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Host a castmember from Up with People Families in the Hamilton-Wenham area will have the unique opportunity to bring a bit of the world into their own homes between September 3rd to September 10th when an international cast of Up with People arrives to Hamilton-Wenham, a stop on their 2012 world tour. The Hamilton-Wenham Edfund is bringing Up with People's cast of a 100 students from 20 different countries to your community to interact with all of the students in the public schools. The opportunity to stay with local families during their stay in each community ... Looking for some fun outdoor toys?
a review of some National Geographic Outdoor Explorer Toys, part III During the month of August, Macaroni Kid publishers from around the country have been invited by Uncle Milton to check out some of their latest National Geographic Outdoor Explorer toys. Each of the toys is designed to get your kids outdoors to explore – to look a little more closely at things they might normally overlook. This week we checked out the Anteater Bug Vac. This is a small vacuum that picks up bugs, collects them in its clear stomach, and allows you to look at them up close with a ... Salem Jazz and Soul Festival SUN, AUG. 19
FREE MUSIC ALL DAY 11:15am-7:00pm at Salem Willows (Fort Ave.) MUSIC
11:15 am - noon North Shore Jazz Project All Stars
12:30 - 1:30 Joel Larue Smith
2:00 - 3:00 Soule Monde
3:10 - 3:30 3rian King
4:00 - 5:10 HDRnB
5:45 - 7:00 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
SALEM FIVE MUSIC EDUCATION TENT
1:30-2 “Social Change through Music,” with Christine Baze
Pianist Christine Baze discusses and demonstrates the impact music has on
social change, community advocacy and individuals.
2:45-3:15 “Exploring the Science of Music,” with Luke Conlin
Underneath the beauty ... August 18th through August 25th Saturday, August 18 through Sunday, August 19 - Gloucester Waterfront Festival, Stage Fort Park A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, live music, plus delicious ethnic foods. Free live “family style” entertainment.
The park also has two beaches, a playground, and a scenic walk. Who: anyone - lots to see and do for all ages. Cost: FREE. Parking fee???  Add to My Macaroni
Tuesday, August 21 - Mornings at the Museum, Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Drop off program. Visit the Museum for numerous art and history activities on select Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. 8/21 Dogtown: Botany Where: Cape Ann Museum 27 Pleasant Street
Gloucester MA 01930 When: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Who: children ages 6 to 12 Cost: This program is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Add to My Macaroni Saturday, August 25 - 40th Annual Summer Family Festival & Craft Fair, Wenham Museum Featuring over 50 of the region's best artisans, family activities, and museum galleries. Bring your best-loved doll to the doll clinic and schedule repair appointments. Where: The Wenham Museum
132 Main St. (Rt. 1 A)
Wenham When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (rain date Aug. 26, 2012) Cost: FREE admission to the museum all day! Add to My Macaroni Saturday, August 25 - Harvest Fest at Green Meadows Farm, Hamilton free activities for kids (face painting, hay rides, water fight, and more), music by Dixie Cookbooks. There will be plenty of food available for purchase in the farmstand. Where: Green Meadows Farm
656 Asbury St., Hamilton Add to My Macaroni August 21st through August 25th Tuesday, August 21 - Tuesday Afternoons with Wendy, Long Hill, Beverly A very cool program for adults! Come volunteer and learn. Wendy Murray, a graduate student of Dan Bouchard’s Landscape and Garden Maintenance Certificate program from North Shore Community College, is leading this group of volunteers along side other horticultural staff of Long Hill. Where: Long Hill
572 Essex St. (Rt. 22)
Beverly When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (every Tuesday) Add to My Macaroni Tuesday, August 21 - Pirate Invasion, Wenham Museum Get tattooed, fence with balloon swords, and defend your ship with an outdoor water battle. Where: The Wenham Museum
132 Main St. (Rt. 1 A)
Wenham How: call by Aug. 17 to register (978) 468-2377 Cost: $10 for members, $14 for non-members Add to My Macaroni Tuesday, August 21 - Eastern Point Day School Open School and Activities Day, Gloucester OPEN TO ALL - MUSIC, BALLOON CREATIONS, SCIENCE & ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Tour the school, meet with the headmaster, current students and parents while your children participate in fun activities on our lawn across from Niles Beach. Where: Eastern Point Day School 8 Farrington Avenue Add to My Macaroni Wednesday, August 22 - Afternoons in the Children's Garden, Long Hill, Beverly Bring your preschooler and join us for work and play in the Children's Garden at Long Hill. We'll discover friendly insects, harvest veggies, read stories and do an activity. The program meets in the Children's Garden; or, if it's raining, we meet in the yellow farmhouse. Where: Long Hill
