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Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Center, Hampton, NH, Wins Best of NH ‘09

June 30, 2009

Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Center, Hampton, NHChez Boucher Culinary Arts Center Wins Best of NH ‘09 For Its Cooking Workshops

The editors of New Hampshire Magazine selected Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Center as the “Best of NH 2009″ for its cooking workshops. The results were published in the July issue of the magazine. 

Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Center is a French cooking school established for the budding professional and novice alike. Located at 32 Depot Square in the heart of downtown Hampton, the full-featured center includes culinary arts education programs, the Gourmet Shoppe, a film production
studio kitchen, and the Chez Bouchon dining room.

Best of NH Poll

New Hampshire Magazine, the state’s largest lifestyle magazine, conducts the Best of NH poll, an annual, statewide poll that invites magazine readers, fans, and New Hampshire residents to vote in more than 100 categories from best local microbrew and best cupcakes to favorite restaurants in each of the state’s regions.

Along with the Readers’ Poll, Best of NH includes many Editor’s Picks. These picks are made by the New Hampshire Magazine editorial staff and encompass everything from favorite foods to bands and clothing shops.

The July issue, on newsstands now, features the complete list of Best of NH winners.
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Amesbury Days Fireworks Show And Concert, Saturday, Amesbury, July 4th

June 30, 2009

Amesbury Days 2009When: Saturday, July 4th at Dusk
Where: Woodsom Farm, Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury, MA

Newburyport doesn’t have fireworks on the July 4th weekend, but you can catch a great display of fireworks on Saturday, July 4, at Woodsom Farm as part of the Amesbury Days finale.

On Saturday, July 4th, Amesbury Days will close with an exciting fireworks show and music.

Concert

Enjoy the sounds of Audio Rush beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the Merrimack Valley Concert Band at 8:00 p.m.

Fireworks At Dusk

The spectacular fireworks show begins at dusk.
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Summer Instructional Weight Training Clinic, Nock Middle School, Newburyport, Now Through August 7th

June 29, 2009

When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, now through August 7th

Where: Rupert Nock Middle School, Low Street, Newburyport, MA

Newburyport Youth Services and Jay Murphy, Proven Results Conditioning, will be offering an instructional weight training clinic for boys and girls in grades six through eight at the Rupert Nock Middle School, Newburyport.

The clinic is for beginners and/or those with weight training experience, and will be held in the Nock School gymnasium from 8:15 am to 9:30 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 29th to August 7th.

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Third Real Band, Upper Millyard Amphitheater, Amesbury Days, Monday, June 29th

June 29, 2009

When: June 29th, 7:00 am
Where: Upper Millyard Amphitheater, Amesbury, MA 

As part of the Amesbury Days events, Third Real, a family friendly band will be performing Classic Rock to more current popular rock music at the Upper Millyard Amphitheater in Amesbury from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
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Four July Summer Basketball Clinics at Triton Regional High School, Byfield

June 29, 2009

Triton Viking Basketball Summer Clinics Four separate basketball clinics for players entering grades 1 through 9 will be offered this summer by the Triton Regional High School coaching staff.

The Viking Basketball Summer Clinics will be offered on the following dates:

  • July 7th to 9th – 9:00 am to noon for grades 1 to 5; 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. for grades 6 to 9
  • July 14th to 16th – 9:00 am to noon for grades 1 to 5; 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. for grades 6 to 9
  • July 21st to 23rd – 9:00 am to noon for grades 1 to 5; 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. for grades 6 to 9
  • July 28th to 30th – 9:00 am to noon for grades 1 to 5; 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. for grades 6 to 9

Cost

The cost is $100 per week, $150 for two weeks, $175 for three weeks, or $200 for all four weeks.
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Salisbury Beach Fireworks, Saturday, June 27th, 10:00 pm

June 27, 2009

3rd Annual Sand & Sea FestivalWhen: Saturday, June 27th, 10:00 pm
Where:Salisbury Beach Center, Salisbury Beach, MA

3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival Fireworks

If you like watching fireworks from the beach, visit Salisbury Beach on Saturday and and enjoy this year’s 3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival.

At 10:00 pm the festival will launch a spectacular fireworks display from a barge over the ocean just off Salisbury Beach.
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Amesbury Days, June 24th through July 4th

June 27, 2009

Amesbury Days 2009When: June 24th through July 4th
Where
: Locations throughout the Town of Amesbury, MA

The summer season is getting ready to ramp up in the Greater Newburyport region and there are plenty of events to catch your interest!

Amesbury Days 2009 has plenty of events and activities going on. You can see the complete schedule of events and find out more information about Amesbury Days by visiting the Amesbury Days website.

Amesbury Days is a 110 year tradition in Amesbury which began in 1899 as a one day festival for employees of the city’s various mills. Amesbury Days has now grown into a multi-day program of events, activities and celebrations drawing people from within and around the city.

Amesbury Days offers every member of the family something fun to do. The eleven-day celebration includes beach parties, Kids Day in the Park, local museum open houses, live music, picnics and more!
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3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival, Salisbury Beach, June 27th & June 28th

June 27, 2009

3rd Annual Sand & Sea FestivalWhen: Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th,
Where:Salisbury Beach Center, Salisbury Beach, MA

3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival — The Official Kick Off To Summer For Salisbury Beach

If you like the beach, make sure you get out today and tomorrow and visit Salisbury Beach and enjoy this year’s 3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival at Salisbury Beach on Saturday and Sunday, June 27th & 28th.

From live entertainment to the kick-off of 11 weeks of fireworks displays over the ocean, the 3rd Annual Sand & Sea Festival at Salisbury Beach offers something for everyone, from children and teens, to adults and seniors. Many of the events are free or are offered at low costs!

Presented by the Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. and the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, the Sand & Sea Festival will highlight the many fun, seaside recreational uses of Salisbury’s four-mile shoreline by showcasing on-the-beach activities such as the Toyota US MotoSurf Sea Doo Races, beach yoga, and surfing.
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6th Annual Newburyport Skatefest and Bike Rodeo, Thursday, June 25th

June 25, 2009

When: June 25th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Nock Middle School & Skate Park (behind school), Low Street, Newburyport

It looks like the weather won’t be an issue for the 5th Annual Skate Fest and 3rd Annual Bike Safety Rodeo takes place this evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Nock Middle School and Newburyport Skate Park (located at the school).

The event, originally scheduled for last Thursday, June 18th, was postponed for a week due to the extended period of rainy/drizzly weather that moved into our region.

This free, family oriented event will feature the following:

  • Food
  • Raffles
  • Bike and Helmet Checks
  • Pro Skaters
  • and Local Demos!!!

Please come and celebrate the Newburyport Skatepark, as well as the start of Summer 2009, and learn about bike safety at the same time!
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Annual Strawberry Festival, Main Street Congregational Church, Amesbury, Friday, June 26th

June 25, 2009

When: Friday, June 26th, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main Street, Amesbury, MA

It’s that time of year where the crop of fresh, locally grown strawberries is almost upon us!

Drop by Main Street Congregational Church, Amesbury, on  Friday, June 26th. The church will be hosting its Annual Strawberry Festival from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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