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Cat Tails and Cocktails 510 viewsIt’s All About the Animals last Thursday held an invitation-only cocktail party to celebrate the opening of its new addition and “catio” (cats + screened-in patio= catio). The addition was dedicated to contractor Matthew Sherman, who passed away before completion of the project. Rescue cats now enjoy more space and an outdoor catio while they pass the time before finding a forever home. Photos by Jean Perry
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Antiques in Rochester509 viewsRochester Womens Club co-president Marsha Hartley's granddaughter Cecilia plays at the Clubhouse on November 29, 2009. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Puppeteers509 viewsThe Rochester Congregational Church hosted a puppet show on Sunday, May 23, 2010. The puppeteers included children of the congregation and the show's coordinator Marjorie Skrutski. Just in case a puppet show full of laughs and fun wasn't enough, everyone was treated to ice cream sundaes after the show. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Grandparents Day509 viewsThe South Coast Senior Resource Alliance (SRA) sponsored a Grandparents Day in Rochester on September 12, 2010. The day celebrated the bond between grandparent and grandchild with pony rides, face-painting and lots of games. SRA volunteers also provided valuable health and wellness information to the seniors who attended. Photos by Felix Perez.
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RMS Expansion509 viewsRochester Memorial School students received their biggest present after the holidays. On January 4, 2011, students took their seats in the schools new 11,000 square foot addition and school wing for the first time. The $26.5 million construction and renovation project will be completed by the fall. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Rochester Halloween509 viewsThese best Super-Hero buddies met in Project Grow in Rochester. Wolverine Benjamin Bourgeois and Spiderman Landon Hunter fought the bad guys and had some fun at the October 29, 2011 Plumb Corner Halloween party. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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RCF Fundraiser509 viewsA St. Patrick's Day themed fund raiser was held at the Redman Hall in Wareham to benefit the Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Felix Perez
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Rochester Council on Aging509 viewsIt was thanksgiving in May as the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) hosted an appreciation celebration honoring volunteers on May 31. Balloons and festive tables, a three course meal catered by New Bedford’s Riccardi’s, music by the Relics (courtesy of the Rochester Cultural Council) certificates of appreciation and 175 gifts (one for each volunteer) were all part of the celebration.
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Noon Year’s Eve509 viewsThe year 2014 arrived a little early on Tuesday afternoon for the guests at the Senior Center’s Annual New Year’s Eve party. It was a “Noon Year’s Eve” party of sorts, with more than enough shiny hats and tiaras, colorful noisemakers, bright balloons, and champagne to go around. Photo by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair 2014509 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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Otha Day509 viewsDrum master Otha Day spent the day with Rochester Memorial School students on November 21, giving lessons on rhythm and handing out percussion instruments, including drums and shakers, during drumming workshops held throughout the day. Photos By Jean Perry
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Lost Ladybug Project509 viewsGuided by Loree Griffin Burns, children headed out on May 30 from Plumb Library to search for ladybugs to photograph and document for the Lost Ladybug Project. In all, the kids found five ladybugs. The event was funded by a MOBY grant and organized by the RMS PTOs, the RLT, Kathy Gauvin at ORR, and the three town Cultural Councils. Photos submitted by Michelle Cusolito
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