572 Essex St.
Beverly When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (FINAL DAY!) Who: preschoolers & a parent How: this is a drop-in program, but please sign in when you arrive. Cost: Members: FREE. Nonmembers:$5 per family. Add to My Macaroni Thursday, August 23 - Mornings at the Museum, Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Drop off program. Visit the Museum for numerous art and history activities on select Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. 8/23 Summer Outward Bound - learn more about Marsden Hartley Where: Cape Ann Museum 27 Pleasant Street
Gloucester MA 01930 When: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Who: children ages 6 to 12 Cost: This program is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Add to My Macaroni Thursday, August 23 - Pick your own Flowers, Long Hill, Beverly Organic and local - right here at Long Hill. Zinnias, snapdragons, rudbeckia, sunflowers, dahlias and more bouquet-worthy flowers. Unique varieties. Garden has a tunnel made of vines and a sunflower house with furniture! Please visit the garden anytime, but Pick-Your-Own is only available at the hours stated. Learn sustainable gardening techniques in this educational, kid-friendly garden. Volunteers needed. Where: Long Hill
572 Essex St. (Rt. 22)
Beverly When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (also Fri 12Noon-5PM, Sat 10AM-5PM) Cost: Flower bouquets are priced at $7 for a large size, $3 for a child size. Add to My Macaroni Thursday, August 23 - Thursday Night Picnic Concert, Castle Hill on The Crane Estate August 23 Entrain | Rock Funk Jam Band Spend a spectacular evening at the Crane Estate listening to great tunes as you picnic on our seaside lawn overlooking Crane Beach. Vendors sell all kinds of delectables: pizza, salads, etc. See website for more info on pre-ordering. Where: Castle Hill at Crane Estate Argilla Rd. Ipswich When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (every Thursday through Aug. 30th; gates open at 5pm for picnics) How: Tickets are available at the gate only. Cost: Members: $20/car. Nonmembers: $30/car. If a car has more than 6 passengers, each additional passenger will be charged $5. For more info: Click here to go to the website. Add to My Macaroni Thursday, August 23 through Sunday, August 26 - ''MUSICAL SALUTE TO THE 60'S', Neverland Theatre, The Griffen Theatre, Salem A fun musical revue featuring many of your favorite songs from the 1960's from the Beatles to the Beach Boys, featuring an adult, teen and child cast. Musically Directed by and featuring Peter Stewart.
Air Conditioned. Wheelchair Accessible. Where: THE GRIFFEN THEATRE
7 Lynde St., Salem, MA When: 8:00 PM (Friday, 24 at 8pm Saturday, 25 at 7pm Sunday, 26 at 7pm) Who: Audience welcome to come in 60's clothes and will be invited to participate in our sing-a-long portion of the show. Cost: Tickets: $12.50 in advance / $15 at the door. Add to My Macaroni Friday, August 24 - Children's Treasure Hunt at Castle Hill, Ipswich The Great House at Castle Hill isn't just a big mansion for adults to explore. It was once the summer home (and playground) of the Crane children, Florence and Cornelius. On this special, 45-minute guided treasure hunt created especially for families with children ages 4 to 8, you can sharpen your sleuthing skills as we search for treasures, both large and small, throughout the Crane family mansion. Included: hands-on experiences related to life in the 1920s and the daily activities of the servants who worked here. Each tour is limited to 10 children. Where: Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich When: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (every Friday through August) Who: 4-8 year olds and their caregivers How: Please pre-register. Space is limited.
