Maritime Evening Hike, Salisbury State State Reservation, July 30th
July 26, 2009
When: Thursday, July 30th, from 8:00 to 9:00 pmWhere: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA
Maritime Night Hike At Salisbury Beach State Reservation
If you want to learn about the maritime history of Salisbury Beach and enjoy an evening exploring the Salisbury Beach coastline, take one of the Thursday evening hikes/walks offered by Salisbury Beach State Reservation during the summer.
Join the reservation’s staff educator for a journey back through time along the Salisbury beach coastline.
For more than 100 years, surfmen (predecessors of the modern day Coast Guard) patrolled this stretch of beach in search of stranded vessels. This maritime evening hike will retrace their route, discover the grandeur of the beach at night, along with local tales of maritime heritage, heroism
and adventure.
With a little luck you may even glimpse a few of the many amazing nocturnal creatures –
hidden in trees or cast up by the waves — that these surfmen would have witnessed on their journey
through the night.
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Go Pentucket Soccer’s 2nd Annual Soccer Camp, August 3rd to 7th, Merrimack College, North Andover
July 25, 2009
Where: Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
Go Pentucket Soccer’s 2nd Annual Soccer Camp will be held on the men’s soccer field at Merrimack College, North Andover, August 3rd through the 7th, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
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Bob Allison Hosts Piano Bar In Salisbury Beach, Hobo’s Café, Wednesday, July 29th
July 25, 2009
Where: Hobo’s Café, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, MA
BOB ALLISON HOSTS PIANO BAR IN SALISBURY BEACH
Enjoy listening, singing or tapping your toes to classic songs from the Great American Song Book with Bob Allison at the Henry Miller baby grand Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Hobo’s Café, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach.
The Lighthouse Trio and Friends perform on the first Wednesday of every month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There is no cover charge.
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2nd Annual Merrimack River Maritime Festival, Salisbury Beach, July 25th & 26th
July 24, 2009
When: Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26thWhere: Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Salisbury Beach Center
The second annual Merrimack River Maritime Festival, sponsored by the Salisbury Beach Partnership, will take place on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th at Salisbury Beach and the Salisbury Beach State Reservation.
A celebration of the region’s rich maritime history, the Merrimack River Maritime Festival includes tours of three ships that are part of Sail Massachusetts and a landside festival including interactive demonstrations, activities for children, a live concert and fireworks display.
Salisbury is one of only two official ports in the state outside of Boston-and the only destination on the North Shore-to be a part of Sail Massachusetts, an annual program of visiting ships from around the globe.
The three Class A and B vessels that will be docked for public viewing and tours at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation for the two-day riverside festival include:
- The 141′ Kalmar Nyckel, a replica of one of America’s pioneering colonial ships that traveled to the New World from Sweden in 1638.
- The 150′ Peacemaker, built in Brazil by an Italian family of boat builders and now a symbol of unity among people.
- The 55′ Must Roos, a replica of a pirate ship complete with cannons and the swashbuckling, sword fighting ‘Pirates of the Dark Rose.’
Friends Of Newburyport Lacrosse Fundraiser Under The Light, Wednesday, July 29th
July 24, 2009
When: Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pmWhere: Newburyport High School, World War Memorial Stadium (behind the High School on Toppan’s Lane)
On Wednesday, July 29th, the Friends of Newburyport Lacrosse will sponsor an Alumni Game Fundraiser for both men and women at Newburyport High School’s World War Memorial Stadium.
Friends of Newburyport Lacrosse is a partnership between Newburyport Youth Lacrosse Association, Y Clipper Lacrosse, Newburyport High School Lacrosse and the Newburyport High School Boosters.
Come on down and enjoy two lacrosse games played under the lights!
Schedule:
Two games will be played:
- Women’s Lacrosse Game: from 6:30-7:30
- Men’s Lacrosse Game: from 8-9:30.
Greek Food Festival, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Newburyport, July 24th to July 26th
July 23, 2009
Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Park and Harris Streets, Newburyport, MA
The annual Greek Food Festival that is put on by Newburyport’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is a harbinger of the imminent launching of Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming celebration, which officially kicks off on Sunday, July 26th, and also mark’s the half-way point in Newburyport’s summer season.
If you love food, and Greek food in particular, this is a great opportunity to sample some of the best homemade Greek food in Greater Newburyport!
Come enjoy this annual tradition and sample the best homemade Greek food this side of Athens! Some of the items you can eat include:
- Gyros
- Lamb Shanks
- Moussaka
- Chicken and Lamb Kabobs
- Keftethes (meatballs)
- Spinach Pie
- Pastichio
- Greek Salad
- Greek Pastries
- And Lots More!
Come enjoy this annual tradition and sample the best homemade Greek food this side of Athens! Gyros, Lamb Shanks, Moussaka, Chicken and Lamb Kabobs, Keftethes (meatballs), Spinach Pie, Pastichio, Greek Salad, and Greek Pastries. Out of this world delicious!
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Free Tour Of Cushing House Museum, Newburyport, July 28th and 29th
July 23, 2009
When: Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere: Cushing House Museum, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA
Did you know that the Cushing House Museum on High Street is Newburyport’s only National Historic Landmark?
During Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming celebration, you can tour this National Historic Landmark for free on Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th.
Built in 1808, the Cushing House is a twenty-one room Federal mansion, brimming with thousands of artifacts.
Following your tour, be sure to check out the museum’s fabulous used book sale.
Finally, commemorate your visit by having a hand-cut silhouette made by artist Carol Lebeaux. Silhouettes: $33, additional copies $12
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Amesbury Relay for Life Fundraiser, Screening of “Bolt”, Friday, July 24
July 23, 2009
Where: Amesbury Cultural Center, 37 Millyard, Amesbury, MA
Amesbury Relay for Life Fundraiser
The Amesbury Cultural Center is hosting a screening of “Bolt” on Friday, July 24th at 6:30 p.m. to benefit the Amesbury Relay for Life program.
The Relay For Life is a benefit for the American Cancer Society, providing funds and awareness for various programs and services.
Suggested Donation:
The suggested donation is $2. Raffles and food will be available.
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Summer Cross Country Race Series At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, July 23rd
July 23, 2009
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
The next race in the Summer Cross Country Race series at Maudslay State Park will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm.
Cross country races are held at Maudslay State Park every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. through August 20th.
There are two races – a 1.5 mile race and a 3.0 mile race.
Ribbons are given to all finishers 14 and under.
There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted to defray the permit fees at the park and for the ribbons.
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Local Historian, Nancy Weare, Author Of “Plum Island, The Way it Was” At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Thursday, July 23rd
July 21, 2009
When: Thursday, July 23, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmWhere: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you want to learn about the history of Plum Island, join local historian, Nancy Weare, the author of the book “Plum Island, The Way it Was”, on Thursday evening, July 23rd at the Visitors Center of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport.
This free, one hour program will take a look at the history of Plum Island as a resource for farming and grazing, a life saving station and a tourist destination prior to it becoming Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in 1942.
Learn about some of the people who were part of the original fabric of the island, including Nancy herself, in this informative and entertaining program.
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