BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160721 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:"Fired Up Newburyport" to Assist the Victims of the Liberty Street Fire DESCRIPTION:It has been said that "It Takes a village to raise a child" in the case when businesses suffer a devastating fire it takes a community to come together to help each other. The greater Newburyport community has reached out to the businesses that suffered significant losses last month during the Liberty Street fire. \n\n\n\nAs usual\, the community of Newburyport has rallied together as a community that cares and takes care of each other when something bad happens. \n\n \n\nThe City of Newburyport\, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Firehouse Center for the Arts along with members of the Newburyport business community have come together to plan a fundraising event entitled "Fired Up NBPT" to assist with financial needs that will not be covered by the business owner's insurance. \n\n \n\nOn Wednesday\, July 20\, downtown Newburyport will be the centerpiece of this fundraising event. The Firehouse will offer musical entertainment from 5 9 PM. Billed as a "musical open house" three local bands have donated their time and talent to offer entertainment for the event attendees. \n\n \n\nLux 5 PM \n\nHenry Welch Band 6 PM \n\nCup of Joe 7 PM \n\nLiz Frame and The Kickers 8 PM \n\n \n\nIn addition to the entertainment\, a raffle of local retail items and beer and wine (donations suggested) will be available as well. Suggested donation for the event at the Firehouse is $25 per person\n\n \n\nIn addition to the musical open house\, local restaurants and retailers will offer percentages on the proceeds from their sales that day to the relief fund. You can listen to some great music\, enjoy fabulous dining\, shopping and services all while supporting our neighbors and benefiting a great cause. \n\n \n\nAgave 5% of total sales\n\nAngie's Restaurant 5% of breakfast sales \n\nBrass Lyon 5% of total sales \n\nBrine 5% of total sales\n\nCEIA 5% of total sales \n\nFowle's Market 5% of total sales\n\nGiuseppe's Italian Restaurant 5 % of total retail sales \n\nGlenn's Restaurant 5% of total sales \n\nThe Grog 5% of total sales \n\nINTERLOCKS Salon + Spa 5% of all sales (service and retail)\n\nJoppa Fine Foods 5% of total sales \n\nLoretta 5% of total sales \n\nMetzy's 5% of total truck sales\n\nMichael's Harborside 5% of total sales\n\nMission Oak 5 % of total sales\n\nOregano's Ristorante & Pizzeria 5% of total sales\n\nPort Plum/Newburyport Olive Oil 5% of sales \n\nPort Tavern 5% of total sales\n\nOrange Leaf 5% of total sales \n\nOtto Pizza 5% of sales (pickup and delivery) \n\nStarboard Galley 5% of total sales \n\nThe Poynt 5% of alcohol sales\n\nThirsty Whale 5% of alcohol sales \n\n \n\nMission Oak Grill has also donated (10) $50 gift cards that will be raffled off. Tickets are $5 each and are available at Inn Street Barbershop\, 50 Inn Street\, Newburyport. Also\, Matt and Karyn Khatib are designing and working on a Newburyport necklace that will be available for sale at MK Benatti Jewelers in the near future and will support the effort as well. More information will be forthcoming. \n\n \n\nMany members of the planning committee offered words of support. \n\n \n\nMayor Donna D. Holaday states "The fire that destroyed Abraham's and impacted all the businesses on East Row was devastating to the owners and their employees. It is so heartening to see the local businesses\, restaurants\, Chamber and City come together so quickly in response to this crisis. I encourage all to come out and listen to music\, visit shops and enjoy great food to show your support and help all impacted by the fire."\n\n \n\nLaurie Contrino\, Firehouse Center for the Arts states "The Firehouse is honored to open its doors to the community as together we join efforts to rally around the downtown businesses affected by the fire in our precious downtown. Newburyport is truly a special place\, where business owners and residents do not hesitate to rush to the aid of those in a time of crisis and need." \n\n \n\nLocal business owners on the committee as well offered the following. Ginny Eramo\, Owner\, INTERLOCKS Salon + Spa - "To see your business literally go down in flames\, is every business owner's worst nightmare. Insurance will help but it won't be enough\, and I'm compelled to lend my support to help Abraham's and others overcome this setback." Also Nancy Batista Caswell stated "At the drop of a quick email our food community responded with YES how can I help. Our community is special and any business owner is treated as family. Newburyport has heart." \n\n \n\n \n\nFunds raised during the event will assist businesses and employees of the businesses with loss of salary and other needs. The Provident Bank has set up a fund where donations will be kept and managed. Donations can be sent to: \n\n \n\nFired Up NBPT \n\nThe Provident Bank \n\n66 Storey Ave\, Newburyport\, MA 01950 \n\n \n\nFor more information on the event go to the FaceBook page FiredUpNBPT A Community Unites \n\n \n\nFor more information contact event organizers: \n\nMayor Donna Holaday\, City of Newburyport\, 978-465-4413 \n\nLaurie Contrino\, Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 978-499-9931 \n\nAnn Ormond\, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry\, 978-462-6680 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nIt has been said that &ldquo\;It Takes a village to raise a child&rdquo\; &ndash\; in the case when businesses suffer a devastating fire &ndash\; it takes a community to come together to help each other. The greater Newburyport community has reached out to the businesses that suffered significant losses last month during the Liberty Street fire.
