event: Summer Sports date: Thursday, July 29; 6:00-8:00 p.m. location: Phillips House organization: Historic New England message: Get your gear ready for a night of sporting at Historic New Englands Phillips House. This special event will feature a film compilation of the Phillips family enjoying all types of sports in the early twentieth century including camping, canoeing, hiking, mountain climbing, sailing, and lawn games. The family also captured major sporting events such as the Boston Marathon and Harvard football games on film. Following the screening,enjoy a game of twilight croquet or horseshoes in the backyard. Admission is $5.00 for Salem residents and Historic New England members and $10.00 for the general public. This event is co-sponsored by the Salem Parks and Recreation Department.Please register for this program by contacting the Phillips House at 978-744-0440. Online registration is available at www.HistoricNewEngland.org. event: Fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosted by the Northshore Navigators and Kathryn Percy date: July 29,2010 6:15 pm location: Fraser Field Lynn organization: JDRF_Team Kitty's Kool Kats message: Fun for the whole family at only $6.00 per ticket.Concessions,bouncy house,50/50 raffle,surprise guests and great baseball for a great cause.Please come out to support JDRF in finding a cure for diabetes and to watch some great baseball. event: West Gloucester Church Fair date: Saturday, July 31; 9am-2pm location: West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church, 488 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA organization: West Gloucester Trinitarian Cobngregational Church message: The fair will feature home-baked goods, white elephants, books, children's games, and a silent auction. The silent auction features restaurant and trip gift certificates, antiques, crafts and gifts. Final bids at the auction close at 1:30 pm. Lunch of burgers, hot dogs, sausage subs, chowder, and beans will also be served along with morning coffee and muffins. event: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare date: 8/1 @ 2:30pm location: The Willows, Salem organization: message: Shakespeare's battle of the sexes romantic comedy, reset to a contemporary high school. A fun, frothy romp though the travails of high school, complete with note-passing, hearsay, mistaken identity, and the big dance where everything changes. Free admission, outdoor seating. Bring a blanket or beach chair if needed. For more information, greg@strivingartists.org or 617-294-9722 Name of Event:Host Concours d’Elegance – A Day of Classic Cars and Entertainment Location: Misselwood Estate, Endicott College Date: August 1st Event Info: Endicott College announces the revival of a North Shore tradition – the North Shore Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for Sunday, August 1, on the oceanfront grounds of the Misselwood estate on the College’s campus, 376 Hale Street, Beverly. The event will feature a display of classic and unique cars, a series of fashion shows, musical entertainment, and a classic car art collection. Cars will be judged on a number of criteria.Concours d’Elegance are held annually throughout the country at a number of prestigious locations, including Pebble Beach, California; Hilton Head, South Carolina; and Newport, Rhode Island. Until 2001, Castle Hill in Ipswich hosted the event on the North Shore. Cornelissen has been working in collaboration with the North Shore Old Car Club to bring unique cars to the event. The show has already gained the support of other car clubs and organizations.Car enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of classic cars, as well as the distinctiveness of some of the entries. Tickets for the day-long event (11 am – 4 pm) are $8 ($5 for Beverly residents), and children under 12 enter free if accompanied by an adult. All proceeds will benefit scholarship funds at the College. For tickets or more information, call or email Patrick Cornelissen at 978-232-2451 or pcorneli@endicott.edu. Event: 27th Annual National Night Out Date: August 3rd Location: Amesbury High School Info: The Amesbury Police Department and Public Library will be hosting the 27th annual National Night Out on Tuesday August 3, 2010! This will be the 14th time Amesbury has participated in the effort to promote and celebrate community-police partnerships. The National Night Out will be held at the Amesbury High School, 5 Highland Street from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, rain or shine. All activities are free and there will be something for kids of every age. Cities and Towns across the Country will be taking part in this year’s event. The National Night Out will also feature free refreshments, games, demonstrations, displays and much more. