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Calendar Events for August of 2008

Friday, August 1st

Dog Days!
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Ravenswood Park, Gloucester
Type: Fun     Price per Person: $10.00
Description:
Romp around Ravenswood?s carriage paths with your pet on a guided hike while learning about the various habitats along the way. Come Thursday, Friday, or both! Space is limited, please pre-register. Adult $10, Child / Dog FREE.
[Phone] 978-921-1944x8815[, [E-mail] (none provided)


Overdose Vigil
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Early birds are okay)
Location: Lynn Commons Gazebo: Lynn, MA
Type: Other     Price per Person: free
Description:
For more information, Mary Wheeler, Amy Delaney-Monks, Fermin Ortiz, Gary Langis 1-781-592-0243 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT Lynn?On Friday August 1st, 7:30 p.m., 2008, CAB Health & Recovery Services, Inc. will host a candlelight vigil on the Lynn Common in the Gazebo. The rain date is August 8th. This vigil is to remember those we lost through drug overdose, and to give hope to those still struggling with addiction. It also aims to build community and solidarity among people who believe that overdoses are preventable. Our hope is that the vigil will create awareness around the need for restoration of funds to drug treatment and prevention, and the importance of providing overdose prevention education in our communities. All too often, people who suffer fatal overdose are seen as deserving of their fate. We encourage people to join us in trying to discard the stigma around fatal overdose and remember that we have truly lost friends, family, wives, husbands and community. What: A candlelight overdose vigil Why: To remember those lost to overdose and to give hope for those still struggling Where: Lynn Common Gazebo When: August 1, 2008, 7:30 p.m. (Feel free to arrive at 7:00 p.m.) Cost: Free and open to the public; Press also welcome More info: 781-592-0243 or 1-781-592-4477 Founded in 1958, CAB Health & Recovery Services, Inc. is a community, non-profit substance abuse agency which provides treatment, outreach and prevention to communities in northeastern Mass. and greater Boston.
[Phone] 781-592-0243, [FAX] 781-592-1917, or


Sunday, August 10th

Crane Beach Sand Blast!
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Crane Beach, Ipswich
Type: Fun     Price per Person: free
Description:
Build a sand sculpture with your family, friends, or special team to this year?s environmental theme: ?Super? Heroes Go Green! Go to www.craneestate.org or call for information, pre-registration, and admission price.
[Phone] 978-921-1944 x4028,


Jumpin Juba Breakheart Concert
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Breakheart Reservation. Saugus Entrance
Type: Concert     Price per Person: free
Description:
One of the most popular bands in the Breakheart concert series, Jumpin' Juba returns for a family oriented concert.. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside the visitor center. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating.
[Phone] 781-710-3129,


Tuesday, August 12th

Butterfly Gardening
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Long Hill, Beverly
Type: Fun     Price per Person: $5.00
Description:
Discover plants that attract butterflies and get ideas for your own garden at this family-friendly gathering. Adult $5, Child FREE. Please pre-register.
[Phone] 978-921-1944x8815,


Sunday, August 17th

Beginning Birding
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Halibut Point, Rockport
Type: Fun     Price per Person: free
Description:
Learn the basics of birding by observing where birds find some of their favorite foods: brush bayberry, greenbriar, and shadebush. Meet in the Halibut Point parking area.
[Phone] 978-921-1944x8815[, [E-mail] (none provided)


Tuesday, August 19th

Garden Trough Making
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Long Hill, Beverly
Type: Fun     Price per Person: $35.00
Description:
Join this annual tradition of making your own living container, perfect for a variety of diminutive plants that can endure our winters. Please pre-register.
[Phone] 978-921-1944x8815,


Thursday, August 21st

Curiosity Companions Pre-K Club
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Coolidge Reservation, Manchester-by-the-Sea
Type: Fun     Price per Person: $10.00
Description:
Kids explore Bungalow Hill, Clark's Pond, and Ocean Lawn -- accompanied by their favorite adult. Adult $10, child FREE. Please pre-register.
[Phone] 978-921-1944x8815, [E-mail] (none provided)


Friday, August 22nd

United States Navy Band Breakheart Concert
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Breakheart Reservation. Saugus Entrance
Type: Concert     Price per Person: free
Description:
The United States Navy 38 piece wind ensemble returns by popular demand to Breakheart. This concert is extremely popular so plan to arrive early for the best seating. .
[Phone] 781-710-3129,


Saturday, August 23rd

Beale Street Blues Free Concert
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Breakheart Reservation
Type: Concert     Price per Person: free
Description:
Beale Street Blues returns for another summer concert at Breakheart. This band has proven very popular and draws a good following. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating.
[Phone] 781-710-3129,


Sunday, August 24th

Yard Sale
Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 11 sterling ave. ; Saugus
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
Description:
shoes, clothes, househole items. jewelry, books. etc
[Phone] 781 249 0166,


SAVE's Annual Prankers Pond Day
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Early birds are okay)
Location: Prankers Pond
Type: Fun     Price per Person: free
Description:
Bring the family and join us for a day of fun and relaxation at Prankers Pond (end of Cliff Road) and re-acquaint yourself with this "hidden jewel" in our midst. Bring a picnic lunch (water, juice, and watermelon will be on hand courtesy of SAVE). Enjoy canoe rides on the pond and a scavenger hunt for the kids.
[Phone] 781-233-5717,


Tuesday, August 26th

Yard Sale
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 831 Beacon Street, #273; Boston
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
[Phone] 617-830-9847,


Friday, August 29th

Yard Sale
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 831 Beacon Street Number 273; Newton Centre
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
[Phone] 6178309324,