Ameriikan Poijat News Today

Cape Ann brims with Halloween events among other offerings, from the arts to music, and some unique film offerings.

As part of the Gloucester 400+ events, a Finnish extravaganza is about to land on Cape Ann.

Sunday, October 22 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds; all levels of experience are welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712. Speaker Series: Noon; Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Sy Montgomery, author of “Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, […]

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to an event.

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to an event.

OCTOBER 4 IS WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY: More than 200 Minnesota schools and thousands of students are expected to participate in Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School, encourages students and parents

DULUTH – The 40th anniversary of FinnFest returned to Duluth in 2023. If you missed it, not to worry, as it will be held in Duluth for the next four years. This year’s event kicked off on Wednesday, July 26, and was packed full of activities and interesting things to do all the way

This week’s Arts Briefs include new concert series, a Thai New Year’s celebration and updates from the arts community. Also in Absolute Bleeding Edge: a multimedia project about beds, and the lack of them.

The Finnish American Brass Band AMERIIKAN POIJAT (Boys of America) has received an invitation to perform a benefit fundraiser concert for the Finlandia Foundation Northland. Ameriikan Poijat, with players based in Minnesota, has traveled widely, with performances in most Midwestern states, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Canada, and Finland. “Poijat” has released six CD recordings and publishes some of its performance sheet music. The event will take place on Friday, October 14, 7:00 PM at the “Wo...