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Family Discovery Day 321 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition held a Family Discovery Day encouraging children to learn more about the bal. Photos by Felix Perez
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Brainard Marsh Yoga321 viewsAbout a dozen people enjoyed some gentle yoga by the calm, reflective waters off Brainard Marsh in Marion the early morning of June 21. The Sippican Lands Trust Summer Yoga Series is underway, with adult yoga on select Saturdays at 9:00 am and kids yoga at 10:00. The two other dates scheduled are July 5 and August 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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Oktoberfest Celebration321 viewsWere you wearing your lederhosen with a stein of lager in your hand while dancing the Schuhplattler and blowing the Alpine horn at Marion’s first Oktoberfest celebration September 13? The weather held out for Oktoberfest revelers at the Marion VFW where there were traditional dance performances, music, food, and of course – beer! Photo by Felix Perez
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Cranberry Outing321 viewsPerfect weather brought out the young and the young at heart to the second annual cranberry harvest at “The Bogs” on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett, a Buzzards Bay Coalition property. The retired bog acreage is slowly returning to meadows and woodlands. But for now cranberries continue to grow giving the do-it-yourself harvester a chance to enjoy nature’s bounty. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Christmas Day Swim321 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Christmas Day Swim321 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge321 viewsThe 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day at Town Beach in Mattapoisett was a splashing success, according to event coordinator Michelle Huggins. The third annual polar plunge raised nearly $10,000 to provide financial assistance to local families battling cancer. Many participants donned costumes, competing for the best costume trophy. Photo by Felix Perez
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ORR Girl’s Basketball321 viewsThe ORR Girl’s Basketball team played Fairhaven on December 30th. The score was Fairhaven 41 - 40 ORR in a back and forth game, that was played at Fairhaven High School. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest321 viewsIn November the Mattapoisett Lion’s Club held a Peace Poster contest at Old Hammondtown School for the 6th graders. There were 80 participants this year! This years’ theme was “Love, Peace and Understanding”. The winners were: First Place: Spencer Perez-Dormintzer; 2nd Place Kayli Viera; 3rd Place: Maggie Berry & Andrews. Photographed are (left to right): Spencer Perez-Dormintzer, Wayne Andrews, King Lion Marianne DeCosta, Maggie Berry, Mattapoisett Lion and Kayli Viera.
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Sippican School Science Fair321 viewsSippican School students presented their answers to the probing questions of life such as what’s in your snack foods and which helmet protects your melon the best during the April 6 annual Sippican School Science Fair. Photos by Jean Perry
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3rd Annual Tri-Town National Night Out321 views Citizens were invited to the 3rd Annual Tri-Town National Night Out at ORR on Tuesday, August 4. The event is aimed at bringing together citizens and local law enforcement and is sponsored by the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police Departments. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Summer Days321 views Buzzards Bay was active this past Labor Day weekend with boaters and residents out enjoying the late summer weather on this unofficial last weekend of the summertime season. The colors of summer will soon shift to the colors of fall in the harbor, but not before a few more opportunities to take out those kayaks and sailboats with friends and family. Photos by Colin Veitch
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