Treats at Paws Pet Boutique

Paws Pet Boutique's anniversary party

Seven years is good luck so why not celebrate?

JoAnn Goldsmith, owner of Paws Pet Boutique in downtown Amesbury, is hosting a party at her store today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the business' seventh anniversary.

The boutique at 106 Main St. is offering party treat bags for all dogs in attendance, as well as giveaways, raffles, and cake and ice cream.

Summer bazaar invites vendor participation

The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Foundation will be holding its annual Summer Bazaar on Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is inviting vendors to participate.

There will be plenty of events scheduled throughout downtown Amesbury. Live music and entertainment will be offered in the amphitheater in the Upper Millyard, as well as at various local businesses and vendors will fill Market Square.

Participating shops will be holding sidewalk sales on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2.

To participate in this event contact the chamber at 978-388-3178 or visit www.amesburychamber.com and click on current events for an application.

Boy Scout Troop 7 holding Burger Burn

Boy Scouts from Newburyport and Amesbury who participate in Boy Scouts of America Troop 7 will hold a fundraising Burger Burn at Eastern Lumber on Route 110 in Amesbury. Made-to-order burgers and hot dogs will be available for a nominal donation starting at 9:30 a.m. through late afternoon. The Boy Scouts are raising funds for their troop activities, which include camp-outs, bike-and-hike outings and community service projects in Greater Newburyport area. Troop 7 most recently assisted the Amesbury Tree Committee by planting saplings throughout town. The Scouts will be marching in the Memorial Day parade at on Monday at 10 a.m. They will be in full uniform for the Burger Burn.

Lions Club offers Finger Lakes tour

The Amesbury Lions Club is offering a tour to the Finger Lakes with a stop at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. In the heart of the Finger Lakes lies one of the largest acreages of vineyards in the country with more than 160 wineries. Departs Thursday, Sept. 22 via motor coach from Amesbury. Three nights accommodations at Ramada on the Lake Hotel in Geneva, N.Y. Tours of Geneva, Canandaigua, Naples and Corning. Dinner cruise aboard Esperanza Rose on Keuka Lake and much more. For details and prices contact Joan Baptiste at 978-388-0327.

Henna tattoos for teens at library

Mandy Roberge will talk about the history of henna tattoos and also demonstrate the technique for teens on Monday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St. Teens will be able to have Roberge give them a tattoo or they can try it themselves. The program is open to teens in grades 7 through 12; registration is required. The program is funded by the Friends of Amesbury Public Library. To sign up or for more information, visit www.amesburylibrary.org or contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@mvlc.org.

Junior Church Basketball Clinic on tap

Market Street Baptist Church will host a three-day Junior Church Basketball Clinic on Monday through Wednesday, June 26 through 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cashman Elementary School. The clinic for girls and boys ages 5 to 13 is a noncompetitive, instructional program designed to teach fundamental basketball skills and basic Bible knowledge in a fun and engaging manner. A visiting youth group from Tennessee will be working with the church as well as local church members. A suggested donation of $10 per child is requested to cover costs. To register, call the church at 978-388-0930 or email msbcsec@verizon.net. Visit www.marketstreetbaptistchurch.org for more.

Think green — think golf

The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Foundation will be holding its 22nd annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 6, at the Links at Outlook, South Berwick, Maine. This year's tournament will be a four-person scramble.

There will be a player fee of $185, which includes greens fees, cart fees, putting contest, hole in one contest, beat the pro contest, mulligans, boxed lunch, buffet dinner and prizes.

Sponsorships start at $175, and all sponsors will be featured in publicity and promotional notices and be listed on the Chamber website.

For information, contact the Chamber at 978-388-3178 or e-mail chamber@amesburychamber.com.

Donations wanted

The Amesbury High School All Sports Booster Club will be selling "Welcome Gift Packs" to incoming freshmen beginning in late April and throughout the spring. The booster club is inviting local businesses to donate either goods, services, coupons or other items that highlight their business and would be useful to incoming students. The gift pack will include an AHS backpack loaded with school supplies and other items that will come in handy for high school students. Some of the items that they would like to include are drink bottles, flash drives, pens, pencils, calendar/appointment keepers and AHS Cafeteria Coupons. The gift pack will be sold for $25 and proceeds will benefit the athletic programs at AHS. Those who would like to donate to the pack should call Leo Norton, president of the AHS All Sports Boosters, at 978-388-4800.

Veterans services seeks drivers

Say thank-you to area veterans by signing up as a volunteer driver. Many veterans have out-of-town medical appointments, which require transport to Bedford and Boston. By enrolling in the Northern Essex Elder Transport, you can become qualified to provide this service for our local heroes. Drivers are required to use their own vehicles, are reimbursed 43 cents a mile and are provided with supplemental insurance. Contact Cathy Fairchild at 978-388-7474.

