On Friday, June 15 from 7p – 9p at the Newburyport Harbor Marina, guest host Liz Brunner of WCVB-TV will bring you a night of fashion, networking, shopping, socializing & fun! Feature-length fashion show styled by Boston designer Denise Hajjar – featuring all the hot summer fashions from Newburyport’s favorite stores.

Tickets $25; VIP Seating $50 – Fabulous Swag bag, complimentary cocktails and delectable treats, plus complimentary make-up tips and a quick polish at Interlocks Salon’s nail bar. Hot ticket items in a LIVE Auction – portion of the proceeds go to Clothes for Hope

Tuscan Kitchen welcomes the summer with a new raw bar just in time for the season!

Food trends come and go, but year after year, nothing speaks to the flavor of summer like a classic raw bar. For a fresh, vibrant taste of summer, look no further than the award-winning Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, NH. This May through August, Tuscan Kitchen will be featuring daily selections of the finest seafood from their new Summer Raw Bar, available for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the special catch of the day, or take on the succulent Tuscan Shellfish Tower. Choose from a selection of Local Oysters, Little Neck Clams, and Giant Shrimp Cocktail, or enjoy our luxurious Chilled Maine Lobster. Our wide variety of first class sea-sourced fare has something exciting to offer every seafood lover!

From The Raw Bar
Fresh Daily Selections
Tuscan Shellfish Tower
Local oysters, Little Neck Clams, Giant Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled Maine Lobster
Tuna & Scallop Crudo Served with a Trio of Signature Sauces

WHERE: Tuscan Kitchen│67 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 │603-952-4875
WHEN: Available now through August 2012

RESERVATIONS:
Reservations accepted for parties of seven or more. Call-ahead seating is available for parties smaller than seven. Simply call (603) 952-4875 before leaving your home or office and if on a wait, you will be added to wait list ensuring priority seating! Upon arrival, please check in with the host at the front door. *There may be an additional wait when you arrive.

About Tuscan Kitchen:
Tuscan Kitchen is an upscale restaurant offering handcrafted regional Italian cuisine located in Salem, New Hampshire. Owner/Entrepreneur Joe Faro opened Tuscan Kitchen with one simple vision: recreating a true Italian experience. Everything from the imported Italian limestone on the building’s 17,000 square foot exterior, to the fireplaces, wood-fired oven, custom-made Italian imported pasta-making equipment, ingredients and menu reflects various regions of Italy. With 525 seats, an expansive yet intimate dining room, three private diningrooms, two outdoor patios, a wine bar and regular live entertainment, TuscanKitchen is the perfect place for enjoying a bottle of wine or cocktails, dining on all occasions, special chef and wine tastings, and holding special events and private parties alike. Tuscan Kitchen is located at 67 Main Street, Salem, NH, 03079. Hours of operation are as follows: for lunch: Monday- Saturday, 11:30AM to 3PM, Sunday, 12PM to 4PM; and for dinner:  Monday- Saturday:  5PM to 10PM and Sunday 12PM to 9PM. For more information, please call 603-952-4875 or visit www.tuscan-kitchen.com.

Shopping Center Welcomes New Specialty Retailers and Announces More New Stores Coming Soon

Northshore Mall, a Simon mall located in Peabody, MA, announced today the addition of a full-service day spa, a new women’s boutique and a relocation of one of the mall’s finest stores. The mall welcomes Green Tangerine Spa for peaceful retreat and Apricot Lane for fresh women’s fashion. Brooks Brothers will continue to provide timeless classics in a new location and the highly-anticipated Container Store will open in October.

“These new options coming to the mall represent what North Shore area customers really want,” said Joe Barilla, Leasing Representative at Simon Property Group. “We are proud to further strengthen our position as a premier, shopping destination that offers a full assortment of beauty services, fashions and home furnishings for our valued shoppers,” he added.

Green Tangerine Spa – Opening in July

Green Tangerine Spa offers the luxury and elegance of a city salon and spa right in the convenience of your suburban shopping environment. With a full line of spa and salon services including skin-hydrating massages, soothing facials, nutrient-rich haircuts and styles, make-up application and waxing packages there is something for everyone in this tranquil space. The Peabody location will bring the latest in spa services to renew your spirit, calm your mind and recapture that healthy glow inside and out.

Apricot Lane – Opening in July

This women’s fashion boutique will provide the latest designer brands and collections as well as unique gift ideas. The popular merchandise includes celebrity-inspired branded apparel, affordable fashion jewelry, handbags and accessories. Apricot Lane will have what you need whether it is an outfit for a casual outing or a special night out on the town.

Brooks Brothers – Relocating this fall

Brooks Brothers has been offering timeless, classic business and casual clothing for men, women and children at Northshore Mall for years. The store will continue to offer superior quality and impeccable service from their new location within the Nordstrom wing this fall.

New stores that have opened at the mall in 2012 include: G2 Salon, LEGO and crewcuts by J. Crew.

About Northshore Mall

Northshore Mall delivers a convenient approach to upscale shopping. Anchored by department store favorites Nordstrom, Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s/Furniture Gallery, JCPenney, Apple and Sears, the center offers more than 120 specialty stores, a newly renovated food court and five full-service restaurants, including P.F. Changs, Burtons Grill, The Cheesecake Factory, Legal Sea Foods, Chipotle and Joe’s American Bar & Grill.

Follow Northshore Mall for up to the minute updates on new stores and event listings on Facebook and on Twitter @ NorthshoreMall.

9th Annual Chocolate Tour of Newburyport benefitting the American Red Cross

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Registration & starting location: Unitarian Church Parish Hall, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport

The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is pleased to host an event of elegant chocolate decadence – our 9th Annual Chocolate Tour of Newburyport! All proceeds from this event will benefit our chapter of the Red Cross.

This walking tour of Newburyport will allow locals and visitors to walk the quaint downtown route, introduce themselves to wonderful local businesses, and partake in delectable chocolate treats and other samples from over 25 participants.

Ticket admission. This year, the American Red Cross needs your help more than ever to provide disaster relief assistance and retain the local programs and services around the North Shore.

Opening Night Is Just Two Months Away!

July 9th – Opening Night! Presented by the Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort “…Soon to be a DoubleTree, so the cookies are coming.” Boston Lobsters vs Sacramento Capitals. Featuring Robby Ginepri playing for the Boston Lobsters. Join us in cheering on the 2012 Boston Lobsters at their home opener!

