DOG PARK COMMITTEE		TOUCH A TRUCK
LYNCH PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE		WALKS IN THE WOODS
POLAR PLUNGE

DOG PARK SUBCOMMITTEE The mission of the Beverly Parks & Recreation Commission Dog Park Subcommittee is to use approved off-leash areas as designated by the Recreation Commission in order for well-behaved dogs to run, play, and socialize with other well-behaved dogs. The Dog Park Subcommittee has identified many potential sites that they plan to recommend to the Recreation Commission. Their goal is to create fenced-in areas for dogs in areas that are handicap accessible and convenient to the public. They would also like to create areas that will not be fenced-in and will be available to dogs who can behave off leash under voice command. Would you like to get involved? Please contact Sheila Field, Dog Park Subcommittee Chairperson, at sheilafield@hotmail.com.
LYNCH PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lynch Park Advisory Committee continues to work very hard to renovate the carriage house. Winter work will be completed to ensure the structural integrity of the building and to make more space available on the first floor for community events and functions. This new space will be fully ADA compliant and will continue to preserve the look and feel of the original building. The past year was busy with many successful events culminating with an incredible night of entertainment with “Beverly’s Got Talent” in December. Many Beverly residents and natives, along with the BHS Jazz Band and Chorale Group, performed under the direction of Beverly High’s Ray Novack. Many thanks to Ray, the members of the LPAC and other volunteers. The LPAC is planning for future events and a fundraising strategy to help make our dream of completely renovating the carriage house into a cultural and community center for all Beverly citizens a reality. Visit www.bevrec.com, for details on how you can help.
POLAR PLUNGE Planning has begun for the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition’s (BAHC) icy fundraising tradition. Drawing in over 100 “plungers” and 400 spectators, Beverly residents will take to the beach on Super Bowl Sunday to raise awareness and support for local affordable housing. Contact the BAHC at (978) 921-4705 for more information and to sign up! DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 7    12:30PM LOCATION: Lynch Park
TOUCH A TRUCK Join us for trucks, trucks, trucks! Get up close and personal with some of our favorite “big rigs”! If you’re a truck lover young or old, know a truck lover or just want to have a great afternoon, come out and interact with a wide variety of trucks, construction vehicles, public safety vehicles and more! The Beverly Masons will be there, offering their CHIP (Child Identification) program, free of charge. Whatever you do... don’t forget the camera! Sponsored by the Beverly DPW & Cummings Center. FREE!! DATE & TIME: Sunday, May 16    10:00AM-1:00PM LOCATION: Cummings Center
5th ANNUAL OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMITTEE WALKS IN THE WOODS & SHORE The Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee invites you to join us this spring as we celebrate Earth Day 2010 with our 5th Annual Nature Walk series. For 6 weekends join us as we explore some of Beverly’s cherished natural areas. Each walk will be led by an invited guest expert or Committee member who will discuss topics ranging from wildflowers and mushrooms to reptiles and ocean critters to forest ecology and geology. For trail maps and information see the Open Space & Recreation Committee webpage at: www.beverlyma.gov, or simply Google “Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee”. For more info on Beverly Open Space, call the Beverly Planning Department at 978-921-6000 x 2343.