August 8, 15, 22, 29
Lowell, MA – The Catmobile mobile veterinary service, operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, will be offering low-cost spay and neuter services at the Lowell Humane Society. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim and treatment for fleas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. The package is available to anyone and there is no qualification process. For more information and reservations email CatMobile@MRFRS.org or call (978) 465-1940.
August 10 & 21 West Newbury, MA – The Village Theatre Company is holding open auditions for the play, Robin Hood, at the Laurel Grange, August 10th from 7 – 9 p.m. and August 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roles for actors, chorus, musicians and stage hands available. For more information visit www.VillageTheatreCompany.org.
August 14 Methuen, MA – Ellen’s Heart and Soul First Annual Summer Classic to be held at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club beginning at 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Ellen’s Heart and Soul’s charitable programs. For more information email Andrew Leavitt at Andrew@EllensHeartAndSoul.com or visit www.EllensHeartAndSoul.com.
August 15
Atkinson, NH – 4th Annual Peter A. Lewis Golf Tournament at the Atkinson Resort & Country Club beginning at 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club. For more information visit www.AtkinsonResort.com.
Haverhill, MA - The Arc and Lakeview House Nursing Home will host their 7th Annual “Tee Off for The Arc” Golf Tournament at the Haverhill Golf and Country Club. Proceeds will benefit The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, a non-profit agency working to enhance the lives of local individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information contact Eileen at (978) 373-0552, Eileen.Woelfel@TheArcofGHN.org.
August 17
Andover, MA - The Andover Historical Society presents: High Tea and History, 2 p.m. For more information contact Debbie DeSmet at (978) 475-2236.
August 20
Andover, MA – The Andover Farmers Market, held at the Andover Historical Society on Main Street, will host a canned food drive to benefit Lazarus House Ministries’ programs to fight hunger from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Canned goods can be dropped off in collection bins at the market. For more information call (978) 475-2236 or visit www.AndoverHistorical.org/Market.
August 23 – 25
South Hampton, NH – The Carriage Barn Therapy Program is offering an adult summer carriage driving clinic. Clinic topics include reinsmanship, types of harness and carriages, presentation and showing, and combined driving for beginners. Attendees will drive each day and in addition enjoy plenty of roundtable discussions and Q&A. For more information contact The Carriage Barn at Carriage-Barn@Comcast.net or (603) 378-0140.
August 26 – 28
Westford, MA – Middlesex 4-H County Fair, Westford 4-H Fairgrounds. Experience the largest three-day 4-H kids’ fair in the Eastern U.S. See sheep, goat and rabbit exhibits. Experience the Barnyard show, hayrides, clowns, face painting, pony rides and more. For more information visit www.4HMiddlesexFair.org.
August 28
Newbury, MA – The Newburyport Education Foundation presents their Summertime Family Music Festival at the Spencer-Little Farm from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring music, vintage baseball, local artisans, food, kids’ activities and more. All proceeds to benefit the Newburyport Education Foundation’s programs. For more information visit www.NewburyportEF.org.
August 28 & 29 Newburyport, MA – The Firehouse Center for the Arts will hold open auditions for the play, “The Christina Experiment,” from 1 -3 p.m. on Aug. 28th and 7 – 10 p.m. on the 29th. All actors interested in auditioning should call (978) 499-9931 for an appointment. For more information visit www.FireHouse.org.
August 29
Bolton, MA – The 16th Annual Lowell General Hospital Golf Challenge at the International Golf Club and Resort will benefit The Legacy Fund, the historic capital campaign for the expansion of Lowell General Hospital. For more information or to participate contact Kathy Sullivan at (978) 788-7174 or Kathy.Sullivan@LowellGeneral.org.
Ongoing
Tyngsboro, MA – Kitty Angels Cat Shelter is seeking volunteers to work as adoption counselors at the PetSmart location in Nashua, NH. The position involves working directly with the public. For more information email Joan at joan@kittyangels.org
South Hampton, NH – The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center is having an ongoing fundraising sale to benefit its therapeutic programs including horseback riding and carriage driving, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, summer camps, clinics and riding and carriage driving lessons. Items include: Horse Blankets & Sheets, Boots & Footwear, Apparel, Saddles & Pads, Tack, Equipment & Supplies, and more. Many different sizes, weights & brands are available, both new & used. For a complete list of sales offerings, or for more information about our programs, please contact The Carriage Barn at (603) 378-0140 or email carriage-barn@comcast.net.
Middleton, MA – Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group offers confidential and caring conversations, resource sharing, supportive ideas and laughter. Share feelings, concerns and fears with those who are walking a similar path. Meets every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Heather LoRe at HeatherLoRe@verizon.net or (978) 664-2161 or Marie Lucca at MariejLucca@comcast.net.
Please submit your community events information to editor@mvmag.net.
This calendar is for charitable and community-oriented events.
