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Students Showcase Their Art at Provident Bank
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High School to display the works of students in the bank lobbies. This spring it is also displaying the works of students from Amesbury High School and at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. “This is a Photo by Stewart Lytle wonderful Kim Salathe (left) and Aubrey Vandermeulen hold the parrot thing the bank painting. does,” said Newburyport High art teacher Kim REGIONAL – Aubrey Vandermeulen loved a photograph of Salathe. As part of its “Banking on Art” three parrots sitting on a tree branch program, the Provident will showcase that she took on a trip to South Africa the art during regular bank hours so much she used it as the subject through May 16 in the lobby of of a painting she did for art class at Newburyport branch at 66 Storey Newburyport High School. Avenue. That painting in acrylics is now on The Amesbury High School display in the conference room of the exhibit will be displayed beginning Provident National Bank branch on May 21 at the bank's two Amesbury Storey Avenue. branches – 5 Market Street and at “Animals are what I love to paint Haverhill Road (at the corner of Main the most,” she said. She wanted to St. and Rte. 110). The bank exhibit duplicate the light and shadows in of art by students at Winnacunnet the photograph. But mostly she High School will begin June 11. choose this photograph to paint To showcase the students' art, the because “the birds had a lot of energy bank also hosted an Artists’ Reception and expression,” she said. the Newburyport Vandermeulen, a freshman who honoring student artists last Th ursday with has been drawing since she was three, entertainment by the Newburyport is one of 84 students who have their paintings, ceramics, photography, High School varsity choir. In videos, printmaking and a form of Amesbury a reception will be held art, called altered books, on display from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at the Main Office. this month at the bank. The diverse selection of work by For the fourth year, Provident Bank Continued on page 3 has teamed up with the Newburyport
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TRITON – Getting something for free these days is rare. But the Triton Regional School District is offering four weeks of free enrichment programs for students entering middle school through 10th grade in high school this summer. Even bus transportation is thrown in. Beginning July 10, the school district, operating on a grant from the state for the 21st Century program, will offer 10 courses designed to challenge the students in areas that differ from what they learn during the rest of the school year. There are also three internships available. “We are very excited about the program this summer,” said Walter Hardy, site coordinator for the Triton Middle and High School 21st Century program. Enrollment is on a first-come basis, so Hardy strongly recommends that parents complete the registration and return it to the Triton Regional
District Office 112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922 or email it to him at chardy2@trsd.net. Since there are 10 programs plus the internships, students must pick what courses and events they want to participate it. As part of the registration, they are asked to list their first three choices. Hardy said he expects that most students will get their first or second choice. The programs are: #1 MUSICAL THEATER: Students will produce and perform the Broadway musical “Disney’s Aladdin JR”, a stage adaptation of the hit Disney film. #2 FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Students will learn how to be a sports journalist as they explore the history of sports and learn more about athletes that have influenced the game and society. As “sports writers,” the students will learn how to write a sports Continued on page 3