COA trips

The Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging, the Newburyport Council on Aging and the Golden Agers have announced the following trips: the Shaw Brothers at DiBurro's on May 25; the Adirondack Balloon Festival Sept. 23 through Sept. 25; and a trip to Atlantic City in November.

For more information and ticket prices, contact your council, 978-388-8138 for Amesbury, 978-462-8650 for Newburyport, or contact Lorraine Oullette at 978-857-9013.

Amesbury Lions Club sponsors trips

The Amesbury Lions Club will be sponsoring three trips in 2011. Two trips will be to Red Sox away games in Toronto and Baltimore respectively, and the third trip will be a bus tour of the Finger Lakes Region of New York. A brief synopsis of each trip and prices are included below.

Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, June 9 to 12. This trip is four days, three nights with hotel accommodations at the Days Inn and Suites in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Trip includes all transportation via motor coach. Passports are required for this trip. Prices are: $549 pp/ double, $539pp/ triple, $699 single, $439 child with full rate adult.

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, July 18 to 20. This trip is three days and two nights with accommodations at the Residence Inn by Marriott, two blocks from the Inner Harbor and within walking distance of the ballpark. Tickets will be supplied for the 7:15 p.m. start time game in the lower box seats. Prices are $450 per person/double, $440 triple, $640 single and $340 child with full rate adult.

Tour the Finger Lakes Region in New York Sept. 22 to 25. Accommodations will be in the Ramada on the lake in Geneva, New York. The tour will include visits to Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame, The Willard Chapel, Belhurst Castle, Smith Opera House, Sonnenberg Mansion and the Corning Museum of Glass for a guided tour, and much more. Prices are $659 per person/double, $629 triple, $829 single. Space is limited to 48 passengers.

If you are interested in any of these trips or just want more information on a particular trip, please contact Joni Baptiste at 978-388-0327 or email: jonibap@verizon.net.

Volunteer drivers needed

Northern Essex Elder Transport, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer program serving the elderly in 14 communities of the Merrimack Valley, is seeking volunteer drivers. Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door transportation for the elderly to local and out of town medical appointments, essential shopping and social interaction when other means are either unavailable or unaffordable. Drivers donate their time and use their own automobiles and are reimbursed 43 cents per mile, and are provided supplemental insurance. Volunteers are given an emergency procedures course instructing them on what to do "if" an emergency arises. For more information contact the Amesbury Council on Aging and ask for Annmary Connor, COA Director at 978 388 8138.

For elders who need transportation, call your local Council on Aging to schedule a ride.

Steppe Up In bargain shop

Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main St., Amesbury, surprise sales, men's, women's, children's clothes. Also knickknacks. Only gently used clothing is sold. No games, toys or electronics. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Story time

Zac & Ani's Bread, located at 1 Elm St., will have story time on Saturdays at 10 a.m. No registration needed. For more information, call 978-834-6865.

Volunteers needed to maintain flags at cemeteries

Veterans Services of Amesbury is seeking volunteers to maintain the flags at local cemeteries throughout the year. The maintenance of flags is a continual effort, and success is dependent on community volunteers. Volunteers are needed for Union, Mt. Prospect and St. Joseph's cemeteries. Contact Amesbury Veterans Services at 978-388-8136 for more information.

Veterans notice

All World War II veterans are encouraged to provide their contact information to Amesbury Veterans Services for future events and benefit information. Contact Kristen LaRue at 978-388-8136 or laruek@amesburyma.gov.

Lake Gardner Association's first annual photo contest

The Lake Gardner Improvement Association, in association with the Amesbury Public Library, is inviting the public to participate in its first photo contest. Help raise awareness of Lake Gardner, the Powow River and surrounding conservation land by submitting photos online. Prizes will be awarded, and top entries will go on display at Amesbury Public Library. Photos should be on the theme of Lake Gardner, the beach, the Powow River or surrounding conservation land. Finalists will be chosen by judges on basis of technical quality, artistic creativity and composition. Visit http://www.lgia.org and click on the photo contest link for contest details and the online submission form.

Preschool movie time at the library

A 30-minute movie based on a picture book will be shown at the library, followed by a short craft on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., through June 9. All children aged 2 to 6 are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Please arrive on time to avoid disturbing others. For more information or for accessibility issues, contact Amesbury Public Library Children's Room at 978-388-8148, ext. 4 or www.amesburylibrary.org.

Youth activities at the library

The following are events are planned at the Amesbury Public Library's Children's Room.

