Flying Pumpkin Festival, Lake Gardner, Amesbury, Sunday, October 24th
October 22, 2010
Where: Lake Gardner Beach, 79 High Street, Amesbury, MA
Come Watch a World Championship Pumpkin Chucking Catapult at Work!
You’ll be looking to the skies and watching pumpkins on the fly at Sunday’s Flying Pumpkin Festival at Lake Gardner Beach in Amesbury. On Sunday, October 24th, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, you can watch a world championship pumpkin chucker at work.
The Flying Pumpkin Festival has something for everyone:
- Stay warm with live music by the Space Heaters
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Raffles/Silent Auction
- Bouncy House,
- Antique Cars
- Refreshments and more.
4th Annual Golf Extravaganza, First Congregational Church of Georgetown, Sunday October 24th
October 21, 2010
Where: Far Corners Golf Course, 778 Main Street, West Boxford, MA
If you want to participate in a late fall golf tournament, the First Congregational Church of Georgetown will be hosting its fourth annual Golf Extravaganza on Sunday, October 24th at Far Corners Golf Coursein Boxford, MA.
All are welcome to this event, which will benefit the church and its missions. Prizes will be awarded for lowest team score, closest to the pin and longest drive.
Tee-off Time: Tee-off time will be at 12:00 pm (noon).
Cost: The cost is $125 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, cart and a barbecue.
Entry forms are available in the Church Fellowship Hall at 7 Andover St. in Georgetown or by contacting Tim Clift at 978-352-3155.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, October 27th
October 21, 2010
When: Wednesday, October 27th 2010, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15
The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you’re one of the lucky ones that has time available during the week, join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. It’s a great way to observe birds in the area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.
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3rd Annual Cider Mash 5K Trail Run, Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury, Sunday, October 24th
October 20, 2010
Where: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA
This is a true cross-country trail run! The race starts and finishes at Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury.
If you like to get dirty and challenge yourself with hills, mud and water, then you don’t want to miss this race! This is great race for first time runners and seasoned runners looking for a more interesting 5K. With lots of hills and apples to jump over, this race has been proven to be one of the toughest.
The Race will go on rain or shine. It is up to the race director if the race will be cancelled or moved due to damaging weather.
A portion of the proceeds from the event are donated to the Amesbury Educational Foundation.
At the finish, runners will be rewarded with cider hill donuts and apples. Awards and prizes will be given to overall winners male & female.
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Salisbury Chamber of Commerce October Mixer At Institution for Savings, Thursday, October 21st
October 20, 2010
Where: Institution for Savings, 7 Bridge Road, Salisbury, MA
You are invited to join the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce at its October Business Networking Mixer at the Institution for Savings in Salisbury.
Michael J. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institution for Savings will be the Guest Speaker.
This is a great way to network with members and friends of the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. The mixer runs from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
How To Sign Up For The Mixer
To sign-up for the October mixer, please RSVP to the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce vie email: salisburychamber@aol.com or call the Chamber at 978-465-3581.
28th Annual Essex Clamfest, Memorial Park, Essex, Saturday, October 23rd
October 20, 2010
When: Saturday, October 23rd 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Where: Memorial Park, Route 22, Essex, MA (Behind the Essex Firehouse)
Another great event for clam chowder lovers on the North Shore!
The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commercewill sponsor the 28th annual Essex ClamFest from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Park in Essex on Saturday, October 23rd.
The highlight of the day is the Clam Chowder Tasting contest, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann.
Several local restaurants will be serving up their favorite chowder recipes starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 2:00 p.m.
The chowder will be judged by Legal Seafoods President & CEO Roger Berkowitz, Senator Bruce Tarr, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Essex Town Selectman Jeff Jones, Chamber President Kathy Low, Amy Harnois of TD Bank and local personality Ed Collard. The public will also have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite chowder.
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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, October 23rd
October 19, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you want to explore the local area and see the birds of the Greater Newburyport/Plum Island area, join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport program, on Saturday morning, October 23rd as they search for local avian activity in the region.
For beginners and birders of all skill levels.
Fee: Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7.
No preregistration required. Preregistration is not required. Runs most Saturdays. Please call ahead to confirm. Minimum age: 8 years. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
About Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.
Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center website.
After-School Outdoor Safari, Tide Pools, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Wednesday, October 20th
October 19, 2010
Where: 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center new after-school program, Outdoor Safaris, for children ages 9 to 11 years old, continues on Wednesday, October 20th from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Joppa Flats Education Center, rain or shine, with a focus on Tide Pools.
Children in the program will play out the roles of geologists, chemists, and biologists throughout this new series with Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings.
The outdoor explorations for each safari will start off with a group game to burn off some steam, followed by new and exciting experiences in a coastal setting. Children will explore, observe, investigate, and compare the inhabitants, their adaptations, and the changes these organisms undergo in autumn.
Parent volunteer drivers may be needed. Parents are welcome, but they are not required to stay.
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Friends Of The Rowley Public Library 9th Annual “Some Like It Hot!”Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, October 23rd
October 19, 2010
When: Saturday, October 23rd 2010, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.mWhere: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 202 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA
Rowley’s 9th annual “Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, October 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley.
Chili lovers can look forward to sampling 20 or so versions of this tasty delight judged by 5 local celebrities. Admission includes cornbread, veggies, hot dogs, dessert and the featured item; varied chili recipes including red, green, meat and vegetarian options.
Ipswich Ale, Stone Cat Ale, and Mercury soda will be available for purchase from our co-sponsor Mercury Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment by The Three Amigos Trio, craft activities for the kids, raffles and door prizes. Co-sponsor The First National Bank of Ipswich is helping the cook-off “go green” by providing biodegradable paper goods for the event!
Sponsored by the The Friends of the Rowley Public Library and co-sponsored by Mercury Brewing and The First National Bank of Ipswich, proceeds from this always fun community fundraising event will benefit Rowley library programs.
Rally To Restore Sanity, “Satellite Rally” In Downtown Newburyport, Saturday, October 30th
October 18, 2010
When: Saturday, October 30th 2010, starts at 10:30 amWhere: Brown Square and City Hall in downtown Newburyport
Rally To Restore Sanity Newburyport
On Saturday, October 30th, residents from Greater Newburyport, the Merrimack Valley and the Greater North Shore can join the “Rally to Restore Sanity” sponsored by Comedy Central’s TV personality Jon Stewart, without traveling further than downtown Newburyport.
Local residents are working together to stage a “Satellite Rally” in Brown Square and City Hall in conjunction with the rally on the National Mall sponsored by the Daily Show’s host. Events are scheduled to begin at Brown Square at 10:30 AM.
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