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Calendar Events for September of 2016

Thursday, September 8th

Northshore Computer Society
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Early birds are okay)
Location: Peabody Light Plant, Warren Street Extension, Peabody MA
Type: Meeting     Price per Person: free
Description:
One hour tech talk one hour program: Charlie Hoover will do a presentation on Windows 10
[Phone] (none provided),


Friday, September 9th

Yard Sale
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 74 clifton ave; Saugus
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
Description:
Giant Family Yard Sale! Everything must go!
[Phone] (none provided),


Monday, September 12th

Rumney Marsh Toastmasters Club # 8431
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Saugus Public Library 295 Central St - Brooks Room - Saugus MA
Type: Meeting     Price per Person: free
Description:
Improve your communication, public speaking and leadership skills! You are welcome to attend the Rumney Marsh Toastmasters Club #8431 on Monday September 12, 2016 at the Saugus Public Library - 295 Central Street Brooks Room from 6:30-7:30PM. Want to learn more contact Sherri Raftery, Club President. sherri.raftery@aol.com or 978-235-2035
[Phone] 978-235-2035,


Friday, September 16th

The Herb Gardens, Trees, Plants and Shrubs of the Saugus Iron Works
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, 244 Central Street, Saugus, MA, 01906
Type: Lecture     Price per Person: free
Description:
While Saugus Iron Works is known as a cradle of early American industry, visitors to the site are often struck by the interesting trees, shrubs, and other plants on the property. Surrounding the restored 17th century Iron Works House, is a garden consisting of plants that would be indispensable to the 17th century gardener, many brought from Europe to add flavor to food, treat illnesses, or keep vermin away from the home. Saugus Iron Works is also home to some spectacular trees and shrubs, such as the large purple-leaved European Beech which was probably planted in the early 20th century before the Iron Works became a national park. This special program, led by award-winning landscape designer and garden writer Laura Eisener, includes a 45 minute slide lecture will be provided in the auditorium on gardens of the Colonial period, from early settlement until the time of the Revolution. Afterward, there will be a 45 minute tour of the plants at the Iron Works, from the herb gardens surrounding the house to the nature trail in the lower part of the site. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial!
[Phone] 781-233-0050, [E-mail] (none provided)


Saturday, September 17th

Yard Sale
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 74 Clifton Ave.; Saugus
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
Description:
Giant Family Yard Sale! Everything must go!
[Phone] (none provided),


The 7th Annual New England Pet Expo
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA
Type: Fun     Price per Person: free
Description:
Bring your pet THIS weekend to the New England Pet Expo! Saturday AND Sunday at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington. Admission is FREE and YOUR PET is welcome. Shopping, adoptions, free nail trims, discounted vaccinations and MUCH more. All indoors! Visit www.NewEnglandPetExpo.com for more details!
[Phone] 1-800-977-3609 x107, [E-mail] (none provided)


Saugus Center: A Historic Walk
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central Street, Saugus 01906
Type: Other     Price per Person: free
Description:
Enjoy a historic walking tour of Saugus Center! The walking tour is intended to provide a brief description of the historic buildings and places in the immediate vicinity of Saugus Center. Most of these resources have been identified as potential contributing resources to a National Register historic district. Saugus Center is the heart of the Town of Saugus. It contains the seat of the Town’s Government, as well as some of its oldest religious and commercial buildings, its oldest cemetery, and monuments to its veterans of many wars.
[Phone] (none provided), [E-mail] (none provided)


Saugus River Estuary Walk
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, 244 Central Street, Saugus, MA, 01906
Type: Other     Price per Person: free
Description:
Join a ranger in a short walk down a nature trail, as we discuss different plant and animal adaptations for living in a tidal riparian zone. Learn about some of the different plant and animal species that call the Saugus River home, and come see why it makes a great habitat for a diverse array of species. This walk will be fun for all ages, but is not stroller friendly. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial! Please call 781-233-0050 to make a reservation. Leave a name, phone number and the number of people in your party.
[Phone] 781-233-0050, [E-mail] (none provided)


Sunday, September 18th

The 7th Annual New England Pet Expo
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA
Type: Fun     Price per Person: free
Description:
Bring your pet THIS weekend to the New England Pet Expo! Saturday AND Sunday at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington. Admission is FREE and YOUR PET is welcome. Shopping, adoptions, free nail trims, discounted vaccinations and MUCH more. All indoors! Visit www.NewEnglandPetExpo.com for more details!
[Phone] 1-800-977-3609 x107, [E-mail] (none provided)


Become a Citizen Scientist
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, 244 Central Street, Saugus, MA, 01906
Type: Exhibit     Price per Person: free
Description:
Join Park Rangers as we compare and contrast the differences of two water sources within the park, the Saugus River and the estuary. Take part in hands on water testing of two bodies of water less than 200 yards apart. Explore the "checkup" of the water by participating in a few simple tests to determine just how healthy the waters are. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial!
[Phone] 781-233-0050, [E-mail] (none provided)


Thursday, September 22nd

Saugus.net Ghost Story Contest Deadline
Time: 11:45 pm - 11:45 pm
Location: online
Type: Contest, Saugus.net     Price per Person: free
Description:
Get your entry in before midnight to be eligible for our 19th annual Ghost Story Contest. Winners to be posted on Halloween.
[Phone] (none provided),


Saturday, September 24th

Yard Sale
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 21 McCullough Rd.; Saugus
Type: Yard Sale     Price per Person: free
Description:
Bureaus and other miscellaneous pieces of furniture. Mens pants, jackets, pj's, shirts, shoe and boots (all with original sales tags). Many holiday items and artwork, some automotive items and much, much more.
[Phone] (none provided), [E-mail] (none provided)


Saugus River Estuary Walk
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, 244 Central Street, Saugus, MA, 01906
Type: Other     Price per Person: free
Description:
Join a ranger in a short walk down a nature trail, as we discuss different plant and animal adaptations for living in a tidal riparian zone. Learn about some of the different plant and animal species that call the Saugus River home, and come see why it makes a great habitat for a diverse array of species. This walk will be fun for all ages, but is not stroller friendly. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial! Please call 781-233-0050 to make a reservation. Leave a name, phone number and the number of people in your party.
[Phone] 781-233-0050, [E-mail] (none provided)


Sunday, September 25th

Become a Citizen Scientist
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, 244 Central Street, Saugus, MA, 01906
Type: Exhibit     Price per Person: free
Description:
Join Park Rangers as we compare and contrast the differences of two water sources within the park, the Saugus River and the estuary. Take part in hands on water testing of two bodies of water less than 200 yards apart. Explore the "checkup" of the water by participating in a few simple tests to determine just how healthy the waters are. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial!
[Phone] 781-233-0050, [E-mail] (none provided)