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Family Fun Festival 499 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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ORRJH Thanksgiving499 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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Frozen Princesses499 viewsOn December 21, two princesses visited the Mattapoisett Public Library to read stories and sing songs from the Disney film Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna beguiled the children as well as their parents in an hour-long performance culminating in hugs and a photo session. The delightful event was sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Happenings499 viewsTri-town readers share photos.
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Kneel for Nine499 viewsA peaceful crowd gathered on the lawn of the Marion Music Hall on June 2 to kneel in solidarity for nine minutes calling for justice for the death of George Floyd and accountability for police brutality. Marion Police Chief John Garcia dressed in his police uniform was among the roughly 200 kneeling on the grass that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Artist Visit498 viewsOn November 19, Author/Illustrator Teresa Flavin visited each of Mattapoisett Center School’s third grade classes. Ms. Flavin is the illustrator of Joseph Bruchac’s play Pushing Up the Sky featured in the 3rd Graders reading book. Her presentation included showing the students original sketches and artwork from her books, discussing the processes involved in creating artwork for publication and a short hands-on drawing project.
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Giving Tree498 viewsMembers of Jane Tougas’ Grade 8 Enrichment class created the Giving Tree, which stood at the entrance of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Donated socks adorned the Christmas tree before being sent off to an area charity to benefit those in need on December 18, 2009. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Tie a Blue Ribbon498 viewsDon't fear the ribbon. Marion residents may see blue ribbons around trees in the village area, marking particularly large trees near power lines. N Star has attached blue ribbons to "wish list" trees that they would like to remove. They will be in contact with the property owners, who will be able to grant or deny permission. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Multicultural Festival 498 viewsThe local AFS (American Field Service) held a multicultural festival on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Center School in Mattapoisett. The festival included several stations that displayed information about different cultures from around the world. Exchange students from Thailand, Panama and Northern Germany also enjoyed the festivities. According to Kim Corazzini, the festivals organizer, the event helped expose children to other nationalities and promoted multicultural learning. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Superstar498 viewsTabor Academy’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar features local talents such as Dana Resmini ’10 of Rochester and Anna Collins ’10 of Marion, both of whom designed the scenery for the show, Kyler Canastra ’10 of Rochester as Pilate and Cal Heavey ’12 of Marion as Herod. The show will be staged in the Hoyt Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy Thursday through Saturday, February 18 through 20, at 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 508-748-2000 or e-mail wintermusicaltix@taboracademy.org. Photo by John Heavy
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Olympic Visit498 viewsThe U.S. Olympic Sailing Team gave a presentation at the Marion Music Hall on February 20, 2010. Anna Tunnicliffe and her crew were on hand to share their experiences as Olympic Athletes and detailed their journey to the 2012 Olympics. The event was sponsored by the Beverly Yacht Club. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Prudential Award498 viewsAt a February 23, 2010 meeting, Mattapoisett resident Jillian Zucco accepts a letter of recognition from the Board of Selectmen and State Representative William Straus for being a state finalist in the Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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