Tabor Boy

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To the Editor:

On Sunday, October 7, my husband Clint and I had the pleasure of taking a tour of Tabor Boy at its harbor mooring. John Quirk, Tabor Academy’s new Headmaster, had invited Marion residents to go aboard to see this magnificent schooner firsthand. Under the guidance of Captain James Greil and his friendly, competent student sailors, we were able to examine the entire vessel.

We have the pleasure of seeing Tabor Boy sail past our home most afternoons during the school year and seeing her up close was a further experience. Mr. Quirk plans on having more tours for Marion residents in the future. We highly recommend this fun family event and thank Mr. Quirk for sharing this Marion treasure with us.

Judy and Clint Brown

Marion

 

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Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Supper

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The Machacam Club will hold an Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Supper on Saturday, November 3 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280, located at 3 Depot Street. Tickets are available at the door. $10 for adults, $25 for a family. All proceeds support Tri-Town Youth and Community Services, Boys & Girls State Annual Scholarships, Memorial Day Parade and Veterans’ Day Observance. For reservations or questions, call Mike at 508-758-9311.

Zeiterion and Libraries: Partners in the Arts

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The Zeiterion Theatre (The Z) announces a new discounted ticket program for all patrons of south coast area libraries. Anyone with a SAILS Library Network card may present the card at The Z’s box office to receive a $3 discount on each ticket. Some exceptions apply. From time to time special additional discounts will be offered to SAILS members and will be announced by press release. For a full list of performances, visit www.zeiterion.org.

There is a limit of two tickets per cardholder and the patron must purchase the ticket at the box office located at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 508-994-2900. Phone order tickets will be held at the box office and released to the patron with the presentation of their SAILS card. Tickets will not be available at the local libraries.

To kick off the partnership, The Z is offering a $5 discount to SAILS members to the following upcoming shows:

$5 Off:

•PRIDE & PREJUDICE: Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm

•DOUG VARONE & DANCERS: Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 8:00 pm

•COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 8:00 pm

In addition, “Library Nights” will be held at The Z on Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm when Women, Words & Power: An Evening with Marge Piercy is performed; Friday, October 19 at 8:00 pm when Pride and Prejudice is performed; and on February 28 at 7:30 pm when The Secret Life of Bees will be performed. Seating is limited. Contact the box office for tickets.

The SAILS Library Network includes over 70 libraries from Wareham to Seekonk and Brockton, and every town in between, including New Bedford and Fall River. The Zeiterion’s ticket discount program adds to the museum pass program already offered by libraries. Library cards are free to all with proper identification at all Massachusetts libraries.

Stop by your local library for a Zeiterion schedule of events or visit the Z’s website at www.zeiterion.org.

Mattapoisett Lions Club News

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Members of the Mattapoisett Lions Club recently enjoyed a very informative dinner meeting at the Mattapoisett Chowder House. Guest speaker was Thomas O’Shaughnessy, M.ED, Orientation and Mobility Special Education consultant. Mr. O’Shaughnessy worked in the Wareham schools systems for 34 years in the field of Special Education, and now works with sight impaired children. His specialty is helping children with orientation and mobility, which includes any tasks from getting around in a school to taking a bus and navigating streets. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. O’Shaughnessy for sharing his knowledge, drive and passion for helping others with us.

Don’t know what to do with your old eyeglasses? Help someone improve his or her vision. The Mattapoisett Lions Club is always of need of eyeglasses and sunglasses. Our volunteers collect the eyeglasses, which are then washed and sorted, the prescription is read with specialized equipment and each pair is tagged. They are then combined with other pairs collected from throughout the state and sent to areas in need.  Eyeglass collections boxes are located at the Mattapoisett Laundromat, the Town Hall, the Library, The Mattapoisett Council of Aging office located at Center School and the Marion Council of Aging office located in the Marion Town Hall.

Our next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Chowder House.

The members of the Mattapoisett Lions Club would like to acknowledge the receipt of a support grant to promote youth entertainment at Harbor Days. This grant was funded and received from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Thank you for your support.

The Mattapoisett Lions Club is made up of dedicated men and women whose main mission is to eradicate blindness and serve the community. If you are passionate about your community and helping others and have an hour or two to spare each month and want to join a great service organization, please consider the Lions Club. Check us out on Facebook or visit our website at www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org.

