Concert and slide show
The public is invited to an "Early Music Concert" featuring French soprano and soloist Anne Azema and lutenist and director of Boston Camerata Joel Cohen Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit Odonata Ecovilliage Initiative.
The public is invited to a slide show of "Findhorn and European Ecovillages" Sunday, July 27, 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Both events will take place at Jacalyn Bennett's Forest Retreat, 52 Rogers St., West Newbury. For advance tickets, call Lyra Engel 978-465-3935 or visit www.odonatavillage.org.
Summer food program July 29
The Salvation Army will host a special program allowing all area families with children under the age of 18 to stock up on kid friendly summer food on Tuesday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own large shopping bag and health cards or birth certificates for all your children. No intake necessary. The Salvation Army, 40 Water St., Newburyport.
Class recognition night July 31
The classes of 1938, 1948, and 1958 will be honored at the annual Class Recognition Night Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m., at Newburyport High School, Clipper Cafe. Roll call will be taken of classes attending and a brief update will be given of the 50, 60 and 70 year classes. This is the most popular of the NHS Alumni Association Events and all NHS alumni and guests are encouraged to attend.
Democrats meeting June 23
The Newburyport Democratic City Committee will meet Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m., at the Newburyport Public Library. All Democrats are welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail Ed Cameron at edcameronNBPT@gmail.com.
Class of '48 reunion
Newburyport High School Class of 1948 will celebrate its 60th reunion on Sept. 20, at the Garrison Inn, Brown Square, Newburyport. Social hour will begin at noon followed by a luncheon at 1 p.m. Invitations will be mailed July 25, with a deadline return date of Sept. 1. Addresses for the following classmates are still unknown: Edward Baker, Mary Lou (Barbaro) Powers, Elizabeth (Callejas) Malloy, Alden Caldwell, Nancy (Fowler) Hayes, Moselle (Harris) Pioneo, Mary (Jacques) Walker, Fred Longtin, Bessie (Makos) Jones, Carol (Noyes) Strand, Nancy (Regan) Buschini, John Rizzi and James Rizzi. Please call 978-465-0777 or 978-465-8452 will and information regarding the above list.
YWCA summer programs
Teen Summer Fun: Through Aug. 1, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the pool during open swim and work out at the fitness center. Ages 12 through 17.
Lifeguard Training/Waterfront Certification Course: June 26 through Aug. 3, Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. to noon. An American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/Waterfront Certification Course. Prerequisite testing is required, and candidates must be 15 or older upon course completion. $300 for members, $350 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-465-9922.
Water Safety Training Course: Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17; Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. $325 for members, $375 for nonmembers. Register at membership desk.
Scamper Camp: Ages 3 to kindergarten. Four two-week sessions Monday through Thursday 8:45 a.m. to noon. Children will enjoy swim lessons, dancing, movement, fitness, art and science projects. Children must be toilet trained. $200 member cost, $12 per week for Lunch Brunch.
Kid's Club Camp: Ages first grade through fourth. Eight one-week sessions Monday through Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. Children will enjoy swim lessons, open swim, dance, yoga, fun fitness, activity projects and science games. $100 per session, $12 per week for Lunch Brunch.
School's Out: Full day program sessions July 21 through July 24; July 28 through July 31; Aug. 4 through Aug. 7; Aug. 11 through Aug. 14; Aug. 18 through Aug. 21.
The YWCA Greater Newburyport has extended Kids Club House hours, Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 7 p.m.; and Baby-sitting Room hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (for under 6 drop-in care), Monday through Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. (for under 6 drop-in care), Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. (for under 6 care). Register camps and Health and Wellness at the new facility. Staff will be at the satellite office at 10 State St. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.ywcanewburyport.org.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield office hours
Due to the confusion with changes from Medex 3 to Medex 2 and with Blue RX, the Mayor's office and Blue Shield will hold office hours July 24 and August 7, 9 to 11 a.m., in the City Hall Coucil Chambers.
Class of '68 reunion extends invitation
The Newburyport High School Class of '68 is extending an invitation to the classes of '67 and '69 to join in an evening of mixing with old friends and dancing. The reunion will be Saturday, July 26, 9 p.m., and include a $10 cover charge. For more information, call Sue (Quill) LaBay at 978-462-1607.
Art Association class registration
Registration for the Newburyport Art Association's new fall studio art classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, and run until each class is full. Classes include all levels of watercolor, drawing, painting, collage, figure sculpture, oil painting and pastel painting. After-school programs are also available to children and teens. After school program, "Portfolio Art for Teens!" is free to the first 10 students who sign up. To register, call the NAA at 978-465-8769.
Learn about Girl Scouts at YWCA Aug. 10
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites all Newburyport girls entering kindergarten through fifth grade to attend a Swim and Dance Event Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Newburyport YWCA. Kindergarten through grade one meet at noon; grade two through three meet at 12:45 p.m.; grade four through five meet at 1:30 p.m. Preregistration is required by Aug. 1. To register, call 978-689-8015, 800-842-5566, or e-mail msomero@girlscoutseasternmass.org. Newburyport YWCA, 13 Market St., Newburyport.
RESTORE stadium has Web site
RESTORE, the committee to renovate and upgrade historic World War Memorial Stadium behind Newburyport High School, announces its new Web site, www.restoreourstadium.com. To donate, volunteer, and/or learn more, visit the site, which will be updated. This is a $1.4 million fundraising campaign. Donations may be sent to RESTORE, care of 26 Summit Place, Newburyport, MA 01950. Volunteers are needed for the following committees: Events, foundations and grants, alumni outreach, youth sports outreach, community outreach, and public relations and communications. E-mail to info@restoreourstadium.com, or clancymac@comcast.net.
NHS Class of 1948 reunion, Sept. 20
Newburyport High School's Class of 1948 will host its 60-year reunion at the Garrison Inn, 11 Brown Square, on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. Includes social hour and luncheon.
Class of 1950 reunion
The NHS Class of 1950 would like to hold a reunion in September or October and is seeking an organizer. If you would like to help plan the reunion, call Doris Dumont at 978-499-2199.
