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Zumbathon353 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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Quilt Donation353 viewsDiane LeRoy’s second graders at the Center School made this flannel quilt from recycled scraps and donated it to the New Bedford Women’s Shelter on June 3, 2010. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Dog's Beach353 viewsAmy Hardwick, a Mattapoisett resident, is petitioning to make Goodspeed Island the official dog beach in town. The town has been working to keep the dog waste bag dispenser full, after abutting neighbors have complained about trash and dog waste at Goodspeed. If the petition gets 100 signatures, Goodspeed could be made a dog beach at the next town meeting. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Story time353 viewsEverything was beachy-keen at the Plumb Corner library in Rochester when youngsters enjoyed a beach-themed storytime with retired kindergarten teacher Ms. Demers on July 16, 2010. A “Teddy Bear” themed storytime is scheduled for July 30 at 10:30 am in the Plumb Corner library – don’t miss it! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Sweet Fundraiser353 viewsLuLu Russell and Megan Iverson of Marion were busy selling lemonade during the Buzzards Bay Regatta this past weekend. The lemonade sale proceeds, which totaled over $1,000, will go to benefit cancer research. Photo courtesy of Jane Tucker.
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Marion Natural History353 viewsAn instructor showed children how to determine a soil profile at a recent event at the Marion Natural History Museum. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Open House353 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department opened its doors last Thursday, October 14, 2010, to residents interested learning about its life-saving work. The event was part of Fire Safety Month. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Halloween Parade353 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the town’s annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Paul Lopes
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The Lion Kings353 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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Veteran's Day353 viewsPatriotism was alive and well at Old Hammondtown School during its morning Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2010. Attendees in the packed auditorium enjoyed music by the school’s concert band and speeches by George Randall, Barry Denham and Lt. Cmdr. Julian Bishop. Photos by Laura Pedulli
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Church's Field353 viewsThis new sign will welcome visitors to the 32-acre Church's Field, the newest property conserved by the Rochester Land Trust. The property will be dedicated in a ceremony on May 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Church's Field on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. Photo courtesy of Laurene Gerrior.
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2011 Triathlon353 views240 athletes kicked off the Harbor Days week on July 10, 2011 with the Mattapoisett Lions’ Triathlon, which started from Mattapoisett Town Beach and included a .25-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. The men’s winner for the Triathlon was Keith Putnam or Marston Mills, MA with a time of 52:52, and the women’s winner was Katie McCully of Eastham, MA with a time of 58:51. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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