Marion Annual Halloween Parade

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The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for the annual Halloween Parade around the town on Wednesday, October 31. Everyone should meet at the Music Hall at 4:00 pm. Costumed characters of all ages are welcome to be a part of this fun family event. Under the direction of Hannah Moore, the Sippican Elementary School Styxx Drum Corps will lead the parade, followed by witches, goblins, princesses, ghosts and all sorts of spooky and amusing spirits. The parade route goes south on Front Street, then up Main Street, right on to Spring Street and back down Cottage to the Music Hall where the good, kind witches of the Marion Art Center will hand out surprise goody bags. Come one, come all!

Old Colony Career Awareness Day

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On Wednesday, November 7, Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presenting Career Awareness Days. Eighth-grade students from the towns of Acushnet, Carver, Freetown, Lakeville, Mattapoisett and Rochester will be visiting the school.

Vocational, academic and extra-curricular activities will be represented with displays and presentations in the gymnasium. Tours of the school will be conducted, and on Wednesday evening a spaghetti supper will be served to those eighth-grade parents who call ahead.

Parents will receive an invitation in the mail and will be asked to respond to a specific extension. Please come in and see for yourself the many opportunities the school has to offer.

“The Tar and Feather Incident”

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The public is cordially invited to attend the Sippican Historical Society’s special lecture presentation: The Tar and Feather Incident. To be held on Thursday, October 25 at the Marion Music Hall at 7:00 pm, the presentation will feature a lecture and PowerPoint by Pete Smith, local historian and Curator of the Sippican Historical Society.

While Marion is often perceived as a quaint, sleepy town marked by low crime and high civility, this was not always the case. In the fall of 1902, Marion was thrust into the national – even international – spotlight, as an ugly case of mob force, subjective morality and vigilante justice went to trial. Mr. Smith’s presentation will explore this little-known event that threatened to severely tarnish the Golden Age of Marion.

The Marion Music Hall is located at 164 Front Street. Ample parking is available across the street at Island Wharf. The presentation is offered free of charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the SHS at 508-748-1116.

Marion Recreation Public Skating

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Marion Recreation is please to announce our Public Skating Schedule for the 2012-2013 season at Tabor Academy. Hats and gloves are required. Admission is $5 per person. 100 percent of the admission benefits Marion Recreation Youth Programs. Public Skating will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on the following days:

Sunday, November 18, Sunday, December 2, Sunday, December 9, Sunday, December 16, Sunday, December 23, Wednesday, December 26, Sunday, December 30, Sunday, January 6, Sunday, January 13, Sunday, January 20, Monday, January 21, Sunday, January 27, Sunday, February 3, Sunday,  February 10, Sunday, February 17 and Sunday, February 24.

Old Rochester Travel Basketball Signups

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The Old Rochester Travel Basketball program is entering its 6th year. We compete in the Cape Cod Basketball League, which has 125 teams in nine age groups, both girls and boys.

We have been fortunate to win four league Championships and three State Championships in this time period. We have sent six players on to play in the state travel all-star games.

You can find more information about the league and our travel program at both www.capehoops.com and www.orrbasketball.webs.com.

Tryouts/Registration will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Old Rochester Regional High School gymnasium. Below you will find the schedule. Please check out the website; you will find the contact information for each team’s coach. Please feel free to email or call them with questions.

• 12:30 – 1:30 pm: 4th and 5th grade boys

•1:30 – 2:30 pm: 5th grade girls

•2:30 – 3:30 pm: 6th grade boys

•3:30 – 4:30 pm: 6th grade girls

•4:30 – 5:30 pm: 7th grade boys

•5:30 – 6:30 pm: 7th grade girls

•6:30 – 7:30 pm: 8th grade boys

•7:30 – 8:30 pm: 8th grade girls

We will field nine travel teams that will roster 12 – 15 girls and boys in each grade from the Tri-Town. Our mission is to allow the youth of the Tri-Town to hone their basketball skills against the very best talent in Massachusetts.

The coaching goal will be to work on developing individual skills and to incorporate those skills into a competitive team environment. Good sportsmanship is not only taught; it is expected. If you would like more information about the Old Rochester Travel Basketball program, please contact Robert Reuter at 508-320-1885 or at robreautrjr@aim.com.

Gateway Youth Hockey Halloween Event

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The 2nd Annual Gateway Youth Hockey Halloween Skate Party will be held Saturday, October 27 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Tabor Ice Rink in Marion. Costumes are welcome! All current players, family and friends are welcome as well as new players interested in joining the league.

Cost is $5 per person. Concessions will be sold at the event. For more information, go to www.warehamyouthhockey.com or email qdocanto@msn.com. Please come join Gateway Youth Hockey for this fun event.