Holiday Doorway “Seasonal Decoration” Contest

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Sponsored by the Seaside Gardeners of Squantum
Open to all Squantum/Marina Bay residents and businesses
Create a welcoming entryway to your home or business with a seasonal theme.  Use any medium of fresh, silk, or synthetic materials. Awards for First, Second & Third place will be presented to winners.  Proceeds to benefit Seaside Gardeners’ Civic Beautification, Jr. Gardeners of Squantum School, and the Club’s Scholarship fund.
 
TIME TABLE
Deadline for entry – Saturday, December 8th
Sunday, December 9th – Decorations must be completed
Monday/Tuesday, December 10th & 11th – Doors will be photographed
Thursday, December 13th – Judging will take place; winners will be notified by phone/e-mail
Entry Form: Please print and complete the following Entry Form and mail to address at bottom of form
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Seaside Gardeners of Squantum
Holiday Doorway Contest
Entry Form
Entry Fee: $15.00
(Make Checks Payable to: Seaside Gardeners of Squantum)
 
NAME:__________________________________________________________________
Phone/E-mail:___________________________________________________________
Street Address:________________________________________________________________
Squantum____                     Marina Bay_____
Residence____                     Business______
 
Mail or deliver to:
Patricia McGilvray
828 E. Squantum St., Squantum, MA 02171
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Thank you for entering,
Door Decorating Committee
Patricia McGilvray, Deni Sindel, Gerry Dailey

Join us to hear stories of the Native American heritage of Squantum

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Wednesday, November 14, 7pm
First Church of Squantum, 164 Bellevue Street, Squantum, MA.
Free event. Bring a friend!

Squanto. Squaw Rock. Moswetuset Hummock.
Every day we are reminded of the rich Native American heritage of Squantum and the surrounding harbor islands. Please join us to learn about the people who first walked our shores as we explore through story, study and song.

StudyEllen Berkland
Archaeologist Ellen Berkland, of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, will shed light on the Native American history of our area discovered through explorations of the Boston Harbor Islands.

Story
Hear stories of the people who first fished these waters, walked these shores, and lived on the land of Squantum and the harbor islands.

SongShawl Dancer
Harry Young, “Gray Owl”, Hawk Clan Chief of Algonquin Seneca Me’tis heritage, Canada, will share drumming and songs of the northern woodland native heritage. Harry will explain the history and significance of these songs, and will appear in traditional regalia along with his wife and native shawl dancer, Deborah, “Gentle Doe Eyes”, of Azorian Pokanoket Me’tis heritage.

About Squantum Community Association
The Squantum Community Association provides programming that fosters conversation and community with a focus on topics of interest to the Squantum and Quincy communities, highlighting local talent and history. To subscribe to event notifications or share ideas for future events email SCASquantumEvents@gmail.com.

 

Hummock and Squantum

Moswetuset Hummock and Squantum

Visit The Faire For All Seasons – craft fair & lunch today!

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Join The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum for their annual “Faire For All Seasons”

When:  Saturday, October 27, 2012,  9:00 am – 1:30 pmPie
Where: Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum St., Quincy, MA

Find a great selection of gifts and items for the upcoming holiday season, including homemade baked goods, jewelry, handmade crafts, holiday decorations, stocking stuffers and everything in between.  Try your luck at winning one of the wonderful raffles!

The lunch has always been the talk of the town; come and taste home brewed chowders, and steamed hot dogs.

There is a little something for everyone and plenty of free parking.

 

Mommy & Me Playgroup

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Beginning Friday, October 5th, a Mommy & Me playgroup will

meet from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm every Friday in the Nursery room at the First Church. All moms and babies/toddlers are welcome!

Mommy and me groups offer great socialization opportunities for both mothers and their children. It’s a wonderful way to network, make friends and develop a support system in the community.

Contact: Tina Rychalsky
Address: 164 Bellevue Road, Squantum, MA 02171
Email: tina_bachmann1@hotmail.com

Seats Still Available: Door Decorating Presentation and Contest

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The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum invite you to their November 14th meeting for a presentation by Richard O’Mara, owner of Cedar Grove Gardens, entitled “Doorscapes and Home Entrance Decorations for the Holiday Season”. The presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Classroom at the Kennedy Center. A limited number of seats are available. Please reserve your seat by e-mailing jamsan18sum@yahoo.com no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 12th.

