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Todd Farm Flea Market, Rowley, Sunday, April 1st 2012

March 27, 2012

Todd Farm Flea MarketWhen: Sunday, April 1st 2012, from5:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Todd Farm Flea Market, 285 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA

If you are looking for a great flea market to explore, check out the Todd Farm Flea Marketin Rowley, MA.

More than 240 vendors sell their wares at the popular Todd Farm Flea Market every Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Sunday flea market is open from March 18th to November 25th, 2012.
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Country Garden Inn And Spa, Rowley Receives High Achievement Award From Trip Advisor For 2010

October 27, 2010

Congratulations to Country Garden Inn And Spa in Rowley, MA for receiving the “High Achievement” Award for 2010 from Trip Advisor.

The Inn received the award from the online travel website because of the the many positive reviews that its guest have posted.

The Country Garden Spa and Inn is located at 101 Main Street, on Scenic Route 1A in Rowley, Massachusetts.

Friends Of The Rowley Public Library 9th Annual “Some Like It Hot!”Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, October 23rd

October 19, 2010

Rowley's 8th Annual "Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cookoff When: Saturday, October 23rd 2010, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m
Where: 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.

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Todd Farm Flea Market, Rowley, Sunday, July 11th

July 7, 2010

Todd Farm Flea MarketWhen: Sunday, July 11th 2010, from5:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Todd Farm Flea Market, 285 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA

If you are looking for a great flea market to explore, check out the Todd Farm Flea Marketin Rowley, MA.

More than 240 vendors sell their wares at the popular Todd Farm Flea Market every Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Sunday flea market is open  from April 11th to November 28th, 2010.

The Todd Farm Flea Market, a local  landmark and tradition on the North Shore of coastal Massachusetts, is a great Sunday flea market for early risers as it opens at 5:00 am and closes at 3:00 pm.

With free parking and about 240 dealers, you’re sure to find something to buy!

Birding Rowley To Newburyport With Brookline Bird Club, Saturday, May 8th, Late Morning/Mid-Afternoon

May 7, 2010

Brookline Bird ClubWhen: Saturday, May 8th, Late Morning to Mid-Afternoon
Where: Meet at the Rowley train station at 10:24 a.m. as the train arrives from Boston and Beverly.

The Brookline Bird Club will be exploring Rowley to Newburyport on Saturday, May 8th in the late morning to mid-afternoon time frame. They will be searching to see Orchard Orioles.

These trips are open to all and are free. If you’d like to go and explore regional birding hot spots with them, meet them at the Rowley train station at 10:24 a.m. as the train arrives from Boston and Beverly.
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For more information, please call or email William Drummond at (978) 975-1167 or  WCDrummond@aol.com

Annual Book and Bake Sale at Rowley Public Library, Saturday May 1st

April 30, 2010

Rowley Public LibraryWhen: Saturday, May 1st 2010, from 9:00 am to 3 pm

Where: Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA

Annual Book and Bake Sale at Rowley Public Library

The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are holding their Annual Book Sale and Bake Sale at the Rowley Public Library on Saturday, May 1st, rain or shine, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will be held inside the Rowley Library.

In addition to many homemade baked goods, there will be a hot dog stand with refreshments for hungry lunchtime shoppers.

“It’s such a fun event, because in addition to the terrific selection of books, the baked goods, coffee and hot dog stand make it attractive for people to browse and linger,” says Julie Bernier, Friends’ volunteer and long-time book sale chairperson. “This is the best selection of books and media I’ve seen in years! We have loads of great quality items for all ages and interests,” according to Bernier.

Books: Books range in age from children’s and young adult through adult, with hard cover and soft cover fiction and non fiction including Mystery, Thriller, Romance, History, Religion, Cookbooks, Adventure, Biography & Memoir, Self-Help, Health, Gardening, Art, How-To and many more.

Audio and Video: Audio and Video titles are also available for all ages along with some puzzles and games.

Priced between $0.33 and $5.00, most items are gently used or like new, and make great gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
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2nd Annual “Preview Book Sale Night”, Friends of the Rowley Public Library, Friday, April 30th

April 30, 2010

Rowley Public LibraryWhen: Friday, April 30th 2010, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA

2nd Annual Preview Book Sale at Rowley Public Library

The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are hosting their 2nd Annual “Preview Book Sale Night” for Friends Members on Friday April 30th at the Rowley Public Library on Friday, April 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Friends members are encouraged to do their book sale shopping during at this special Preview Night at the library.

Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you browse the titles.

Simply bring your Friends of the Rowley Library membership card and you’ll have first crack at the offerings.

Not a member or time to renew? You can sign up at the door!
Most annual membership fees range from $5.00  to $25.00, and all proceeds help to fund library programs throughout the year.
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 27th, 2010

January 20, 2010

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, January 27th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: 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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Birds of Nelson Island, Newburyport Birders, Rowley, Sunday, November 29th

November 24, 2009

Newburyport BirdersWhen: Sunday, November 29th, from 2:30 pm to dusk
Where: Meet at Stackyard Road, Rowley, MA. Park at the junction of Stackyard & Patmos Roads.

You are invited to join Newburyport Birders as they search for birds on Nelson Island, a portion of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, November 29th for an afternoon of birding.

You’ll learn birding skills and feel the thrill of finding and identifying birds as we search for birds on our walk to Nelson Island. Join Newburyport Birders and discover your love of learning and the thrill of birding.

Be prepared with sturdy, waterproof, walking shoes for walking on unpaved and often wet, unimproved trails.

There are no facilities at this site. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.

Dress in layers for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
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Olde Tyme Country Fair, First Congregational Church of Rowley, Saturday, November 21st

November 20, 2009

Old Tyme Country Fair

When: Saturday, November 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
Where: First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St., Rowley, MA.

The First Congregational Church of Rowley will host its annual Olde Tyme Country Fair on Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.

The fair will feature Christmas crafts, handcrafts, plants, kissing balls and wreaths, baked goods, attic treasures, a raffle table, silent auction and cookie decorating and a “For Kids Only” shopping room.

Santa will visit the Fair from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and a spaghetti supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Admission and parking for the fair are free.

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