Harvest Fair

Beverly’s Church in the Cove is hosting a Harvest Fair on Saturday, November 3rd. There will be crafts, food, jewelry, and much much more.

When: Saturday, November 3rd – 8 AM- 2 PM

Where: 167 Hale St., Beverly

Holiday Bazaar & Crafters Fair

Join us for our 9th annual Holiday Bazaar & Crafters Fair on Saturday, November 3rd, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Main Hall, Salem Knights of Columbus. Shop among our many new crafters’ & vendors tables. Take a chance on our raffle tables with some great basket and gift items, plus a 50/50 raffle. Free door prizes! This event is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

When: Saturday, November 3rd – 10 AM-3 PM

Where: Salem Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Sq. East

Try Hockey for Free Day

Organized by Cape Ann Youth Hockey and Come Play Hockey Month,Cape Ann Youth Hockey invites boys and girls ages 4 to 9 years old to Talbot Rink in Gloucester for a Try Hockey for Free clinic to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment. Try Hockey For Free Day is part of Come Play Hockey Month, a program designed to provide youth hockey associations a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport.  CAYH looks forward to introducing new families to the sport. Every participant will receive a special gift from CAYH and a hockey jersey from USA Hockey. They will also receive some special items from the Boston Bruins. Advanced on-line registration is required at TryHockeyForFree.com. Please contact Kristin Michel at registrar@capeannyouthhockey.com with any questions.

When: Saturday, November 3rd – 8 AM

Where: Talbot Rink, Gloucester

Crossroads Quilters Guild Holiday Fair

Join the Crossroads Quilters for the Holiday Fair! Many handcrafted items for sale including quilts, table runners, place mats, and other home accessories, a large Christmas Shop, and baby gifts galore!

When: November 3rd – 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Where: Maple Street Church, 90 Maple Street  Danvers, MA

3rd Annual Ericas Walk for a Cure

Please join Tom Flynn for the 3rd Annual Walk for a Cure for Mastocytosis.  Mastocytosis is a rare disease where the body overproduces mast cells. To date there is no cure for the disease and there are few medications to completely control the pain and symptoms. If you are unable to walk and still wish to donate you may do so by visiting http://ericaswalkforacure.com. Please make checks payable to: Ericas Walk for a Cure. You can send the checks to: Tom FLynn 12 Merry Hill Rd. Nottingham, NH 03290. 50% of the proceeds will be going to Brigham and Womans – Rare Disease Research Department and the other 50% will go to the Mastocytosis Society for their continued search for a cure.

When: November 3rd – 10am

Where: 501 Cabot St

Ski, Skate, Board and Ride Consignment Event

New and used equipment and apparel for skiing, skating, hockey, snowboarding and horseback riding for adults and children.

When:  Saturday, November 3, 2012 9 a.m. – 4 p.m & Sunday, November 4, 2012 Noon – 3 p.m.

Where: Cutler Elementary School, 237 Asbury Street  South Hamilton

Kimball Farm Corn Maze

At the Kimball Farm Corn Maze, all are welcome to come and enjoy the challenge of finding your way through the winding corn field maze.  Our maze design this year is a tribute to the Boston Bruins, the 2011 Stanley Cup Winners. Each year we’ve been open, our maze was cut in a design depicting some of the animals we have here at the farm.

Last year we chose to express our thanks to the Bruins by designing our maze around their Stanley Cup victory. This year we have chosen to stick to our farming roots and do a tractor design within our maze.

When:  Daily from Aug 24 through Nov 10, 2012 10am-dusk

Where:  Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, Haverhill

Prices:  Adults: $9.00, Children under 12: $7.00, Seniors: $7, College Students: $1 off with ID, Military: $2 off with ID

Kimball Farm Haunted Maze & Hayride

Kimball Farm’s Haunted Halloween Maze is among the scariest in the area and this year will grow to cover 4 acres of spooky fun. Dress warmly for the haunted hayride, it is the beginning of your scary adventure.  Once at the halloween maze, you will be haunted by ghosts and ghouls of all kinds, so be prepared to scream!

