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Family Fun Festival 469 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 469 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest had spectators spinning in circles as the most creative than ever costumes paraded around the Center School gymnasium Thursday night. The costumes were such a hit, even the judges had a hard time choosing the winners of each age group. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Peace Poster Contest.469 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club has announced its winners of the Peace Poster Contest. Pictured here L-R: President of the Mattapoisett Lions Club Mario Conde, second place winner Luke Oliveira, first place winner Owen Callahan, and third place winner Carolyn Melo. Each of the top three winners received Barnes and Noble gift cards. Photo courtesy Helene Rose
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Soapbox Derby469 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 Thanksgiving469 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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Hannah Strom Homecoming 469 viewsHundreds of supporters lined the sidewalks along Front Street in Marion village on June 3 to welcome home Hannah Strom. After spending several months in hospitals in Florida and Boston, the Tabor Academy graduate and member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team returned to her Pitcher Street residence to continue her recovery from severe injuries sustained in a January 15 collision with a pickup truck in Vero Beach that took the life of her teammate Grace Rett and injured her coach and several other teammat
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Kayaking off Angelica Point469 viewsEllen Scholter-Walker shared this sunset photo taken while kayaking off Angelica Point. You can share your photos with our readers as well by sending them to news@wanderer.com. Thank you to everyone who has shared and thank you Ellen!
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Library Social468 viewsParticipants in the Mattapoisett summer reading program, “Starship Adventure at Your Library,” enjoyed an ice cream social on August 12 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Over 227 children and their families participated throughout the summer, and approximately 100 participants came to enjoy the ice cream at the social.
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Octoberfest468 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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Food Drive468 viewsLocal food drives are in full swing for the holidays. Please take a few minutes to help out during this giving season
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Holiday Volunteers468 viewsMattapoisett residents Elizabeth Smith, left, and Gail Nicholson, right, both volunteer on behalf of Communiy Nurse and Hospice Care. Pictured here, they collect donations for the non-profit hospice organization as holiday shoppers walk by. Additional volunteers will be accepting donations throughout the holiday season. For more information, call Community Nurse and Hospice Care at 508-992-6278. Photo courtesy of Tim Smith.
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Zumbathon468 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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