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Chanty 8008421 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House hosted The New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus on Sunday afternoon, April 29. The matinee concert featuring a variety of ballads, folk songs and work songs - or chanteys - was played before a full house as patrons filled the old church house to the rafters. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day421 viewsThe remaining members of the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion were largely responsible for organizing Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day ceremony, which was held on May 28, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Art in Bloom 421 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s Art in Bloom opened on Friday, organizers and volunteers gathered Friday afternoon to prepare the exhibit. Works by Mary Jane McCoy and Arthur Kvarnstrom will be paired with interpretative floral arrangements by members of the Marion Garden Discussion Group. Art in Bloom runs through July 13. The Marion Art Center Gallery is open on Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Photo by Shawn Badgley
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Seagull at the MAC421 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s production of Chekhov’s Seagull opened last weekend, and will continue on November 8 and 9 at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit www.marionartcenter.org.
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Marion Turkey Trot421 viewsIt was a cold start, race, and finish for the Marion Recreation Annual Turkey trot this Sunday but spirits were high. Matt Sylvain of Dartmouth took top honors for the men with a time of 18:33 and Allison Rossi for the Women with a time of 21:02. Photos by Felix Perez
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park421 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park421 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum421 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group enjoyed snacks and craft making during our annual holiday party. Our next set of after-school activities are on the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Happy Holidays from the Marion Natural History Museum and see you in 2014! Marion Natural History Museum holiday party Photo courtesy of Vin Malkoski
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First Penny421 viewsHe keeps it in his wallet in a coin holder with a small cellophane circle. It’s an Indian head penny, in great condition, dated 1897. “This is the first penny I ever earned. When I showed it to my father, he told me that he was born in 1897, so that made the penny even more special, so I kept it safe from that day on,” said Tom Shire, a Marion resident. Photo By Joan Hartnett-Barry
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Rochester Women’s Club 421 viewsThe Rochester Women’s Club helped ring in the season with a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday. Naomi Arenberg of WBUR-FM led a community sing-along ‘Songs of the Season’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014421 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Buzzards Bay Coalition421 viewsOne of the educational events the Buzzards Bay Coalition had planned for April vacation brought kids to the 6.1-acre property to explore the marshy beach for a scavenger hunt. The osprey from a nearby nest kept a close eye on the group until the treasures were tallied and the group waded back down the mud-puddled path to the road. Photo by Jean Perry
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