Parents,  please use discretion – it can be very scary for small children.

When:  Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays October 5 – November 10, 2012

Where: Kimball Farm, 791 East Broadway, Haverhill

Prices:  Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: $10.00

Depot Liquors Beer Tasting

Come to Depots end of Fall Craft Beer Tasting where Peter the Beer Baron always host a fantastic event full of fun and a fabulous selection of fine beer to sample.

When: Nov 3 2012 – 3:30pm – 7:00pm

Where: 23 Enon Street, Beverly

Title: Lynn Museum Celebrates 115th Anniversary with the Bootleg Bash Fundraiser
Location: Lynn Museum, 590 Washington Street, Lynn
Link out: Click here
Description: Partnering with The Salem Jazz & Soul Festival, the museum will convert into a Roaring Twenties, speakeasy fundraiser to raise funds for their educational programs. Get your best flapper/gangster party outfit on and prepare to enjoy to swinging sounds of Miss Lydia Harrell and The LovelySinger Band. Raffle Roulette, a Speakeasy Photo Booth, silent auction, and cash bar will all be available to complete your 1920s night.

Tickets are $25 per person, while other sponsorship packages are offered to support the Museum’s fundraising goals. Please note that tickets may be purchased by check or credit card, but only cash will be accepted for drinks, food, and raffle tickets at the Bash, so please bring plenty of cabbage!
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-10-13
End Time: 22:00

Title: Rockport Music presents Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, Met Opera Live Encore
Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport
Link out: Click here
Description: Anna Netrebko opened the Met’s 2011-12 season with her portrayal of the ill-fated queen driven insane by her unfaithful king, singing one of opera’s greatest mad scenes. David McVicar’s Met premiere production also stars Ekaterina Gubanova as her rival, Jane Seymour, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Henry VIII. Marco Armiliato conducts. Tickets: $15 Reserved Seating.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-09-04

Title: FREE DevaConcepts Curly Girl Event
Location: Anthony David Salon, 120 Cambridge St, Burlington
Link out: Click here
Description: The award-winning Anthony Vitale, owner of the Anthony David Salon, is looking for Curly Girls to participate in DevaConcepts Curly Girl Event. Join Anthony and the team from DevaCurl for a night of fun, champagne, free DevaCurl Products and a chance to learn how to embrace your curly hair.

Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2012-09-19
End Time: 19:00

Title: Fall Arrivals at Smitten
Location: Newburyport
Link out: Click here
Description: The Best Casual Women’s clothing store in the North Shore is celebrating their 1-year Anniversary by welcoming the public to come by and get a glimpse of their new Fall merchandise while indulging in some wine and tasty treats.
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2012-09-27
End Time: 20:00

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World-famous shoe and handbag designer Stuart Weitzman will lend his artistic expertise when he returns to Haverhill at noon on Thursday, August 18. Weitzman will join Massachusetts Cultural Council Executive Director Anita Walker to take part in a community paint session for the Essex Street Gateway mural, titled “Hues of the Heart,”. This 4 story work of art will feature Stuart Weitzman’s profile as one of many images of notable people who have ties to Haverhill. His father, Seymour, created Seymour Shoes (also sold as Mr. Seymour, in the 50s) with a factory in Haverhill.

The mural, “Hues of the Heart,” is inspired by a John Greenleaf Whittier poem entitled “A Lament”. Taking inspiration from Whittier’s passionate and timeless language, the Essex Gateway Mural consists of elements that address the unique aspects of our community–heritage and history, social and physical infrastructure, and future direction. Historical and contemporary images will combine in a composite image addressing themes that emerged from discussion with citizens and research in Haverhill. This work of art addresses the question of how a city with a rich history can embrace its roots and engage with its future with equal passion.

