This is a free gathering!

2012 Schedule

Winter: January 12 - June 7
Summer: July 12 – August 23
Fall: September 15 – December 8

An estate book sale of the extensive and unique library of Bob and Anne “Pete” Baker of Westport, Massachusetts will take place behind Partners at 865 Main Road, Westport. The Bakers were self-educated and their library reflects their wide-ranging interests.

Bob Baker was a naval architect, well-known in the wooden boat community. He designed, built and restored wooden boats, a number of which are in Mystic Seaport’s permanent collection.

Anne ‘Pete’ Baker was an architectural historian particularly interested in the First Period houses of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She was a fierce advocate for New England’s built landscape, restoring and saving many fine structures.

The Baker library consists of numerous books on boat building, house
restoration, Rhode Island and Massachusetts history, sailing and navigation, architecture, ships and yachts, early American furniture, antiques,
gardening, mills, and travel.

All proceeds will go to the Westport Historical Commission whose purpose is to protect the historical, architectural and archaeological assets of the Town of Westport.

For further information contact Partners at 508-636-2572.
Cash or checks only please.

Tuesday, June 19, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Join your friends, neighbors and the Partners staff in lively conversation and information exchange. What are the books you love…and love to hate??  Partners staff will start off the discussion with some of the titles they have read and enjoyed. We hope to hear your ideas about what should be added to our “must read” lists. Pick a complimentary copy out of our Advanced Reader selections to take home.

Event is free, coffee and tea will be available and all are welcome!
Meetings are held every other month.

Join us in Partners Book Room

In honor of Nurse’s week Partners presents an afternoon with Terri Arthur, author of

Fatal Decision: EDITH CAVELL WWI Nurse

Based on historical fact, Fatal Decision: Edith Cavell WWI Nurse tells the story about the legendary Edith Cavell, a British nurse whose duties as a healer clashed with the demands of a ruthless
occupying regime during World War I.

At the request of a brilliant and hot-headed surgeon, Edith went from London to Brussels to create Belgium’s first school of nursing. But at the height of her success, the German army marched into neutral Belgium and took over her hospital and school. Swept up in the struggle to survive under the repressive and brutal control of the German occupiers, Edith is forced to make a decision when two wounded British soldiers came to her seeking asylum.

If she takes them in, she will put herself in danger. If she doesn’t, they will most likely die of infection or by the hands of the Germans. Her decision plunged her into the dangerous world of the Belgian underground, where she became an important link in the rescue of Allied soldiers. For nine months, this quiet religious nurse, went about saving soldiers under the very noses of the German command. What happened next is both shocking and suspenseful. It caused a worldwide outrage, shaped American public opinion of the war, and rocked the German government.

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About the Author:

 

Born in New York, Arthur, is a long-time resident of Massachusetts and has served as a nurse in hospitals on Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth, and Cape Cod. She is also a volunteer for the American Red Cross. In addition to her nursing, she holds a BS in Education and Biology, and an MSM in Health Business Management. Also an entrepreneur, Arthur created and manages Medical Education Systems, Inc. a business that provides continuing education to nurses, doctors, and medical personnel. 

Saturday, April 28th, 2:00 pm

Reinforce the fundamental literacy skills that your child needs in
order to become a strong reader!

A Symphony Tales Session

This past summer the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra added a new program called Symphony Tales which is geared toward preschool children through age 7.  In this program, children attend a reading of a popular children’s book while being accompanied by a live, musical performance by an
NBSO musician.

While many “musical story times” exist around the country, most of these programs use music as an enhancement to the storytelling experience.  Designed to reinforce the fundamental literacy skills that children need in order to become strong readers, Symphony Tales is the first program to link the music to the prosodic elements of the text in order to achieve specific early literacy goals. The program uses the popular children’s book, Scritch Scratch a Perfect Match, written by local author Kimberly Marcus. Children have enjoyed Kimberly’s endearing story about a dog who finds a friend to help rid him of a pesky flea. As the story is read, the cello speaks the text using musical notes and rhythms.

