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Mattapoisett Museum205 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum is open for the holidays on Saturdays from 9am to noon. Photo my Marilou Newel
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Marion Natural History Museum205 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Dr. Moore for sharing some of his considerable background in whale biology with our after-school group. We learned about some of the success stories as well as some of the challenges, such as fishing gear and boat strikes, that whales face off our shores. To learn more please visit the International Fund for Animal Welfare website, (IFAW.org).
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Brainard Marsh Yoga205 viewsAbout a dozen people enjoyed some gentle yoga by the calm, reflective waters off Brainard Marsh in Marion the early morning of June 21. The Sippican Lands Trust Summer Yoga Series is underway, with adult yoga on select Saturdays at 9:00 am and kids yoga at 10:00. The two other dates scheduled are July 5 and August 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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Sippican School Garden Club205 viewsMembers of the Sippican School Garden Club have been busy this harvest season caring for their vegetables, herbs, and flowers after school. On September 23 it took ten enthusiastic little gardeners to pull up a ten-foot tall sunflower and carry it to “Weed Mountain.” After, the kids collected greens, grasses, and flowers to make an arrangement for the main office. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Firefighter’s Association205 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Harbor Wildlife205 viewsLiz Hatch captured this shot of a harbor seal enjoying the ice flow in Marion Harbor.
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Marion Natural History Museum205 viewsLast week the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool crew explored a variety of ways to identify trees without their leaves. By looking at bark, leaf scar arrangement and even using their sense of smell, the students had a chance to explore trees and woody shrubs without their usual foliage. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Toe Jam Puppet Band205 viewsThe Toe Jam Puppet Band was back in Tri-Town on March 21 for a performance at the Marion Music Hall, sponsored by the Elizabeth Taber Library. The performance was free and the fun was evident in the faces of the band’s biggest fans. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Arts in the Park205 viewsThe Marion Art Center held its 2015 Arts in the Park on July 11. Local artists and crafters had the chance to display their talents to the community at Bicentennial Park off Main and Spring Streets. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Art Center Opening205 viewsThe Marion Art Center opened its latest exhibition of artists Leslie Baker and Tucker Aufranc with a reception on July 17. Baker, based in Martha’s Vineyard, showcased her series “Now and Then,” a series of monotypes and paintings that represent the artist’s interpretation of “observable change and preserving a moment.” Photo by Jean Perry
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A Bad Year for Tomatoes205 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s hilarious production of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” opened on August 6, starring Myra Marlowe, Jay Ryan, Suzie Kokkins, Suzy Taylor, Susan Sullivan, Thom O’Shaughnessy, and Gary Taylor. The show continues on August 14-15. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum205 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school program enjoyed a visit from Rhode Island ABC6 meterologist Chelsea Priest. We learned what it takes to become a meteorologist on tv and worked on a short project on different types of clouds and what type of weather each type indicates. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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