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February
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Monthly
Meeting Schedule -
Click Here For Yearly Calendar |
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February 2, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.-
Amesbury First Committee - Chamber Office
February 3, 2010 -
Noon - Economic Development Committee - Chamber
Office
February 8, 2010 - 8:15 a.m. - Golf Task Force
- Chamber Office
3:00 p.m. - Finance Committee -
Chamber Office
February 10, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - Membership Committee
- Chamber Office
February 11, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. - Executive Committee -
Provident Bank
February 15, 2010 - President's Day -
Office Closed
February 17, 2010 - Noon - Special Events Committee -
Chamber Office
1:00 p.m. - Chamber Spotlight - Chamber Office
February 24, 2010 - 8:15 a.m. - Golf Task Force -
Chamber Office
February 25, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. - Board of Directors -
Provident Bank
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Tuesdays
2/2/10
through
4/27/10 |
| What: |
Senior
Discount Days |
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial
Foundation, the Amesbury Council on Aging and the
Amesbury Downtown Business Association invite
Seniors to Fun Senior Discount Days. Every
Tuesday from February 2nd through April 27th
participating local shops will be offering seniors
great discounts!
Participating shops include: Bertram & Oliver
Booksellers, C. Meadows, Crafters Quarters, Davis
Jack's, Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, Parke Place, Paws
Pet Boutique, Real Bodies of Amesbury - Clothing
from Bali, The Riverwalk Bead Shop & Gallery and
Trendsetters Boutique.
For more information contact Annmary Connor at
978-388-8138. |
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Now through
Valentine's Day |
| What: |
Crafters Quarters Sweetheart Sale |
| Date/Time |
Now through Valentine's Day |
| Where: |
Crafters
Quarters - 36 Main Street, Studio 203, Amesbury |
Crafters Quarters invites you
to shop and save on a gift for that special someone.
Now through Valentine's Day they will be taking 10%
off all Pink and Red items in the studio. For more
information call 978-388-8000.
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2/8/10 |
| What: |
Help
for Haiti Fundraiser |
| Date/Time |
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Flatbread Company - 5 Market Square, Amesbury |
The Employees of Flatbread will
be holding a Help for Haiti Fundraiser on Monday,
February 8th from 5:00 p.m. to closing. All
employees will be donating their evening wages to
help those in Haiti. A portion of the night's
proceeds from sales will also be donated.
For more information call 978-834-9800.
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2/8/10 |
| What: |
State
of the City Address & Open House |
| Date/Time |
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Francis E. Lawlor Auditorium - Amesbury High School |
Mayor Thatcher Kezer invites
you to attend the State of the City Address and
Municipal Open House on Monday, February 8, 2010
beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Francis E. Lawlor
Auditorium, Amesbury High School, Highland Street.
The Mayor will discuss the current economic
realities impacting the city and his goals for the
coming year.
Following the State of the City Address, stay for
the Municipal Open House. Meet representatives
from city government and municipal departments.
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2/9/10 |
| What: |
Bartering In Business |
| Date/Time |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. |
| Where: |
Chamber Office - 5 Market Square, Amesbury |
Join Neal VanDam of ITEX on
Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 at the Chamber Office
and learn how bartering can be a very effective tool
for your business!
Discover the power and profitability of barter-based
business through the ITEX Marketplace. Light
refreshments will be served.
To
register for this event please click here.
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2/9/10 |
| What: |
Atria
Merrimack Place Open House |
| Date/Time |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Atria
Merrimack Place - 85 Storey Avenue, Newburyport |
Atria Merrimack Place invites
you to attend their 10th Anniversary Open House on
Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious hors d' oeuvres, wine and
entertainment.
For more information call 978-462-7324.
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2/11/10 |
| What: |
Beer
Club at Phat Cats |
| Date/Time |
Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
| Where: |
Phat Cats
Bistro - 65A Market Street, Amesbury |
Phat Cats Bistro invites you to
join the Beer Club on Thursday, February 11th.
Enjoy beer from Mercury Brewing. They will be
offering their ever changing $5 phat menu. For
more information call 978-388-2777.
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2/11/10
through
3/18/10 |
| What: |
Diabetes Self-Management Program |
| Date/Time |
Begins Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 9:30 to Noon |
| Where: |
Atria
Merrimack Place - 85 Storey Avenue, Newburyport |
Atria Merrimack Place invites
you to attend join them for a six-week workshop
offered to adults of any age who are living with the
challenges and complications of diabetes.
Share what you know and learn from others who are
experiencing the same challenges.
Learn strategies to set and meet personal goals;
identify and try out simple techniques that can
improve your quality of life; improve communication
with your doctor; handle stress and learn to relax.
The deadline for registration is February 4, 2010.
For more information call 978-462-7324.
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2/12/10
&
2/13/10 |
| What: |
Hearts
for Haiti Open House |
| Date/Time |
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. |
| Where: |
Charlotte's Glass Bead Studio - 14 Cedar Street,
Amesbury |
Charlotte's Bead Shop & Studio
will be hosting the Hearts for Haiti Open House on
Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th.
