On Saturday, August 28, the Sippican Tennis Club in Marion will be holding its second charity tournament, the Sippican Open Charity Tennis Tournament, which supports local non-profits. In 2019, the Sippican Open donated to the Marion Garden Group, and this year’s beneficiary is the Elizabeth Taber Library.
The Sippican Open is a doubles tennis tournament open to the public. Over 60 participants are expected to play. Participants can sign up on their own or with a partner, and there are women’s and men’s flights of varying skill levels. Prizes go to the winners, an exciting raffle is planned, and refreshments are included. The $75 entry fees will be donated to the Elizabeth Taber Library.
Ed Shanaphy, Sippican Director of Tennis, has been a long-time champion for these community-oriented events. Shanaphy reported that, “Tennis players throughout the South Coast participate in this fun event to give back and have fun at the same time.” It is a time when the courts are open to the community for broader enjoyment.
Elise M. Frangos, president of the Elizabeth Taber Library, is looking forward to the impact that this fundraiser will have for the library. “We are truly honored and grateful that the Elizabeth Taber Library will be the beneficiary of the Sippican Open this year. The funds will enhance the youth book collections and create cozier reading and collaborative spaces for young readers. We are so excited that this fundraiser will make this possible.”
To register, go to stccharityopen.eventbrite.com. For further questions, email Membership@sippicantennisclub.com.