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Book Drive325 viewsThere was no shortage of book donations at the gray box drop-off located at St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett. The collection from this donation went to fund the parish and its works. Photo by Paul Lopes.
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Memorial Fly Float325 viewsDozens enjoyed sights of whizzing planes over Mary’s Pond in Rochester, MA on Sunday, October 24 at the Second Annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly. The event, hosted by the Bristol County Control Club, featured Radio Control seaplanes and their builders and flyers. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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On the Farm325 viewsSippican Elementary School’s Kindergarten class enjoyed a hayride and some fall harvest goodies during a field trip to a local farm in mid-October. Photos courtesy of Sarah Goerges
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Storytelling Magic325 viewsRochester Memorial School Principal Jay Ryan offered some storytelling magic to a group of students at Gomes School during a read-aloud event in mid-November. Photo courtesy of Joanne Byron.
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Skate Dream325 viewsBrandon Westgate jumps the rail at the Mattapoisett skate park on March 18, 2011. Mr. Westgate made a profession out of a hobby and is sponsored by several professional skateboard supply companies. Photo by Chris Martin.
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Ride for Alex325 viewsEvent organizer Tammy Foisy poses with Alex Pateakos at the fifth annual Ride for Alex poker run on September 18, 2011. Ms. Foisy, a former nurse to Alex, coordinates the event each year with her husband Scott. Proceeds from the event offset costs, not covered by insurance, related to Alex's well-being. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Bike Run 325 viewsThe weather was perfect for a motorcycle ride at the second annual Brad Barrows Memorial Athletic Scholarship Motorcycle Run on September 17, 2011. Motorcyclists paid $20 per bike to participate in the run from Mattapoisett to Wareham and back, with the proceeds benefitting youth sports in Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester and Fairhaven. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Marrow Drive325 viewsA bone marrow drive was held on October 2, 2011, at Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. Although the drive was conducted for a young Marion man, David, who is fighting lymphoma, the drive also sought to find matches for others in need of bone marrow transplants. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Free Lunch!325 viewsWho said there is no such thing as a free lunch? Wanderer Facebook fans enjoyed a free lunch on October 8. The Wanderer is also giving out $1,043, one dollar for each fan as of October 8, as a part of the Facebook fun. Which organization should receive it? Let us know on our Facebook wall, or email news@wanderer.com. We will announce the recipient in an upcoming issue. Photos by Felix Perez.
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New Trail325 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust showed off the the Walega-Livingstone Preserve, located on Brandt Island Cove, on October 16, 2011. For more information about the preserve or MLT, call 774-377-9191, or e-mail info@mattlandtrust.org. Photo courtesy of Gary Johnson.
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Rochester Steer325 viewsA wet morning didn't bother the steer in Rochester on October 20, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting325 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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