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Scrimshaw318 viewsScrimshaw experts, collectors and fans will come together May 14-16 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the 21st annual Scrimshaw Weekend, a three-day international event that has something for everyone, from the curious-minded to the serious collector. For the full schedule of events and program updates, please visit the museum website at www.whalingmuseum.org. For more information or to register, please contact visitor services at 508-997-0046, ext 100 or email: frontdesk@whalingmuseum.org.
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Helping Hands and Hooves318 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves, a Mattapoisett-based non-profit organization in the area of Aucoot Cove, gives horseback riding lessons to disabled people in the Southcoast region. The rides are therapeutic to the students, who anticipate their lessons each week so much that they even hold the rides in the rain. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Boat Race318 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks318 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade318 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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For a good Cause318 viewsEveryone was cruisin’ for good causes in the Tri-Town this past weekend. On Saturday, September 18, the Brad Barrows motorcycle run raised money for Tri-Town youth sports, and on Sunday, September 19, the Ride for Alex poker run raised money to offset medical costs for Alex Pateakos, a Marion boy who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Photos by Felix Perez.
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Ram Island Adventure318 viewsPete Borsari and Isaac Perry of the Marion Harbormaster’s office remain cheery despite strong winds that redirected students on Marion Natural History Museum’s harbor trip to Ram Island, instead of the planned destination of Bird Island. Participants enjoyed a lovely, sunny day on the water learning about the harbor. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Ski Lodge Tour318 viewsThe Sippican Woman’s Club decorated their house as an old-fashioned ski lodge for the annual Holiday House Tour and Tea scheduled for December 11, 2010 at 10:00 am. This year’s theme is “Let is Snow”. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary318 viewsTish Ciccotelli, founder of Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary, cares for abandoned and abused animals at her farm in Rochester. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Produce Show318 viewsRochester Memorial School fourth graders learned about common and uncommon local produce during a special lunchtime presentation on December 9, 2010. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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TriTown Talent318 viewsEntertainers strutted their stuff during the January 31, 2011 auditions for ORCTV and the Showstopper’s upcoming telethon. The event will be aired live on ORCTV – Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 36 – on February 13, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Walk for Peace318 viewsThe bitter cold couldn’t stop their mission for peace. About a dozen members of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist Order, and their supporters could be seen walking, chanting and banging a drum along Route 6 on February 24, 2011. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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