Charlotte will be exhibiting and selling her
beautiful handmade glass heart pendants and
earrings. 20% of the proceeds from the sales
will be donated to a local relief fund for Haiti.
A silent auction for a gorgeous ruby red bracelet
(retail value $125) will be held with all the
proceeds going to the relief fund.
For more information contact Charlotte at
978-697-5619
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2/13/10 |
| What: |
Follow
Your Heart to Amesbury |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. |
| Where: |
Participating Downtown Shops |
Follow Your Heart to Amesbury
and get that special someone a Valentine's Day gift!
On Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. participating downtown shops will be
offering special Valentine's Day treats.
For more information contact Deb Pagley at
978-388-9600.
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2/13/10 |
| What: |
Valentine's Day Poetry Reading |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Bertram &
Oliver Booksellers - 73 Main Street, Amesbury |
Come hear local poets Alfred
Nicol and Richard Wollman at Bertram & Oliver
Booksellers on Saturday, February 14th from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Deb Pagley at
978-388-2665.
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2/13/10 |
| What: |
One
Heart for Haiti |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Unity on the River, 58 Macy Street, Amesbury |
Join local artists for the Hope
for Haiti Benefit Concert on Saturday, February 13th
beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and all
proceeds go to Oxfam.
Tickets will be available at the doors.
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2/14/10 |
| What: |
Valentine's Day at Phat Cats Bistro |
| Date/Time |
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Phat Cats
Bistro - 65A Market Street, Amesbury |
Celebrate Valentine's Day at
Phat Cats Bistro! Along with their regular
menu, they will be offering delicious specials and
plenty of sparkling wine!
For more information call 978-388-2777.
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2/20/10 |
| What: |
Opportunity Works Lend A Hand Auction |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Noon to 9:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Broadcast on Public Access Cable and www.portmedia.org |
Help raise funds for
Opportunity Works at the 26th Annual Lend A Hand
Auction being broadcast live on Public Access Cable
and
www.portmedia.org.
The public is invited to view and pre-bid on items
on Thursday, February 18th from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at
the R. A. Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street,
Newburyport.
For more information contact Opportunity Works at
978-462-6144 or visit
www.opportunityworks.net
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2/21/10 |
| What: |
Phat
Cats Bistro Sunday Brunch |
| Date/Time |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Where: |
Phat Cats
Bistro - 65A Market Street, Amesbury |
Enjoy a delicious brunch at
Phat Cats Bistro, 65A Market Street, Amesbury.
For more information call 978-388-2777.
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2/26/10 |
| What: |
Eastern
Lumber Nashville Songwriter Series |
| Date/Time |
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Eastern Lumber
Company - 65 Haverhill Road |
Tony Matrumalo, Owner of
Eastern Lumber, invites you to attend a free concert
on Friday, February 26th beginning at 7:00 p.m. as
part of the Eastern Lumber Nashville Songwriter
Series. This month's performer will be Chris
Cavanaugh.
Tickets are free, but reservations are required.
To reserve your seat for this great concert
click here!
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3/3/10 |
| What: |
Good
News Business Salute |
| Date/Time |
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. |
| Where: |
Flatbread Co. - 5 Market Square |
Join us in saluting the
following businesses: Amesbury Treasures,
Bertram & Oliver Booksellers and Lowell's Boat Shop
at the March 3rd Good News Business Salute
Breakfast.
Guest Emcee will be Alice Mainville of the Amesbury
Academy. Keynote Speaker will be Suzanne
Gebelin of the Great American Rain Barrel Program.
Early Bird Cost (prior to 2/24/10) Members $11 Table
of 6 $61 Non-Members $21
After 2/24/10 Members $13 Table of 6 $73 Non-Members
$23
RSVP to the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce &
Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
To
register for this event please click here.
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3/5/10 |
| What: |
Legislative Luncheon |
| Date/Time |
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Ristorante Molise, One Market Square, Amesbury |
Join us as we welcome U. S.
Representative John Tierney, Senator Steven A.
Baddour and Representative Michael Costello at the
Legislative Luncheon on Friday, March 5th at
Ristorante Molise.
Find out how pending legislation in Boston and
Washington will affect your cost of doing business
and cost of living. Get an update on the
economic development projects happening in Amesbury
- including the Transportation Center, relocation of
the DPW building, the Riverwalk and more!
Cost includes a plated luncheon by Ristorante
Molise. Members $20 - Table of 6 $120 -
Non-Members $25.
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3/11/10 |
| What: |
Business After Hours Joint Mixer |
| Date/Time |
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Merrimack Design Associates - 14 Cedar Street Studio 324 |
Join your hosts Gregory Colling
and Eric Inman Daum at the March 10, 2010 joint
Mixer with members of the Greater Newburyport
Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Merrimack Design Associates offers comprehensive
professional design services for high-end
residential and small institutional and commercial
clients.
RSVP to the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce &
Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
To
register for this event please click here.