When the Essex Gateway Mural is completed next fall it will span 3,000 square feet and cover the entire four stories of the wall at 25 Essex Street. The Essex Gateway Mural is a project of Team Haverhill, which invited community participation from concept to implementation. The mural has been funded in part by Mass. Cultural Council, area banks, foundations, and community fundraising. The mural was designed by nationally acclaimed artists Meg Saligman and James Shuster of Meg Saligman Studio in Philadelphia. Team Haverhill has also invited State Senator Steven Baddour of Methuen, Representative Brian Dempsey of Haverhill, and Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini to attend the Aug. 18 ceremony.

“I’m delighted to return to Haverhill to see the progress the city has made in revitalizing its downtown through the arts,” said Walker. “This mural is a great example of how artists use the past to help a community imagine a better future.”

Photos credit of Bharat Parmar Photography

A sunny and spectacular Sunday morning welcomed over 2,000 spectators to witness some of the most exclusive cars on the East Coast. The North Shore Concours d’Elegance, presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, has emerged as the premier must-attend summer happening in New England and filled the Endicott College Misselwood Estate grounds with concours level cars and motorcycles, as well as a series of fashion shows, musical entertainment and art displays, with the Atlantic Ocean forming a spectacular backdrop.

The boutique show hosted dozens of unique and rare cars, such as an original 1954 Bugatti A6 GCS Barchetta that has run the infamous Mille Miglia; a fully restored 1910 Oakland 24 Roadster of which only 3 are known to exist worldwide and has participated in the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance; or even a 1932 Duesenberg SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton, property of the Collings Foundation.

Patrick Cornelissen, Director of Operations at Endicott College and organizer of the North Shore Concours d’Elegance was thrilled with the results. “This year’s event was outstanding, from the sponsors to the car

owners to the general public; everyone had an incredible time,” he says. “With an event of this stature, we know that Endicott’s Misselwood Estate lives up to its expectations and creates that unique boutique setting a show of this caliber looks for.”

“Not only did we have an amazing field of concours cars, we also noted that the adjacent collector car area was filled with both newer and vintage Marmon,  Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari, Buick, Bentley, Rolls Royce and even a 1953 Harvester International Crop Duster Tractor,” Cornelissen mentioned. “The collector car area was something new this year, and several people already asked how they can be part of this for next year. Since this is an area open to all cars, I just have one advice: just show up early”.

Cornelissen has been working with Assistant Operations Manger Dustin Cano on all the small details that go into running a high class event of this magnitude. “Just on Saturday night we had 200 guest enjoying a beautiful oceanfront wedding and 8 hours later, the same grounds were filled with million dollar cars. It’s just part of what event planning is all about”, says Cornelissen, who also teaches at Endicott’s School of Hospitality Management.

The entire property was buzzing with excitement as people not only enjoyed the cars, but also were watching fashion shows, taking historical house tours or perusing jewelry and watches at the Long’s – Rolex Pavilion, while others were admiring the brand new cars from the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group. “I can’t think of a better way to spend a day than admiring historic cars along what used to be referred to as the ‘Gold Coast’ and raising funds to help young people continue their education,” said Warren Waugh, co-founder of the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group. “Last year, the event had everything from a 1904 Grout Steamer to a 1932 Chrysler Imperial and this year’s cars were even more unique. It was a fantastic gathering and I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.”

Photos credit of Bharat Parmar Photography

For being a relative young show, the North Shore Concours d’Elegance has already earned a solid reputation among concours owners, who noted that the setting outshines even some of the more prestigious concours events nationwide. The combination of the ocean, sloping lawns and the intimate setting created by limiting the number of concours cars, all make this show one of the best of its kind.

The event culminated at the award ceremony, with 11 best in class and 1 best of show trofees to be awarded. Bob DeSantis and Rick Beecoff were instrumental this year in leading the team of judges and making the very difficult choices of which cars to select for each category. “It is all about the beauty”, says Bob. “If we were to use a point-based system, we probably see other cars win; however, at a concours show the goals are different, as we award winners based on aesthetics and historical significance. We were thrilled with this year’s quality of the cars, and it sure reflects in the awards that were handed out”.

