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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park258 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Annual Christmas Party258 viewsThe Mattapoisett Council on Aging held their Annual Christmas Party for Mattapoisett Seniors on Thursday, December 12. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Sc Hunt 11258 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition held a Family Discovery Day encouraging children to learn more about the bal. Photos by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014258 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Manguito258 viewsCenter School students were introduced to Latin rhythms and percussion instruments by the Boston-based educational Latin American music group Manguito during an afternoon presentation on January 24. Manguito members really captured the attention of the kids, resulting in plenty of learning while the group’s sizzling salsa and merengue music resulted in an eruption of dancing and spontaneous conga lines. Photo by Jean Perry
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ORR Pep Rally258 viewsPrincipal Michael Devoll gave Old Rochester Regional High School students a “shot in the arm” of school spirit on Friday January 31 – rather overdue for a school with a varsity basketball team currently in first place, a number of losing streaks in sports that have finally come to an end, and an undefeated debate team, among other reasons for students to be proud. Photo by Jean Perry
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Frosty Runner Road Race258 viewsRunners who participated in the third annual Frosty Runner Road Race enjoyed spring-like weather, perfect for a 10 mile or 3 mile run through the neighborhoods of Rochester. The two separate races were run simultaneously, beginning and ending at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School on Saturday February 1. The race was rescheduled from January 25, when the weather was a little too frosty for the event. Photo by Jean Perry
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FORM Instrumental Concert258 viewsWith nearly 1,000 people under one roof, ORR’s FORM Instrumental Concert ‘rocked’ the house. Middle-school students from Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett along with junior and senior high school students from ORR showed their audience just why music in public schools is important. The vocal FORM concert is scheduled for March 13, 2014 at ORR High School. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Volunteerism Award258 viewsMattapoisett resident Carole Jarvis (3rd from left) received an award for volunteerism and community service at the recent Plymouth County GOP awards breakfast at the Boston Tavern in Middleboro. From Left to right: Mark Townsend, Kirsten Hughes, Carole Jarvis, State Representative Keiko Orrall, Jane Awad, and Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz
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Sea Turtles258 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group learned about Sea Turtles this past week. Photo courtesy Eleizabeth Leidhold
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South Coast Bikeways258 viewsThere is a vision in the South Coast for a 50-mile cohesive bike path system that will run from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. On March 27 at the South Coast Bikeway Summit, South Coast Bikeway Alliance Member and Fairhaven Selectman Bob Espindola, and President and Coordinator Julianne Kelly, welcomed a full house at the Fort Tabor Community Center in New Bedford to discuss biking.
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Seussical, the Musical258 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club production of “Seussical, the Musical”opens this Thursday and runs on April 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 pm and April 6 at 2:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez
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