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Winter
Snow Tubing & Junkyard Terrain Park |
| Where: |
Amesbury
Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road |
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The Amesbury Sports Park is
open for the season! Come experience the Big Hills
on the Big Thrills as you slide down our snow
covered slopes. We’re proud to introduce the
opening of The Junkyard Terrain Park ~ a progressive
skiing / snowboarding park full of recycled things
to jump and ride! Warm up in the Corner Kick Pub
and grab a hot lunch and a cold beer. Donate a
non-perishable food item to benefit Our Neighbor’s
Table and receive $3 off your admission!
Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 9 pm, Saturdays,
school vacation weeks, and most holidays from 10 am
to 9 pm, Sundays from 10 am to 7 pm.
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Ongoing |
| What: |
2010
North of Boston Business Plan Competition |
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Date/Time: |
Plan Overview & Entry Form
due January 28, 2010
Business Plan due February 26, 2010 |
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The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial
Foundation is pleased to announce that we are once
again partnering with the Enterprise Center at Salem
State College for the 2010 North of Boston Business
Plan Competition. 1st Prize is $5,000; 2nd Prize is
$3,000 and 3rd Prize is $2,000.
Click
Here for Details |
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Motown
Dave & Friends |
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Date/Time: |
Thursday Evenings 7:00-11:00
p.m. |
| Where: |
Amesbury
Playhouse Dinner Theater, 194 Main Street,
Amesbury |
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The Amesbury Playhouse Dinner Theater kicks off its
new Live Entertainment Nights with Motown Dave &
Friends on Evenings from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy great music and dancing! Admission is $5
per person. Cash bar and appetizer/dessert
menu available. For more information call
978-388-9444. |
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Opportunity Works Commemorative Ornament |
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Opportunity Works is selling a one-of-a-kind
custom-designed brass ornament celebrating it's 35th
Anniversary.
Click Here for Flyer |
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Team
Pub Trivia Night |
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Days |
Every Tuesday Night 8:00-10:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
The Barn Pub & Grill, 5 Ring
Street |
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Challenge yourself at the Tuesday Night Team Pub
Trivia Night every Tuesday night at the Barn Pub &
Grill, 5 Ring Street. For more information
call 978-388-8700. |
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Thursday Night Open
Mic Performances |
| Where: |
Plum Island Coffee Roasters,
32 Elm Street, Amesbury |
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Carl Cacho will be hosting a series of
acoustic singer/songwriter open mic nights at Plum Island Coffee
Roasters, 32 Elm Street, Amesbury. For more
information call 978-387-3880. |
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Ongoing
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| What: |
Friday
Night Music Series |
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Date/Time: |
Click Here For Schedule |
| Where: |
Mad River Tavern, 37 Main
Street |
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Enjoy live music every Friday night at Mad River
Tavern. Remember,
Tuesday is Trivia Night, Wednesday is Ladies Night 2
for 1 entrees with the purchase of an appetizer,
Thursday is Karaoke, Saturday DJ Night and Sunday is
Reggae!
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Ongoing
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| What: |
Live
Theater |
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Date/Time: |
Click Here For Schedule |
| Where: |
Amesbury Playhouse Dinner
Theater, 194 Main Street |
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Enjoy dinner and a show at the Amesbury Playhouse
Dinner Theater. For more information call
978-388-9444.
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Ongoing
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What: |
Jeanne
Geiger Crisis Center eBay Fundraiser |
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The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center invites you to help
support their important mission by donating items to
be sold on eBay. Donate an Item for eBay Today
Change the World Tomorrow! For more
information call Laurie McCormack at 978-465-0999
X14 or email
LMccormack@jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org.
Click Here for Flyer!
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Ongoing
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What: |
Customer Loyalty Program |
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Where: |
Eastern Lumber
Company, 65 Haverhill Road |
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The Eastern Lumber Company and Cabinet Shoppe now
offers a Customer Loyalty Program. Stop in and
Start Saving Today! For more information call
978-388-0366.
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Ongoing
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What: |
Phat
Cats Bistro Monthly Specials |
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Date/Time: |
See Below for Special Promotion Days |
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Where: |
Phat Cats Bistro,
65A Market Street |
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Join your hosts, Christina Johnson and Paul Eastman,
for these "special event" days:
Beer Club - 2nd Tuesday of the Month - Features a
monthly guest brewer, give aways and a special $5
menu.
Wine Tasting and Tapas - Last Thursday of the Month
- Sample wines from around the world while enjoying
a special $5 Tapas menu.
Now offering a lighter side and half price menu
nightly.
Phat Cats Bistro dinner hours are Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at
4:30. |
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Ongoing |
| What: |
Craft
Classes at Crafters Quarters |
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Date/Time: |
Click
Here for Upcoming Classes/Events |
| Where: |
Crafters
Quarters, 36 Main Street Studio 203 |
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Crafters Quarters offers a variety of classes and
special events sure to unleash your creative side.
For more information call 978-388-8000. |
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