June 28, 2008
Greater Lawrence Community Boating
proudly presents the 6th Annual Lawrence Celebration Regatta
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00-3:00 pm
Bashara Boathouse, 1 Eaton St.
Lawrence, MA

Featuring top crews from across New England in junior, open, and masters categories. Spectators welcome—free admission.

If you like what you see on regatta day, check out the learn-to-row and competitive programs for youth and adults offered right here in Lawrence. Registration now open for summer 2008 sessions. Learn to row this summer—race in next year’s Regatta!

For information contact Greater Lawrence Rowing, at rowing@greaterlawrencerowing.com, or call 603-553-6349.

See you on the water!

Vacation Closing ~ 4th of July
The Lawrence History Center will be closed for vacation for July 4th week. We will close at the end of the day, Friday, June 27 and re-open on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Thank you.

July 2, 2008 Lawrence Farmers' Market
Find Fresh Food and great entertainment at the Lawrence Farmers' Market.
The Lawrence Downtown Farmers Market - Featuring Fresh, Locally Grown Produce!
Wednesdays July 2 - October 29, 2008
New hours 10:30 - 6:30!
Located on Appleton Way, between Essex & Common Sts. at City Hall and the Court House
We accept WIC, Senior Coupons, EBT, and Credit Cards
The Live Lawrence! Summer Concert Series begins Wednesday July 9
For more information contact Rose Gonzalez at 978.974.0770 or rgonzalez@groundworklawrence.org
~Community Gardens ~
To reserve your plot contact Rose - 978-974-0770 or rgonzalez@groundworklawrence.org
See www.groundworklawrence.org for more information about Groundwork Lawrence programs.

July 15, 2008 Exchange Club The Exchange Club has invited the Lawrence History Center to speak about our 30th anniversary event as well as an overview of our organization. Barbara Brown will be speaking to the group at Cedar Crest Restaurant.

September 1, 2009 Bread and Roses Festival
Save the date for the annual Bread and Roses Festival to be held on Monday - Labor Day - September 1, 2008 on the Lawrence North Common.
The event runs from noon until 7:00pm. Some featured events include : Rosalie Sorrel, Welfare Rolls, 2120 So. Michigan Avenue, Grupa Fanatasia and more... Stay tuned.

September 3, 2008~Pemberton Mill Collapse
Alvin Oickle, professor emeritus and author, will be addressing the Lawrence History Center genealogy meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the Lawrence History Center from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm.
Mr. Oickle has published two books about about the Pemberton Mill Collapse - one about the historical context of the mill and its demise . The second volume is an exhaustive examination of the deceased and survivors of the Disaster. Stay tuned for more details!