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes will also be on display. Kids of all ages will be able to get up close to construction vehicles, military vehicles, limousines, service vehicles, racing cars and of course, lots of emergency vehicles. There will also be an assortment of antique cars, trucks and hot rods. Organizers are still looking for vehicles to participate in this year’s event. Please contact either Clare Dombrowski at the Amesbury Public Library at 978-388-8148 or Officer Tom Hanshaw at thomash@amesburyma.gov or 978-388-1217 at the Police Station. event: Gloucester Sidewalk Days date: Aug 5-7 9am-5pm location: Main Streer,Gloucester organization: downtown merchants message: Sidewalk Days a tradition in Gloucester for 52 years, is bigger and better than ever. Join us in the diversity and the fun of Gloucester Sidewalk Days. Stroll all of Main Street and enjoy outdoor shopping, arts and crafts, food, non profit groups and free entertainment for the entire family, with many events for children. For more information please call 978-283-1601 Event: NSAA’s Annual Art Auction and Gala Date: August 6th- August 14th Location: 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester Message:The North Shore Arts Association of Gloucester will hold its Annual Art Auction and Gala (a week long event) beginning Friday, August 6th and culminating with an evening of festivities and Live Auction on Saturday, August 14th. More than 150 works of art will be featured in the Silent Auction and Live Auction, and all will be available for public viewing free of charge at the NSAA gallery, 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester, beginning on Friday, August 6th. There will be a free opening reception to meet the artists on Sunday, August 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Silent Auction bidding begins August 6 and continues up to approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th. The Live Auction Gala on August 14 begins with a preview reception, with hors d¹oeuvres, an open wine bar, and live jazz music from the John Payne Band. Participants in the Silent Auction need not be present at the Live Auction Gala, once bids are recorded. Absentee bids will be accepted for all Silent and Live Auction works until 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 13. Auctioneer Frank Kaminski hosts the Live Auction, which starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to the Gala and Live Auction are only $25 and reservations are recommended as the event sells out every year. Name of Event: Salem Maritime Festival Location: Salem’s Historic Waterfront Date: August 7, 2010 Info: Come down to Salem’s historic waterfront for the 22nd annual Salem Maritime Festival. For more than 20 years the Salem Maritime Festival has drawn thousands of attendees to Salem’s historic waterfront to experience its rich maritime heritage. The festival celebrates Salem’s maritime tradition of “Ships, Sawdust, Sailors & Song.” Event: Gloucester Dog Parade Date: August 7th 10 am Location: West end of Main Street Event Info: Cape Ann Animal Aid’s popular Gloucester Dog Parade will take place on Saturday, August 7th at 10am as part of Gloucester’s Sidewalk Days. The parade starts at the CAAA booth on the west end of Main St. The theme this year is "All Things Green" (green things or earth-friendly). Every dog will win an award and photo keepsakes of your dog in costume will be available! $10 entry fee per dog benefits CAAA. Pre-registration is encouraged at 978-283-6055 or info@capeannanimalaid.com. Name Of Event: Essex Youth Triathalon Date: Saturday August 7th Location:WHERE: Chebacco Lake, Centennial Grove & Surrounding Area, Essex MA Event Info:The Essex Board of Health’s mission is to encourage healthy habits that our youth can carry into adulthood. The Essex Youth Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to encourage and to instill the joy of health, the excitement of physical activity and pride of participation. “Just Tri” this tri-sporting event! For more information visit www.essexma.org event: 17th Century Saturdays date: Saturday, August 7; 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. location: Gedney House organization: Historic New England message: Visit Salem for 17th Century Saturdays and see why the Historic New Englands Gedney House is not your typical historic house tour. The Gedney House is an architectural masterpiece that spans four centuries of construction and social history. Remaining 17th Century Saturday programs will be taking place on August 7,September 4, and October 2. The Gedney House is open from 11:00 a.m. 3:00p.m. with tours on the hour. The museum is located on 21 High Street in Salem, Mass. Admission is free for Historic New England members and Salem residents and $5.00 for adults. event: 11th Annual Beverly Homecoming Car Show date: Aug,7.2010,4:00pm-8:00pm location: Cummings Center, Rt 62, Beverly organization: RMV Toy Drive message: Open to all show vehicles, no year cutoff. Dash Plaques and keychains first 250 show vehicles.DJ, trophys, giveaways. Parking for 500 show vehicles. Free parking for spectators. Food and restrooms on site."FREE" to all, donations accepted. "RAIN OR SHINE". No pre registration required. For info, call Angie, 978-921-2881 or email at essexcountycruisers@comcast.net Event: Gloucester Fisherman Sprint Triathlon Location: Gloucester MA Date: 8/8/10 Event Info:The 2nd Annual Gloucester Fisherman Sprint Triathlon takes place on August 8th  at 7:30 am. The race begins with a 1/3 mile swim at Pavillion Beach followed