Agassi! Is now a Boston Lobster! Andre Agassi joins the Lobsters on July 19th in New York City.  This match, vs. the NY Sportimes at their Randall’s Island Stadium, will also feature tennis legends John McEnroe and Martina Hingis.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), to provide scholarships, coaching, transportation and other financial assistance to qualified young tennis players in the greater New York area.

Bahar Uttam, Owner of the Boston Lobsters, explained, “It is the Lobsters’ pleasure and honor to be supporting what the Sportimes and John McEnroe are doing in New York, and, of course, we are thrilled to have all-time-great, Hall-of-Famer Andre Agassi joining our team for this 2012 season WTT match. What a great night it will be.”

The Boston Lobsters are currently accepting applications for volunteers and ball persons for the 2012 season.

Volunteers receive a shirt, opportunities to watch world class tennis between & after shifts and a food voucher. Applications can be found in the contact section of the Boston Lobsters website. Volunteer inquiries please contact Lori Lynes the Director of Volunteers at lori@bostonlobsters.net and for Ball Person inquiries please contact Lauren Mihalchik Ball Person Manager at lauren@bostonlobsters.net.

Check out the events section of the Boston Lobsters website for upcoming Larry’s Kids Club events, meet Larry and free tennis clinics for kids and more. www.BostonLobsters.net

Congressman John Tierney

Join us on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Lynn Museum as we delve into congressional history from the unique perspective of incumbent Congressman John Tierney who serves Lynn and the Sixth Congressional District.

Among the topics to be discussed will be the congressional budget and federal aid to cities such as Lynn and jobs.  Come listen to Congressman Tierney as he gives you a unique view of how Congress works.

Moderated by Attorney James J. Carrigan, this is the fourth in a series of roundtable forums designed to provide an exchange of ideas between experts and the public.  The discussion will be held from 6-7:15pm. Immediately following the program, a reception hour will be held where you can meet Congressman Tierney.

The program takes place at Lynn Museum, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA. Tickets will be available at the door.  Admission is $10 for LM members/$15 Non-members.  For more information,  contact the Museum at 781-581-6200 or visit our website at www.lynnmuseum.org.

Big news has hit the North Shore. Better yet, big news has hit the water!! Paddle Board New England welcomes SUP East Coast Style!! The two companies have collaborated, bringing customers on the North Shore the best stand up paddle boarding experience yet. Who said change isn’t good? And with change….comes prizes! SUP East Coast announced today that they will be launching their first of many contests to win exclusive prizes that turn any rookie paddle boarder into a novice.

Both SUP East Coast Style and Paddle Board NE have to reach 600 on their facebook pages for a winner to be chosen, start “liking” today! You could win a Trident Elite Paddle (pictured right) valued at $200!

Don’t forget Mother’s Day!

SUP East Coast/Paddle Board New England have lots of Mother’s Day boards, paddles, and swag on sale! Get your mom summer ready with the best gear! Not to mention their special package, buy 5 get 2 FREE (1 hour lessons/rentals) 125$

SUP East Coast/Paddle Board New England 47 Water St., Beverly

Everyone’s A Player, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping underprivileged youth in the Merrimack Valley participate in sports, will hold its first annual golf tournament at Andover Country Club on May 29, 2012.   All proceeds from the event will go directly toward helping children age 5 – 18 participate in various Merrimack Valley sports programs.

The charity tournament features a 4-person scramble format and costs $200 per golfer, which includes breakfast and lunch. Registration and breakfast start at 6:45 am and the tournament kicks off with a 7:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will also feature putting and driving contests and include an array of raffle prizes that will be given away during the event.

Generous contributions from a variety of local businesses are helping to make this event possible.  Lowell General Hospital is a title sponsor of the event and North Andover Soccer Association (NASA) is the premier sponsor.  Also sponsoring the tournament are All Care Laser Center, Blue Dog, Cakes By Design, Cedardale, Cincotta Landscape & Design, Coldwell Banker (Gretchen Papineau and Margus Deery), Daigle LLC, Downer Brothers Landscaping, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Engineering Service Corp, Jamie’s Restaurant, Mosquito Squad, Passport Pilates and TSR Hockey.

“We are grateful to all of our sponsors who are helping to make this important event happen,” says Tracy Sportelli, director of Everyone’s A Player.  “Their tremendous support, along with many local families who have donated to this event, will help us to get more kids on the field and make a positive impact on the community.”

For more information about sponsoring or participating in the tournament, please contact:

Jennifer Cordes: jencordes@msn.com
Tournament Website: www.eapgolftournament.com

About Everyone’s A Player
Everyone’s A Player (EAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers assistance to low income and underprivileged youth in the Merrimack Valley to enable them to participate in organized sporting programs, and be exposed to higher levels of play with specialized camps, clinics and club level teams. The organization’s goal is to help families overcome the financial obstacles that may prevent youth involvement in sports and provide opportunities for children, through organized sports programs, to lead active, healthy lives, develop fundamental skills and make a positive contribution to the community.  To learn more about EAP, visit us at on Facebook.

Sunday, August 12, noon – 3:00 p.m.

Phillips House, 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, Mass.

Join the Phillips House and the North Shore Old Car Club for the Annual Car Meet. See vintage and antique vehicles, including the Phillips family’s collection of carriages, two Pierce-Arrows, and a Model A Ford, displayed on historic Chestnut Street. The house is open for tours, and refreshments and entertainment are available. Free event

Consider a Green Gift Membership and Outdoor Family “Quest” with Mom

Are you looking for a unique gift idea for Mom this Mother’s Day? Something she wouldn’t think of herself that is creative and meaningful? Whether she is a Mom who seems to “have it all” or is someone who doesn’t want anything material, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) offer the idea of a “Green Gift Membership” — a gift that can keep on giving throughout the year.

“Green” gift giving is becoming increasingly popular among people who are looking for gifts that also support the environment. A gift membership to The Trustees, the nation’s oldest statewide land conservation organization, might just be the perfect idea for Mom this year – especially if she loves the outdoors and believes in protecting the landscapes and landmarks that define the character of our communities.  Try pairing your gift membership for Mom with an outdoor, family “Quest” adventure at a local Trustees reservation, followed by a relaxing Mother’s Day picnic. Questing is a nature-based, treasure hunt-style activity that offers a fun and unique way to enjoy and explore the outdoors. One of the most rapidly growing family outdoor activities on the East Coast, The Trustees offer 13 Quests around the state which are all set to clever poems offering clues that reveal the history and scenic features of each property. Recently featured on WCVB-TV’s popular “Chronicle” program, Trustees Quests now come with a pocket sized Quest Detective booklet that serves as both a guide to their many quest offerings, as well as a way to collect stamps at the end of each quest. For more information, please visit: http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/questdetective/.