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On behalf of The Friends of the Rowley Library, I would like to thank the community for making the 2012 Rowley Public Library Book and Bake Sale a great success. This year's sale raised $4173. The money will fund library programs including ongoing computer classes, the monthly moderated book club and the Children's Summer Reading Program. Some exciting new programs are being planned so keep an eye on the schedule. A strong feeling of community surrounded the sale. Thank you to the dozens of volunteers who represented the entire town. They ranged in age from 5 to 70…well, 70-something. In fact, one third of the volunteers were students. Seven families volunteered as groups. We were fortunate to have Cub Scout Pack #15 working the Bake Sale tent again. Their hard work topped last year’s sales by over 70%. Great work guys!! We are grateful to those of you who donated books and baked goods. Without the great selection given by you, we would not attract so many customers. It is also refreshing to see used books getting a second life in new readers’ hands. Many businesses in the area also assisted. Special thanks go to the Institution for Savings’ Rowley branch, MAC Fitness, and EBSCO Publishing for collecting books at their sites again this year. EBSCO Publishing also loaned a tent and donated 100 reusable shopping bags for our customers. St. Mary’s Church loaned tables for displaying books. We are also grateful to the Rowley Board of Selectmen, Principal Kneeland at the Pine Grove School, Mill River Winery, Market Basket, Lost Treasures, and Old Town Bread for allowing us to display our new lawn signs at their locations. Year after year, the Rowley Gas Exchange allows us to put our banner on their property on the corner of Rt. 1 and Rt. 133 giving us our most visible sign. Rowley House of Pizza continued their support of the Friends of the Rowley Public Library by letting us attach advertising to many pizza boxes. Several other organizations, businesses and media outlets helped advertise the sale and we thank them as well. Back by popular demand, the 2012 Rowley Bag raffle was comprised of donations from Rowley House of Pizza, Winfrey’s Fudge and Chocolates, Backstage Salon and Spa, Back 9 Tavern, American BBQ, Agawam Diner, Old Town Bread and Nancy Judge of Keller Williams Realty. A generous Library patron donated 2 Red Sox tickets to the raffle again this year. Thank you to the Rowley Council on Aging for giving us space to sell raffle tickets at their office. Congratulations to Carol Alukonis and Lyn MacAskill on winning the raffle prizes. Of course, we cannot forget the Town Common for their perennial support of the Library itself and the Friends of the Library. We thank the editor and staff for helping to spread the word about all our fundraisers, events and programs. Once again, I’d like to personally thank the Executive Board of the Friends and Library Director Pam Jacobson. Without their help and that of the tireless volunteers, the sale would not have happened.Salisbury, I am grateful to all.Newbury, Byfield, Plum Island, & Rowley Newburyport, To view this year’s complete list of volunteers, please visit our website, www.rowleylibrary.org. Michelle Ford, Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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Newburyport students was created in art classes during the school year, including Introduction to Studio Art, Painting, Drawing, 3-D Art, Ceramics, Portfolio, Photo I, II and III, Computer Animation and Advanced Placement Art. “The students of Newburyport High School are proud to have this opportunity to display our work in a professional environment,” the students collectively wrote in a prepared statement. “Many young artists’ work goes unnoticed, but we are given this chance to stand out from the crowd, and show our work
to people who share our passion for art. We appreciate The Provident Bank graciously and generously inviting us into their lobby.” The Provident Bank has been local promoting artists this way for 15 years. The bank receives no commissions for artwork sold and pays all expenses associated with the exhibit. Originally started by the bank's chairman Bob Becker, when he was president of the bank, the program has promoted at least 75 local artists and sculptors, some of them several times, said Charlie Cullen, the bank president.
“It is a no brainer,” Cullen said. “The community has embraced it. People come into the bank. People love it.” Of the annual display of student art work from the three high schools, Cullen said the young artists and their parents enjoy coming to the bank to see the works on the walls, Cullen said. “It is really good for their self esteem.” Branch Manager Leeanne Corning said the Lobby for the Arts program “is good for the community and good for the school. It gives the students a chance to showcase their artwork.”