by a short run up to the Transition Area. Racers will then bike 15.5 miles on a gorgeous rolling and scenic bike course. Following the bike course is a fast and spectator friendly run course. A 5k in the heart of downtown Gloucester with the Finish Line right on Main Street in front of hundreds of screaming fans. Come participate to support the Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association. To register go to http://www.gloucesterfishermantri.com/. event: Aug 2010 Cape Ann Fresh Catch Season date: Aug. 9th through Oct. 2nd location: North Shore organization: GFWA's Cape Ann Fresh Catch message: The GFWA's Cape Ann Fresh Catch Community Supported Fishery is starting their August 2010 season the week of August 9th. The season will run for 8 weeks and features locally-caught fresh fish delivered to sites through out the North Shore area. Please visit their website at www.capeannfrescatch.org for more information or call 978-283-2504. event: Explorers LLI Lecture date: Monday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. location: 10 Federal Street, Salem organization: free event message: SALEM: Immigration Rights and Wrongs:On Monday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m., Dr. Avi Chomsky, professor of history and coordinator of Latin American studies at Salem State College will provide a history of U.S. immigration and an analysis of the current situation. This presentation, which is open to everyone age fifty and above, will take place at the Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute Center, 10 Federal Street in Salem. For more information: 978-744-0804 or www.explorerslli.org event: Merrimac Old Home Days date: Aug 13,14 & 15 location: Merrimac MA. organization: Pld Home Days message: Its almost that time of year again when Merrimac celebrates families and community. This years Old Home Days festivities will begin on Friday, August 13th at 5pm and wrap with a day long softball tournament on Sunday, August 15th. Most events (unless otherwise indicated) will take place at the Stevens Field, also referred to as the Donaghue School Field located on Locust St. in Merrimac. Were pleased to welcome back the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on Friday night! Friday night will also feature: Hayrides, Pony rides, A magician, the ever-popular bonfire. Musical entertainment will showcase the return of Four Pints and local rocker, Al Duplisea. Saturday is sure to offer something for everyone. Things get rolling with the Anything on Wheels parade followed by childrens games, inflatable amusements and a rock wall. Curious Creatures slither into town accompanied by a Martial Arts showcase. Throughout the day a variety of crafters, vendors and local organizations will be displaying their wares. The kickball tournament makes a return and for those with a sweet tooth, the bake-off is sure to please. The afternoon will feature music from Adam Mendonca and Bobby Spellman Jazz Quintet and Left Hand Blue The Block Dance returns by popular demand on Saturday night. Wear you beach attire. Each day there will be delicious food offerings. On Sunday, teams and spectators will be treated to a day of family-friendly competition on the ball fields. For more information visit us at www.merrimac01860.info. event: Ninth Annual Phillips House Car Meet date: Sunday, August 15; 12:00-3:00 p.m. location: Phillips House organization: Historic New England message: Join Historic New Englands Phillips House and the North Shore Old Car Club for the Ninth Annual Car Meet on historic Chestnut Street. Vintage and antique vehicles will be on display, there will be special tours of the Phillips House and Carriage House, including a close-up look at the two Pierce-Arrows, Model A Ford, and five carriages on display in the collection. Special family activities and games will be set up in the backyard. Jazz music will be provided by the Trent Austin Duo. Light refreshments will be provided as well. The meet takes place on Sunday, August 15 from 12:00 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. The car meet is open to all participants, though members of the North Shore Old Car Club will receive priority parking near the Phillips House. For more information, please call 978-744-0440 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org. event: Side-By-Side-By-Sondheim date: Aug 6-8 and Aug 13-15, 8 p.m. with additional 2 p.m. shows on Sundays location: 12 School Street, Marblehead organization: Marblehead Little Theatre message: Mark your calendar now for Marblehead Little Theatres Side-By-Side-By-Sondheim, a tribute to composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, which will come to 12 School Street August 6-8 and 13-15. Showtimes are 8 p.m. with an additional show on both Sundays at 2 p.m. Director Anne Lucas, producer Doug Hill, and music director Betty Lautner,all of Marblehead, have assembled a cast of talented singers that will explore Sondheims upbeat and lyrically complex work before 1976. In the spirit of MLTs Jacques Brel revue, which played to sold-out crowds last year, Side-By-Side-By-Sondheim will honor the composer, who turned 80 years old this year, by presenting his most popular and accessible songs. Many of these songs were written with others, including Leonard Bernstein, Jules Stein, and Richard Rodgers. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. For ticket sales and information, visit www.MLTLIVE.org. You may also fill out a ticket order form in advance at the door of the theatre at 12 School Street and pay by check. Tickets, if available, will also be on sale one hour prior to show time at the door. event: Annual Rummage Sale date: Aug. 14,, Sat., 8am til 1 pm location: 60 Prospect St,, Peabody organization: Women's So. Cong. Church Organization message: South Congregational Church, 60 Prospect St., Peabody (across from Macy's) will be having its annual rummage sale on Saturday, August 14 from 8 a.m. -1 p.m.. Don't miss the opportunity to stock up on gently used, well-known name brand clothes such as Talbots, Express, Forever 21, and Abercrombie & Fitch just in time for school! Find great buys on linens for your college student. Great low prices as always. event: Manchester Summer Chamber Music date: August 20th, 7:30 PM- 10pm location: First Parish Church Chapel, Manchester, MA message: Manchester Summer Chamber Music's second annual concert will be held on Friday, August 20th at 7:30 in the First Parish Chapel. The concert is organized by Manchester native Sage Cole and Andover native Lorna Tsai and will bring together stunning young artists from near and far to perform music by Brahms, Vivaldi, Sarasate and others. Admission is $15/$10 for students. For more information please visit sagecole.com Event: Run Gloucester! Location Date: 8/21/10 Event Info: The Run Gloucester! 7 Mile Road Race will be the third road race in a three-race series following two other major New England races – the TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race in Maine and The CIGNA Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod, both of which enjoy national reputations. This race is a 7 Mile loop course that will Start and Finish at the historic Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester Massachusetts. Run Gloucester! weekend will offer a 7 mile road race on Sunday, August 22nd .  On the day prior to the race—Saturday, August 21st —race organizers will host an expo and a kids’ fun run in conjunction with packet pick up at Gloucester High School.  The kids’ run will offer varying distances by age group on the grassy area inside the high school track.. Visit www.rungloucester.com to register and for further information. event: 11th Annual Nelson’s Ride date: Sunday August 22nd (Rain date Augusts 29th) Location: Stage Fort Park Gloucester Message: Every year for the past 10 years, there has been a benefit ride, organized and run by The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund, Essex County. MMSF is a nonprofit organization of volunteers who raise funds to help families of Essex County riders killed or seriously injured in accidents, and to promote motorcycle safety and awareness in an effort to help reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities. (for more information, go to: www.massmsf.org) Riders from all over the North Shore area attend this event as it is widely publicized and quite popular. Tickets are $10.00 (plus a .50 mailing fee) per rider. Event: Northeastern Massachusetts Memory Walk Date: September 19th Location: Brickstone Square, Andover Event Info: DID YOU KNOW THAT MORE THAN FIVE MILLION AMERICANS HAVE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? LET’S HELP FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S.  JOIN THE NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS MEMORY WALK, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH AT BRICKSTONE SQUARE IN ANDOVER from 830 am- noon. THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION IS WORKING TO FIND NEW TREATMENTS—SOME DAY A CURE. AND THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. TOGETHER WE CAN WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S. Name of Event: The Orient Express: Food, Wine & Beer Pairing Location: Haverhill Country Club Date: 9/23/10 5:30-8:30 pm Info: This entertaining fundraiser brings the regional cuisine of 5 cities together in one sensational event with tastings and beverages from Venice, London, Athens, Istanbul, and Vienna. Come join in for the entertainment, prizes and a silent auction to support Merrimack Valley Hospice. event: First Annual Free to Breathe® 5K Run/Walk date: September 26, 2010, 7 a.m. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. location: Chelmsford High School, 200 Richardson Road, N. Chelmsford, MA organization: National Lung Cancer Partnership message: Register today for the Chelmsford Free to Breathe® 5K Run/Walk and help raise public awareness and vital research funding to fight lung cancer.Together we can create hope for those affected by lung cancer, the number one cancer killer in Chelmsford. To register : $20 online closes September 22 (FreeToBreathe.org), $23 mail-in closes September 20 or $25 on event day September 26. All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnerships vital research, education and awareness programs. For more info go to FreeToBreathe.org.