August 2011 Community Calendar
August 8, 15, 22, 29
Lowell, MA – The Catmobile mobile veterinary service, operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, will be offering low-cost spay and neuter services at the Lowell Humane Society. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim and treatment for fleas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. The package is available to anyone and there is no qualification process. For more information and reservations email CatMobile@MRFRS.org or call (978) 465-1940.
August 10 & 21
West Newbury, MA – The Village Theatre Company is holding open auditions for the play, Robin Hood, at the Laurel Grange, August 10th from 7 – 9 p.m. and August 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roles for actors, chorus, musicians and stage hands available. For more information visit www.VillageTheatreCompany.org.
August 14
Methuen, MA – Ellen’s Heart and Soul First Annual Summer Classic to be held at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club beginning at 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Ellen’s Heart and Soul’s charitable programs. For more information email Andrew Leavitt at Andrew@EllensHeartAndSoul.com or visit www.EllensHeartAndSoul.com.
August 15
Atkinson, NH – 4th Annual Peter A. Lewis Golf Tournament at the Atkinson Resort & Country Club beginning at 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club. For more information visit www.AtkinsonResort.com.
Haverhill, MA - The Arc and Lakeview House Nursing Home will host their 7th Annual “Tee Off for The Arc” Golf Tournament at the Haverhill Golf and Country Club. Proceeds will benefit The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, a non-profit agency working to enhance the lives of local individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information contact Eileen at (978) 373-0552, Eileen.Woelfel@TheArcofGHN.org.
August 17
Andover, MA - The Andover Historical Society presents: High Tea and History, 2 p.m. For more information contact Debbie DeSmet at (978) 475-2236.
August 20
Andover, MA – The Andover Farmers Market, held at the Andover Historical Society on Main Street, will host a canned food drive to benefit Lazarus House Ministries’ programs to fight hunger from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Canned goods can be dropped off in collection bins at the market. For more information call (978) 475-2236 or visit www.AndoverHistorical.org/Market.
August 23 – 25
South Hampton, NH – The Carriage Barn Therapy Program is offering an adult summer carriage driving clinic. Clinic topics include reinsmanship, types of harness and carriages, presentation and showing, and combined driving for beginners. Attendees will drive each day and in addition enjoy plenty of roundtable discussions and Q&A. For more information contact The Carriage Barn at Carriage-Barn@Comcast.net or (603) 378-0140.
August 26 – 28
Westford, MA – Middlesex 4-H County Fair, Westford 4-H Fairgrounds. Experience the largest three-day 4-H kids’ fair in the Eastern U.S. See sheep, goat and rabbit exhibits. Experience the Barnyard show, hayrides, clowns, face painting, pony rides and more. For more information visit www.4HMiddlesexFair.org.
August 28
Newbury, MA – The Newburyport Education Foundation presents their Summertime Family Music Festival at the Spencer-Little Farm from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring music, vintage baseball, local artisans, food, kids’ activities and more. All proceeds to benefit the Newburyport Education Foundation’s programs. For more information visit www.NewburyportEF.org.
August 28 & 29
Newburyport, MA – The Firehouse Center for the Arts will hold open auditions for the play, “The Christina Experiment,” from 1 -3 p.m. on Aug. 28th and 7 – 10 p.m. on the 29th. All actors interested in auditioning should call (978) 499-9931 for an appointment. For more information visit www.FireHouse.org.
August 29
Bolton, MA – The 16th Annual Lowell General Hospital Golf Challenge at the International Golf Club and Resort will benefit The Legacy Fund, the historic capital campaign for the expansion of Lowell General Hospital. For more information or to participate contact Kathy Sullivan at (978) 788-7174 or Kathy.Sullivan@LowellGeneral.org.
Ongoing
Tyngsboro, MA – Kitty Angels Cat Shelter is seeking volunteers to work as adoption counselors at the PetSmart location in Nashua, NH. The position involves working directly with the public. For more information email Joan at joan@kittyangels.org
South Hampton, NH – The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center is having an ongoing fundraising sale to benefit its therapeutic programs including horseback riding and carriage driving, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, summer camps, clinics and riding and carriage driving lessons. Items include: Horse Blankets & Sheets, Boots & Footwear, Apparel, Saddles & Pads, Tack, Equipment & Supplies, and more. Many different sizes, weights & brands are available, both new & used. For a complete list of sales offerings, or for more information about our programs, please contact The Carriage Barn at (603) 378-0140 or email carriage-barn@comcast.net.
Middleton, MA – Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group offers confidential and caring conversations, resource sharing, supportive ideas and laughter. Share feelings, concerns and fears with those who are walking a similar path. Meets every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Heather LoRe at HeatherLoRe@verizon.net or (978) 664-2161 or Marie Lucca at MariejLucca@comcast.net.
Please submit your community events information to editor@mvmag.net.
This calendar is for charitable and community-oriented events.