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Town Common Senior Moments Page www.TheTownCommon.com February 15 - 21, 2017 GRASSROOTS Soccer Development Program Ages 3-6 years Fun learning environment Weekly Community Newspaper Community Calendar To place an non-profit organization’s event in the Community Calendar for FREE, call 978-948-8696 or e-mail: events@thetowncommon.com Classified pm, $30 Ads WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th Games MONTHLY BOOK CLUB ALL ABOARD! Experienced Coaching February’s Book Selection: Half- As part of its Wednesday Evening Staff Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life, By E.O. Wilson - The discussion group will present a talk on February 15 at balls l bOUNCE is limited to 15 participants and will 7:30 p.m. at the Heard House, 54 HOUsE l CHalK take place at the refuge visitor center. South Main St., Ipswich, by retired blOCKs l aND MORE Thursday, February 16th from 6:30 Boston & Maine railroad engineer – 8:00 pm - Pre-registration IS Alan MacMillan Jr. on the history 0-5 years old required for the session. Please call of trains in Ipswich. The talk marks our headquarters at (978) 465-5753 the opening of a new exhibit at the Monday-Friday to register. *Note: Those who call Heard House, “The Railroad in and leave a message after hours, your Ipswich,” featuring a fully operational 9am-3pm www.seacoastunitedadmirals.com registration is not confirmed until 24-foot-long replica of downtown you receive a confirmation call from Ipswich with a working locomotive, e Town JOIN Common OUR TEAM! a Refuge staff member. Parker River scale-model depot, and surrounding Hiring CNA’s, HHA’s, PCA’s National Wildlife Refuge; (978) buildings ca. 1914. The replica was for Ipswich, Rowley areas 465-5753 parkerriver.fws.gov built by John Stump of the Ipswich Museum, Ipswich middle school COLLECTING AND teacher Scott Jewell, and Boxford INVESTING IN COINS railroad enthusiast Tom Williams. Join one of the area’s most In conjunction with the exhibit, Work for a local company knowledgeable numismatists, the Heard House will have railroad that cares about you! Rick Bagg, as he leads you in a workshops for children during Voted “Best Place to Work” by presentation about coins. Coins are school vacation week. The programs, mycnajobs.com & “Employer of Choice” by HomecarePulse. fun to collect and a good leisure on February 22 and 27, will cost $5 a Call 978-462-6162 Call to set-up an interview: time activity. Rick will answer your child. Call 978-356-2811 for details. www.visitingangels.com/newburyport questions about buying, selling and valuing coins. Investing in coins will THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th also be discussed. On display will be examples of coins that circulated in the YOU-DO-IT CRAFT he Greg Town Der WHOLESALE Bogosian Common Newburyport area during the 1787 Topsfield Room. Thursday to 1947 period as well as currency February 16, 6:30 - 8pm. The is your Advertising TO THE PUBLIC Consultant from Newburyport banks, colonial Topsfield Library leaves you the • Quality Cars, Trucks, SUV’s times, the civil war and confederacy. instructions and you do the craft! On 77 Wethersfield ARE St. Auto Sales • Free Extended Warranties Attendees are encouraged to bring 2/16, we are doing recycled t-shirt • We Finance All Credit Levels Groveland coins for discussion and valuation. scarves. Bring your own t-shirt or use Rowley, MA 01969 • See Inventory Listing at See www.richardbagg.com for (978) 994-3581 areautos.net and facebook more information or call 978-255- 1127. Nock School, 70 Low St,. Newburyport, February 15, 7:00 Telephone: 978-948-8696 Fax: 978-948-2564 advertise@thetowncommon.com Contact your Advertising Consultant today! P: 978-948-8696 • F: 978-948-2564 advertise@thetowncommon.com One Week Classes 5 days of classes 9am - 4pm Accelerated Weekends Community Calendar Lecture series, the Continues Ipswich Museum . . . February 2017 - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 March 2017 - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 April 2017 - 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Greg Der Bogosian is your Advertising Consultant 3 Weekends 77 Wethersfield - 10 hrs eachSt. Rowley, March - MA May 01969 2017 Telephone: 978-948-8696 Fax: 978-948-2564 advertise@thetowncommon.com Course Fee $800 (Includes Road Test) one of the library’s. It’s a fun, easy, and fashionable craft. No registration is required. Topsfield Room. Thursday February 16, 6:30 - 8pm. For more information on events at the Topsfield Town Library, please email rcrockett@topsfieldlibrary.org. SALISBURY GOP MEETING The Salisbury Republican Party will be meeting Thursday, February 16th, at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the SeaGlass Restaurant, Salisbury, MA. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about our organization. If you have any questions please call Marshall Maguire at 978-462-0701. DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE Hello neighbors and friends. After the Women’s March, now what? Are you interested in meeting likeminded activists in our community? Let’s build connections locally to invigorate and mobilize our party to insure that we are working collectively to address important current issues. There will be an informal meeting at the Rowley Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 to discuss ideas to organize now, and for the crucial 2018 midterm elections. There will be a general discussion of current events, ways to stay relevant and active during the current administration and sharing of ideas and resources. If you have any questions, please email Caryn Carangelo at carync3@gmail. com or Terri Davidson-Cabitt at Terridavidsoncabitt@comcast.net MUSEUM OF OLD NEWBURY KICKS OFF 2017 PROGRAMS WITH AUTHOR WILLIAM QUIGLEY See Page 2 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th MERRIMACK RIVER EAGLE FESTIVAL Once again, the refuge is partnering with the Massachusetts Audubon Society at Joppa Flats to celebrate the local presence of wintering American bald eagles. The refuge visitor center will host a variety of fun, hands-on, eagle-themed craft activities that will include dissecting owl pellets, and other cool stuff! In addition to these fun activities, visitors will be able to view two live owls from Drumlin Farm. Saturday, February 18th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - Everything is FREE! For a complete rundown of all Eagle Fest activities, visit this web site: http://www.massaudubon.org/getoutdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/joppaflats/news-events/the-merrimackriver-eagle-festival-2017. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge; (978) 465- 5753 parkerriver.fws.gov SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th SNOWY OWL PROWL Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, the owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us as we hike the dunes in search of these magnificent birds. Unlike most owls, snowy owls are diurnal—they hunt and are active both day and night – so we have a good chance of sighting one even in the daylight hours! February 19 | 1-3PM Please note: We will be hiking up and down dunes, through soft sand, for approximately 2 ½ - 3 miles. Suggested ages 13 and older. Pre-registration required. Members: $9 Nonmembers: $15 Contact info: Dorothy Antczak dantczak@ thetrustees.org 978-810-5892 BALD EAGLES, BISCOTTI, & HOT CHOCOLATE Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. Eagles are spectacular to watch when they soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons. Join Newburyport Birders for biscotti & hot chocolate as we discuss the Merrimack River’s protected islands and the field marks of the Bald Eagle. We’ll begin our search for our national symbol on foot; then we’ll carpool to several sites along the
The Town Comm February 15 - 21, 2017 www.TheTownCommon.com Page river. Dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof boots. Restrooms are available at the Park & Ride. Sunday, February 19, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $15. Meeting Location: Park & Ride on Storey Ave / Route 113 in Newburyport KIDS’ CONSERVATION CINEMA On certain Sunday afternoons through March, the refuge will be screening FREE, child and familyfriendly films that generally feature a wildlife and/or environmental theme. All films will be projected on the big screen in the refuge visitor center’s awesome auditorium. No preregistration; simply show up! All movies begin at 1:30 pm. Film Title: Brave - Sunday, February 19th @ 1:30 Pm - Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (2012; Rated PG; Runtime: 1 hr, 33 mins.) Parker River National Wildlife Refuge; (978) 465-5753 parkerriver.fws.gov HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: AMESBURY CARRIAGE MUSEUM John Mayer, Executive Director of the Amesbury Carriage Museum, will talk about the history of carriage making in Amesbury and the exciting activities and events this coming year. Amesbury was recognized to be one of the most important carriage making cities in the world. The workers were far and away the most skilled workers. Beginning in 1853, Amesbury became famous for building carriages, a trade which evolved into the manufacture of automobile bodies. February 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm; Newburyport Public Library (978) 465-4428 www. newburyportpl.