“We have seen more and more of our supporters looking for ways to give a meaningful gift that also gives back to their favorite cause,” says Laurie O’Reilly, Director of Marketing and Membership. “Since The Trustees began offering gift memberships five years ago, we have seen steady growth in the number given every year.” Starting as low as $47 for individual members ($37 for students and seniors, $67 for families), a gift membership not only helps The Trustees advance its mission, but also includes the following:

Free/reduced, year-round admission to 106 stunning Trustees reservations located in 73 communities across Massachusetts, such as Crane Beach in Ipswich, World’s End in Hingham, the Old Manse in Concord, Bird Park in Walpole, and Cape Poge on Martha’s Vineyard; Discounts on stays at Trustees Bed & Breakfasts (The Inn at Castle Hill in Ipswich and the Guest House at Field Farm in Williamstown); Discounted fees for the hundreds of events, programs, lectures summer camps and workshops offered by The Trustees year-round for all ages; The Trustees’ Property Guide, a 224-page guidebook to the organization’s 100-plus reservations – available exclusively to members; A year’s subscription to our quarterly member magazine, Special Places, which keeps members up to date on Trustees news, events, and programs from across the state; and With a gift membership purchase of $125 or above, your gift recipient will also receive our Outdoor Adventure Kit (pictured above). Perfect for your favorite outdoor adventurer, this handy, portable pack includes a pair of binoculars, a multi-tool, a flashlight, whistle, and compass – everything needed for a fun day outdoors. To ensure timely delivery, please order gift memberships by May 1st at: 978.921.1944 or online at www.thetrustees.org.

The sixth annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival will be unlike any other, bringing the hot sounds of national New Orleans jazz talent, national bands and local ensembles to the Salem Willows on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 & 19, from 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday’s solid lineup features The Pimps of Joytime, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Dub Apocalypse, Silvia Moreno, and the Salem High School Jazz Band. The lineup for Sunday is just as strong with more jazz and soul sounds with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band headlining, HDRnB, Soule Monde, Joel Larue Smith, and the North Shore Jazz Project All-Stars.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine that has been together for more than 30 years. They are synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. They revitalized the brass band in New Orleans and around the world touring constantly in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries on five continents. The Dirty Dozen have been featured guests on albums by artists including David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Dr. John and the Black Crowes. The Pimps of Joytime are a charismatic, soulful band, whose well-crafted songs invite the listener to enter a world of infectious dance grooves and indelible melodies, performed by soulful vocalists and skilled musicians. The have recently collaborated with Cyril and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers and Roy Ayers.

The two-day festival will also feature a Salem Five music education tent, a kid’s tent, arts & crafts sale and much more.

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a family-friendly, free event that presents a dynamic program of jazz, funk and soul performed by some of the hottest bands from New England and the United States. Ipswich Ale sponsors a beer pavilion at the Festival for both days. Proceeds from the Festival support music education and cover the expenses for putting on the Festival.

Also, on Saturday afternoon, May 12, The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival /Berklee College Summer Series kicks off with a performance by The Soul of a Man, a modern day, high energy R&B band whose sound is infused with blues, gospel, soul, and funk. The concert is held from 5 to 7 p.m. in Derby Square in downtown Salem, MA.

For more information on the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival please check to Festival web site at www.salemjazzsoul.org.

Christina Campa and Charley Morrow, winners of 2011 Hat Contest

Marblehead Festival of Arts Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception

The Marblehead Festival of Arts Annual Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception will be held Sunday, June 24, from 5 to 7 pm, under a tent at Fort Sewall, overlooking beautiful Marblehead Harbor. The Reception heralds the opening of the Marblehead Festival of Arts, which will be held June 30-July 4.

Event co-chairs Peter Jackson, Sandy McLaughlin and Lisa Hooper are busy lining up more than a dozen area restaurants which will showcase their menu specialties. Live music will be provided by Ned & The Big Babies, a soulful roots rock & punk band. Also featured is the annual Hat Contest where guests’ creations are rated in several categories.

The Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception is a fundraising event for the summer Arts Festival. Invitations will be available in advance at various Marblehead locations for $50 or on June 24 for $55. For additional information, please visit www.MarbleheadFestival.org.

Festa della Mamma – Tuscan Kitchen Celebrates Mother’s Day with Special Chef’s Menu

WHAT: Mothers are the focus of many Italian family traditions, and are truly the heart of the family. This year, celebrate your “mamma” at Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, New Hampshire this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 13th ,2012, from 11:00am to 8:00pm, families can experience artisan Italian hand crafted selections featured on the special menu such as the new pappardelle all’ antra with house made wide noodle, duck brasato and wild mushroom cream with truffle essence or the wood grilled veal porterhouse prepared with roasted vegetable agrodolce, truffled mascarpone gnocchi, and black mission fog vin cotta, full menu below. At the end of the dinner, every Mom will walk away with a complimentary rose from Tuscan Kitchen!

WHERE: Tuscan Kitchen│67 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 │603-952-4875

WHEN: Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 11:00am to 8:00pm

RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted for parties of seven or more. Call-ahead seating is available for parties smaller than seven. Simply call (603) 952-4875 before leaving your home or office and if on a wait, you will be added to wait list ensuring priority seating! Upon arrival, please check in with the host at the front door. *There may be an additional wait when you arrive.

Ray Griffiths Jewelry

Recently dubbed a “cool shop” by Boston Magazine, GLADSTONE, antique and contemporary fine jewelry gallery of Manchester-by-the-Sea will be welcoming Australian-born Ray Griffiths, renowned fine jewelry designer, and featuring his latest collection of designs in their first in-store trunk show.

Mr. Griffiths has been creating beautiful jewelry for more than 30 years drawing on inspiration from architecture and art, a degree in gemology, and his early training in the restoration of tiaras and crowns for royals.  Exquisite signature “crownwork” basket settings, and gorgeous gemstone combinations reflect unusual attention to detail and craftsmanship. These are elegant original jewelry designs with historic references that will create timeless heirlooms.

While at GLADSTONE, don’t miss a new exhibit of “Springtime Greenhouse Panoramas” by photographer Esther Pullman, and the curated collection of antique and contemporary fine jewelry selected by gallery owners Elaine Souza and Charles Gladstone – timeless pieces beautifully displayed.

Ray Griffiths will be in the gallery Friday May 4^th, 11 – 7 and Saturday May 5^th, 11 – 5.