This year’s Best of Show award went to a 1932 Duesenberg SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton, owned by the Collings Foundation in Stow, Ma. The car, considered by Fred Collins to be the jewel of the foundation’s collection not only exemplified the stateliness of its era, but also showcased the ultimate performance and luxury of the 30’s. What makes this particular car even more remarkable is that it was Fred Duesenberg’s personal car. The judges awarded this car “Best of Show” due to its outstanding condition and restoration.

The North Shore Concours d’Elegance takes place every last Sunday in July. For more information on how to become a sponsor for the 2012 edition, please contact Patrick Cornelissen at pcorneli@endicott.edu.

Video of Event

On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Essex County Club of Manchester-By-The-Sea will again host the Drive Away Hunger Golf Classic to benefit the many programs of Beverly Bootstraps Community Services.  All proceeds from this event will support the important work of Beverly Bootstraps Community Services enabling them to provide critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency including:  access to food, housing stability, adult and youth education, counseling and advocacy.

Registration begins at 10am followed by lunch with a noon shot gun start.  After the outing, golfers will enjoy cocktails and dinner in the club house where golf prizes will be awarded and where a raffle and auction will be held.

To reserve a space ($350/golfer or $75 for dinner only), or to sponsor this event, please contact Amy Murphy at 978-927-1561 or send an email to amurphy@beverlybootstraps.org.

CONTACT:
Amy Murphy, Development and Office Supervisor
Beverly Bootstraps Community Services, Inc.
371 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978-927-1561

Interested in becoming part of one of the most exciting music festivals on the North Shore?

Become a volunteer for the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival, a free two-day concert on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 & 21 at the Salem Willows that will showcase national acts such as Bonerama, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Charles Neville, as well as the hottest jazz performers and combos from the Boston and North Shore area.

There are a number of rewarding volunteer opportunities to support the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival whose main mission is to support local music education programs. To learn more follow the link: www.salemjazzsoul.org/2011_volunteer.html, or email volunteers@salemjazzsoul.com

Franklin Cape Ann’s Lost Barrel Martini is sweet, tart, and effortlessly stylish. By, Lindsay Lambert

Gloucester might be famous for its ties to the fishing industry, but the town also boasts its fair share of stylish shops, restaurants, and watering holes. On Main Street alone there’s a sufficient number of such businesses to sustain a weekend’s worth of revelry. And while warm weather here begs for all things al fresco, there’s something to be said for ducking into the occasional pub for a little relief from the summer sun.

The Franklin Cape Ann is just such a place—a cavernous, cool (in both senses), two-story space that is both a restaurant and a bar, where patrons are as much at home with a burger and a hearty European brew as they are snacking on freshly shucked oysters and sipping cocktails.

The Franklin’s cocktail menu, created by Bar Manager Joy Richardson, changes periodically, with a few signature mainstays. One summer staple that’s likely to remain in demand is the Lost Barrel Martini, a tart and refreshing combination of Jameson, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup that’s served in a chilled martini glass. A lemon-wedge garnish is a pretty complement and a seasonally appropriate punctuation mark.

The Franklin’s owner and general manager Maria Seniti says that guests are drawn to the drink (whose name was inspired by a myth about John Jameson in which he rescued a barrel of his beloved whiskey that had fallen overboard from his ship during the great storm of 1781) by its unusual combination of spirits—in particular, its use of Jameson.

“Patrons like the Lost Barrel Martini because they wouldn’t necessarily order Jameson otherwise,” Seniti says, adding that “they like the twist of the Canton ginger liqueur,” which gives the cocktail a crisp, clean bite.