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th MAHJONGG MONDAYS! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new Town player or an experienced Common one, all are welcome to join this group! We meet every Monday. 6 - 9 pm. Topsfield Library Meeting Room. For more information on events at the Topsfield Town Library, please email rcrockett@topsfieldlibrary.org. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st TRACKS AND TELLTALES FOR KIDS Join us as we hike from the Barn to the Pine Grove, looking for tracks and telltales left behind by the creatures who roam the property surrounding the Crane Estate. Using our skills of observation, we’ll find footprints and feeding sites, homes and hiding places. We’ll warm up after our trek with hot chocolate in the Pine Grove. February 21 | 1-3PM This walk is about 3/4 mile each way. We will go at an easy pace so little legs can keep up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: Adult $9, Child $6; Nonmembers: Adult $15, Child $10 Contact info: Dorothy Antczak dantczak@thetrustees.org 978-810-5892 MARY TODD LINCOLN: AN UNCONVENTIONAL WOMAN The Hampton Falls Free Library is pleased to present living historian Sally Mummey on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. for a program, Mary Todd Lincoln: An Unconventional Woman. The SPECIAL PRESENTATION: intellectual equal of well-educated men, Mary Todd Lincoln spoke her mind openly in an era when a woman’s success in life was measured by marriage and motherhood. Against her family’s wishes, she married the man she loved and partnered with him to achieve their goal of becoming President and First Lady. As Mary Todd Lincoln, Mummey shares stories of their life and love, triumphs and challenges, and life in the White House during the Civil War. For over 20 years, Sally Mummey has brought Mary Todd Lincoln to life for hundreds of audiences throughout AQUACULTURE & IT’S GROWING IMPORTANCE, WITH DR. JOE BUTTNER This presentation is part of a series of programs that explores the importance of different ocean ecosystems, the current health and stability challenges they face, and what can be done to protect and enhance these systems for future generations. Sponsored by Greenbelt – Essex County’s Land Trust. Wednesday, February 22nd, 2:00 – 3:30 pm - This program will take place in the refuge visitor center auditorium. Free admission; NO preregistration. the Eastern United States. Using Parker River National Wildlife storytelling, she engages audiences of all ages in a dynamic, interactive Refuge; (978) 465-5753 parkerriver. fws.gov first-person portrayal. As a living historian, Mummey portrays Mary Todd Lincoln dressed in garments CLAY WORKS Wednesday, February 22 at researched for their authenticity. Mummey is an award-winning lifetime member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters as well as other nationally known historical societies. The program is free and open to 4:00 PM - Come try your hand at creating with clay with Ann McCrea. We’ll be inspired by Mem Fox’s book, Hunwick’s Egg. Let’s make a bandicoot! Ages 6 and up. Sign up on line. G.A.R. Memorial Library, The the public. Library Town gratefully 490 Main Common St, West Newbury, (978) acknowledges the NH Humanities 363-1105 Council for sponsoring this program. Hampton Falls Library is located at 7 Drinkwater Rd., Hampton Falls, NH. For further information, check the Library’s website www. hamptonfallslibrary.org or call the Library at 926-3682. The snow date for this program is Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd SCHOOL VACATION AT THE IPSWICH MUSEUM Families can join us for an afternoon on “The Railroad in Ipswich” during school vacation week, on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd from 1-3pm. Attendees will get to explore the winter exhibit and drive the trains, make-and-take their own train using recyclable materials, and more! For more information, email educator@ipswichmuseum.org or visit ipswichmuseum.org. The cost is $5 per child. Exhibit viewing included in cost of program. Held in the Heard House of the Ipswich Museum at 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA. The Ipswich Museum’s winter exhibit, “The Railroad in Ipswich” will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm during the months of February, March and April. re’s Largest Independent The Community North Shore’s Newspaper Largest Independent Community Newspaper A BEAUTIFUL SMILE --- PRICELESS! 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