Gladstone

antique and contemporary fine jewelry

36 ½ Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts  01944

978.704.9410, info@gladstonejewelry.com, www.gladstonejewelry.com

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-5, and by appointment

Aquatro Gallery is delighted to announce their Grand Opening on Friday, May 25th, 2012, with an open house from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join Aquatro partners, Adriana “Gigi” Mederos and Grace Edwards as they kick off the 2012 summer in G6 on the Madfish Wharf in the Rocky Neck Art Colony this Memorial Day weekend.

Aquatro Gallery features Guatopo, a collection of hand-painted textiles, including beautiful scarves and pillows, as well as fine art work on paper and canvas by Gigi Mederos, along with Amore by Grace Edwards, a fashion-forward, boutique-style jewelry line featured in many stores across the country. Gigi and Grace are perfect partners for their chic concept gallery bringing together beautiful, bold colors in each of their innovative designs.

Aquatro Gallery is a trendsetter on the Madfish Wharf with its bright turquoise floors and white walls creating a little piece of Caribbean summer right in Gloucester and making it a must-visit destination. Visit the Aquatro Gallery website at aquatrogallery.com for their hours throughout the summer and fall and to stay in touch and learn about all of the upcoming events at Aquatro and the Rocky Neck Art Colony.

ABOUT ADRIANA “GIGI” MEDEROS
Gigi Mederos is thrilled to bring back her fine art pieces for a second season on the ‘Neck and to introduce Guatopo, the surface and textile designs she and Stevie Black have been creating. Over the last seven years, Mederos’ body of work has expanded to include painting, drawing, printmaking, works on paper, and hybrid works that combine some or all of these practices. As an outgrowth of Adriana Mederos Studio, she and her partner, Stevie Black, have been working together to realize their dream of developing collections of surface and textile designs. Now that Gigi’s begun painting on silk, and other textiles and surfaces, their hard work is bearing colorful fruit. This summer season, you can find Mederos at Aquatro Gallery, a lively new space on the Wharf next to Madfish Grill in Gloucester, MA.

ABOUT GRACE EDWARDS
Grace Edwards launched her highly successful jewelry line under the brand name, Amore by Grace Edwards, in 2008. Amore is featured in many boutiques and trendy stores across the U.S. Grace is also the Creative
Director at Mia Luxe, a fashion fundraising company that uses jewelry as a platform for raising money for under funded children’s educational, arts, and sports-related programs across the country.

ABOUT ROCKY NECK
Home to arguably the oldest continuous ar t colony in the Americas, Rocky Neck in Gloucester, MA was recently designated as one of Massachusetts’ first “cultural districts” along with Rockport, MA’s downtown area. The Cultural District Initiative came out of an economic stimulus bill passed by the state’s legislature in 2010. A compact, walkable area with a concentration of artist’s studios and galleries, as well as restaurants and other venues, Rocky Neck continues to merge the best of the old and the new.

LITTLE HARBOR BOATHOUSE announces 3rd Season of ADULT & TEEN ROWING on Boston’s North Shore  6 week Spring Session begins MAY 7

No need to travel to Charles River rowing clubs, Little Harbor Boathouse Rowing & Paddling announces its third season with classes for adults and teens May through October.   Six week spring rowing sessions for Teens and Adults begin May 7.  Registrations are now open and early sign-up is encouraged due to small class sizes.

“I had a wonderful time learning how to row, and you and the Little Harbor Boathoue coaches were all so positive and have an obvious love for the sport. I think that I have definitely become hooked on it! I will be practicing on the erg machine at the Y over the winter and would love to take it up again in the spring when you are back on the water!” said Salem MA resident Gillian Andrews at the end of the 2011 season.

“We’re delighted to announce LHB’s 2012 coaching staff including Former Israeli National Team and Sarah Lawrence College Crew Co-Captain Chantal Gil from Swampscott “ said Maryellen Auger, Little Harbor Boathouse owner.  Coach Gil competed in the Head of the Charles in 2007 and 2009 along with the Henley Women’s Regatta in 2010. While living in Israel in 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 she was ranked #2 Female Israeli National Team Rower competing in single, pairs and quads.  She is currently a Masters student at the Boston University School of Medicine studying mental health counseling and behavioral medicine.

“I am looking forward to sharing my love of rowing with north shore teens and adults”, said Coach Gil.  Little Harbor small boat sculling program offers a ball sport alternative for teenagers.  It is a fantastic sport for building character, getting in shape, and being launched into a collegiate, Olympic, Masters and lifetime sport.  Our Learn-to-Row program introduces the sport of sliding seat Olympic rowing. Rowers learn the basics of the stroke and build skills on the water in single Echo Rowing Shells.   Our Developmental Program offers rowers an opportunity to build confidence and technical skills.  Training takes place on and off-the-water including Indoor Rowing Machines, Circuit Training and Stretching Exercises.  There are many advantages to learning-to-row in small boats – a distinct advantage to the Little Harbor Boathouse rowing program, “ said Coach Gil.

Little Harbor Boathouse will be offering six week sessions for both adults and teens from May through October. Two-week summer Teen Sculling Programs run July 16 to August 23, Monday through Friday.  Participants are encouraged to register early to be assured placement in small classes.  For registration and more information, visit rowingforall.com.

2012 SPRING TEEN SCULLING PROGRAM:
Meets on M/W/F: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. May 7 – June 15

SUMMER TEEN SCULLING PROGRAM DATES:

July 16 – July 26 – Monday through Thursday – 9:00 – 11:30 am
July 30 – August 9 -Monday through Thursday – 9:00 – 11:30 am
August 13 – August 23 -Monday through Thursday – 9:00 – 11:30 am

ADULT RECREATIONAL SCULLING PROGRAM DATES:

Starter Sculling
May 7- June 13 – Monday / Wednesday – 8:00 – 9:30 am
June 25 – August 1 – Monday / Wednesday – 7:30 – 9:00 am
June 26 – August 2 – Tuesday / Thursday – 7:30 – 9 am
August 6 – September 12 – Monday / Wednesday – 7:30 – 9:00 am
August 7 – September 13 – Tuesday / Thursday – 7:30 – 9 am
September 18 – October 25 – Tuesday / Thursday – 8:30 – 10:00am

Development Sculling
May 7 – June 13 – Monday / Wednesday – 6:00 – 7:30 am
May 7 – June 13 – Tuesday / Thursday – 3:45 – 5:15 pm
June 25 – August 1 – Monday / Wednesday – 6:00 – 7:30 am
June 26 – August 2 – Tuesday / Thursday – 6:00 – 7:30 am
August 6 – September 12 – Monday / Wednesday – 6:00 – 7:30 am
August 7 – September 13 – Tuesday / Thursday – 6:00 – 7:30 am
September 18 – October 25 – Tuesday / Thursday – 7:00 – 8:30am

Little Harbor Boathouse joins U.S. Rowing’s 11th Annual National Learn-to-Row Day hosting a free Learn-To-Row event on Sat. June 2 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. “This is a community-wide event.” explained Ms. Auger. “We are inviting everyone to the boathouse to meet Little Harbor’s rowing and paddling coaching staff, watch demonstrations, try-out rowing and register for programs.”

