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Hillbilly Hoedown360 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Signs of Spring360 viewsWanderer reader Liz Glennon-Hathaway knows that it’s springtime when she sees George Church out in his Rochester field with his tractor, which she says are “both going strong”. Here, Mr. Church starts his yardwork on March 18, 2010. Photo by Liz Glennon-Hathaway.
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Memorial Day360 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade360 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Summer Faire360 viewsHappy shoppers united at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Summer Faire on July 31, 2010. The “upscale yard sale” offered great deals on nice furniture items and had a section of toys and games, just for the kids. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Dixie Diehards 360 viewsThe Dixie Diehards Jazz Band will perform at a cabaret evening at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, September 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for MAC members, $12.50 general admission. The Art Center is located at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets in Marion. Call 508-748-1266 for more information. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Fire Prevention360 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted an open house on Sunday, October 10 in recognition of Fire Safety Month. More than 100 people participated in the event, which included children’s activities, demonstrations, and even a simulated car accident. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Varsity Girls360 viewsThe Varsity Girls – Jillian “JiJi” Zucco, Simone Cardosa, Kimber-Lee Jacobsen and Jillian Jensen – opened for musical guest, James Taylor, and President Obama at Governor Deval Patrick's Rally on Saturday, October 16 in an overcrowded hall at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The local teens performed three songs (one cover and two originals) prior to James Taylor performing three selections of his own and President Obama taking the stage to address those in attendance. Photo courtesy of Kelly Zucco.
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Seafaring Women360 viewsTina Jackson unloads the day's catch. Ms. Jackson will share her experiences as a woman working in the commercial fishing industry following the film Shipping Out: The Story of American's Seafaring Women on March 18, 2011 at the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. The program is free to the public. Photo courtesy of Laura Orleans.
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Lax Fest360 viewsThe first-ever “Lax Fest” was held at ORR High School on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The event featured concessions, raffles, and lacrosse merchandise to raise money to help support the introduction of lacrosse at ORR. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Arts in the Park360 viewsIt was the perfect day to stroll through the annual Marion Art Center's Arts in the Park on July 9, 2011. Over 40 vendors set up shop in the event, which focuses on celebrating the work of local artists and artisans. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Harbor Days 2011360 viewsIt was another scorching Harbor Days this past weekend when the Mattapoisett Lions hosted the annual event under clear skies and hot sun on July 16 and 17. Visitors milled around, enjoying the wares, lemonade, strawberry shortcake, music and more. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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