ESSEX HERITAGE MATTERS
Initiatives
Since
1996, The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) has championed
the heritage development of Essex County by fostering public-private
partnerships that preserve and enhance the significant aspects of the region’s
history, cultural heritage and character. We look forward to working with you
to promote the sustainability of this great region. Some of our current
initiatives include:
•
Bakers Island Light Station
•
Border to Boston Trail
•
Education Programming
o
Park for Every Classroom
o
Salem at SEA
o
Making the Caribbean Connection
•
Youth Jobs Program
•
Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
•
Events
•
Heritage Hero Award
•
I Heart Heritage!
•
Membership
•
Move It! 100 Miles in 100 Days
Challenge
•
Northeast Harvest - Buy Fresh, Buy
Local
•
NPS Passport Program
•
Partnership Grant Program
•
Photo Contest
•
Photo Safaris
•
Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence
(a film)
•
Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of
Walks & Water
and
much, much more! Learn more about our accomplishments here.
REGIONAL NEWS
Local Woman named to Governor Elect Charlie
Butler’s Leadership Team
Several
years ago, when Annie Harris and I were creating the Essex Heritage Concept, we
worked at the Salem Partnership, that helped create ESSEX HERITAGE with a young
lady who was most talented and capable.
Those capabilities and her work ethic have led to her recent appointment
to lead the new Governor’s budget office. Ms. Kristen Lepore of Danvers has held a
number of Federal and State positions in the Commonwealth including a term with
Governor Paul Cellucci. We wish Kristen
much success in her new role and are more than certain that she will play a
strong role on the Baker team.
DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT:
Danvers Council on Aging has a new real time online registration system!! To
register, you will need to first set up an account for your household. The
registration must be done by everyone regardless of previous activity with Danvers
Council on Aging. This new real time registration system will create a more
streamlined process for all of our customers.
The initial account set up should take no longer than fifteen minutes
and can be done as you are registering. If you have not yet registered for a
program but will be, please take 10-15 minutes to “Create an Account” with
Danvers Council on Aging on our new system.
SOCIAL SENIORS SUPPORTIVE ADULT DAY
PROGRAM
The
Danvers Council on Aging is pleased to announce that we are accepting
applications for participation in our unique Supportive Day Program. This
program provides a variety of engaging activities designed to promote
socialization with other seniors in a safe and nurturing environment. The
advantages are numerous and have provided benefits to both the participant and
family member/caregiver alike. We are happy to offer a risk “FREE” trial day to
experience the program first hand. Financial assistance is also available for
Danvers residents 60 and older through the generosity of the Clara & Harvey
Pillsbury Foundation. For more information please call Allison Jopling, R.N.,
Program Coordinator at (978) 762-0208.
Timely
Topics 10:30am-11:30am
There
is no charge for this event but if you plan on attending please call
978-762-0208 or sign up at the front desk for this presentation so that we can
plan appropriate space.
• December 3rd – “Java with a Jake” – Join us
for a cup of coffee with members of the Danvers Fire Department for another
installment of our series “Java with a Jake”. This month, Deputy Chief James
McPherson and Captain James Brooks will discuss holiday safety. Discussion will
include: extension cords, candles, indoor and outdoor lights, trees and more.
Make sure you come to this program to learn how to have a safe and enjoyable
holiday!
• Please join us on Wednesday, December 10th
from 10:30 to 11:30 for a free Winter Safety Workshop. The workshop will be
presented by Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students from North Shore
Community College. Topics will include snow removal tips and tricks, strategies
for safe driving, and transportation alternatives. We will also discuss tips
for staying warm and minimizing your risk for falls as you are out and about
this winter. Light refreshments will be provided, all are encouraged to
attend!"
Danvers Historic holiday Events
Upcoming
Events
Visit
full listing at DanversHistory.Org for current details
We
Make History Fun!
Historic
Properties
Every
2nd Friday, through November 14th, 2014
Time:
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1:00
PM film at Tapley Hall: Colonials and the British
$15
at the door for all four properties.
Location:
Page House, Rebecca Nurse Homestead,Judge Samuel Holten House and Tapley
Memorial Hall, 13 Page St. Danvers.
Learn more at DCAT Intern Productions here
Onion
Town Variety Show
Every
2nd Friday, through November 14th, 2014
7:00
to 9:00 P.M. $5 for non-performers.
Please
visit the list of Danvers Access Shows at DCAT
Tapley
Memorial Hall, 13 Page St. Danvers.