Little Harbor Boathouse is part of Rowing and Paddling For All LLC, a Marblehead-based company dedicated to making kayaking, standup paddling and rowing accessible and affordable for all.  In addition to rowing programs, Little Harbor offers Kayaking and Standup Paddling Seasonal Memberships, Youth Summer Programs and Guided Tours. Further information about Little Harbor Boathouse Rowing and Paddling programs, Seasonal Kayak, Standup Paddleboard and Rowing Memberships, Coastal Rowing Weekends and recreational sculling programs including on-line registration for upcoming classes and events, visit: http://www.rowingforall.com

Northshore Mall, a Simon mall located in Peabody, MA, announced today the addition of new stores, services and dining options. The mall welcomes Brow Art and G2 Salon for a personal care experience, LEGO and crewcuts by J. Crew for children and new restaurant Thai Grille to the Food Court.

“We are proud to add new choices for shoppers at Northshore Mall,” said Joe Barilla, Leasing Representative at Simon Property Group. “With the addition of these retailers, we continue to offer North Shore area shoppers an assortment of stores, services and restaurants that have something for every member of the family,” he added.

crewcuts by J. Crew: Opening April 20

J. Crew is extending its comfortable and classic looks to children this month with the addition of crewcuts, its line of clothing, shoes and accessories for girls, boys and babies. crewcuts features unique items such as special occasion wear, cashmere, monogram clothing, cause-themed clothing and even school uniforms.

LEGO: Opening in May

Encouraging the development of children’s creativity since 1932, LEGO is bringing its world-famous bricks to the Northshore Mall’s JC Penney Court. The store set to open early May will feature toys, experiences and teaching materials for children as well as adult LEGO enthusiasts. Grand Opening weekend is scheduled for May 25th -27th. To help celebrate LEGO’s Grand Opening weekend, a life size Sponge Bob Square Pants will be built in the JC Penney court.

Brow Art: Opening in May

Eyebrow threading is an ancient Indian method that removes hair quickly and efficiently. Brow Art currently operating a kiosk in the mall, will soon offer eyebrow, facial, and body threading in new store location in the Sear’s wing in late May.

G2 Salon: Now open

G2 Salon is known for providing a full-service salon and spa services in all of their locations. G2 Salon is located near Legal Sea Foods and Joe’s American Bar & Grille.

Thai Grille: Opening in June

Rounding out the restaurant offerings in the food court, Thai Grille will add some fresh and flavorful options this summer. The menu offerings will include traditional Thai cuisine with a twist of American and Asian fusion.

About Northshore Mall
Northshore Mall delivers a convenient approach to upscale shopping. Anchored by department store favorites Nordstrom, Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s/Furniture Gallery, JCPenney, Filene’s Basement and Sears, the center offers more than 120 specialty stores, a newly renovated food court and five full-service restaurants, including P.F. Changs, Burtons Grill, The Cheesecake Factory, Legal Sea Foods, Chipotle and Joe’s American Bar & Grill.

Follow Northshore Mall for up to the minute updates on new stores and event listings on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NorthshoreMall and on Twitter @NorthshoreMall

Greg Stevens, CFP®, CRPS®: Senior Financial Counselor, Cabot Money Management

There’s more to retirement than a SEP, SIMPLE IRA, ROTH, or IRA. Instituting a retirement plan can be a great way to save money for your own retirement, offer a benefit to your employees and give your business a way to save on taxes. Explore options available to a small business owner and learn the pros and cons of each, including the Solo 401k and the Defined Benefit Plan, both of which have much higher contribution limits.

LOCATION: The Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem, MA 01970

For more information and to register click here

Tuscan Kitchen Honors Celiac Disease Awareness Month with New Gluten Free Lunch & Dinner Menu

WHAT: Three million people have celiac disease and it is often misdiagnosed. During the month of May 2012, Tuscan Kitchen, located in Salem, NH will introduce its new Gluten Free menu inhonor of National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiacs and non-celiacs alike can enjoy items such as the signature Tuscan Steak Alla Fiorentina, Wood Grilled Salmon, or the gluten free Gnocchi pasta. Available for lunch and dinner, served with Tuscan Kitchen’s gluten free breads crafted daily in the artisan bakery! A gluten-free diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Artisan Italian food at Tuscan Kitchen!

WHERE: Tuscan Kitchen│67 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 │603-952-4875

WHEN: Available beginning May 2012

Mother’s Day Brunch

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a sumptuous brunch prepared by Hawthorne Catering and served in the Garden Restaurant overlooking PEM’s Asian Garden. After brunch visit the museum galleries* and the Museum Shop, where you can exchange your brunch voucher for a complimentary gift just for Mom!

$38 (children under 12, $15.95) plus tax and gratuity. Members receive a 10% discount. Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 11am – 3pm For reservations and information, please call 978-745-9500, ext. 3157.

Please join us on May 16, 2012 for the 15th Annual Manchester Community Center Classic golf tournament.  Played on the beautiful Donald Ross-designed course at the Essex County Club, the event includes great golf, food, fun and prizes all for a truly good cause.

The Community Center Classic is our major fund-raising activity and your support of the event ensures that we will be able to continue offering valuable programs for all ages of the community.  The Manchester Community Center is supported entirely by your contributions.  Come join us for this classic day of golf, socializing and goodwill!

Click on the link to view the golf brochure. For more information call the MCC at (978) 526-7626 or go to our website at www.manchestercommunitycenter.org

Registration is now open for the 2012 North Shore Arthritis Walk being held on Sunday, May 20th at Lynch Park in Beverly. Join a team or become a Team Captain! The Walk is a community event for all ages and abilities. Included in the event will be children’s activities, food, special guests, a post-walk party, and more.