That ginger-citrus combination, says bartender Stefano D’Amico, makes the Lost Barrel perfect for pairing with savory plates from The Franklin’s dinner menu—duck quesadillas, mussels, or fried calamari—or fresh oysters from its raw bar. It’s a combination that’ll have you cozied up to the bar until the sun goes down. 118 Main St., Gloucester, 978-283-7888, franklincafe.com.

The Lost Barrel: makes one serving
11/2    oz. Jameson
3/4     oz. Domaine de Canton
1/2     oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2     oz. demerara syrup
lemon wedge for garnish

Mix ingredients in a shaker tin filled with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

The Market Restaurant in Annisquam is a Cape Ann can’t-miss. By, Anna and David Kasabian

Annisquam village is a tiny oasis of antique homes, a main street that takes you back in time, and a waterfront that is the stuff of postcards. On River Road, on an inconspicuous turn-off with a faded black sign recalling when this was a market, is The Market Restaurant. Owners and chefs Amelia O’Reilly (a Gloucester native) and Nico Monday have come here from California bearing gifts of remarkable food and respect for whatever they put on your plate.

O’Reilly and Monday choose the freshest, highest-quality food they can find (local when possible, and always from New England; a blackboard behind the bar names all the New England farms that their food comes in from), creating dishes that let the food shine through in imaginative and thoughtful combinations. What you dine on here is all about flavors being pure and unencumbered rather than rich sauces and embellishments.

The chefs met while cooking at the celebrated Chez Pannisse in Berkeley, California. Both realized early on that food was their first love and pursued paths toward their passion. Amelia went to cooking school, and Nico, the godchild of Chez Panisse founder Alice Waters, cooked his way through Europe before coming back to cook at the restaurant he knew so well. Perhaps the most important lesson they’ve learned in the kitchen is how to bring locally grown, fresh, and flavorful ingredients together in a way that will totally intoxicate your palate.

We started with the asparagus salad with faro piccolo, black olives, and local feta cheese. The greens were tender, flavorful, and perfectly dressed. The olives were rich in flavor and the cheese was creamy, with subtle high notes of sweetness and tang. Next came the smoked haddock with shaved fennel, radishes, and herbed mayonnaise. Smoked by Nico in-house, this delicate salad was a great marriage of flavors and textures. The lightly smoked fish in combination with the fresh vegetables from The Plow and Stars Farm in Ipswich made it all happen.

For entrées, we chose Bollito Misto, a braised brisket and pork shoulder with beets, potatoes, and horseradish salsa verde. The key to deliciousness here was the intensely flavorful stock. The second entrée was house-made shellfish ravioli with lobster butter. The ravioli pasta was made with fresh milled flour, yielding silky, perfect little pockets generously filled with lobster and scallops and covered by a butter sauce made with chives, lemon zest, orange, parsley, and black pepper.

For dessert, we could not bear the thought of leaving without trying both the rhubarb tart and the Valley View cheeses. The tart crust was the perfect flaky wrap for fresh, slightly sweetened rhubarb and a dollop of whipped cream. The cheeses were an oh-so-perfect grouping of mild to not-so-mild selections for a pleasurable little tasting.

Don’t miss this special dining experience. The Market has raised the bar for excellent dining in Cape Ann and the region.

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Chefs: Amelia O’Reilly, Nico Monday. Appetizers: Asparagus Salad ($13), Smoked Haddock ($9). Entrées: Bollito Misto ($26), Shellfish Ravioli ($27). Desserts: Rhubarb Tart ($7), Valley View Cheeses ($9). Location: 33 River Road, Lobster Cove, Gloucester, 978-282-0700, themarketrestaurant.com.

What: North Shore Concours d’Elegance

Where: Misselwood Estate at Endicott College

When: Sunday July 31, 11am-4pm

Who: Young and young at heart; suitable for all ages

Why: To benefit student scholarships

$: $10 general admission ($6 Beverly residents/endicott alumni), kids under 12 free

Lauded by car aficionados as one of the best shows in New England, the North Shore Concours d’Elegance returns in 2011 to the oceanfront Misselwood Estate at Endicott College. Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, the event will be held on Sunday July 31st and will attract thousands of people to view some of the most elegant cars and motorcycles of their decade.

