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Cupcake Decorating373 viewsJoey Appleton (left) and Sienna Wurl (right) set up their piping bags during the holiday cupcake decoratiing activity held by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, December 5. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Marion Art Center373 views A crowd gathered to view art created by members of the Marion Art Center at their members show opening.
Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park373 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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Freezin' for a Reason 2014373 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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Marion Firefighter’s Association 373 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held a spaghetti dinner fund raiser on Saturday. Chief Joyce is seen above serving up the good stuff. Photo by Jean Perry
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Classic Canoe373 viewsMarion resident Paul S. Kohout, donated his 16 foot, mahogany, 1959 Canadian Mounty Police Wooden Cargo Canoe to Marion Boy Scout Troop 32/Cub Scout Pack 32 on Thursday September 11, 2014. The Scouts are honored to have such an amazing vessel offered to them and plan to use it in future outings. Pictured are Paul S. Kohout, Scoutmaster Paul St. Don, Cubmaster Leo Grondin, as well as Scouts Jackson St.Don, Lee Grondin and Oakley Campbell.
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree373 viewsDunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett was lit up the night of October 25 with fire and imagination at the 8th annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree, hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Photo by Felix Perez
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White Gift Pageant373 viewsFor 80 years the Mattapoisett Congregational Church has presented a White Gift Pageant that includes the story and Nativity of Jesus, and the collection of gifts wrapped in plain white paper that are donated to charitable groups in the area. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tinkhamtown Chapel373 viewsThe annual Christmas carol sing-along at the Tinkhamtown Chapel was as popular and beautiful as ever on the chilly evening of December 20, when dozens of people followed the glow of candlelit windows to the tiny chapel to sing with their families and neighbors and welcome Christmas to Mattapoisett. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Christmas Day Swim373 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Build-your-own Snowman373 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge373 viewsThe 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day at Town Beach in Mattapoisett was a splashing success, according to event coordinator Michelle Huggins. The third annual polar plunge raised nearly $10,000 to provide financial assistance to local families battling cancer. Many participants donned costumes, competing for the best costume trophy. Photo by Felix Perez
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