The Walk committee is also seeking volunteers to help with planning, logistics and walk day activities. This is a great opportunity for young adults to fulfill community service hours as well as a chance for all members of the North Shore community to help support the Arthritis Foundation in their mission to prevent, control and cure the over 100 types of arthritis and related diseases. Arthritis is our nation’s #1 cause of disability, affecting 1.32 million, or 1 in 5, adults and 5,900 children in Massachusetts alone.

To register today, visit the walk website at: www.northshorearthritiswalk.org

For questions or to volunteer contact Robin Maxcy at: 617-219/8221 or rmaxcy@arthritis.org.

After nine years in historic Salem, Massachusetts, The School for Field Studies (SFS) world headquarters opened its doors at Cummings Center in Beverly this month. Founded in 1980, SFS is a premier environmental study abroad provider for undergraduate college students.

To celebrate its new space and engage with the community, SFS will host alumni, friends and members of the community at a ribbon cutting and celebration on April 26^th from 5 to 7 PM. Beverly Mayor William F. Scanlon, Jr. will cut the ribbon along with SFS Interim President Jack Waggett and SFS founder and Board Chairperson Terry Andreas.

“After a rich 31-year history of educating environmental leaders, SFS is ushering in a new era of growth,” said Jack Waggett, Interim President of The School for Field Studies. “We have just introduced a new environmental program in Panama to our offerings and were recently selected as one of the best nonprofits to work for. Our move to the new headquarters positions us for sustainable growth in a manner that is reflective of our past and current values.”

In February, SFS was selected as one of the “Best Nonprofits to Work For” by national nonprofit web site Opportunity Knocks.

SFS moved its world headquarters to Cummings Center as it provides a venue for future growth and greater opportunities for “greening.” Cummings Center is a nationally recognized economic development site powered in part by an 800-panel, 235-kilowatt solar array. The solar array is expected to produce enough energy annually to power nearly 40 typical suburban homes. Construction is also underway for another 325-kilowatt solar installation, as well.

For an invitation to the April 26 ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact Priscilla Deck at 978 219 5140 or pdeck@fieldstudies.org.

The new headquarters address is:

The School for Field Studies
100 Cummings Center, Suite 534-G
Beverly, MA 01915

Imagine an event where children’s fashion and your budget come together on the same page…Coastal Consignor Children’s Consignment Sale is where you’ll find just that!  This new to the North shore, semi-annual consignment sale will feature children’s designer clothing with sizes ranging from newborns to preteens, shoes, baby gear and equipment, sports equipment, toys, games, and books!

Kid’s grow up and out of their threads so quickly that some items never even have a chance to earn a single grass stain or Popsicle drip.  So, why not seize the opportunity to recycle those gently worn items and participate as a consignor to earn up to 70% of your sold merchandise?

Visit www.coastalconsignor.com

Details

Thursday, April 12 6-9pm for Consignors and Volunteers

Friday, April 13 9am-7pm – Public Sale

Saturday, April 14 9am-1pm Public Sale

Saturday, April 14 1:30-3pm Half Price Sale

St. Andrews Church, 135 Lafayette Street in Marblehead

On Sunday May 6^th, HAWC, Healing Abuse Working for Change, the oldest comprehensive domestic violence agency on the North Shore of Boston, celebrates its 20^th Walk for HAWC the agency’s largest and most successful awareness and fundraising event. This year in addition to the Walk, we are excited to introduce our first 5 mile run. The honorary chair of the day’s events is Ray Carey, retired teacher and track coach for Saint John’s Preparatory School, for his commitment to social justice.

When the Walk first began in 1992 it was 2 years before domestic violence made national news headlines and was brought into the home of everyone following a white bronco. The O.J. Simpson murder trial brought DV issues to light. It was receiving national headlines as an issue that needed to be dealt with. DV affects everyone, regardless of socioeconomics status, gender, race, it is everyone’s issue. HAWC has always been progressive in responding to the needs of its community. The Walk is only one way in which HAWC has strived to make a difference and raise awareness.

Since 1978, HAWC has been providing life saving and changing services to victims of domestic violence and their children and serves 23 cities and towns of the North Shore. From Saugus to Rockport with offices in Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester.

The WALK for HAWC is a day of celebration. Everyone walks: men, women, children, babies in strollers, and dogs! There are many reasons why the community walks for HAWC. Many walk in support of HAWC’s mission- to create social change by taking action against personal and societal patterns of violence and oppression. Survivors of abuse walk to celebrate their strength and freedom. Others walk in memory of loved ones killed at the hands of their abuser. High School and College students walk to bring awareness to the violence that exists among youth in teen dating relationships and bullying.

When: Friday May 4th

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Where: Essex Art Center, 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA

Benefits: The MSPCA at Nevins Farm’s Animals and Programs

Cost: $25 if you register online or $30 at the door

Join us on Friday May 4th 6:00pm-9:00pm for the 8th Annual “Hair of the Dog”, a benefit Art Show and Wine & Beer tasting for the MSPCA at Nevins Farm. Come sample over 50 unique wines and beers from around the world while enjoying delicious appetizers. Experience the local artwork showcased by artists from the Merrimac Valley region. The show and tasting will be held at the Essex Art Center, 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA. 100% of ticket sales benefit the animals and programs at MSPCA at Nevins Farm and 10% of all wine, beer, and art sales will be donated. Purchase your tickets online for $25 or at the door $30. Support this great night of fun and festivity, we hope to see you there. Want to learn more or register, visit www.mspca.org/hairofthedog. Contact: Heather Robertson (978)687-7453 x. 6118 for more info

National Spa Week® is this April. From April 16-22, hundreds of spas, Pilates and yoga studios, fitness centers, and other health and wellness practices across the country will offer signature services, normally costing $100 – $500, for just $50 each. Whether it’s taking advantage of clinically proven facials, indulging in therapeutic massages or sweating it out at the gym, Spa Week offers the ultimate in spa and fitness services at a reasonable cost.  In the Northshore area, there is a fantastic roster of participants including Andrew Michaels Salon and Spa, Bella Santé The Spa at Lexington, Bliss Spa & Salon, CosMedica, Flawless MedSpa, Katana Salon & Spa, Oasis Day Spa, Pamper Me Skin Care, Serenity in the City Salon & Spa, Vero Salon, and Spa and Vitality Wellness Spa.

Spa Week Shapes The Nation Through Health & Wellness Innovation

National Event leads health and wellness movement with its affordable $50 Treatments

By definition, spas are places devoted to overall well-being through various professional services that renew mind, body and spirit, according to the International Spa Association. For years, the spa industry has been undergoing an exciting transformation of making these services more diverse and wellness-focused than ever before, offering more programs and incentives for consumers to lead healthier, happier lives. Spa Week, the original and most successful Spa Marketing Event to date, continues to successfully spread this message by making it possible for millions to take advantage of the healing benefits of the spa with its biannual, signature $50 treatments.

