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19th Annual - Topsfield Six-Hour Run/Walk against Breast Cancer

The 19th Annual - Topsfield Six-Hour Run/Walk Against Breast Cancer, hosted by the G.A.C. Running Club at Bradley Palmer State Park is a benefit event where proceeds will be donated to support educational programming and materials for patients of the Breast Health Center, node:4123] at Danvers. It's a wonderful way to spend time with the family and help a good cause on Mother's Day!

When:

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013 9am-3pm

Location:

Bradley Palmer State Park

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Spring Open House at the Crane Estate

Maypole dancers at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Masssachusetts

The The Trustees of Reservations invite you to celebrate Spring with family and friends at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich. During this FREE day of events and activities you can take a self-guided tour of the Great House, enjoy lawn games along the rolling Grand Allée, go on a family-friendly treasure hunt, join a may-pole dance, find out what SummerQuest camp is all about, and get the low down on becoming a Trustees volunteer! People are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch!

When:

Sunday, May 5, 2013 11am-4pm

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

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Second Fridays at MIT: MIT's DLab

Meet the students of MIT's Dlab and see their latest inventions!

Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum! Second Friday Programs are FREE and are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries. May 2013's Second Friday will introduce vistiors to MIT's D-Lab, andf the student that are making lives better around the globe through innovation! See the final presentations, projects and prototypes from the growing MIT D-Lab family of classes: Design, Dissemination, Energy, Health, Education, Biodiversity and Supply Chains!

When:

Friday, April 12, 2013 5:30-7:30pm

Location:

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MAC April Membership Special Extended to May 5th!

Manchester Athletic Club April Membership Special - join the MAC for FREE

The generous offer has been extended until May 5th. Get bathing suit ready!

The Manchester Athletic Club has an April Special for Memberships. Join today and the MAC will waive the registration fee - that's a savings of $129! With convenient locations in Gloucester, Manchester and Rowley, it's easy to workout and get in shape for bathing suit season - which happens to be right around the corner [hint, hint]. Start today and you'll be happy you did this June!

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Safe Boating Day Event

Come to Glouecster for a FREE boating safety course at the USCG station!

United States Coast Guard Station Gloucester will hold its annual Safe Boating Day Event on Saturday May 18th, to kick off National Safe Boating Week, which is May 18-25. The event is to promote boating safety and awareness.

When:

Saturday, May 18, 2013 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location:

US Coast Guard - Gloucester

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Bananas Fashion Show to Benefit Gloucester City Hall Restoration

Richard Leonard’s Bananas on Main Street in Gloucester has organized a fashion show to benefit Gloucester City Hall Restoration Project.

The Gala Show on Saturday, May 4th is sold out. Reserve tickets now for the Matinee held on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m.

When:

Sunday May 5, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Location:

Gloucester City Hall

Gloucester

Charity

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Sense of Wonder Walk: The Squishiness of Things

A fallen tree becomes a habitat for many creatures and forms of life at IRWS.

Even as its soft rotting wood becomes a forest recycling center, a dead log is still home to many plants and animals. We'll meet fabulous fungi, slime molds, squishy earthworms, slimy slugs, salamanders, and much more. Find out why slime is important and make some slime of your own!

When:

Sunday, April 28, 2013 1 - 2:30 pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Alice in Wonderland Tea at the Wenham Tea House

The Wenham Tea House is joining forces with the Wenham Museum to host an Alice in Wonderland Tea in Recognition of the Museum’s 'Pop Goes the Book Exhibit. Give your child a memory that will last a lifetime at a tea with their favorite storybook character and a visit to the museum.

When:

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:30-5pm

Location:

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CMNH Consignment Sale - Saturday

Shop for quality consigned goods with proceeds benefitting the CMNH!

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is having a major Spring consignment sale of children’s clothing and gear with proceeds to benefit the museum! This sale will offer gently used, good quality children’s clothes, baby clothes and gear, footwear, costumes, toys, nursery furniture and décor, sports equipment, books, music, and videos at outstanding prices. Maternity wear will also be available. People who consign items will earn 60% of the revenue from their sold items. The remaining net proceeds will benefit the Children’s Museum of NH and its vital education and outreach programs.

When:

Friday, April 26, 2013 from 9 am – 8 pm

Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9 am - 1 pm

Sale

Shopping

Consignment

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Pizza and a Movie at Beverly Library

Beverly Library invites teens to enjoy a pizza and movie with friends!

You do not have access to view this node invites teens to a enjoy a pizza and a movie with their friends! Come for free pizza and a movie based on a great YA book. This is a story of a boy from a small Southern town who meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. Not sure what movie this is? Email babin@noblenet.org or call 978-921-6062 to find out.

When:

Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:45-6PM

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Tower School Tower Tots

Our free Parent and Toddler Workshops are teacher-led, interactive, fun and open to everyone! Each workshop has its own unique theme—incorporating music, art, read-aloud stories and sensory explorations—selected to delight children aged 2–4.

Where: Tower School

9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Music Together - Wednesday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms

9:30 am to 11:15 am

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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Back by popular demand! After a successful inaugural sale in 2024, Wenham Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale returns for its second year. In keeping with the Museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale brings the community together for a fun and...

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Bowl Painting at TOHP Burnham Library

Help paint a bowl to be auctioned at The Open Door's annual fundraiser!! All supplies are provided. Spaces are limited and registration is required.

Where: TOHP Burnham Public Library

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Wednesday, April 16

Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Thursday, April 17

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Tower School Open House and Curriculum Showcase

A Tower Open House is an exciting opportunity to visit campus, engage with students and faculty, and tour the school with parent and student admissions ambassadors. Open House events begin with a welcome from members of the academic leadership team followed by campus tours.

Where: Tower School

8:30 am to 10:00 am

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