A Reminder: the 1st SAVE Annual Art Show "Rumney Marsh" Starts on Saturday September 22 and runs through September 29 at the M.E.G. Center at 54-58 Essex Street, Saugus, MA Drop off for submitting artwork is Friday September 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Art will be judged on Saturday September 22
and there will be a reception with light refreshments
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Saturday evening.
The Art Show will run every night from 5:30 to 7:30 pm until September 29
If anyone would like to assist, please call Kelly Slater at (781) 231-6864
This is a great opportunity to shine a light on our undervalued marshland
and we hope to see you there!
Entitled ACEC Rumney Marsh, the exhibit will feature art in any medium
inspired by the beauty and fragility of the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical
Environmental Concern ecosystem.All artists 18 years of age or older who meet the specifications for submission may exhibit one piece of art. For full details, please click here
EVENTS AT CAMP NIHAN Creature Feature at Camp Nihan, Sprague Lodge Sundays-September 23 & 30and October 7
from 10:00 to 11:00 am A different animal will be featured each week; an activity, craft, or
short hike to find signs of wildlife will follow a brief presentation.
Appropriate for all ages, but best for kids 4 years and older.
This is a drop-in program; no registration required. more info
Breakheart Reservation Upcoming Programs
Hike Through History: The Flume Pearce Lake Beach Monday September 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm Explore one of Breakheart's "Stories in Stone" on this 1-hour stroll to The Flume. more info
Full Harvest Moon Night Hike at Breakheart TuesdaySeptember 25from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Breakheart Reservation Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA Registration required. (781) 233-0834 or more info
2018 Breakheart Annual Fall Festival SaturdaySeptember 29from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Breakheart Reservation Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA Food!Fun!Fall!Join us for this exciting annual event! This event is free and open to the public. more info
For more information / para más información / para maiores informações, email or call Breakheart (781) 233-0834
Saugus Iron Works and Salem Maritime National Historic Sites are open for the 2018 season through October 31, 2018 Visitor Center hours at both sites will be daily from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Please visit our websites for Exciting Upcoming Events https://www.nps.gov/sair/index.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm Saugus Iron Works - Annual Iron Pour SaturdaySeptember 22 Set up begins at 10:30 am-Pour is around 12:00 pm Join us for our annual iron pour at the Saugus Iron Works.
The iron pour is part of Essex Heritage “Trails and Sails” and our ongoing
celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Saugus Iron Works
as a national historic site within in the National Park Service system.
Furnace set-up begins at 10:30 am and the pour will happen at about noon.
Bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch while you wait for things to heat up.
Trails, Sails, and TAILS: Bark Ranger Program SaturdaySeptember 22&FridaySeptember 28 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Meet behind the Narbonne House, 71 Essex Street, Salem. Calling all dog owners! You & your pup are invited to join a park ranger
for a free Bark Ranger program! click here to view / print the FLYER for this event
World Series Park will host Coaches vs. Cancer SaturdaySeptember 29&SundaySeptember 30
games at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm each day Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
Funds raised from this event will go to the American Cancer Society. click here for more information
A “Wall of Fame” is new addition to World Series Park to honor the generous donors who support WSP The World Series Park “Wall of Fame” will be available
to sign up for through the 2018 baseball season.
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First Congregational Church UCC Pumpkin Patch Returns –September 29 thru October 31
The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will again host the Annual
Pumpkin Patch which will run from September 29 through Halloween, October 31.
Pumpkins of all sizes will be displayed on the church lawn and will be available
for purchase every day from 10:00 am to closing.
The “Pumpkin Truck” will arrive Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 am with
3,000 pumpkins.Volunteers are needed to help with the unloading.Volunteers
are also needed to help staff the various shifts for the selling of pumpkins during
the month of October.If interested please contact Carolyn Davis (781) 233-4555.
“The Pumpkin Patch” looks forward to having everyone enjoy this great fall event!
Farmers! Bakers! Candlestick Makers! Are all at the 2018 Essex Street Farmer's Market Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm through October 2018
Anna Parker Playground - 120 Essex Street in the parking lot area Come visit us and enjoy goodies from Little Brook Farm & Garden, Roberto's Seafood, End Bakery, and Castle Corner Creations Candles & Soap.
We invite local farmers and other vendors to participate in our market.
Entertainers are welcome, too!
If you or your organization would like to participate, please contact:
Peter Rossetti (781) 816-2419
2018 Town of Saugus Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday November 10, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous waste in
an environmentally responsible manner during the collection event.
Pre-register for this free event online or by visiting or calling
the Inspectional Services Department at Town Hall (781) 231-4115 Proof of residency is required.
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