Moving into its 16^th installation this Spring, Spa Week will deliver the most innovative, cutting-edge services at a discount to deserving consumers across the United States and Canada. From April 16^th – 22^nd, hundreds of spas (day, medical and resort), yoga and Pilates studios, fitness centers and other health and wellness practices will offer up to three signature treatments at the major discount of just $50 each. As always, Spa Week partners with some of the most prominent, respected names in the industry to deliver the most current trends in spa and wellness services. From introducing new massage therapies like Acupressure and Bamboo Massage and advanced, clinically proven, skin-perfecting facials to weight-loss and nutrition classes, Spa Week is responsible for educating spa-goers on how to incorporate specific treatments into their lifelong health regiments.

Prior to Spa Week’s inception in 2004, the spa industry was notoriously mistaken as a VIP circle reserved for beautifying and pampering the rich and famous. In the years to follow, Spa Week broke down these barriers by opening up the world of spa to the masses by making costly treatments affordable for the average consumer. After experiencing a huge economic downturn and the recent healthcare crisis, stressed-out, overworked consumers have come to rely on Spa Week as a means to provide the physical and mental, therapeutic relief they need on a budget. For the past eight years, Spa Week has established itself as the most comprehensive way to engage consumers in the health and wellness lifestyle, and thanks to its Spring and Fall Events, no longer is the spa associated as a fluffy place of privilege, but an essential life ingredient that’s within reach of the masses.

In order to take advantage of Spa Week, consumers should register on SpaWeek.com for exclusive information on participating spas and their $50 services. Now for the first time ever, SpaWeek.com will launch five weeks early, on March 12^th, to give consumers even more time to book their desired services well in advance. It is recommended that spa-goers sign up and book their appointments as early as possible.

Never before has the spa industry been more focused on delivering serious wellness initiatives by offering more services and programs geared toward building long-term consumer relationships that go beyond the periodic spa visit. This is the result of more savvy, educated spa-goers that Spa Week helped to create not only with its Spring and Fall Events, but also with its National Gift Card Program which recently launched in over 17,000 retail locations including Target, Sam’s Club, CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid. As the health and wellness needs of consumers change, Spa Week is there and will continue to be an integral way in which they experience the spa.

Spa Week was created and founded by Cheryl Reid, who hails from successful careers within the luxury spa industry and publishing spheres. Joining Spa Week for the Spring 2012 Event, sponsors include Exclusive National Media Sponsor: Allure magazine; Exclusive Spa Association Partner: ISPA; Exclusive Skincare Sponsor: American Laser Skincare; Exclusive Wine Sponsor: Rioja; and introducing Exclusive Book Sponsor: Where We Belong by Emily Giffin and Exclusive Cosmetic Sponsor: Christopher Drummond Beauty. Co-sponsors include CEW and Spa Chicks On The Go®. Spa Week donates a portion of the proceeds from the Spring and Fall Events to CancerAndCareers.org.

After an extensive national search, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces the appointment of Monica Mackey, recently of Stanford University, to the position of Chief Philanthropy Officer. Ms. Mackey will succeed Christopher R. Reaske, PhD., who led the museum’s development department through a period of unprecedented fundraising achievements, including the quiet phase of PEM’s $650 million advancement campaign.

Ms. Mackey is a highly experienced executive most recently of Stanford University, where she led major fundraising efforts for the School of Law and the School of Engineering, for which she spearheaded a $400 million capital campaign. With PEM’s global connections becoming even more important in the future, Ms. Mackey also has valuable experience cultivating international donors, predominantly from Hong Kong and China, and was herself raised in Tokyo.

Ms. Mackey also possesses a strong background in Boston-area philanthropy. She served as the first Chief Development Officer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and directed development programs at Boston Lyric Opera and Wellesley College, of which she is an alumnus. Ms. Mackey also holds an MBA from Babson College. She will begin her tenure with the museum on May 14, 2012.

“We are very grateful to Chris for his exceptional service and contributions to the museum over the past several years. Under his leadership, we have realized remarkable fundraising goals. As we wish him farewell, we look forward to welcoming Monica to our executive staff, and working with her to further advance PEM’s future,” said Dan. L. Monroe, the Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Executive Director and CEO of PEM.

Dr. Reaske has served as PEM’s chief philanthropy officer since 2007. A key figure in New England fundraising, Dr. Reaske was Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Boston University from 1995 through 2005. He has also held senior development positions at Yale University and is the author of various college textbooks and non-fiction works. He will retire later this spring to focus on writing projects and spend time with his family.

Tom Drummond, Director of Education at Orion’s Quest, hopped on a plane to Boston last week to come visit with Sparhawk Middle School students in Amesbury, MA and discuss their progress on their current project, “OQ Mission VIII “Fruit Flies in Space.” This mission supports the work of NASA scientists.

“They were a great audience, had some excellent questions and had obviously dedicated some time to the OQ project,” said Tom Drummond, Director of Education at Orion’s Quest.

Students felt honored to meet with Mr. Drummond and discuss the data they’ve collected about their fruit flies so far. They will be receiving their second round of flies this week, and are looking to see if there are differences between the space flies, and those that have not gone to space, specifically in areas of microgravity.

Students also received a personal thank you from NASA scientists Oana Marcu and Sharmila Bhattacharya ~ “We really appreciate you and your students working along with us on this experimental data.   Being able to monitor the behavior of fruit flies in space is an opportunity for us to understand some of the effects of microgravity, and can help us predict the consequence of long-term spaceflight.”

Ten Center announced today the newest addition to its management team. Robert J. Bean, formerly the Executive Chef of Kingfish Hall and Bonfire Restaurant, will join the Ten Center team as the new Executive Chef. Robert will bring new menu items and creative dishes to an already great dining experience.

With over 14 years of experience from leading restaurants across the country, “Robert will bring exactly what our customers are asking for, on and above our current offerings,” said Sean Ryan, General Manager for Ten Center. “We are thrilled to have him on board.”

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY in 2003 with a degree in Culinary Arts, Robert began his career as a Sous Chef at Olives, a Todd English restaurant located in the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. His culinary background is extensive, having worked directly with Todd English at Kingfish Hall and Bonfire Restaurant, and alongside Executive Chef Ken Oringer at Clio Restaurant, a fine dining restaurant located at the Eliot Hotel in Boston.

