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Saint Gabriel's Church60 viewsAfter Sunday's 10:00 am service at Saint Gabriel's Church in Marion, families and friends used the coffee hour to make Advent wreaths. Grandchildren, grandparents, couples and kids all had fun making their wreaths. An Advent wreath is a circle of greenery with four candles. The candles represent the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. As it was the first Sunday of Advent, so we lit the first candle. An additional candle is lit each successive Sunday to celebrate Advent. This is something that traditionall
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Festival of Trees 60 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Found Objects Art60 viewsNow showing at the Mattapoisett Library through January 14 are stunning pieces of art known as "found objects art." The artist is Mattapoisett resident John Middleton whose love of beachcombing and deeply honed artistic know-how brings admired, new objects to life. Photos by Marilou Newell
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New Bedford Ballet 60 viewsThe New Bedford Ballet is hosting its annual spring Youth Ballet performance on Sunday, March 6, at the NBB Community Theatre, 2459 Purchase Street, in New Bedford. Performances of “Charlotte's Web” by the New Bedford Youth Ballet are at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit New Bedford Ballet's arts education and dance scholarship programs. Included in the cast are, standing: Grace Rousseau (Mattapoisett), Clara Bonney (Marion), and Anna Murray (Marion); kneeling: Sabrina Cunningham (Mattapoisett), and
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Snow in Mattapoisett60 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Ukrainian Colors60 viewsUkrainian colors being displayed at our Brandt Beach residence. Photo courtesy of Marcia and Gary Parker
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Bridge Fire60 viewsA section of the bike-path bridge near the currently closed entrance at Mattapoisett Neck Road sustained significant damage from an April 2 fire extinguished by the Mattapoisett Fire Department. Mattapoisett Police took a person of interest into custody, and the incident remains under investigation. Photos courtesy of the Town of Mattapoisett
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Bridge Fire60 viewsA section of the bike-path bridge near the currently closed entrance at Mattapoisett Neck Road sustained significant damage from an April 2 fire extinguished by the Mattapoisett Fire Department. Mattapoisett Police took a person of interest into custody, and the incident remains under investigation. Photos courtesy of the Town of Mattapoisett
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Old Rochester Youth Football60 views Robert Randall III carries the “OR” flag, leading the Old Rochester Youth Football 8-and-under squad onto Hagen Field for its game against Dighton-Rehoboth on Sunday morning. The ORYF Bulldogs football teams and cheerleaders brightened up a dreary day with spirited performances against rugged D-R squads. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 60 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett60 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Creative Expression Contest60 viewsOwen Excellent, 6, stands before his favorite entry in the Grades 7-12 Creative Expression Contest held by Tri-Town Against Racism. Owen and his father John were among the judges for the contest with the theme “African Americans in the Arts.” Three winners were announced on Saturday during a gathering at Mattapoisett Library. Photo by Mick Colageo
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