Dogtown

Local Author Katherine Babson & her dog Pippi at SFL at 21 Main Street on Saturday, 11/4

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Pippi Rocks! More Stories from the Dog Blog!

This Saturday, November 4 from 10:30 to 11:15 am join local author Katherine (Gig) Babson and Pippi her black Labrador retriever at Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street as they share their newest picture book.  Hear stories from their many outdoor adventures at Dogtown, a favorite local spot of theirs on Cape Ann. The 26 Babson Boulders, which are engraved with inspirational inscriptions such as Kindness, Courage, & Never Try, Never Win are featured in their outdoor Dogtown adventures as well as Pippi’s training!

Pippi Rocks, More Stores from the Dog Blog is a charming tale of a curious, exceedingly clever Young Dog’s exploits. The antics of Pippi are non-stop in these tales of her mischievous adventures by Katherine (Gig) Babson. The book is a warm and inspiring affirmation of how a dog’s and its owner’s reciprocal love brings deep and unique meaning to their lives.

Registration is not required. All are welcome! For more information visit, sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500.

Mass Audubon Tree Walk and Talk – Young Gloucester Scientist Club Field Trip

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Tweens & Teens – – join the Sawyer Free Library Young Gloucester Scientists Club on a 2-hour nature walk in Historic Dogtown with some experts from Mass Audubon. Learn all about Cape Ann’s native plant life and the importance of trees in our ecosystem while observing and collecting data in our own YGSC nature journals! This is a great opportunity to connect with the natural world and practice vital science skills. This program is suitable for 4th-8th graders.

Registration & Permission Slips are Required. To Register Click: HERE.

For more information, visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or email:  jllaurie@sawyerfreelibrary.org

The Young Gloucester Scientist’s Club is supported by federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The YGSC is a monthly club for 4th through 8th graders that introduces them to Gloucester Community members with careers across a variety of STEM fields.

5-mile Trail Run in Dogtown

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Register, then mark the calendar to lace up your shoes and join the 5-mile trail run through Dogtown on May 21st. Your entry fee includes a 1-yr membership to Cape Ann Trail Stewards (CATS), race goodies, tee shirt, bragging rights, and a tax deductible donation. Win-win for you and CATS who maintains trails throughout Gloucester, Essex, Rockport and Manchester. For more information and registration go to www.capeanntrailstewards.org  See you in Dogtown on  May 21st!