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Margie at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@ Rowley Grange will present its annual A S S O C I A T E Wednesday, May 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 mvlc.org Please register on our new Community Service Award on May Fully Insured Free Estimates Call Today pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education website at www.amesburylibrary.org 16th at the Grange Hall, festivities start Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, at 6:00 with a supper and dessert. The Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is FUNDRAISER public is welcome. This is always a very not required. Call 978-462-9998 for The Newburyport Preservation Trust special occasion, as the identity of that LOU@EGBLIVE.COM WWW.T4HCCLEAN.COM information about additional programs announces a fundraising event at person is kept secret. After the supper and events, or visit the Web site at www. Oregano Pizzeria and Restaurant located the presentation will be held upstairs massaudubon.org/joppaflats. at 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, in the hall. There will also be other MA. From lunch to dinner to closing presentations and entertainment. Kim CATMOBILE on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 Goodhue, well known musician, will The Catmobile will be parked in Oregano’s will donate 20% of their entertain for the rest of the evening. Salisbury at Tom’s Discount Store for proceeds to the Trust. To participate, It will be a fun filled event, why not on May 16 & 30, 2012, 175 Elm St. please tell your server you are a friend help celebrate? This is no charge to the Route 110, Salisbury The Catmobile is or member of the Preservation Trust. public. Come on down and see what the operated by the Merrimack River Feline Details on the Preservation Week events Grange is all about – Family, Fun and Homes - offices commercial/residential Rescue Society (MRFRS) and is staffed will be available at a table within the Friendship. 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The package is available to commemorates historic preservation Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa anyone and there is no qualification and Newburyport's Waterfront Hutchings presents a narrated slide show process; however reservations are during the sixth annual Newburyport on the wildlife of our local tide pools. required and can be made online at Preservation Week, May 16 through Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 pm – 8:30 www.catmobile.org or by calling 978- May 20, 2012. Activities spanning pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education 465-1940. five days will feature something for Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Dealer Name and Address all ages and interests, including a Newburyport. $4. Preregistration is Dealer Phone Number SALE DATE & TIMES CELEBRATE SPRING walking tour and musket firing, expert not required. 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May 16 - 22, 2012 MEET THE CANDIDATES The Georgetown and Groveland Republican Town Committees along with the 6th District Chapter of MARA are co-sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Debate at Erie 4 fire station, 474 North Street, Georgetown on May 17th at 7 p.m. The debate will be among the Republican primary candidates for the 2nd Essex State Representative seat. The candidates are Bob Cronin of Boxford, Gary Fowler of Georgetown, and Lenny Mirra of West Newbury. The towns in the 2nd Essex are Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, and West Newbury. If you care about taxes, government expansion, gas taxes, where your money goes & what these candidates have to offer you as a taxpayer, this is the place to be. Think global, but ACT local! This could be the best hour and a half of the of the election season as we get to know our future state representative! All are welcome. Light refreshments will be available for a donation to help offset the costs of the event. For more information, please contact Leigh Ann Berry at 978.373.4664 or grovelandgop@comcast.net FRIDAY, MAY 18th FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: FOCUS ON WARBLERS Join local columnist Steve Grinley of the Bird Watcher’s Supply and Gift for this early morning look around local birding hot spots. Friday, May 18, 8:00-11:00 am. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $15. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ joppaflats. SPRING BIRDING AT ROUGH MEADOWS
