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Cooking Class479 viewsMembers of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Culinary Arts Program recently served one of their monthly luncheons to residents at the Rochester Senior Center. Under the supervision of program director Scott Botelho, the students took over the kitchen at the Senior Center to share their cooking talents and prepare some Venus De Milo style soup and meatball subs. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester History479 viewsRochester Historical Commission members presented a local history assembly to the 3rd grade a Rochester Memorial School. The presenters were, (top left)Fred Underhill displaying items from Stillwater Furnace, Henry Hartley showing pictures of local Native Americans, Cindy Underhill (spouse of RHC member) talking about the early cranberry industry, and Betty Beaulieu explaining about the early schools in Rochester and Anna White showing artifacts from early churches, food and dress.
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Rochester Country Fair479 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Rochester Council on Aging479 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging hosted its annual New Year’s Eve luncheon and celebration on December 31. Nearly 100 people enjoyed mellow music provided by local artist Rick LeBlanc and plates heaped with Chinese food. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Puppet Play478 viewsOn Saturday, March 8, the children of the tri-town area were treated to Sparky’s Puppets, the working name of Rhode Island puppeteer Sparky Davis, who presented her “Old Favorites” show sponsored by the Tri-Town Early Childhood Council in the Rochester Memorial School’s Cafetorium. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Branching Out478 viewsMembers of the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) dedicated a tree outside the Senior Center in memory of longtime COA member Marie McCarthy on October 3. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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Playground Pals478 viewsAn Army of volunteers descended on the Dexter Lane Sports Complex on Saturday, March 28 to build a much anticipated playground for the town of Rochester. The project is the result of a community wide fundraising effort spearheaded by Craig Davignon's 4th grade class at Rochester Memorial School over the last several years. (Photo by Robert Chiarito)
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Grand Opening478 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair478 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Branching Out477 viewsMembers of the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) dedicated a tree outside the Senior Center in memory of longtime COA member Marie McCarthy on October 3. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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Easter Egg Hunt477 viewsSeveral hundred people braved the rain to participate in the Plumb Corner Merchants Association's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 11. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Circus Time477 viewsThe Cole Brothers Circus made its annual visit to Rochester's Plumb Corner on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. The Circus, which featured highflying aerial acts, animal acts and plenty of clowns played four shows under the big top during its two-day stay. Proceeds from the circus will help to fund children's events throughout the year at Plumb Corner such as the Annual Easter egg hunt and the Halloween party. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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