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Mission Trip to Appalachia.240 viewsTwenty-three members of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church made precious some incredible memories while making a difference during a recent mission trip to Appalachia. The mission group partnered with the Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia in serving impoverished children food for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson
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Marion Natural History Museum240 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum summer programs Life Along the Shore and Coastal Explorations 1 enjoyed a day of crabbing at Silvershell Beach while Coastal Explorations II group was out kayaking and discovering a little about water quality issues on the Sippican and Weweantic Rivers. Looking forward to more fun next week!
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Super Duper Summer Fair240 viewsThe Super Duper Summer Fair sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Marion had something for everyone. There was a plant sale, baked goods, books and toys for sale, and games for the kids – just a lot of good old-fashioned fun on a beautiful sunny summer day. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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CSI Chemistry240 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair 2014240 viewsWhat do you get when you combine the smell of Italian sausage mixed with diesel exhaust and cow manure, the sound of loud tractor engines drowning out the live country music with the occasional barn animal noise, and the sight of happy Southcoast folks in overalls? The sublime sensory experience that is the Rochester Country Fair! What is more fun than four fun-filled days of frog racing, tractor pulling, mechanic bull riding, and fried food eating? Don’t forget the cowchip bingo and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band who rocked the house on Saturday night before hundreds of spectators. Photos by Jean Perry, Camden Gaspar, and Felix Perez
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Sidewalk Chalk240 viewsJaeda Lopes, 11; Mia Hemphill, 10; Nicholas Huaco, 7; Tapper Crete, 7; Shelby McKim, 9; and Addie Crete, 5, were adding color to the sidewalks near the Town House on August 22 in preparation for the annual Town Party on Saturday. Photo by Jean Perry
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Sidewalk Chalk240 viewsJaeda Lopes, 11; Mia Hemphill, 10; Nicholas Huaco, 7; Tapper Crete, 7; Shelby McKim, 9; and Addie Crete, 5, were adding color to the sidewalks near the Town House on August 22 in preparation for the annual Town Party on Saturday. Photo by Jean Perry
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East Over Reservation 240 viewsThe East Over Reservation Hales Brook Tract and Sippican River Tract is 322 acres of conservation land overseen by the Rochester and Sippican Lands Trusts. There are about two and a half miles of hiking trails that begin with raised wooden boardwalks and bog bridges that zigzag deeper into the woods. Take a hike! Photo by Jean Perry
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Meeting John Adams240 viewsGeorge Baker starred as John Adams on September 25 before an audience at the Marion Music Hall during Baker’s presentation entitled “Meet John Adams – A Witty and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President.” Baker dressed in full period costume and assumed the personality of Adams, sharing his views on the nation, his family life, and the country’s history. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Master Plan240 viewsMarion took its first step toward developing a new Marion Master Plan on September 27 by having residents and town officials alike gather to review past master plans and split into focus groups to devise a new vision for Marion. Many agreed that the current Master Plan is still relevant, with the majority concerned mostly with preserving the historic character of the town.
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Sergeant Kasey Koch240 viewsThe Center School students in Jennifer Aarsheim’s first grade class spent the afternoon on November 24 making thank you cards addressed to Sergeant Kasey Koch serving in Afghanistan, who is connected to some local troops who also served in Afghanistan. The students put together care packages as a way to say thank you to our troops this Thanksgiving. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sergeant Kasey Koch240 viewsThe Center School students in Jennifer Aarsheim’s first grade class spent the afternoon on November 24 making thank you cards addressed to Sergeant Kasey Koch serving in Afghanistan, who is connected to some local troops who also served in Afghanistan. The students put together care packages as a way to say thank you to our troops this Thanksgiving. Photos by Jean Perry
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