On Saturday, June 17, the Sippican Tennis Club in Marion will be holding its second charity tournament, the Sippican Open Charity Tennis Tournament, which supports local nonprofits. In 2019, the Sippican Open donated to the Marion Garden Group, and this year’s beneficiary is the Elizabeth Taber Library, Mattapoisett Free Library and Plumb Memorial Library of Rochester.
The Sippican Open is a doubles tennis tournament open to the public. Over 60 participants are expected to play. Participants can sign up with a partner, and there are women’s, men’s and high school age flights. Prizes go to winners and refreshments are included. There is an exciting raffle to be announced at 2 pm as well. After event expenses, the $85 entry fee will be donated to the Tri-Town libraries.
Ed Shanaphy, Director of Tennis, has been a long-time champion for these community-minded events. Ed reported that, “Tennis players along the South Coast participate in this fun event to give back and have fun at the same time.”
Elise Frangos, President of the Elizabeth Taber Library shared, “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 to create a cozier reading space for young readers. We are so excited that this fundraiser will make it possible.”
The rain date is Sunday June 18. To register, go to bit.ly/sipcharityopen. For further questions, email Membership@sippicantennisclub.com