T.H.E. Farm Names Sharon Hanson New Program Director

Sharon Hanson brings 40 years of horsemanship experience to new position.

(Editor's note: The following information was supplied by The Board of Directors of T.H.E. Farm.) T.H.E. FARM is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Hanson to its newly created position of Program Director.  Sharon will be responsible for supporting, enhancing and developing new and existing programs, as T.H.E.FARM prepares for further growth and expansion over the coming years.  Sharon, a Topsfield resident, brings to T.H.E.FARM a wide range of professional and horsemanship experience.  She is a Massachusetts licensed instructor and dressage specialist and a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Certified Instructor.  She is a Member of the Board of Directors for the New England Dressage Association and has…

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PHOTOS: 10th Annual Student Showcase at T.H.E. Farm

Tenth Annual Student Showcase at T.H.E. Farm took place on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

The 10th Annual Student Showcase at T.H.E. Farm at Strongwater took place on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event highlighted the progress made by students over the past several months. The event is also a testimony to the amazing therapeutic work done every day at T.H.E. Farm. Photographer Shawn Hansen was on-hand at the event and captured these images.

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PHOTOS: 5K Walk/Run Road Race Benefit Held at T.H.E. Farm

T.H.E. Farm 5K Road Race won by James Sullivan

A 5K run/walk road race was held Saturday morning to benefit T.H.E. Farm. James Sullivan won the race with a time of 20:51.

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PHOTOS: Fundraiser Golf Ball Drop Held For T.H.E. Farm

Volunteer wins 1st prize in unique event.

A golfball drop fundraiser was held at T.H.E. Farm Saturday morning. Numbered golf balls were sold and dropped from a helicopter owned and flown by Tewksbury Country Club owner Marc Ginsburg. The ball closest to the hole is declared the winner. This year, two balls landed in the hole. One of the first place winners, Les Nelson, is a T.H.E. Farm volunteer.

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6 Things To Do This Weekend

If you can't find a community activity to be a part of this weekend then you are really trying to avoid people.

When/Where: Saturday, May 5, 8:45 a.m., T.H.E. Farm at Strongwater, 500 Livingston St., Tewksbury. Why Go: This is a great event to benefit all the work being done at T.H.E. Farm. Even if you don't run or walk, stop by and cheer on the runners! Pricing: Free to watch. $25 to register to run or walk. When/Where: Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m., Tewksbury High School, Pleasant Street. Why Go: Tewksbury is blessed with some amazingly talented young artists. This event shines a spotlight on the best of the best. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m., T.H.E. Farm at Strongwater, 500 Livingston St., Tewksbury. Why Go: Hundreds of golf balls dropping from a helicopter hovering in the sky and the owner of the golf ball that lands closest …

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Last Chance: Deadlines You Need to Know This Week

Here some deadlines that you should be aware of this week.

Here are some deadlines you should be aware of this week. Saturday, May 5: This is the last day to sign up for the Run / Walk 5K for THE FARM and to purchase entries for the 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop, also to benefit T.H.E. Farm. Both events will be going on May 5. The Road Race will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the Golf Ball Drop will take place at roughly 10:30 a.m. The top prize in the golf ball drop is $1500. For details on how to enter either event, click here. Thursday, May 3: That is the last day to purchase tickets for the Tewksbury Night of Comedy: Laugh. Out. Loud, going on that night (May 3, 6 p.m.) at Tewksbury Country Club. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry. Friday May 4: At Noon, on Friday…

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5 Things To Do This Weekend, Sept. 24-25

Zero Waste Day, high school football and much more.

Here are five things to do locally with your family this weekend. When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m., 500 Livingston St., Tewksbury. Why Go: If you love horses and you think kids are cool (or, you know, vice-versa), swing by and check out the student showcase. This event gives the horses of T.H.E. Farm and the students a chance to show off what they have been working on this year. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wynn Middle School, 1 Griffin Way, Tewksbury Why Go: Virtually anything and everything you might be looking to unload can be gotten rid of for a good cause. Bikes, furniture, newspaper, plastics. All to help area charities. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m., Tewksbury …

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