May 1, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - Economic Dev. Committee - Chamber Office
May 2, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - Destination Amesbury - Chamber Office
May 2, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - Chamber Budget Meeting - Chamber Office
May 5, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. - Finance Committee - Chamber Office
May 7, 2008 - Noon - Communications Committee - Chamber Office
May 8, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. - Executive Committee - Provident Bank
May 14, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - Organizational Development - Chamber Office
May 21, 2008 - Noon - Special Events Committee - Chamber Office
May 21, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - Chamber Spotlight - Chamber Office
May 29, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. - Board of Directors - Provident Bank
                                 
 

Helping Kids with Cancer Fundraiser Raffle

Help raise funds to fight childhood cancer!  100% of the proceeds will benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand.  Pick the raffle of your choice:  1.  2 Red Sox Tickets for August 17th; 2.  4 Preseason Patriot Tickets (date to be announced); or 3.  Overnight Stay at the York Harbor Inn (includes gift certificate to a local restaurant).  Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.  Drawing will be held on June 8th. Please stop by 81 Congress Street on that date  after Noon and enjoy a cup of Alex's Lemonade!

If you would like to help by selling tickets, please call Pat Perry at 388-2411.

Barking Dog Music Series

Come enjoy the music at the Barking Dog
May 6th - Joe Leary
May 13th - Orville Giddings
 

Powow River Grille Music Series

Come enjoy the music at the Powow River Grille. 
May 4th - Non - 3:00 p.m. - Demijon Music Clan
May 11th - Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Danny Harrington
May 18th - Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Danny Harrington
May 25th - Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Danny Harrington
June 1st - Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Demijon Music Clan
 

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

One Night - Twelve Dinners!  Join us on Saturday, May 17th for a series of intimate dinners in the homes of the Newburyport area's most gracious hosts!  Each dinner features a special guest who is a performing artist or a leader in the business, medical, civic, academic, science, sports or arts community who shares his/her talents or insightful ideas during the evening.

Our Special Guest list includes NECN News Anchor Chet Curtis, former Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, Author and TV Host Keith Ablow, Softball Commissioner Bev Wiley, Independent Filmmaker Lorre Fritchy, Rounder Records Co-Founders Marian Leighton Levy and Ken Irwin, and Union of Concerned Scientists member Erica Spanger Siegfried.

For ticket information contact the YWCA at 978-465-9922.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony YWCA Newburyport

Join in the celebration!  A Ribbon Cutting and Tour ceremony will be held on May 19th beginning at 4 p.m.  RSVP by May 14th to Carol Henderson 978-465-9922.

Good News Business Salute

The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation invites you to help us congratulate three local businesses at our Good News Business Salute.  Salutees are:  Eastern Lumber Company - Longevity in Amesbury; Fairfield Inn - Upcoming Renovations; and Flatbread Company - 10 Year Anniversary.   Our Keynote Speaker is Deb Smith of Pettengill House.  Early Bird Admission (before May 16th) Members - $11 Non-Members $21.  After May 16th Members $13 Non-Members $22.  Click Here For Flyer!

Myers-Briggs Seminar

Join us for a three-hour workshop based on Myers-Briggs theory of personality!  Workshop facilitator Patricia Vallencourt of CareerSense will guide you to a definitive understanding or your personality style.  Use this information in your workplace, home and the community by realizing a more effective and competent communication style.  Fee $70 Members  $90 non-Members.  For more information contact the YWCA at 978-465-9922.

4th Annual Father/Daughter Dance

The 4th Annual Father/Daughter Dance will be held on May 30th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cashman Elementary School Gym.  This year's theme is Hooray for Hollywood!

YWCA Grand Re-Opening Celebration

The YWCA of Greater Newburyport invites you to the grand re-opening of the new health and wellness facility.  Bring your bathing suit and towel and enjoy our new lap pool and warm water pool.  Enjoy performances from Peter Sheridan and Madeleine from Itsy Bitsy Music.

Participate in a YWCA fitness demonstration and other special events, including a treasure hunt, moon bounce, musical entertainment, face painting, crafts and other fun activities!  Adults can meet with a personal trainer, check out the brand new fitness equipment and participate in various group exercises.  There will be cool give-aways and fabulous raffle prizes!  Local food vendors will be selling refreshments on Market Street.  For more information contact the YWCA at 978-465-9922

19th Annual Golf Tournament

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of golf at the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation's 19th Annual Golf Tournament.  The Links is one of this region’s premiere eighteen-hole courses and features spectacular views on a 140-acre course built in the Scottish tradition and designed to have the flavor of Old Traditional Courses.  The day will be punctuated by a fabulous meal, and golfers will receive a ‘swag bag’ that includes a classy golf towel, a gorgeous divot tool set, and other gifts provided by our generous sponsors.

This year's format will be a four-person team scramble. Prizes will be awarded both to the teams with the lowest gross scores and to the teams with the lowest net scores after taking into account handicaps.  The cost per player is $150, and includes Greens Fees, Cart Fees, Box Lunch, Dinner and Prizes. Mulligans will be available for $5 each and players will be able to purchase two per person.  Click Here for Flyer!

Silent Auction and Raffle Drawings Open To the Public

As a way for the public and non-golfers to support the event, it will feature a silent auction and raffle drawings for thousands of dollars worth of items donated by several local merchants and service providers. The auction opens at Noon. and bidding closes at the conclusion of the tournament.  A listing of the silent auction and raffle prizes will be coming soon, so check back to see all of the great items you can bid on!

Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Grand Opening Celebration

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank at its second Amesbury location, 43 Main Street.   Sample delicious food from several downtown Amesbury restaurants.  Entertainment for the entire family, live music and free giveaways and prizes.

10th Annual Block Party

Join us for the 10th Annual Block Party on June 25th at the Gazebo at Huntington Square.  Sample delicious delights from local restaurants.  Enjoy a variety of entertainment, including music from the Dick Kaplan Band, pony rides, hayrides, face painting, clowns, puppets, a yo-yo demonstration and more!  Event is free and open to the public.  Proceeds raised from food and ride sales benefit the Alliance Charitable Foundation.

Employee Appreciation Day Lobster Roll Special

Combine the taste of summer and Employee Appreciation Day!  Treat your employees (or yourself) to a delicious lobster roll on Friday, June 27th.  Cost is $12 per person, and includes a lobster roll, chips and a bottle of water!  Minimum delivery is 5 lobster rolls!  Order deadline is Friday, June 20th.  Email jmsheehan10@comcast.net or call 978-388-0982 for more information or to order!  Click Here For Flyer!

Powow Triathlon

Come cheer on the athletes as they compete in the annual Powow Triathlon.  The event will begin with a .5 mile swim at Lake Gardner, followed by a 12.6 mile bike race and end with a 3.2 mile run.  Event begins at 8 a.m.  For more information visit www.powowtriathlon.com