Julie Pike Edmond will run a free workshop for children ages 3 to 5 in creative and fun movement. Kids can explore different ways to move while getting out some wiggles. The first workshop is scheduled for May 25 at 11:30 a.m. Space is very limited and registration is required. Please sign up online or by calling the library.

Children ages 7 to 12 are welcome to join the Amesbury Public Library Foodie Club on Friday, June 3, at 3:30 p.m., for the last session before summer. Come taste, learn and share food. This meeting will focus on the fresh and local food in our area. Registration is required. Please sign up online or by calling the library. For more information, please call the Children's Room at 978-388-8148 x4 or visit www.amesburylibrary.org.

Call for volunteers

Local veteran service agents are seeking volunteers with prior military service to visit with veterans in their homes and in hospice. Veterans of all ages are encouraged to donate their time to this worthy cause. For more information, contact Amesbury Veterans Services at 978-388-8136 or Newburyport Veterans Services at 978-465-4418.

Rowing lessons for kids

Kids between 10 and 12 will have the opportunity this summer to learn how to row a boat. Lowell's Boat Shop is offering two one-week sessions in July by certified instructors to learn traditional rowing command, how to plan a trip on the water, basic marine safety, basic navigation and teamwork. Also, kids can learn to appreciate nature, wildlife and the history that surrounds them, according to nonprofit working museum and national landmark.

The five-day program begins and ends each day at Lowell's Boat Shop and is geared toward teaching students proficiency on the water, self-reliance and confidence. The program will take place daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The first session runs from July 11 to 15 and the second one runs from July 18 to 22. There is a minimum of 10 students for a session and a maximum of 20. The cost is $285 per session. There is a 10 percent discount for families with crew membership.

For more information or to receive application materials, email info@lowellsboatshop.com.

Fundraiser for cancer walk

A fundraiser will be held on June 11 at the Polish Club on Mill Street to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in August. Amesbury resident Tammi Perkins is team captain is hosting the fundraiser, which begins at 7 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by the Reuban Kincaid Project. The group is walking in memory of Tom Francoeur. There will be a silent auction. Donations requested at $10 per person. Proceeds from the event will go towards the American Cancer Soceity. Relay for Life will be held at Landry Stadium on Aug. 20 and 21. For more information, contact Perkins at 978-388-0977.

Lesley University information meeting

On Friday, June 3, at 5:15 p.m., or Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m., Amesbury High, 5 Highland St, is holding a meeting on how to obtain an education license to teach moderate special needs children in grades Pre K through 8. Attendees need to possess an initial license in early childhood elementary education or middle school to obtain this second license. A Lesley University representative will meet attendees in the lobby. For more information call Cynthia Yetman at 978-360-5088.

'My Fair Lady' trip

Several groups are organizing a trip to North Shore Music Theatre on June 8 to see the musical, "My Fair Lady." The Newburyport Gold Agers and the Newburyport and Amesbury councils on aging are organizing the trip. Tickets costs $65 are they are limited. The price of the ticket includes transportation from Elks Hall in Newburyport to the theatre in Beverly. The bus leaves at 12:30 p.m. for the 2 p.m. matinee. To reserve a ticket, contact Newburyport Council on Aging at 978-462-8650, Amesbury Council on Aging at 978-388-8138, or Lorraine at 978-857-9013.

Foxwoods Trip

The Amesbury Council on Aging is organizing a trip to Foxwoods Casino on May 26. The cost of the ticket is $30 per person and includes transportation and a casino package. The bus leaves from All Saints Church in Amesbury at 7 a.m. and returns about 7 p.m. Contact the Amesbury Council on Aging at 978-388-8138 or Lorraine at 978-857-9013.

Ladies Night for cancer

The feature film "Mamma Mia" will be played on June 13 at Stage Two Cinema Pub on Main Street to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The event costs $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. The movie will benefit the team, Love for Mom. For more information or tickets, contact Joan Orlando at 978-388-0682.

Call for volunteers

The Amesbury Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to assist in several different areas. Those interested should stop by and pick up a volunteer packet and for more information please contact Annmary Connor, COA director, or Doreen Brothers, outreach worker, at 978-388-8138.

Sparhawk School will be 'Singin' in the Rain'

Tickets are on sale for Sparhawk School's production of "Singin' in the Rain." The feel-good musical takes audiences back to a decade of flappers, tappers and romance when silent film stars had to learn how to talk into the mikes and villains always wore masks. Performances will be Sunday and Monday, June 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Coastal Trails Coalition fundraiser

The Coastal Trails Coalition will be holding a fundraiser at Flatbread Co., 5 Market Square, on Tuesday, June 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. A portion of the price for each pizza ordered, both eat-in and take-out, will be donated to the CTC. A raffle for a Bell bicycle trailer is also part of the event. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Winners will be drawn at 9 p.m. at Flatbread. The ticket-holder does not need to be present to win.

