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  • Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 pm – The NABB-Q

    Meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends in the Back Bay at The NABB-Q on Tuesday, June 23th, 5:30 pm until dark at the Clarendon Street Playground. School’s out and the warm weather has already arrived. Come celebrate the summer with your neighbors while enjoying hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill, picnic salads and ice cream at NABB’s annual summer block party. Adults: $10 Children under 12: $5 Ages 1-3: Free. Please visit http://www.nabbonline.com/event/annual_nabb_q to purchase your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the gate.

  • Thursday, September 20 – Saturday, September 22 – America in Bloom Symposium & Awards Program

    Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the progressive spirit in Fayetteville, Arkansas makes it a great place to live, work, and play. It has been recognized as one of the best places to live in America. Much of Fayetteville’s success is due to its participation in America in Bloom for the past 11 years.

    The America in Bloom Symposium & Awards program offers the opportunity for you to see Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas from the inside out. You can walk in the paths of the community’s past, learn about its innovative environmental efforts, witness commitment to quality landscapes, and experience the newest cultural addition, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. You will be able to talk with Northwest Arkansas mayors who are facing different challenges leading their cities, and meet some environmental and horticultural experts. Experience the Farmer’s Market and the crazy enthusiasm for all that is Razorback! Fayetteville is a fun and unique mix of cool college town, thriving business community, outdoor lovers’ haven, and cultural arts center. We can’t wait for you to experience Fayetteville and discover “Ozark Red, White & Blooms.”

    On Thursday, you will take a guided walking tour of historic downtown Fayetteville, followed by a welcome reception, and an Arkansas Barbecue Feast and Award presentation with Mayor Lioneld Jordan. Friday brings the keynote speech Great Design & Tough Plants: The Key to Beautiful Communities, by P. Allen Smith, TV personality, designer, and garden expert. Scott Eccleston, Director of Trails and Grounds at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, will give insight into the unique design of the 120 acres of magnificent native plant trails and gardens that surround the museum. John McLarty and Marilyn Heifner, Heritage Trail Partners, will speak on Celebrating History – The Northwest Arkansas Heritage Trail. And there are other concurrent sessions on a variety of subjects, followed by an environmental tour of Fayetteville, a tour of the Gardens of the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, and a reception at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Saturday brings Robin Moore, director of the National Learning Initiative and author of Natural Learning – the Life History of an Environmental Schoolyard, speaking on Designing Nature into Children’s Lives, and more talks and workshops. A complete schedule may be found at www.americainbloom.org.

    A $139 group hotel rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites may be reserved using code “AIB” either online or by calling 479-756-3500. Full registration for all events is $200. Please register before August 29.

  • Sunday, September 12, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – Farm Day & Barbecue

    Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord, is the setting for the annual Farm Day & Barbecue on Sunday, September 12, from noon to 4 pm.  Food served a la carte includes Verrill Farm’s own barbecue pulled pork, chicken, ribs and sides, plus a baked potato bar, live music by Boston Road Blue Grass, farm demonstrations, and hayrides.  Log on to www.verrillfarm.com for directions and information.

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  • Saturday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. – New England Carnivorous Plant Society Cookout

    The New England Carnivorous Plant Society (www.necps.org) will hold a cookout and show on Saturday, August 14, beginning at 8:30 in the morning with an optional bog walk at the Black Jungle, 370 Avenue A, Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376.  This annual event is always much anticipated.  You will see all sorts of plants, and there are wonderful discounts for NECPS members.  See the site for information on joining ($20/year for adults), or call Black Jungle Terrarium Supply 413-863-2770 for more information and directions. Below is Drosera capillaris ‘Emerald’s Envy.” Photo by William Joseph Clemens.

  • Thursday, June 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s Second-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Thursday, June 24, for the NABB-Q at the Clarendon Street Playground beginning at 6 pm.  It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a summer picnic in the Back Bay, including hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill, picnic salads, snacks and soft drinks.  Tickets can be purchased at $15 for adults, $5 for children.  Kids 3 and under are free.  Many thanks to the primary sponsor and new neighbor on Newbury Street KitchenWares by Blackstone’s, for its generous support to make the event possible.  For more information, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

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  • Thursday, September 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s First-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join your neighbors for an All-American Summer Barbecue
    Thursday, September 24th
    Clarendon Street Playground
    6:00 to 9:00pm

    There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, picnic salads,
    cookies, soda and juice for everyone!

    Bring the whole family!

    For reservations, call NABB:  617.247.3961 or
    online www.nabbonline.com

    Adults $15 ($17 nonmembers)      Children $5 ($7 nonmembers)

    $2 pp surcharge for tickets purchased at the event (cash only).

  • Sunday, August 30, 8:45 a.m. – New England Carnivorous Plant Society Cookout

    The New England Carnivorous Plant Society (www.necps.org) will hold a cookout and show on Sunday, August 30, beginning at 8:45 in the morning at the Black Jungle, 370 Avenue A, Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376.  This annual event is always much anticipated.  You will see all sorts of plants, and there are wonderful discounts for NECPS members.  See the site for information on joining ($20/year for adults).  This year, there will be a visit and talk from renowned author Stewart McPherson.  Stewart has written several amazing books on varieties of carnivorous plants, and has new ones on the way.  He will be giving a talk on Nepenthes, and will be signing books.  This is a wonderful chance to speak with and meet a true giant of the CP world.

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