Online Plus Edition Friday, August 20, 2004
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Tri-Town news in brief
TOWN MEETING: Topsfield residents are invited to attend a public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Topsfield Library. Chris Siccardi from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) organization will be present to discuss how the CPA can help fund Town Hall upgrades. HOME SERVICES: During the summer months, the Topsfield Council on Aging offers home visits to Topsfield elders who are house-bound and would enjoy a social visit. Also, Meals on Wheels home delivery is available to elders Monday through Friday. Call (978) 887-1523. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 89 Perkins Row, Topsfield, will offer the following family programs through the fall: • Terrific Toddlers meet Wednesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, and Oct. 6, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. for families with children ages 2 and 3. $8 adults; $6 children. • Family Campout, a river adventure, Friday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. to Saturday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. for families with children ages 7 to 11. $32 adults; $29 children. • Sunset Walk Friday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. for families with children ages 6 and older. $10 adults; $8 children. • Saturday Exploration, Sept. 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m., for families with children ages 5 and older. $9 adults; $7 children. • Fours and Fives in Fall, discovery classes meet Tuesdays, Sept. 21, 28, and Oct. 5, 12, and 19. Choose from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m. Also meets Fridays, Sept. 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 15, and 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fee for five-week session, $72 per adults/child pair. • Family Paddle Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for families with children age 6 and older. Must be able to swim. Equipment provided. $14 adults; $12 children. • Wonder Walk for Families Sunday, Sept. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m. for families with children ages 3 and older. Registration is required for all activities. Discounts are offerred to Massachusetts Audubon members. For more information or to register, call (978) 887-9264. CLASSMATES SOUGHT: The Masconomet class of 1979 is looking for classmates for its 25-year reunion in August. Classmates should contact Michelle (McAdoo) Costanza at (978) 777-6483 or e-mail at mjcostanza@verizon.net. WATER BAN: The Topsfield Board of Water Commissioners has issued a Voluntary Water Ban due to increasing water demand and decreasing flows from the Ipswich River. Residents are asked to limit use of water outdoors and to irrigate lawns only one time per week for no more than two hours. For information, call (978) 887-1517 or visit www.topsfieldpw.org. NATURE PROGRAMS: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 89 Perkins Row, Topsfield, will offer the following adult programs through the fall: • Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands Tours Sundays, Sept. 12, 19, and 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50 per trip. • Plum Island Bird Walk Sunday, Sept. 12, 7 to 11 a.m. $18. • Saturday Morning Bird Walks, Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23, 7:30 to 9 a.m. $6. • Twilight-to-dark Canoe Trip, Thursday, Sept. 16, 6 to 9 p.m. All equipment provided. Participants must be able to swim. $30. • Photographing Autumn Woodlands and Meadows Saturday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. to noon with Bob Speare. Bring camera. $30. • Migrants at Mount Agamenticus, Maine, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring lunch, binoculars and field guides. $45. • Monhegan Island Weekend Friday, Sept. 24, to Sunday, Sept. 26., with Bob Speare and Carol Decker. $504 per person includes accommodations, all meals, transportation and field instruction. Registration is required for all activities. Discounts are offerred to Massachusetts Audubon members. For more information or to register, call (978) 887-9264.
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