Speaker
Series: Soup Kitchens
Thursday,
November 20th 7:00 P.M.
Tapley
Memorial Hall, 13 Page St. Danvers.
Brian
O'Loughlin presents a talk on the Soup Kitchen and its role in the community
throughout history. Reservations appreciated to help with hall set up. Please
bring canned goods for the People to People Danvers Food Pantry.
Parking
on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the corner of Page and Elm Streets. RSVP
to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org . FREE and ALL are welcome!
Parade
of Trees: Dec 3rd through 6th event details
Become
involved, please decorate a tree or wreath.
See details and guidelines.
Wednesday,
3rd: Preview Party 5:30 - 8pm
FREE
for tree & wreath donors. $10 general admission.
Thursday,
4th: 1-8pm FREE admission.
6:30pm:Theatrical reading of the Polar
Express, details
Friday,
5th: 1-5pm FREE admission.
Saturday
6th: 10am-5pm FREE admission.
3:30-4:30 Roaming Magician: Jay
Fraser
Saturday:
5:15pm all trees & wreaths raffled to lucky winners!
Christmas
at Glen Magna Farms
Fri-Sun
Dec. 5th - Dec. 7th. Full Developing Details
The
Society and The National Association of Women Artists are celebrating their
125th Anniversaries!! Local florists will deck the halls of the Endicott
Mansion. This weekend of events is not to be missed!! Candy Shoppe on site,
featuring Harbor Sweets!
Gala
Celebration: Friday Dec. 5th tickets
sure to sell out!
National
Association of Women Artists Art Show:
Sat. 6th 9am-3pm & Sun. 7th
10am-5pm
High
School Chamber Chorus: Sat. Dec. 6th 1pm at Art Show
Meet
The Artists: Sat. Dec 6th, 3-5pm.
Gilded
Harps: Sat. Dec. 6th, 3-5pm at Reception
Tea
at Endicott Mansion: Sun. Dec.7th, 11:30am
tickets sure to sell out!
Holiday
Concert: The Essex Harmony
Sunday,
Dec. 14th 3:00 P.M. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St.
The
Essex Harmony, Artists-In-Residence of the Society, will perform. This mixed
media, acapella concert is directed by Tom Carmody. More about The Essex
Harmony.
Donations
encouraged. Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation mission of the Society,
including supplies for our Artists-In-Residence. Reservations appreciated to
help with hall set up. Parking on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the
corner of Page and Elm Streets. RSVP to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to
dhs@danvershistory.org .
FREE
and ALL are welcome! Donations encouraged
Speaker
Series - check our website often for details
Feb. 19th, David McKenna, Native
Americans in Danvers
March 19th, Dana Smith, Underground
Railroad
April 21st, George Saluto, Photography
Past to Present
Heritage
Films - NEW RELEASE: Dan Tremblay, Topsfield Fair
Trustee and Danvers Historical Society Member, has prepared a 2.5 hour film of
this year's Topsfield Fair, America's Oldest Country Fair. It would make a
wonderful keepsake gift, especially entertaining for the elderly who could not
attend, and reflects the wonderful Essex County annual event we've all
witnessed. Order your DVD thru the Danvers Historical Society. $19.95. Allow 4
days to process.
St. John’s Prep Information
Alumni
Christmas Party - December 3
Host
Joe Milano ‘62 invites all alumni to this annual event at the Union Oyster
House on Wednesday December 3 from 6-8 pm. Enjoy an evening of relaxing
conversation and holiday merriment as you reconnect with classmates and friends
over savory hors d’oeuvres and refreshing beverages. Take this opportunity to
celebrate the holiday season with the local Prep community at the Union Oyster
House – a Boston landmark and America’s oldest restaurant. Please register in
advance PLEASE
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem
A
major event to support the club will be offered early in 2015 See details that
follow
The
date of the Champion for Kids Celebration honoring Mayor Driscoll has been
changed to accommodate the Salem High School Band. I am so happy to tell you
that the great High School Band will be part of the event.
The
date is now firmly established for Sunday, January 25th from 6 to 9 PM. (There are no NFL football games scheduled
that day.)
COP-AA ACTIVITIES
Many
thanks to my former Employer…The Salem Five Bank for their generous grant to
support the broad and encompassing program of COP-AA as they continue to offer
support programs for people that have suffered Amputations in this Region.
HOLIDAY WISHES
We certainly wish all of you our heartiest wishes for a wonderful
holiday at the end of this year, and offer our best wishes for a great New Year
2015.
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