010. Photo by Liz Glennon-Hathaway.
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Penny Project323 viewsSince September 2009, the Marion Community Baptist Church has been participating in the Penny Project. Each Sunday, people dropped change into a collection jar on the communion table. On March 21, 2010, the Church presented two grants to two local agencies and two schools. The Penny Project’s goal is to combat poverty throughout America. For more information about the church, visit www.cbcMarion.org. Photo courtesy of Rev. Diane Badger.
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RMS Auction323 viewsRochester went Hollywood on Friday, March 26, 2010 when the Rochester Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a live auction with a Hollywood theme. The auction raised nearly $6,000, and that money will be used to pay for new playground equipment. Items up for bidding included a basketball signed by the Boston Celtics, a day of kayaking, gift baskets and many more fun items. Photos by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade323 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th of July Parade323 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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2010 Road Race323 viewsMattapoisett’s 40th Road Race took place on the steamy Saturday morning of July 3, 2010. Over a thousand runners registered for the highly anticipated annual five-mile event. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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The Big Bake323 viewsMichael Lamoureux of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 220 called the August 8, 2010 clambake a “gigantic success”. Close to 240 people came to enjoy an old-fashioned clambake with the Lions’ Club, the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, Mattapoisett firefighters, and the Firefighters Auxiliary Club all pitching in to help. Photos by Lynn Short.
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Gift Show323 viewsArt in all forms was enjoyed at a craft and vendor fair at Old Colony last Saturday, November 6. The event was hosted by the school’s Junior Class. Photos by Felix Perez
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Cranberry Science323 viewsAt a special event highlighting all things cranberry, 80 Rochester Memorial School third-graders explored the different attributes of the fruit using all of their senses in curriculum-based science and math activities. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Chicago at ORR323 viewsChicago is coming twice to the Tri-Town – first at Tabor Academy and then at Old Rochester Regional High School. Both musicals will offer a distinct experience for viewers, as Tabor will perform the original 1975 production and ORR will offer an updated post-1996 revival version. Photos by Felix Perez and Laura Pedulli, and courtesy of Mark Howland.
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Seafaring Women323 viewsTina Jackson unloads the day's catch. Ms. Jackson will share her experiences as a woman working in the commercial fishing industry following the film Shipping Out: The Story of American's Seafaring Women on March 18, 2011 at the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. The program is free to the public. Photo courtesy of Laura Orleans.
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