Robert will direct daily operations from menu creation, recipe and product development, purchasing, team building and kitchen staff management. Robert plans to expand the Ten Center’s menu through implementation of local farm fresh ingredients and creative weekly entrée specials to complement the restaurant’s lunch and dinner menus.

Ten Center is a 2012 Open Table Diner’s Choice Winner and has received rave reviews by the Boston Globe North, in addition to a recent feature in Northshore Magazine highlighting the restaurant’s Tiramisu Martini. Located in the heart of historic seaport of Newburyport, Ten Center is not only a fine example of late 18th century architecture, but also the address for great dining. Built in 1790, Ten Center Street features a casual pub, dining room, outdoor patio, and private function rooms.

On-Site Dairy Processing Plant Breaks Ground; Will Offer Farmstead Cheeses and Other Products by Summer

The popular new dairy store at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA has expanded its dairy store hours to include Saturdays. Now you can pick up your Appleton Farms milk, grass-fed beef, eggs and other specialty items Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-6, Tuesday & Friday 11-6, and Saturday 11-3.

“Appleton Farms is one of the North Shore’s treasures, offering something for everyone – local foods, history and culture, public programs for all ages, special events and scenic trails,” said Farm Director David Beardsley. ” The expanded hours in the dairy store is just another reason to get out and explore the 1,000-acre working farm.”

Your Saturday visit doesn’t need to end at the dairy store. Appleton Farms’ newly remodeled LEED-certified Old House Visitor Center is open to the public Saturdays from 1–4pm. With a docent on-site, visitors can see firsthand how the Appleton family lived in the family museum room, discover what makes the house “green,” see our state-of-the-art industrial kitchen, and learn more about the prized dairy herd.  The Old House, central to the 1,000-acre farm, offers easy access to more than 12 miles of maintained trails through woodlands and along pastures.

Appleton Farms, America’s oldest continuously operating farm, was given to The Trustees of Reservations by the Appleton Family in 1998. Since then, The Trustees have worked to make the property a welcome destination for visitors from the North Shore and beyond by restoring historic buildings, maintaining trails, providing a wide variety of public programs and supporting local agriculture with its active Community Supported Agriculture program. Most recently, The Trustees set it sights on bringing dairy products to the “community doorstep” by first establishing a jersey milking herd at Appleton Farms and then opening an on-site dairy store to sell milk to the public.

Led by award-winning cheese maker, John Miller, the farm has also broken ground on a processing facility on the farm that will allow The Trustees to make farmstead cheese, yogurt and butter for locavores and community members to enjoy.

“This summer at the dairy store cheese-lovers can look forward to sampling and purchasing a variety of cheeses, including a hard cheese, ricotta and a triple cream” said Miller. The hope is that the store will benefit all local farmers by increasing support for local farms and demand for local foods. As part of that effort, the store will specialize in products generally not available in other neighborhood farm stands.

If you’re hooked on the farm after your visit, return to “Meet the Cows in their Winter Home” on March 13^th from 3-4:30PM. This family-friendly public program takes you inside the dairy barn during milking and the cost is only $4 for Trustees members, $5 for nonmembers (pre-registration is required).

To find the store and visitor center, enter the farm off of Route 1A in Ipswich. For more information or to register for a program visit www.thetrustees.org, call 978.356.3825 (dairy store) or, 978.356.5728 (office), or email appletonfarms@ttor.org.

In 1988 the L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship was established with donations from Virginia Woodman and friends to honor the memory of the late Dexter Woodman. Throughout his life, Dexter’s generosity and commitment to his community positively influenced hundreds of Cape Ann families. Under the guidance of the board, the L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship has enabled the Woodman family to continue Dexter’s mission. Since inception, $604,000 in scholarships has been awarded to eighty-nine local students! 

For the past twenty-three years, scholarships have been provided annually to the following: 

Two local graduating high school seniors each receive $8,000

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce – two graduating seniors each receive $1,250

Essex Lions Club – two graduating seniors each receive $1,250

Massachusetts Restaurant Association – one student receives $2,000

Campbell High School, Litchfield, NH – one graduating senior receives  $500 (since 2010)

Woodman’s of Essex – two employees each receive $500

Supporter of 25 North Shore Chamber of Commerce Honors Scholars 

In the past, we have been able to accomplish this with funds raised through various events. However, in these difficult times of cutbacks for student funding, we now need to broaden our fundraising horizons and approach, which begins with our annual appeal to you. No deserving student in our community should be deprived of a college education.

Please consider making a tax deductible donation so we can continue to provide significant scholarships to local high school seniors and also support local organizations that share our goal of helping deserving students and their families cope with the escalating cost of a college education.  

Our scheduled fundraiser for the upcoming year is the 24th annual Deck’s Day for Dubbers golf tournament on Monday May 14, 2012 at Bass Rocks Golf Club. 

The Woodman family and the L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship board wish to thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support.

Inspired by a desire to highlight and raise awareness of both pressing environmental issues and the important role of community media, PortMedia and Transition Newburyport announce the Earth Port Film Festival to be held at the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport, Massachusetts on May 12, 2012, sponsored by Beach and Nature Company. Guided by the 2012 Earth Day theme “Mobilize the Earth™,” the Earth Port Film Festival will feature short films by independent filmmakers. Entries will focus on building the environmental movement and engaging new activists inventing, discovering, inspiring, catalyzing, or documenting environmental action through the media of film and video.

Film submissions will be accepted from filmmakers of all ages. All submissions must be received April 5, 2012. The winning films in each category will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2012. Winning films and other selected entries will be screened during two showings at the Earth Port Film Festival on May 12, 2012 at the beautiful Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport, Massachusetts and cash prizes for category winners will be awarded. Newburyport is an historic New England seaport community of 17,000 people with a strong tradition of independent journalism, support for the arts, and a commitment to the environment, having recently been named a Commonwealth Green Community. The Firehouse Center for the Arts is a vibrant, waterfront theater and cultural center in downtown Newburyport. Proceeds from the Earth Port Film Festival will be used to support the work of PortMedia, Newburyport’s community media center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides independent and original public affairs, arts, education, and government programming to Newburyport and the surrounding area.. Further information is available at the festival website, www.EarthPortFilm.org. For additional questions please contact PortMedia’s Director of Development, Joe DiBiase at joe@EarthPortFilm.org or (617) 701-7678. “Mobilize the Earth” is a trademark of the Earth Day Network. See www.EarthPortFilm.org for details.