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Free Lunch!636 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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Walking Tour636 viewsThe last Healthy Tri-Town Coalition walking tour took place where once all the towns in this trio were one – Rochester. The group learned about early religious practices, local government, and the earliest settlers to the area. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tour de Crème635 viewsThis year’s 4th annual Tour de Crème raised $12,000 for outdoor recreation in Mattapoisett! There were 350 riders consuming over 1,200 scoops of ice cream all for a good cause. The event is a partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike path. Photos by Jean Perry
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Osprey635 viewsMary-Ellen Livingstone shared these photos of the ospreys that returned to their nest on March 29.
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La Fiesta in Marion634 viewsMembers of the Tri-County Symphonic Band treated SouthCoast music lovers to a world tour of musical styles and sounds as they presented their 'La Fiesta' concert program at Tabor Academys Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall in Marion on Sunday, March 25. The band played a variety of marches, masses and fanfares influenced by music from around the globe. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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PeeWee Pantry634 viewsUnder the direction of Coach Sarah Holick, the ORR Junior Pee Wee Cheerleader Squad collected dry and canned goods for Shepherd's Pantry in Acushnet at the Mini Mites football game on October 23, 2011. Photos by Robert Chiarito.
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ORR Basketball State Champions634 viewsThe ORR Basketball State Champions and their coaches were recently invited guests of State Representative William M. Straus (D.-Mattapoisett) at the Massachusetts State House on April 28.The day began with a narrated tour of the State House, followed by Rep. Straus greeting the team for a photo together with Senator Marc Pacheco (D.-Taunton) and Senator Michael Rodrigues (D.-Westport).
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Chalk the Walk634 viewsMany folks in the Tri-Town took advantage of the good weather and free time to get out and “Chalk the Walk,” drawing and writing inspiring messages for passers-by to see. Submitted photo
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Zumbathon633 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Christmas Day Swim633 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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PD Training632 viewsOn August 20, 2009, police officers from the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Rapid Response team conducted training exercises at 73 County Road in Rochester from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. 25 officers from various local police departments, including Mattapoisett, Rochester and Marion, gathered to practice flash bangs and simunitions. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Relay for Life632 viewsChildren went to the Center School in Mattapoisett to make their own ornaments and gifts at the Relay for Life workshop on December 6, 2009. For a $6 donation, children could pick from crafts like pine cone Christmas trees, clothes-pin reindeer, and foam ornaments paint, glitter and glue were in abundant supply. Money raised went to benefit the American Cancer Society. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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