The Coastal Trails Coalition is an all-volunteer organization composed of citizens and communities in the Lower Merrimack Valley whose mission is to advocate for the Coastal Trails Network, an emerging 30-mile, public system of bicycle and pedestrian trails linking the unique coastal features, town centers, neighborhoods and transportation hubs in the communities of Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. All funds raised will be used for trail development and maintenance.

Peace with a cherry on top at Friendly's

Kids As Peacemakers is hosting Family Fun Nights in May at Friendly's Ice Cream at 111 Macy St. (Route 110) in Amesbury to celebrate Peace Month in Massachusetts. The public is invited to be a peacemaker by helping to create a peace mural at the restaurant. The next Family Fun Night will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., May 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. A percentage of sales will support Kids As Peacemakers. For more, call 978-388-3955, email KAPINFO@comcast.net or visit www.kidsaspeacemakers.org.

Relay for Life Team holding movie fundraiser

The Amesbury Relay for Life Team Love For Mom is holding a Ladies Night Out fundraiser at Stage II Cinema Pub on Monday, June 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 7. Food and drinks will be available for purchase 2011. Admission is $10. Call Joan Orlando at 978-388-0682 for information or tickets.

Teen summer reading program

The Amesbury Public Library Manga Club, 149 Main St., is participating in a postcard project that has teens from across the United States and Canada swapping postcards. This year the theme for the teen summer reading program is "You Are Here."

The teens are reading for Lucy's Love Bus, and they provide funding for any form of integrative therapy to children fighting cancer or living with late effects of cancer treatment.

The sign-up for the teen summer reading program starts on June 1 and continues through Aug. 12. Teens may sign up for the summer reading program on line at www.readsinma.org/amesbury and then click on teens. After registration, they can keep track of all the books that were read and write reviews.

The teen programs have been funded by The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library and Amesbury Youth Funding. 'You Are Here' is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Amesbury native to speak on Memorial Day

Cmdr. Glen D. Bourque, executive officer, NAVSTA Newport, will speak at the Memorial Day ceremony in Amesbury at 10:15 a.m. at Landry Field. The observance is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign War Richard F. O'Brien Post 2016.

A native of Amesbury, Bourque graduated from Amesbury High School in 1980. He entered the Navy in February 1980 (under the delayed entry program), went to boot camp in September 1980 and graduated from basic training at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Great Lakes, Ill., in December 1980.

'Cooking with Katie' for kids at library

Katie Wilton Peterson will present her "Cooking with Katie" class for children ages 9 to 14 on Wednesday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St. Parmesan pizza triangles, pizza wontons and cream cheese-filled strawberries will be among the items on the menu. The hands-on workshop represents Peterson's second visit to the library. The workshop is part of the Teen Summer Reading Program and is being supported by Amesbury Youth Funding. At least 15 participants must register for the workshop for it to be held. To register or for more information, visit www.amesburylibrary.org or contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@mvlc.org.

Veteran benefit seminar

Are you the veteran or the widow of a veteran? Are you concerned about long-term care costs? If so, join us at the Amesbury Council on Aging for an informative program about benefits available to you. Veteran Service Officers Kristen LaRue and Kevin Hunt will discuss services and financial support you may be entitled to, depending on eligibility. A breakfast will be provided by Atria Merrimack Place. This event will be held on Wednesday June 15, 8:30 a.m., at the Amesbury Council on Aging, 9 School St. RSVP by calling Amesbury Council onAging at 978-388-8138.

Cultural Council seeking new members

The Amesbury Cultural Council is looking for volunteers to serve on the board. The council's goal is to help foster and promote the cultural enjoyment and enrichment of citizens through local and regional arts and culture events and programs. If interested, contact Amesbury Town Hall for an application or visit the town website to download a form listed under government, boards and commissions. For more information, email council chairwoman Pam Gilday at amesburycc@gmail.com. The Amesbury Cultural Council is involved in a number of activities. Two of its major responsibilities involve the annual Open Studio Tours in town and the disbursement of local cultural grant money to applicants. For more information om the council and its role, visit www.amesburyma.gov.

Old-Fashioned Flea Market

Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Point Shore, will hold an Old-Fashioned Flea Market on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Spaces available: $10 with your own table; $15 with church table. Lunch will be available on site. For Information, to reserve space or to donate items, call Dottie Johnson at 978-388-2452.

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