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September 6, 2012

Essex Calendar

Friday, Sept. 7

Royal Lipizzan stallions perform, 5:30 p.m., Cogswell’s Grant. 90 minutes of dazzling “airs above ground” horsemanship, presented by the famed Herrmann family. Tickets $8-$15. Snacks and souvenirs available. Bring seating and bug spray. 978-768-3632.

Saturday, Sept. 8

Royal Lipizzan stallions perform, 2 p.m., Cogswell’s Grant. 90 minutes of dazzling “airs above ground” horsemanship, presented by the famed Herrmann family. Tickets $8-$15. Snacks and souvenirs available. Bring seating and bug spray. 978-768-3632.

Edible mushroom foraging with field biologist Erika Sonder, 2 p.m., Manchester—Essex woods. Meet at Essex Shipbuilding Museum, 66R Main St. Free, but registration required; email info@essexshipbuildingmuseum or call 978-768-7541.

Music and comedy night fundraiser to benefit Dave and Holly Brewer Coll and family, 6 to 9 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Coll family.

“What’s It Worth?” Appraisal Night, 7 to 9 p.m., Second Glance, Gloucester. Get a professional opinion on three items of jewelry, textiles, paintings, antiques or artwork for $10. All proceeds benefit The Open Door. Visit facebook.com/SecondGlanceThriftStore.

Sunday, Sept. 9

Royal Lipizzan stallions perform, 2 p.m., Cogswell’s Grant. 90 minutes of dazzling “airs above ground” horsemanship, presented by the famed Herrmann family. Tickets $8-$15. Snacks and souvenirs available. Bring seating and bug spray. 978-768-3632.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Thursday, Sept. 13

T.O.H.P. Burnham Library Book Club, 9:30 a.m., Summer of the Bear by Bella Pollen, copy available at the library. All welcome, snacks provided.

Saturday, Sept. 15

Salty Dog Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Rain date: Sept. 16. Salty Dog Costume Parade for dogs at noon.

Wednesday,Sept. 19

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Friday, Sept. 21

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Saturday, Sept. 22

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Sunday, Sept. 23

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

A Year on the Farm: slide show of seasons on an Essex Farm. 5 to 6:30 p.m., T.O.H.P. Burnham Library. Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Essex Library. $5 donation requested to benefit library.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Friday, Sept. 28

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Saturday, Sept. 29

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Sunday, Sept. 30

“Trails and Sails” walks and water weekend, presented by Essex Heritage in partnership with organizations across Essex. 200-plus free and fun family-friendly events at more than 120 sites. www.trailsandsails.org.

Monday, October 1

Introduction of updated and improved Evergreen catalog, at T.O.H.P. Burnham Library. New userfriendly features expand capabilities and ease

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Yankee Networkers Chapter of BNI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Periwinkles, 74 Main St. Newcomers always welcome at this business referral organization’s regular Wednesday breakfasts.

Thursday, Oct. 18

Story Hour for 3 — 5 year olds, 10 a.m., with care giver at T.O.H.P. Burnham Library. Stories, songs, crafts and more! Sign up at awanner@mvlc.org or call 978-768-7410.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Free flu shots clinic for Essex residents, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorial Fire Station, 24 Martin St.

Thursday,Oct. 25

Howlarious Halloween event, 5 p.m., with spooky storyteller Mary Jo Maichack at T.O.H.P. Burnham Library. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday,Nov. 6

Free flu shots clinic for Essex residents,7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Senior Center, Pickering Street.

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