merchants who made and risked their fortunes on the sea. Location: Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Admission: $15 Fee for non members, $10 Fee for members. Reception following. Newburyport celebrates and commemorates historic preservation and Newburyport's Waterfront during the sixth annual Newburyport Preservation Week, May 16 through May 20, 2012. Activities are open to the public and most are free. For more information, CELEBRATING ART IN THE visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org. LIBRARY The Ipswich Public Library is pleased EXIT DANCE CELEBRATES 25 to announce its spring open house. This YEARS event will offer Ipswich residents a time Exit Dance has long been a staple of the to explore the works of both emerging local arts scene. Twenty five years long and world-renowned local artists. as it turns out. Come and celebrate with Ipswich has a unique place in the history them when Exit Dance performs their of New England along with its great annual spring recital at the Firehouse natural beauty. This event runs from Center for the Arts (Market Square, May 18, 19, & 20 and may be viewed Newburyport) Friday – Saturday, during regular library hours. Come join May 18-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $16 us for an evening of fun while viewing for Students/Seniors/Members, $19 the library’s art collection. During the Adults; and may be purchased at the open house on Friday, May 18th, light Box Office (Wed-Sun, 12N-5P), by refreshments will be served from 6-8 telephone (978/462-7336) or online at P.M. Free admission and everyone in the www.firehouse.org community is welcome. This event is SATURDAY, MAY 19th jointly sponsored by the Ipswich Public Library Art Exhibit Committee and the WEST NEWBURY GARDEN CLUB Friends of the Ipswich Public Library. PLANT SALE The West Newbury Garden Club is WATER STREET holding its annual plant sale on Saturday, ENTREPRENEURS OF May 19, at the Training Field, Route MARITIME NEWBURYPORT Friday, May 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 113 (Main Street), from 8:30 to 11:30 pm the Newburyport Preservation a.m, rain or shine. This year's sale will Trust proudly presents a lecture and feature a wide variety of perennial sun photographic essay by Skip Motes on and shade plants dug from members' Adventures: Water Street Entrepreneurs gardens. Special attractions include of Maritime Newburyport. He will baked goods, certified organic herbs, explore the beginning of colonial and heirloom tomatoes. Parking for the maritime trade, the launching of the sale is available behind the Old Town Continental frigate Boston, the turmoil Hall across the street. Come join us for of the quasi war with France, and the a great morning and give your garden a challenges of the 1807 - 1809 embargo boost! For more information about club and War of 1812. Come learn about the Continued on page 9 Join Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director, to look for spring migrants in Mass Audubon’s newest wildlife sanctuary: Rough Meadows in Rowley. Friday, May 18, 8:30-11:30 am. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $21. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ joppaflats.
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Community Announcements AUDITIONS FOR ‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’ - TTS Players will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Once On This Island, Jr.,” directed and choreographed by Stephanie Schapero. Based on “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson and the book “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy,. Auditions will take place on Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfield. Auditions are open to all area youth between the ages of 8 -18. For more information visit tts-players.com or contact Mike Fay at 978-476-6053, or Sarah via e-mail at ttsplayers@gmail.com. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Young Adult book club will meet on Tuesday May 29th from 3-4pm. We will be discussing "Bitterblue" by Kristin Cashore and "Death Sentence" by Alex Gordon Smith. Request these books now! If you have any questions contact the library at 352-5728 for details. Family movie nights will be held on May 22nd from 6-8pm. We will be showing "Toy Story" (1995) which is rated G and is 89 minutes. On June 6th from 6-8pm we will be showing the "Scooby Doo's Original Mysteries" which is 110 minutes long. Come enjoy these movies by bringing some popcorn and pillows to relax on. Free Admission. -----------------------------------------------------------For GEORGETOWN - Sale Pentucket Workshop Preschool is having an on-line auction to defray our moving costs. Now until 5/30. Go to: Benefitevents. • com to see over 50 items or visit website for a direct link www.pentucketworkshoppreschool.org -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - To learn more about the Growing Together Sunday School, visit the First Parish Church of Newbury on May 20, Children's Sunday. A special children's worship service is planned for 10 a.m. A community cookout will follow the Children's Sunday worship celebration. The church is located at 20 High Road, (Route 1A), Newbury. • • -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church will be hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, May 26th from 8am-1pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited to rent spaces; $20 for one table. This is a shine only event and funds will be refundable in case of inclement weather. Don’t miss this opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact us at (978) 465-7734 or email us at bcchurch@worldpath.net. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Board of Selectmen and V.F.W. Post 5707 invite and encourage all veterans of the town to participate and attend the planned ceremony and parade observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 28th , 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Please plan to join the parade attendees at 1:00 p.m. where the organizing efforts begin at the VFW parking lot on Bradford Street. It will be an honor for the Town of Rowley to have all veterans participate. For more information contact the Selectmen’s office at 978-948-2372 or 978-948-2705. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Children's Center will be having a Bake Sale and a Yard Sale on Saturday May 19th, 2012 to benefit No Child Hungry to end childhood Hunger. To coincide with the bake sale will be a yard sale that will benefit Birth to Three in Ipswich. They are looking for donation items for the yard sale from the communities. We are accepting most items, excluding TV's and large furniture. The drop off times for donating to the yard sale will be Tuesdays thru Fridays from 9-12, beginning on May 1st and continuing through the 15th. For more information contact Nancy Garland-Wren at 978-948-7929. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COA HILTON SENIOR Center 43 Lafayette Rd Salisbury is open to all a. To register or for more information call the Hilton Center at 978-462-2412 - Dr. Dan’s Dynamic Weight Loss Program, Thursday, May 31st @ Noon - Dr. Dan has developed a program to help patients see and feel the benefits of weight loss faster than ever before, promoting a traditional diet of whole, nutrient dense food grown, prepared and eaten the way Mother Nature intended. Patients report significantly improved health when they transition from a modern diet to a traditional diet and stay with it on an ongoing basis. The Dynamic Weight Loss Program is intended to reset your metabolism over 12 weeks while helping you to safely lose at least 12-20 lbs. If you have more weight to lose, you can repeat the program as often as needed. Please call to pre-register 978-462-2412
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Management Company in Dallas Texas. She is being trained in the various aspects of this company. She is one of their youngest employees chosen for this training. Your belief in them, by giving each of them scholarships has promoted a belief in themselves. It is wonderful to see this transformation from uncertain teenagers to positive, knowledgeable adults who can and will contribute to our society in positive ways. Sincere thanks, Don & Amber Hovey Grange to Present 2012 Community Service Award Rowley Grange will present its 2012 award on May 16th. The 7:30 presentation will be preceded by an American chop suey supper at 6:30. If you plan to attend, please call 978-465-5508 and make a reservation. Members of the Bradstreet Farms Community Garden Group are invited to attend as well as Rowley residents.
UPCOMING EVENTS April is Grange Month! May 16th – 6:00 supper Followed by Open Meeting 7:30 p.m. at Rowley Grange Hall. Community Citizen Award to be given. May 23rd – Turkey Pie Supper Seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., serve until 7 p.m. See SUPPER NOTES below. June 6th - Reunion Night for 2006-2011 Recipients of Sarah Wallis Peabody Scholarship. 7:30 pm All Welcome to attend June 20th – 118th Anniversary Dinner Details TBA June 27th – Oven BBQ chicken Seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. serve until 7 p.m. SUPPER NOTES: Reservations are encouraged. Call 978948-2635 or 978-948-7288. Give your name, number in your party and the time of seating. To go dinners are also available. Reservations provide a $1 off your supper.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRANGE SUPPERS Rowley Grange welcomes volunteers. This is a great opportunity to meet some fun people, and an opportunity for those students who need to complete community service obligations. At this time we could use some extra volunteers to help with cleanup, which starts at 7 PM and takes about an hour. If you’d like to give us a hand, Call 978-465-5508 or email rowleygrange@gmail.com
Have you ever thought about joining the Grange? Grange membership is open to both men and women, ages 14 years and up. There are many activities for all, and especially the youth, who have the opportunity to meet other Grange youth from the State and New England. The MA State Grange also has a scholarship and education loan program for members.
