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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge532 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Art Center 532 viewsThe Marion Art Center opened its Members Exhibit on July 12 featuring work from over 70 members. The exhibit is open until August 10. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Soapbox Derby532 viewsNovember 2 was the day of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32’s Annual Soapbox Derby, only this time the pack was joined by Mattapoisett and Rochester Cub Scouts and members of the Saint Gabriel’s Church youth group. Photos by Sandra Frechette
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ORRJH Thanksgiving532 views
The students of Old Rochester Regional Junior High on November 24 hosted their annual Thanksgiving banquet for the senior citizens of Tri-Town – a tradition made possible by the volunteer staff and students who spend hours decorating, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after so seniors can get a taste of the school community’s gratitude for their support. Photos by Jean Perry
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Grace from Marion532 viewsGrace from Marion has visions of sugarplums. Photo submitted by Deb Perry
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Marion Holiday Stroll 532 viewsHere Comes Santa Claus! – Santa made his big entrance to the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 8, from across Sippican Harbor on his ‘water sleigh’ to the crowd that awaited him at the Town Wharf. The holiday stroll is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and capture a bit of that Christmas magic. Photo by Jean Perry
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46 Water Street532 viewsThe architecturally magnificent 46 Water Street, home of Robert and Judith Rosbe, is now distinguished with listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum532 viewsOn March 4 the Marion Natural History Museum hosted “Wildflowers of Southeastern Massachusetts” with Martha “Mike” Schroeder. Attendees learned about which plants are native and which plants have been introduced to the state. Many thanks to Mike for the program and lovely photos, many of which were taken in her yard in Lakeville. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Potluck o' the Irish531 viewsSaint Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett held a friendly celebration in honor of Saint Patrick's Day with a potluck dinner and sing-along. Visitors were also welcomed into the churchs fellowship hall by the sounds of Brendan Begleys bagpipes, the singing of traditional Irish songs, and a performance Celtic dancing. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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It IS Rocket Science!531 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum held an after-school program titled Rocket Science on March 15 which used weights and balances to see how rockets work. A group of students learned general principles and after constructing a small rocket got the chance to go outside to try them out. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold).
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March Madness531 viewsOld Rochester Regional Junior High School hosted March Madness Junior, a benefit basketball game on Friday evening, March 14, which pitted the students and faculty against each another. The game, which was organized to benefit the Thuestad family of Mattapoisett and the DeMello family of Rochester, ended with the students narrowly defeating the faculty, 48-47. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Lion's Dinner531 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club, with help from Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troup 53, welcomed about one hundred seniors to Mattapoisett Congregation Church's Reynard Hall for a special afternoon dinner on Saturday April, 18. The Lions Club served a hot turkey supper with all of the trimmings and also provided musical entertainment for the diners listening pleasure. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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