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Marion Village 5K262 viewsThe number of participants in this year’s Marion Village 5K might have been down slightly according to race organizers, but the sentiment of fun and competition certainly was not on Saturday, June 25. Taking first place for men was Andrew Sukeforth of Middleboro with a time of 15:43, and Meg Hughes of Rochester won first place in the women’s division with a time of 19:50. The annual 5K race that winds its way through scenic Marion village is now in its 20th year. Photos by Colin Veitch
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7th Annual Massachusetts Walking Tour262 viewsThe 7th annual Massachusetts Walking Tour walked into Mattapoisett village on June 23. Joined by local musicians, the concert on the grounds of the Mattapoisett Congregational church was enjoyed by young and old alike. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Fourth of July Parade262 viewsIf you made it to this year’s Marion Fourth of July parade, then you got to see the spectacular floats and parade displays all vying for that top prize, “Best in Parade.” Shown here is the float entry for Silveira Farms in Rochester. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum262 viewsOn Thursday, June 30, members of the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum got a sneak preview of the new Summer Fun exhibit. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Lemonade262 viewsIn 1988, Kathleen Renzi and Roni King, wives of Lions Club members, wanted to help the organization, but women weren’t allowed to be members. The two decided to sell lemonade during community events, giving a portion of the proceeds to the Lions Club and other charitable organizations. For decades they sold lemonade at Harbor Days. In more recent years, their wooden stirring spoon has been passed down to their daughters Catherine Renzi and Kathy King.
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Super Duper Fun Fair262 viewsSaturday, July 30, was the day of the annual Super Duper Fun Fair, put on by the First Congregational Church of Marion. There were games, a white elephant, plant sale, book sale, antiques, food, and, of course, cotton candy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Super Duper Fun Fair262 viewsSaturday, July 30, was the day of the annual Super Duper Fun Fair, put on by the First Congregational Church of Marion. There were games, a white elephant, plant sale, book sale, antiques, food, and, of course, cotton candy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic262 viewsThursday, August 4 was the first ever Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic, co-sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Historical Society. About 200 guests turned out to Munro Preserve for a fun evening of food, wine, and music. Photos by Andrea Ray
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Amy Wilmot262 viewsAmy Wilmot, regional interpretive coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, gave an informative virtual tour of the state parks of Southeast Massachusetts on Monday, August 15, and included a few ideas for some day-trip visits to parks in Boston and the Berkshires. The event was a talk sponsored by the Marion COA. Photo by Jean Perry
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BBC Watershed Ride262 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Octopurrfest262 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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ORR Homecoming Week262 viewsHomecoming week always brings along the Friday afternoon pep rally at ORR High School when groups of students from each grade perform a skit, competing against each other for the top spot. Here, a senior performs in a skit based on the animated film Mulan. Photo by Colin Veitch
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