978-356-4351, x4049 or email lmarshall@ttor.org Cost: Members: Adult and one child $8. Nonmembers: Adult and one child $10. Each additional child: $5. Add to My Macaroni Friday, August 24 - Music in the Courtyard, Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Enjoy listening to Mari Martin. Held indoors in case of rain. Where: Cape Ann Museum 27 Pleasant Street
Gloucester MA 01930 How: free and open to the public Add to My Macaroni Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26 - Neverland Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz A non-musical, audience participation version of the children's classic. Where: Griffen Theatre, 7 Lynde St., Salem, MA When: 5:00 PM (Saturday, August 25 at 1pm and 4pm and Sunday, August 26 at 1pm and 4pm) Who: Anyone. Audience invited to come in costume. Cost: Tickets: $12.50 in advance / $15 at the door. Add to My Macaroni Saturday, August 25 - Open Studios, The Art Center, Hamilton Join us for an art filled morning! Explore different mediums and find your inner artist!!! All materials provided; no instruction provided. Where: 15 Walnut Rd., Hamilton (above 15 Walnut) Who: Open to all ages (ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult, older sibling or sitter) Cost: $10 per person per hour. One art project per person.
Add to My Macaroni Saturday, August 25 - Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats, Newburyport Wish you could join us for birding on Wednesdays but work gets in the way? Or is Wednesday the day for your piano/tai chi/crochet lesson? Good news! You can come outside and enjoy Saturday Morning Birding! Our experienced leaders will take you around to all the birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Don't forget to bring your sense of excitement about this great area - one of the best year-round birding locations in the country. Where: Joppa Flats
1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Saturday Morning Birding begins at 9:00 am as of September 1, 2012) Who: suitable for children 8 - 12 years How: Preregistration is not required. Runs most Saturdays. Please call ahead to confirm. Minimum age: 8 years. A parent or guardian must accompany children. Cost: Adults $8.00m/ $10.00nm, Children $5.00m/ $7.00nm Add to My Macaroni Saturday, August 25 - Member Days in the Flower Fields, Long Hill, Beverly Come to Long Hill's pick-your-own Flower Field to pick your own colorful bouquet of annual flowers. This is a special way to thank our Trustees Members. We are growing some very unique varieties of annual flowers, such as scabiosa, rudbeckia and gomphrena and some time-tested favorites such as zinnias, snapdragons and sunflowers. We provide the scissors and water. Bring a friend! Where: Long Hill
572 Essex St.
Beverly Cost: Members: FREE. Nonmembers: $3/child size bouquet, $7/adult size bouquet. Add to My Macaroni Friday, August 24 - The Flower Project, Appleton Farms, Ipswich We need volunteers for our Flower Project service learning program that engages youth in the planning, growing, cutting and arranging of flowers. The program culminates as the youth deliver their arrangements weekly to area nursing homes and hospice patients. The program meets weekly through August. Where: Appleton Farms
Rt. 1A
Ipswich When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (meets weekly) Add to My Macaroni August 27th through September 9th Monday, August 27 - Happiest Baby on the Block Parent Training, H-W Library, Hamilton COME LEARN BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & PEDIATRICIAN, DR. HARVEY KARP’S METHODS TO CALM CRYING & INCREASE YOUR BABY’S SLEEP 1-3 HOURS PER DAY. Participants receive a free video and swaddling blanket in addition to valuable resource information. Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street, South Hamilton Who: This training is great for first time parents as well as “seasoned” caregivers interested in learning Dr. Karp’s methods for soothing and calming babies. Cost: FREE. This is made possible through the MA Department of Early Education & Care~ CFCE Grant~Hamilton-Wenham Childhood Partners & Pathways for Children. Add to My Macaroni Thursday, August 30 - Thursday Night Picnic Concert, Castle Hill on The Crane Estate August 30 Orville Giddings Band | Boogie Blues Spend a spectacular evening at the Crane Estate listening to great tunes as you picnic on our seaside lawn overlooking Crane Beach. Vendors sell all kinds of delectables: pizza, salads, etc. See website for more info on pre-ordering. Where: Castle Hill at Crane Estate Argilla Rd. Ipswich When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (every Thursday through Aug. 30th; gates open at 5pm for picnics) How: Tickets are available at the gate only. Cost: Members: $20/car. Nonmembers: $30/car. If a car has more than 6 passengers, each additional passenger will be charged $5. For more info: Click here to go to the website. Add to My Macaroni Saturday, September 1 - Gloucester Schooner Festival Lots of events, but the highlights include:
7:30 pm Boat "Parade of Lights" 9:15 pm or so Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor Where: watch the events from various locations around Gloucester Add to My Macaroni Sunday, September 9 - American Girl Tea Party! Smolak Farms, N. Andover Join us under the Smolak Farms event tent for a wonderful American Girl Tea Party. Bring your mom, dad or grandparent or your friends and have fun with your favorite doll. We will spend the afternoon playing games and doing crafts as well as enjoying wonderful treats. The tea party includes a light lunch, a short reading from an American Girl book, unique crafts and games and a special dessert-decorating treat. Where: Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Who: Children are encouraged to bring their dolls in their best outfits. Cost: $25.00 per child, $10 per adult. Reservations are required. Add to My Macaroni Neverland Theatre Auditions
Little Shop of Horrors on 9/4; The Little Mermaid 9/4 Little Shop of Horrors - The Broadway Musical!
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, September 4 from 7:15pm - 8:30pm
TEMPLE B'NAI ABRAHAM
200 E. LOTHROP ST., Beverly, MA
Please let us know you are coming.
AUDITION PREPARATION:
Please bring a song to sing Acapella. It can be one verse or an entire song. If you are auditioning for a specific role, please bring a song that the character sings in the show.
Also bring a monologue/scene to read. (It's OK if it's not memorized.) If someone is too young ... Backpack Babies for ages 5 mos to 1 year
6 week series starts Fri, Sept. 14 at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Backpack Babies Sponsored by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | Class dates and times:
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Fri, Oct 05, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 9:30 am - 10:45 am | Instructor: Sharon Grimes - Founder of Babies and Books
Audience: Adult/Child (suitable for children 0.5 - 1 years ... Fours and Fives in Fall: Tuesday Afternoon Series
6 weeks at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Fours and Fives in Fall: Tuesday Afternoon Series Sponsored by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | Class dates and times:
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tue, Oct 02, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tue, Oct 09, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Instructor: Angela Walsh - Sanctuary Field Teacher
Audience: Adult/Child (suitable for children ... Local Summer Concert Series
Gloucester on Sundays & Thursdays ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester 2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES August 19, 7pm Cape Ann Community Band August 26, 7pm Cape Ann Big Band (Concert Band)
All Concerts feature a rain date of the following Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Harbor Loop Concert Series, every Thurs., Gloucester Thursday, August 23, 2012 6:30 pm John Rockwell with The Human Jukebox 6:30 pm Miss Judy’s Farm Registration Open for Connections
a unique book group for mothers of the PJ Library to discuss Jewish identity and family life Mothers of the PJ Library are invited to participate in Connections, a unique book group that provides mothers of the PJ Library with opportunities to meet, socialize and engage in lively and rich discussions about Jewish identity and Jewish family life. The program is free and includes two books and delicious desserts. This year’s book selections include Home in the Morning by Mary Glickman and The Bone Weaver by Victoria Zackheim. Entering its third year, Connections is offered in three convenient locations: Panera Bread, Swampscott on Mondays, October 22 ... Local Farmers' Markets
