Most viewed - Mattapoisett
|
Mom's Running440 viewsOver 600 runners came to Mattapoisett on May 9, 2010 to celebrate mom in the fourth annual Tiara Classic 5K road race. This year’s race had more runners than ever, despite the wind and cold temperatures. The road race benefits the New Bedford Women’s Fund, an organization that empowers and provides upward mobility to women. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
|
|
Harbor Days Craze440 viewsThe town gazebo was the scene of another sultry Harbor Days this past weekend. Rows of vendors peddled their fun wares while visitors of all ages enjoyed music, conversation and the best strawberry shortcake in the world. The festivities started in earnest on Friday night with chowder and seafood rolls, and continued until Sunday. Only 51 more weeks until Harbor Days 2011! Photos by Felix Perez.
|
|
Story time440 viewsEverything was beachy-keen at the Plumb Corner library in Rochester when youngsters enjoyed a beach-themed storytime with retired kindergarten teacher Ms. Demers on July 16, 2010. A “Teddy Bear” themed storytime is scheduled for July 30 at 10:30 am in the Plumb Corner library – don’t miss it! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
|
|
MHS Caroling440 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society hosted a caroling event on Sunday, December 11, 2011. About 25 people gathered at the Museum and Carriage House at 5 Church Street and then meandered throughout the village to spread Holiday cheer. A caroling favorite for the children was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman – adult carolers preferred "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Photo by Anne Kakley.
|
|
Balloon Lighthouse440 viewsA 7 foot tall lighthouse comprised entirely of balloons is on display in the children’s room at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick
|
|
Senior Tea Party440 viewsThe Junior Girl Scout Troop #85112 hosted the 6th annual Senior Tea Party at Village Court in Mattapoisett on May 23rd. The seniors and Girl Scouts had a great time. After the girls visited with the guests, they sang a few songs and played a few songs on their instruments. Photo courtesy Heather Bichsel
|
|
Taste of the Tri-Town440 views
|
|
Mattapoisett Lion’s Club Triathlon 2013440 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lion’s Club held the annual Triathlon on Sunday officially kicking off the list of events for Harbor Days which continue through this weekend. For a complete list visit www.wanderer.com
|
|
CSI Chemistry440 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
|
|
Build-your-own Snowman440 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
|
|
14th Annual Christmas Day Swim440 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves 14th Annual Christmas Day Swim got a helping hand from the unseasonably warm weather, drawing in roughly 80 participants who took the polar plunge to support the organization’s therapeutic horseback riding program for adults with special needs. Photos by Colin Veitch
|
|
Making a Splash!440 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
|
|
| 7788 files on 649 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
188 | |
|
|
|
|
