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Octoberfest563 viewsThe Sippican Tennis Club was the site of the third annual Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Octoberfest on September 19 in Marion Village. Music was provided by Felonious Funk, and party-goers enjoyed a wide array of finger foods and fine spirits. Friendly conversation lingered over the silent auction tables, which offered original oil paintings, handmade felted purses, memberships to the Wareham YMCA and the Marion Art Center, and plenty of gift certificate to area businesses. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Hurricane Irene563 viewsAn uprooted tree is removed the day on August 29, 2011 at Herring Weir, River Road. The tree was just one of many that were destroyed or damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Marc Sienkiewicz.
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show563 viewsJennie Elias (right), who with her husband John, run Elias Glass Studios out of Westport, speaks with a customer about hummingbird feeders.
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Trinidad Orphanage Mission563 viewsEighteen ORR students and one Tabor student, along with their fathers, spent their April vacation working at an orphanage on the island of Trinidad. The group provided labor, materials, and good spirits to help paint the sleeping areas for the 35 children who live at the Christ Child Convalescence Home. “It was a very eye-opening experience,” said Ben Mattson, who went with his father, Wayne. “The kids were very excited to have us visit.
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Buzzards Bay Swim563 views210 swimmers braved the waters of Buzzards bay for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim. (above) Leslie Hartfort of Marion. Photos by James Gerke
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 563 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster563 viewsA team of five of Mattapoisett firefighters represented the department on Sunday, August 25, during the 10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. The team took third place overall, first place in the dry hose competition, second in the wet hose competition, and second in the “mystery” event – axe throwing. Photos by Jean Perry
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Easter Bunny563 viewsThe Easter Bunny made a spontaneous visit to Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park on Saturday, saying, “I just wanted to hop over and make people smile.” – Marilou Newell
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Helping Habitat562 viewsBuzzard's Bay Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable housing to residents in need, is collaborating with Upper Cape Regional High school and volunteers to work on a new home in Wareham this winter. BBHFH is always seeking new volunteers and monetary donations. For more information, visit www.BuzzardsBayHabitat.org. Photo courtesy of Christine Halle.
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Tennis Camp562 viewsORR Tennis All-Star Olivia Offringa, Sippican Tennis Club member Sharon Titcomb, ORR Tennis All-Star Abby Offringa were among those who participated in a tennis camp this past weekend at the Boys and Girls Club in Wareham. Photo courtesy of Milton Weiner.
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For the Troops562 viewsOn the far right, Mattapoisett resident Alicia Sullivan meets with volunteers in Newport, RI, last week, to send over 160 boxes of food and necessities to American troops stationed in Afghanistan. The goods were collected from municipal and business locations all over the Tri-Town. Photo courtesy of Alicia Sullivan.
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Anne T. Converse562 viewsCrowell’s Fine Art Gallery in New Bedford, Mass. recently unveiled its new exhibit, which focuses on the influence of sailing on the culture of the South Coast. Marion photographer, Anne T. Converse (pictured), is one of three artists featured in the shows. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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