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\nAs usual\, the community of Newburyport has rallied together as a community that cares and takes care of each other when something bad happens.
\n \;
\nThe City of Newburyport\, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Firehouse Center for the Arts along with members of the Newburyport business community have come together to plan a fundraising event entitled &ldquo\;Fired Up NBPT&rdquo\; to assist with financial needs that will not be covered by the business owner&rsquo\;s insurance.
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\nOn Wednesday\, July 20\, downtown Newburyport will be the centerpiece of this fundraising event. The Firehouse will offer musical entertainment from 5 &ndash\; 9 PM. Billed as a &ldquo\;musical open house&rdquo\; &ndash\; three local bands have donated their time and talent to offer entertainment for the event attendees.
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\nLux  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \;  \; \; 5 PM
\nHenry Welch Band \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 6 PM  \;
\nCup of Joe  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \;  \; 7 PM
\nLiz Frame and The Kickers  \; \; \; 8 PM \;
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\nIn addition to the entertainment\, a raffle of local retail items and beer and wine (donations suggested) will be available as well. Suggested donation for the event at the Firehouse is $25 per person
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\nIn addition to the musical open house\, local restaurants and retailers will offer percentages on the proceeds from their sales that day to the relief fund. You can listen to some great music\, enjoy fabulous dining\, shopping and services all while supporting our neighbors and benefiting a great cause.
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\nAgave 5% of total sales
\nAngie&rsquo\;s Restaurant 5% of breakfast sales
\nBrass Lyon 5% of total sales  \; \;
\nBrine 5% of total sales
\nCEIA 5% of total sales \;
\nFowle&rsquo\;s Market 5% of total sales
\nGiuseppe&rsquo\;s Italian Restaurant 5 % of total retail sales \;
\nGlenn&rsquo\;s Restaurant 5% of total sales
\nThe Grog 5% of total sales
\nINTERLOCKS Salon + Spa  \;5% of all sales (service and retail)
\nJoppa Fine Foods 5% of total sales \;
\nLoretta 5% of total sales \;
\nMetzy&rsquo\;s 5% of total truck sales
\nMichael&rsquo\;s Harborside 5% of total sales
\nMission Oak 5 % of total sales
\nOregano'\;s Ristorante &\; Pizzeria 5% of total sales
\nPort Plum/Newburyport Olive Oil 5% of sales \;
\nPort Tavern 5% of total sales
\nOrange Leaf 5% of total sales \;
\nOtto Pizza 5% of sales (pickup and delivery)
\nStarboard Galley 5% of total sales
\nThe Poynt 5% of alcohol sales
\nThirsty Whale 5% of alcohol sales \;
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\nMission Oak Grill has also donated (10) $50 gift cards that will be raffled off. Tickets are $5 each and are available at Inn Street Barbershop\, 50 Inn Street\, Newburyport. Also\, Matt and Karyn Khatib are designing and working on a Newburyport necklace that will be available for sale at MK Benatti Jewelers in the near future and will support the effort as well. More information will be forthcoming.
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\nMany members of the planning committee offered words of support.
\n \;
\nMayor Donna D. Holaday states &ldquo\;The fire that destroyed Abraham&rsquo\;s and impacted all the businesses on East Row was devastating to the owners and their employees. \; It is so heartening to see the local businesses\, restaurants\, Chamber and City come together so quickly in response to this crisis. \; I encourage all to come out and listen to music\, visit shops and enjoy great food to show your support and help all impacted by the fire.&rdquo\;
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\nLaurie Contrino\, Firehouse Center for the Arts states "\;The Firehouse is honored to open its doors to the community as together we join efforts to rally around the downtown businesses affected by the fire in our precious downtown. Newburyport is truly a special place\, where business owners and residents do not hesitate to rush to the aid of those in a time of crisis and need."\; \;
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\nLocal business owners on the committee as well offered the following. Ginny Eramo\, Owner\, INTERLOCKS Salon + Spa - &ldquo\;To see your business literally go down in flames\, is every business owner&rsquo\;s worst nightmare. Insurance will help but it won&rsquo\;t be enough\, and I&rsquo\;m compelled to lend my support to help Abraham&rsquo\;s and others overcome this setback.&rdquo\;  \; Also Nancy Batista Caswell stated &ldquo\;At the drop of a quick email our food community responded with YES how can I help. Our community is special and any business owner is treated as family. Newburyport has heart.&rdquo\;
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\nFunds raised during the event will assist businesses and employees of the businesses with loss of salary and other needs. The Provident Bank has set up a fund where donations will be kept and managed. Donations can be sent to:
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\nFired Up NBPT
\nThe Provident Bank
\n66 Storey Ave\, Newburyport\, MA 01950
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\nFor more information on the event go to the FaceBook page &ndash\; FiredUpNBPT &ndash\; A Community Unites
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\nFor more information contact event organizers:
\nMayor Donna Holaday\, City of Newburyport\, 978-465-4413
\nLaurie Contrino\, Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 978-499-9931
\nAnn Ormond\, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce &\; Industry\, 978-462-6680
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