The Concours d’Elegance will open up to the public at 11am and throughout the day there will be musical entertainment, jewelry, watches and fashion shows at the Long’s Jewelers-Rolex pavilion, food and wine, as well as art displays culminating into the awards ceremony at 3pm. Located on the waterfront, the Misselwood Estate offers unsurpassed views of the Atlantic Ocean, which forms an incredible backdrop for iconic cars and motorcycles and will turn the event in a great family friendly Sunday.

Based on feedback from participants and spectators, the 2011 show will feature a collector car parking area adjacent to the concours field, whereby everyone who reserves in advance can display their special car. “We understand that not everyone has a concours level car, and really wanted to give other people the opportunity to display their cars as well,” says founder Patrick Cornelissen.  “The North Shore Concours d’ Elegance turned heads last year. We have a tremendous lineup of classic vehicles, motorcycles & scooters and people are very moved and motivated about the entire show”. Head judges Bob DeSantis and Rick Beecoff will be lending their expertise again this year in leading the concours awards.

Besides classic Jaguars, Ferrari’s, Porsche’s, Alfa Romeo’s or BMW’s, people can expect noteworthy cars such as a 1932 Duesenberg SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton; a Pebble Beach Concours winning 1932 Cadillac 355B, a 1950 Bentley Mark VI Drop Head Coupe Convertible believed to be one of two DHC’s built in 1950 by Graber of Switzerland or even a 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 Convertible; one of possible 3 left in existence.

As the North Shore concours d’Elegance is organized by and held on the grounds of Endicott College, funds from ticket sales will go directly towards Endicott scholarships benefitting current and future students and allowing them to pursue their higher educational dreams. To order tickets in advance contact Endicott’s Conference Services at 978-232-2128 or at confer@endicott.edu/concours.

Merriam-Webster introduced the word “staycation” into its dictionary just as the recession officially ended in 2009 and more vacationers were opting to stay at or closer to home. With gas prices still high and the aftereffects of the recession still being felt by many, staycation is a buzzword that is here to stay.

According to The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, more than 35% of residents travel within the state each summer. ABC News just reported that a recent Marist Poll found that 55% of adults said they will not be booking a summer vacation this year, with the remaining saying they will take several shorter weekend trips (18%), take one or more long getaways (16%), or will do both or “other” (11%).

For those who are staying close to home or just looking for some new mid-summer ideas and adventures, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) — the nation’s oldest statewide land conservation organization with 105 beautiful reservations located around the state — offer countless fun ideas to add to your summer “to do” list, many of which are free. Most of these ideas can be done less than a tank-full of gas — or better yet, on your energy-independent bicycle – and are free or heavily discounted for Trustees members:

Hike a mountain trail and explore a hidden waterfall

·                      Camp in a pristine setting by a beautiful lake

·                      Take a guided kayak tour or self-guided sunset paddle

·                      Head outdoors on a “quest” or scavenger hunt with your kids

·                      Visit a historic house museum and take a “behind-the-scenes” tour

·                      Volunteer as a family at a local Trustees property or nearby farm to clear harmful invasives species; maintain hiking trails; or plant, weed and harvest fresh produce for local farmers markets and food pantries

·                      Escape to a charming B&B with a view in the Berkshires or on Boston’s North Shore

·                      Visit a beautiful beach and explore through the dunes of a national wildlife refuge

·                      Stroll through a the glorious gardens of a historic homestead or National Historic Landmark

·                      Picnic under the stars and enjoy an open air concert with family and friends

·                      Tour a renovated “green” building and learn about energy saving ideas you can implement in your own home

·                      Explore the islands on an a natural history, sunset lighthouse, or fishing tour

