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Learning the Ukulele294 viewsLillie Farrell of Rochester gave a beginner’s ukulele class at the Plumb Library on March 3. Farrell, who has won contests for her ukulele playing, taught basic chords to the kids and then helped them put the chords together to play “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. Photos by Jean Perry
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Shoolman Reserve294 viewsIf you've been to the Shoolman Reserve on New Bedford Road recently, you’ve been greeted by quite a mess. A project to restore the Shoolman Reserve Hayfield to its historic boundary is underway. Volunteers Bruce MacPhail, Mike Bare, Art Benner, Noreen Hartley, Mike Hugeunin, Bob Lawrence, and Pete Stroud have made quite a dent thus far, and quite a lot of piles. Plans are to complete cutting and disposal of trees this spring. Volunteers are welcome, call 508-675-LAND (5263) or email info@rochesterlandtrust.
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Keeping it cool294 viewsKids gathered outside the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library on Friday, July 21, chilling in the shade drenched in bubble stuff with Vinny the Bubble Guy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Peace with Paper294 viewsPeace with Paper, a drop-in event held at the Plumb Memorial Library. This event is to help build a better world through relaxing after a long day and is for kids and adults. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Grange294 viewsHerb and Sue LeFleur of the Rochester Grange prepared for the 107th agricultural fair and supper on August 19. The juried fair included entries in categories from produce to flowers, and photography to handcrafts of all sorts. The annual Grange Fair is one of many hosted by granges across the country. Grange photos by Marilou Newell
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No Rain On This Parade 294 viewsThe RCF was packed on Sunday with people out enjoying the fair food, parade, frog racing, and pie tossing at (willing) faces. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Memorial Day294 viewsRochester held its annual Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 27, followed by a parade of local Scouts and the Fire Department, with the Rochester Memorial Band providing the patriotic music and drumbeats. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Fine Arts Cafe293 viewsThe Rochester Congregational Church boosted spirits on a gray Saturday when it held its second annual Fine Arts Caf on September 24, 2011. The Caf, which featured work from area artists, benefitted the Church through a percentage of sales. Photos by Robert Chiarito.
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Movie Night293 viewsRochester Memorial School Speech/ Language instructor Darbi Lambert-Matos along with her walking partner Jennifer DaCosta hosted a 'Movie Night' fundraiser at RMS on Friday evening January 20, benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Fund for the prevention and cure for breast cancer. The night's movie was the Disney feature ‘Snow Buddies’ with the event taking place in the school’s cafetorium. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Talk Like A Pirate Day293 viewsPlumb Library librarian Jen Frasier flashes her frightening hook hand in honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. The library held a special day-long party where area kids were invited to dress up like pirates, read stories, and make crafts. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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The Taming of the Shrew293 viewsThirty-six fifth- and sixth-grade students from Rochester Memorial School’s Drama Club, along with the help of six ORR Junior High students, performed Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” on Friday, May 3. The production was directed by Dannie Kleiman and featured costumes by Kate Tarleton. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair 2013293 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair was a huge success from its start on Thursday evening to its finish on Sunday, as thousands of Tri-Town residents filled the grounds for food, fun, and games amid beautiful weather and a “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
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