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Family Fun Festival 380 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Poker Run379 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Christmas Holiday Shop379 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Toe Jam379 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Christmas Caroling 379 viewsChildren created crafts then hit the streets for some old-fashioned Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Historical Society. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Zeiterion History379 viewsMovie enthusiast Tom Shire, Bob and Donna Grier, and Alice Shire were among those present at a Mattapoisett event, led by Mr. Shire, that celebrated the golden days of cinema. Greta Garbo was present at the library talk, too – at least, in spirit. Photo by Joan Harnett-Barry.
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Historic Engine379 viewsThe Dunn family of Mattapoisett is donating their iconic Maxim Motors Company 1949 fire engine to the Mattapoisett Rescue Association as of October 2011. From left to right: Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray, Gail Dunn and David Dunn. The engine will remain at its current location at 55 County Road, Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting379 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge379 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Veterans Day379 viewsMattapoisett honored its veterans on Monday, November 12, at Old Hammondtown School, with keynote speaker Col. Michael Mendenhall and with entertainment provided by the OHS Concert Band and Chorus, and Jillian Zucco and The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon379 viewsSunday, July 14, was the morning of the 39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon, officially kicking off the 2019 Harbor Days week. This year’s race tested the stamina of 103 participants including five relay teams. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 379 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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