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Rachel's Challenge358 viewsMattapoisett grade school students sat with rapt attention on November 9, 2009 as they learned about Rachel Scott. Rachel's life was taken in the Columbine High School shootings, but her legacy of kindness lives on in the "Rachel's Challenge" program, which is designed to promote compassion among children. The program was mostly funded by a grant from the League of Women Voters. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Santa Arrives358 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Relay for Life358 viewsChildren went to the Center School in Mattapoisett to make their own ornaments and gifts at the Relay for Life workshop on December 6, 2009. For a $6 donation, children could pick from crafts like pine cone Christmas trees, clothes-pin reindeer, and foam ornaments – paint, glitter and glue were in abundant supply. Money raised went to benefit the American Cancer Society. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Homes for Cats358 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Toe Jam358 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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Helping Haiti358 viewsJoseph Corazzini, left, accepts a letter of appreciation from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, right, for his work in Haiti providing communication support to White House staff after a devastating January earthquake left the country in a state of emergency. Photo courtesy of Dennis Pinkham.
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Ready, Set, Go!358 viewsOn Sunday, March 21, 2010 The Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 revived the annual soap-box derby after a three-year absence. Scouts raced carts down Holmes Street in Marion for a chance to help make their den the fastest in the pack. After several races and dozens of trips up and down the hill, the Webelos II Den went home with the title. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Merchant of Venice358 viewsThe players in the Rochester Memorial School’s April 30, 2010 production of Merchant of Venice celebrate a happy ending for all the newlyweds. Left to right: Kyle Rood as Bassanio, Samantha Babineau as Nerrissa, Robert Johnson as Gratiano and Sara LaFrance as Portia. Photo courtesy of Kerry Bulman.
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ORR Graduation358 viewsThere was much pomp and circumstance when the Class of 2010 graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School on June 5, 2010. Despite the rain, the students smiled as they greeted their future of possibilities. Speakers included National Honor Society president Kelsey Jean Frink and Valedictorian Jean Smith. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Summer Serenade 358 viewsTeachers sang and played instruments at Rochester Memorial School on June 18, 2010, the last day of school, as students waved goodbye from their school buses. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Summer is Here!358 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Scarecrow O'Rama358 viewsChildren demonstrated their talent at the fine art of scarecrow making at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Felix Perez.
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