For more information visit our website at www.thetrustees.org

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) today announced the latest offering from their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at Moraine Farm: the Late Season Farm Share.  Late-season farm shares include 13 weeks of fresh, locally grown veggies beginning the first week of August and running through the month of October. Veggies to be expected in the share include broccoli, beets, Brussel sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs, onions, leeks, potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes, winter squash, watermelon, and much more! Pick your own cherry tomatoes, husk cherries, and tomatillos.  Shareholders can choose to pick up their share on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between the hours of 2 PM and 7 PM at the farm, located at 735 Cabot Street, Beverly.  Full shares cost $300 for Trustees members and $350 for Trustees non members (which includes a family level membership, a $67 value). For more information visit our website at www.thetrustees.org/morainefarm where you can read more about the farm, the CSA, and sign up online.  Registration for the Late Season Share ends July 27^th so sign up now!

More about The Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees are 100,000 members like you who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and protecting them for current and future generations. Founded by open space visionary Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees “hold in trust,” and care for, 105 spectacular “reservations” located on more than 26,000 acres in 75 communities throughout Massachusetts. All Trustees reservations are open for the public to enjoy and range from working farms and historic homesteads – several of which are National Historic Landmarks – to formal gardens, barrier beaches, open meadows, woodland trails, and mountain vistas.

Ward Five City Councilor Brendan Crighton, the Office of Economic and Community Development, and Inspectional Services Department have teamed up with Raw Art Works and local artists to create public displays of art in Downtown Lynn.

On Saturday July 23^rd from 10am-2pm, artists participating in RAW’s Good 2 Go program will be painting murals on five utility boxes located in the Downtown’s Central Square.  The murals were all designed by local artists under the supervision of RAW’s Jason Cruz, who runs the Good 2 Go program. This program began in 2005 with five of RAW’s original members who were part of the group Men 2 Be at the time.  Their first public art project was on Union street in a lot owned by a friend of RAW.  The program allows young men the opportunity to use their artistic talents to get noticed in positive ways, while beautifying their community. Good 2 Go has rules, expectations and each member is a teacher as well as a student.  Additionally the program provides temporary youth employment as the artists are compensated for their work.

Since the beginning Jason has hoped the program would take on the task of beautifying the city’s many utility boxes.  The five boxes surrounding RAW in Central Square will serve as a pilot program for the city-wide project.  For this project RAW has brought back two alumni of Good 2 Go, Dano and Derek Chapman.  The rest of the team, of which every member’s role is important as the next, consists of Jorge Pimentel, Omar Young, Francisco Vasquez, Damien Coley, Kadeem Dally, Dariel Valdez, Luis Deleon, Rafael Gonzalez, and Ryan Karakudos.

Jamie Marsh, the Director of Lynn’s Community Development office was able to provide funding for the art supplies.  Dottie Thibodeau of Lynn’s Inspectional Services Department helped to coordinate the cleaning of the utility boxes as well as priming them to be painted. These city officials and Councilor Crighton worked with Cruz to develop the mural theme of “Arts and Culture”, which tied in well with the efforts to get Lynn designated as a Cultural District by the MA Cultural Council.

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11am-4pm. In Advance: $15, Day of Event: Members $ 20. Tickets include a tour map and admission to the museum galleries

Tour extraordinary kitchens in distinctive historic and contemporary homes throughout the North Shore on the Wenham Museum’s 4th annual Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour on Saturday, October 15, from 11a.m. to 4p.m.

This benefit tour highlights home and interior design in the room that is the heart of every home—the kitchen. From traditional to contemporary style kitchens, the Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour features a variety of design solutions for every modern family. Begin or end your tour with a visit to the cooking hearth in the museum’s c.1690 Claflin-Richards House and discover how families lived and cooked more than three centuries ago.

Tickets for the Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour may be purchased by calling the Museum at 978-468-2377. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Group rates are available with pre-registration. For more information, visit www.wenhammuseum.org. Tickets include admission to the museum’s galleries and proceeds from the tour will benefit the museum’s educational programs and exhibitions.