Door Decorating Contest
The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum is sponsoring a door decorating contest in early December. The contest is open to all residents and businesses of Squantum and Marina Bay. Entry fee is $15. For more information contact jamsan18sum@yahoo.com

Help clean up Squantum Point Park marshlands on Saturday

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Squantum Point ParkJoin neighbors to help clean up trash and debris littering beautiful walking paths along the marshlands in and around Squantum Point Park

When: Saturday, October 20, 8 a.m.
Where:  Squantum Point Park, DCR parking lot. Meet at the pavilion / commuter shelter in the area of the parking lot facing Boston. (The park is at the end of Victory Road in Marina Bay, to the left of the Ocean Club.)

What to bring/wear:

  • Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes
  • Bring work gloves if you have them
  • Dennis Leigh from Coastsweep and the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass/Boston will provide trash bags and gloves to assist with the clean-up.

Grab your friends and join this cleanup to keep Squantum beautiful!

More information:
Visit Ward 6 Councilor Brian McNamee’s website for more information.

Help clean up Nickerson Beach and Squaw Rock on October 13

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Nickerson BeachMassachusetts Baykeeper is looking for volunteers of all ages to help clean up trash and debris littering beautiful Nickerson Beach and Squaw Rock. Grab your friends and join this COASTSWEEP cleanup to keep Squantum beautiful!

When: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 9:30am

Where: Check-in at the Nickerson Post parking lot,
20 Moon Island Rd, Squantum, MA.
Supplies will be provided.

What to bring/wear:

  • Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes
  • Bring your own work gloves

Register: Please call Massachusetts Baykeeper at (617) 229-5055 to register in advance.

COASTSWEEP, the Massachusetts Annual Statewide Beach Cleanup
Now in it’s 25th year, COASTSWEEP is the annual state-wide coastal cleanup sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and coordinated by the Urban Harbors Institute of UMASS Boston. Each year, more than 2,000 COASTSWEEP volunteers collect several tons of trash from beaches, marshes, rivers, ponds, and the seafloor. They also record information about the types and amounts of debris found, and this data is sent to the Ocean Conservancy where it is analyzed and used to minimize marine debris worldwide.

About Massachusetts Baykeeper
Massachusetts Baykeeper is a non-profit watchdog organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and preservation of Massachusetts Bay. They work on behalf of the public to improve the ecological health of the Bay through sound science, education, and the law.

Contact: Brianne Callahan
617-229-5055
info@massbaykeeper.org

Orchard Beach at Low Tide, Environmental Treasure talk

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Orchard Beach, SquantumWith UMASS Boston Professor Anamarija Frankic and Naturalist Peter Fifield
Presented by The Quincy Park Department

Learn about the exciting new field of biomimicry and the stories behind the “bones” of a shipwreck and the mysterious pilings offshore.  Enjoy beautiful views and wander in tide pools exploring marine life. Bring a picnic!

When: Sunday, September 23, 11 a.m. (Rain date: Saturday October 6, 9 a.m.)

Where:  Orchard Beach, Squantum
Meet at intersection of Huckins Ave. and Bayside Rd. Parking on Bayside Rd. is limited so park on any side street and walk to the beach.

What to bring:

  • Wear sneakers, boots, hiking sandals or tie-on shoes that can get wet – the talk will include walking in shallow muddy water and on slippery rocks.
  • Optional: binoculars
  • Optional: bring a picnic to eat on Peterson’s Rocks at end of tour!

More information:
Call 617-472-0799.  There will be a message on the answering machine after 10 a.m. on the day of the talk, 9/23, about rain date rescheduling if needed.

About the Quincy Park Department’s Environmental Treasures Program
The Park Department sponsors monthly nature or historic tours to highlight Quincy’s treasures. The Park Department procures a guide with expert knowledge in the chosen location or field of discussion. Programs usually last one to two hours. There is no charge for any of the Environmental Treasures programs.

To join the mailing list to receive information about the monthly programs, email mbrillo@quincyma.gov

Visit the Park Department’s website.