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Sale. On Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon, Our Lady of Hope Parish, activities visit www.wngc.org will hold a plant sale offering a variety of annuals and perennials. Please call COME ONE! COME ALL!! the rectory 978-356-3944 for more ANNUAL HISTORICAL information. All proceeds will go to SOCIETY’s PLANT SALE The Rowley Historical Society is having Our Lady of Hope's Youth Programs its’ Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, and Events. May 19th from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00p. m. (Rain date: May 20th, Sunday) on THE WONDER AND THE WOW: the Margaret Scott Green across from A VISIT TO THE BIRD BANDING the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, STATION 233 Main St., Route 1A, Rowley, Ma. Family educator Lisa Hutchings takes There is always a wonderful selection adults only outside to discover the of annuals and perennials for sale. wonders of the bird banding station Everyone is welcome. We look forward on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday, May 19, 9:00-11:30 to seeing you! am. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, 3RD ANNUAL YARD SALE & Newburyport. $17. Preregistration BAKED GOODS SALE Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 9 AM - 1 is required. Call 978-462-9998 for PM (Rain Date Sun May 20th) 39 information about additional programs Central St. (Town Hall Annex) Space and events, or visit the Web site at www. Rental $15.00 Baked Good Donations massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Welcome! Call COA 978-948-7637 or Yard Coordinator 978-948-2679 to SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING reserve space or donate baked goods. Weekly trip with experienced leaders Proceeds go to the Friend of the Rowley in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For COA to benefit Seniors. beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, May 19, 9:30–11:30 am. Meet ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALE The Whittier Home Museum at 86 at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Friend Street, Amesbury, welcomes Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. spring with its Annual Plant & Garden Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up Sale on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 $7. Preregistration is not required. Call am – 1:00 pm rain or shine. Cynthia 978-462-9998 for information about Costello, President of WHA, welcomes additional programs and events, or visit one and all to enjoy the beauty of the the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ garden while enjoying homemade joppaflats. pastries and breads.Donations of any of the above items are appreciated OPEN HOUSE and can be left at the Whittier home Kay’s Interiors, now at 144 Newburyport on Friday, morning, May 18, from 9- Turnpike, Rowley, invites you to 12, or call 978-388-1337 for pickup a Grand Opening Open House on Saturday, May 19th from 10am to arrangements. 5pm. Pizza & refreshments, free raffles & prizes. PLANT & BAKE SALE May 19, Hampton Garden Club Plant and Bake sale from 9 - 1:00 p.m. PICK YOUR PATH TO HEALTH at the Town Hall parking lot, 100 AND WELLNESS Winnacunnet Rd. Hampton, NH. In honor of National Women’s Health Event will include, perennials, herbs, Week and National Senior Month, house plants, bake good and raffle the YWCA Greater Newburyport items. For more information contact is sponsoring a “Pick Your Path to Health and Wellness” Health Fair on Sandy Taube at 926-7914 May 19th, 1-4 pm at the YWCA’s 13 Market St facility. Senior citizens are IPSWICH PLANT SALE 3rd Annual Our Lady of Hope Parish welcome to attend with their spouses, One Pineswamp Road, Ipswich Plant families, and caregivers. Topics covered
will include hearing, nutrition, active living, chiropractics, blood pressure screenings, eye health, dental health and denture care, breast health and Medicare and Medicaid Services. Participants can join in fitness classes in the group exercise room and in the warm water pool. The front parlor will be set up for Scrabble, card games and tea! For more information contact Ellie Davis at (978) 465–9922, Ext. 15 or edavis@ ywcanewburyport.com HISTORICAL HAMPTON WALK THROUGH THE PAST & PRESENT BUSINESS COMMUNITY The first of three historical walks of 2012 will take place Saturday May 19th 2012 at 1 pm with Betty Moore and Karen Raynes taking you down memory lane in Hampton. This new walk will be about the past & present business community in Hampton. Reservations are requested by calling the Tuck Museum at 603929-0781. A $10.00 per person fee insures future walks. Brochure of the walk is included. This is a great way to get to know your town. Sponsored by the Hampton Historical Society & the Tuck Museum. WHITE FARMS FAMILY DAY White Farms Family Day May 19th 13. Free pony rides, live music and face painting and more. I also would like to put in there somewhere that we have been making ice cream for almost 60 years and to come down and see why we have been ranked best in Boston, best ice cream NECN, best of north shore magazine and featured on chronicle. 326 High Street Ipswich (978) 3562633 PARKER RIVER CANOE/KAYAK TRIP The Parker River Clean Water Association invites everyone to join them on Saturday, May 19th from 1 PM to 3 PM for their Annual Parker River Canoe/Kayak Trip. The trip will begin off Middle Road (Near the Governor’s Academy) and end at the site of the First Settlers Landing near the Lower Green in Byfield. This is a great opportunity to step back in time and view fantastic wildlife scenery as the trip meanders
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