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Valentine Tea280 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Bugs, bugs, bugs280 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect – the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Puppeteers280 viewsThe Rochester Congregational Church hosted a puppet show on Sunday, May 23, 2010. The puppeteers included children of the congregation and the show's coordinator Marjorie Skrutski. Just in case a puppet show full of laughs and fun wasn't enough, everyone was treated to ice cream sundaes after the show. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Boat Race280 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks280 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Block Party!280 viewsIt was a little earlier than usual, but the annual Marion Block Party on August 28, 2010 went off without a hitch. Children enjoyed cotton candy, a bounce house and face-painting, while the grown-ups enjoyed conversation and good weather. It was an appropriate send-off to summer, before Old Rochester schools started back up on September 1. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Fall Fun280 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Museum and Carriage House hosted a cider-making and pumpkin-carving event at the Museum on September 26. Children got the chance to press their own cider, carve some silly faces, and peel apples. Nothing tastes better than cider you’ve made yourself! Photo by Felix Perez.
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Open House280 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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RMS Open House280 viewsRochester Memorial School opened the doors of the new $11 million addition to the general public for the first time on January 23, 2011. Teams of RMS students led public tours through the 31,000 square foot building, where kids’ activities and meet-and-greet opportunities with school officials were in full swing. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Pinewood Derby280 viewsIt was derby time for local Cub Scouts, who participated in the 2011 Pinewood Derby on February 5, 2011 at Old Rochester Regional Junior High. Photos courtesy of John DeMaggio.
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Rochester Youth Baseball 280 viewsRochester Youth Baseball kicked off the 2011 season with a parade to Gifford Park and a flyover. The Cubs defeated the Royals 11-4 and the Braves and Red Sox played to a score of 10-10 before the game was postponed. Photo by Felix Perez.
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More Bear Sightings280 viewsMattapoisett resident Evelyn Estes was picking blueberries in her backyard when she heard cracking coming from the woods. She was spotted a black bear in her yard and snapped this picture on the evening of August 1, 2011. Photo by Evelyn Estes.
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