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Ales over ALS: Homebrew Competition - Essex. Adult Event

ALS Fundraiser, support Ales over Als - Beer crafting, homebrewing competition

Compassionate Care ALS invites you to attend the 8th annual Ales Over ALS: A Crafter’s Delight that will be celebrated in scenic Essex at the Shipbuilding Museum where the town and museum both take full pride in all things locally crafted from farm, sea and brew kettle. All proceeds from this fundraising event will go directly to Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS), in support of people living with ALS.

When:

Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 3pm to 8pm

Location:

Essex Shipbuilding Museum

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Essex Police Department's Annual Car Show

Essex MA Annual Car Show hosted by the Essex Police Department

Come to the 6th Annual Classic Car Show in Essex. Find Antiques, Classics, Muscle, Special Interest, Trucks and Motorcycles. The show is centrally located in Essex MA with antique and specialty shops and restaurants within walking distance. Don’t miss this very special opportunity to enjoy Essex.Sponsored by First Ipswich Bank.

When:

Sunday, September 29, 2019 1 - 4pm

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Essex Bicentennial Parade

Essex Massachusetts will celebrate its with a parade through downtown including Aleppo clowns, 15 floats and 7 bands!

2019 marks the Bicentennial of the founding of Essex and they're celebrating with a Parade downtown! The parade will step off from the corner of Southern Ave and Main St, follow Main St. to turn left onto Western Avenue, turn left onto Winthrop St., then turn right onto Martin St. The parade will end at the intersection of Martin St. and Western Avenue.

When:

Saturday, August 10, 2019 10am

Location:

Downtown Essex

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Essex Bicentennial Fireworks & Celebration

Essex Massachusetts will celebrate its bicentennial with fireworks over Memorial Park!

Join the fun in Essex for their 200th Birthday celebration featuring all kinds of food trucks including Indian food, The Farm Bar and Grille, Pomodori’s Pizza, Trolley Dogs, Cuesta’s Fiesta, Cod Squad, Whoopie Wagon and Mimzee’s. Plus live music by Uncharted Watahs and fireworks by American Thunder. Bicentennial tee-shirts, hoodies, commemorative calendars and Madame Varney tea towels will be for sale.

When:

Friday, August 9, 2019 5-10pm

Location:

Memorial Park (Essex)

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Carolyn O'Connor Scholarship

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Businesswomen’s Committee has established this scholarship to help Cape Ann area women achieve their continuing education and career goals. Carolyn O’Connor was the first chairperson of the Businesswomen’s Committee, a community activist and a previous member of the Gloucester City Council. This scholarship honors her dedication to and involvement with the Businesswomen and the Chamber over the years. Organized in 1986, the Businesswomen’s group is committed to the growth of Cape Ann businesses and the professional development of the Chamber’s women members.

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Music Asylum Summer Songwriting Sessions

The Music Asylum offers an annual Summer Songwriting Session. Learn the art of lyric writing, prosody, chord structures, harmony, song form, rhythm and groove. Students will leave having written at least one song for themselves, will collaborate with other students on song production, and will leave with a great sense of the complexities and joys of creating music.

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Spring Egg Hunt

Woodman's of Essex Massachusetts hosts an egg hunt at Centennial Grove.

Support the Essex Youth Commission & bring the kids to the annual Spring Egg Hunt. This year the event will be held at Centennial Grove beginning at 1 pm. There will be three age categories - 0-5; 6-11 and 12+. There is no charge for the event as it is covered by generous candy donations by the people of Essex and the Essex Youth Commission. After the egg hunt, stop by Woodman's for a bite to eat!

When:

Saturday, April 6, 2019 1-3pm

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Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World

Marcia Wilson and friend from 'Eyes on Owls'. Photo ©Mark Wilson

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson of Eyes On Owls while they share their passion for owls! “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World” will introduce you to the owls of New England and beyond.

When:

Thursday, April 18, 2019 3:30-4:15PM

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Teen Crafternoon at TOHP Library

TOHP library in Essex Massachusetts hosts a Teen Crafternoon!

TOHP Burnham Public Library invites teens, grades 6-12, join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and Hot Cocoa! We’ll be making PomPom coasters for all your warm winter drinks.
Space is limited to 12 participants, please register early.

When:

Friday, March 8, 2019 3:30pm

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Sweetheart Dance in Essex

Come to a Valentine Swetheart Dance at the town hall in Essex, Massachusetts

Join us for the Inaugural Sweetheart Dance at Town Hall on Saturday February 9th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Bring your sweetheart and dance the evening away! Pizza & light refreshments available. $5 per person; $25 limit for families. Open to all ages! Advance registration is required.

When:

Saturday, February 9, 2019 6-8pm

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Bruins Pajama Drive

From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...

7:00 am to 9:00 pm

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