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Around Town407 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Weekend Fun407 viewsMany of our readers shared what they were up to this weekend. Share your moments with our Facebook Group.
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Disaster Drill406 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Christmas Holiday Shop406 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Winter Wonderland406 viewsCross-country skiers took their chance to enjoy a quiet street in Mattapoisett during the December 20, 2009 nor’easter that blanketed the region under almost 2 feet of snow. Photo by Jerry Plante.
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Multicultural Festival 406 viewsThe local AFS (American Field Service) held a multicultural festival on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Center School in Mattapoisett. The festival included several stations that displayed information about different cultures from around the world. Exchange students from Thailand, Panama and Northern Germany also enjoyed the festivities. According to Kim Corazzini, the festivals organizer, the event helped expose children to other nationalities and promoted multicultural learning. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Ready, Set, Go!406 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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Zumbathon406 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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The Lion Kings406 viewsThe ORR Class of 2011 dressed as The Lion King characters during a skit at the Homecoming Pep Rally and Festivities on Friday, November 5. Photo courtesy of Debra Cordeiro
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Guest Chef406 viewsGuest Chef Colin Bradley visited the Old Rochester Regional High School on March 7, 2011 to prepare African nectar tomato soup, veggie burger, and chicken salad w/cranberries. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade406 viewsMarion celebrated the country's birthday in style with their annual Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 Independence Day parade on July 4, 2011. The winner of "Best in Parade" were the Girl Scouts, who won $100 for their parade float. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Snipatuit Pond406 viewsReader Kathleen St. John posted this picture on The Wanderer’s Facebook wall, of her son Caleb kayaking on Snipatuit Pond. Photo by Kathleen St. John.
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