Beverly, Cape Ann, Ipswich, Lynn, Middleton, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Topsfield Beverly Mondays, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., through Oct. 22, excluding holidays at Veterans Memorial Park, Railroad Avenue, between the train station and post office. Vendors include: 4 farms, bakeries, pasta, crafters, flowers, Rowand Seafood, syrup, soap, and more. More information: www.beverlyfarmersmarket.org Gloucester Thursdays through Oct. 11, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. This is the Cape Ann Farmers Market's 2nd year at Stage Fort Park; that means public restrooms, free parking, beaches, a playground, and more! With approx. 42 vendors selling farm goods ... 2012 ROCKPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FALL PROGRAM
Yoga, Fitness Class, Zumba, Creative Writing, Drawing, Computer and Photography YOGA
Janet Green Garrison $96/ person Yoga brings the body, mind, and breath together in natural harmony.An all-level yoga class for adults of all ages. Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. in MS / HS Library 8 weeks: Sept. 13th – Nov. 1st FITNESS CLASS
Marsha Whelan $60/Unit ($48/Unit for seniors 60+) Rockport’s favorite evening fitness class provides a full body workout for all ages, focusing on increasing overall strength, endurance and tone. Each class you will need hand held weights (3 to 8 pounds ... Events at Beverly and Manchester Libraries
Beverly
FARMS BRANCH - Twilight Tales-Thursdays through August 23 at 6:30 PM Stories for children on the library lawn.*
*In case of rain, outdoor programs take place in the library* http://www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/
Manchester
There are lots of programs in the children's room this summer. Check out the website and contact the library to see if there's still room in any that require registration. http://www.manchesterpl.org/children/kid-events/ DREAM BIG: READ! 2012 Summer Reading Program is for all kids including those entering 7th grade!
The ...
Events at the H-W Library
Frisbee Show Aug. 23; The Happiest Baby Workshop for parents Aug. 27 Community Giving Tree Backpack Drive You can make a difference in the lives of low income children and teens this fall. Add some extra school supplies to your shopping cart this summer when you see back-to-school specials. Please help Essex County children and teens by donating: Backpacks, Paper, Spiral Notebooks, Pencil & Pens, Crayons & Markers, Folders, Glue & Tape. Drop items off to the Library during the month of August. Chess Club Mondays from 10-1. You are invited to the Chess Club if you are six years of age or older. Come ... YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INVITES RUNNERS TO...
THE 2012 ROAD RACE SERIES! Next race: Run the Goose 7K & Kids Fun Run: Gloucester – September 3rd The YMCA of the North Shore has been offering high quality road races since 2001 when we held five races and had just over 1,900 runners. In 2006, we launched our official Road Race Series, offering ten races throughout the North Shore, which drew over 2,800 racers. Our races are designed for both the serious runner and also the first timers, as we offer Couch to 5K programs in our facilities for those looking for a new challenge. We also have numerous family elements included in the series ... Trails and Sails: Two Weekends of Walks & Water
All events are FREE, with some requiring advance registration Momentum is building as the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) presents its premier partnership event: TRAILS & SAILS: Two Weekends of Walks and Water September 21-23 and 28-30, 2012. Essex Heritage has partnered with non-profit and for-profit recreational organizations across Essex County to offer over 200 FREE, FUN and FAMILY-FRIENDLY events at 120+ sites that showcase our distinctive regional heritage. A special thanks to Corporate Sponsors Eastern Bank and TD Bank for their tremendous support, excitement and inspiration. While events will take place throughout the cities and towns of the ... Your Local Community House and Rec Center
Programs for all ages in Beverly, Danvers, H-W, Ipswich and Manchester Your local community house and recreation department offer wonderful programs for all ages. Whether it's Zumba for adults or sewing for kids, you'll find it in your town. Community Centers also have rooms available to rent for special events, such as birthday parties. They also have bulletin boards for hanging info about your event or business. Beverly Recreation Department Offers programs throughout the year, summer camps, and offers info about Beverly's parks and beaches. http://www.bevrec.com/ 55 Ober Street, Beverly, MA 01915 (978) 921-6067 Danvers ... Advertise in MacKid Hamilton
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