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Bugs, bugs, bugs410 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect – the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Marion Clean-up410 viewsMarion residents hit the street to pick up trash around town on Saturday, May 15. All over Marion, there were people in day-glo vests working with “Manducas”, long pincers made by Marion resident Eunice Manduca for picking up trash. The collected trash was placed in front of the Marion Music Hall to create “Trash Bag Mountain”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Taste of the Tri-Town410 viewsVolunteers kept the party going at the annual Lighthouse Foundation’s Taste of the Tri-Town. From left to right, Molly McCarthy, Shannon Fink, and Meagan McCarthy volunteer at the Friday, June 18, 2010 event. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th Fireworks410 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade410 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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Neds Point Light410 viewsThe Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 conducts Ned’s Point Lighthouse tours on Thursdays in July and August. Tours continue on July 29 from 10:00 to 11:45 am, and on August 5, 12 and 19 from 4:00 to 5:45 pm. Visitors must be at least 10 years old, and no flip-flops allowed. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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The Big Bake410 viewsMichael Lamoureux of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 220 called the August 8, 2010 clambake a “gigantic success”. Close to 240 people came to enjoy an old-fashioned clambake with the Lions’ Club, the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, Mattapoisett firefighters, and the Firefighters Auxiliary Club all pitching in to help. Photos by Lynn Short.
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The Big Bake410 viewsMichael Lamoureux of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 220 called the August 8, 2010 clambake a “gigantic success”. Close to 240 people came to enjoy an old-fashioned clambake with the Lions’ Club, the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, Mattapoisett firefighters, and the Firefighters Auxiliary Club all pitching in to help. Photos by Lynn Short.
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TriTown Talent410 viewsEntertainers strutted their stuff during the January 31, 2011 auditions for ORCTV and the Showstopper’s upcoming telethon. The event will be aired live on ORCTV – Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 36 – on February 13, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Children’s Chorus410 viewsTo an attentive audience of proud parents and music lovers, the South Coast Children’s Chorus held its inaugural concert, “This Shall Be For Music”, on February 13, 2011 at the St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Skate Dream410 viewsBrandon Westgate clears a ramp at the Mattapoisett skate park on March 18, 2011. Mr. Westgate’s board skills and skateboarding knowledge are so renowned, there is even a pro model shoe named after him. Photo by Chris Martin.
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River Race410 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
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