In the Symphony Tales program, conductor Dr. David MacKenzie composed the music specifically to imitate the prosodic elements of the text, such as stress, pitch, contour, rhythm and tempo. This concept of linking the prosody in text and music is based on current findings in cognitive psychology that show that both music and language have a shared neural perception system. Recent studies have shown that the development of musical perception skills strongly contribute to the development of linguistic skills, phonemic awareness, phonological memory and vocabulary development in young children.

Following the performance, we involve the children in two interactive, rhythmic speaking and movement activities that draw their attention to the prosodic elements of two key text phrases from the book. At the end of the program, they bring the children up to play a cello that is sized just for them. If you would like more information about this new music and literacy program, email Terry Wolkowicz or call 508-999-NBSO (6276). Parents must accompany their children.

Call Partners for Reservations
at 508-636-2572 / $5.00 fee

Calling all readers! Are you looking for your next great reading experience, or a book for a hard-to-shop-for friend, or maybe a few perfect suggestions for your book club, or unique tips and ideas for your book club meetings? Katie McGarry, a 20 year veteran book representative, will be at Partners on Tuesday April 3^rd from 3:00-4:00 pm to talk about recently published, newly published, and upcoming books by Algonquin Books, a division of Workman Publishing. Katie is an enthusiastic and eloquent speaker who will identify perfect choices for your individual needs. Algonquin is renown in the publishing world for recent best sellers such as Mudbound by Hillary Jordon, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, and A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. This event is free and open to the public.

There will be prizes and giveaways!!

Harney & Sons Fine Teas has been in the business of gourmet tea for over 25 years. They make their teas for the enjoyment of their customers and take pride in meeting and exceeding their expectations from every cup of tea.

Join us on Thursday, March 22 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm and listen to master tea blender Arnie Gitter. Arnie will be here discussing  the history and making of fine teas and serving samples of Harney & Sons Black and Green tea.

Please call for reservations. 508-636-2572
This is a free gathering.

The Art Stable Gallery represents 7 local artists and their mix of mediums such as pastels, photography, encaustic paintings and more. The gallery will open for the season on Saturday, May 26th. Summer hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Additional hours by chance and by appointment, (781) 801-2039.

Here is a sneak peek of what you may see and want to take home…

Barney's Lady by Joney Swift, photograph

Donkeys by Nancy Whitin, Pastel

Beach Walkers by Karen Raus, Encaustic

Victorian Silhouettes

Hand-cut Victorian Heirloom Silhouettes by Andrea Peitsch. Andrea will be here all day creating these beautiful silhouettes. She works from live subjects and profile photos.
By appointment please.

$35.00 each, $15.00 each for up to two additional portraits of the same image. Have your portrait framed on-site for an additional cost.

To schedule your sitting call us today! 508-636-2572

Alpacas

Golden Touch Farm will join us once again. If you haven’t stopped by to see these precious creatures and the lovely wares made from their natural fiber, you have missed out! Shelley, Chris and their animals will be joining us most of the day.

BOOK SIGNING 10:30-12:00

Game of Secrets by Dawn Tripp
“Game of Secrets is at once a beautiful, old-fashioned love story and a heart-stopping literary thriller, earthy funny, moving, and constantly surprising, it’s a masterwork.”
                                                                              – Howard Frank Mosher, author of Walking to Gatlinburg

BOOK SIGNING 1:30-3:00

The Last Fling by John B. “Red” Cummings
The Last Fling, Hurricane Carol 1954, Stories from Westport is a fascinating tale of a life-altering event of courage, terror and survival. There are first hand stories from more than 60 individuals and families.

And More…

Harbor Sweets Chocolate tasting, complimentary hot cider and cookies, raffle, complimentary wrapping, and just plain shopping fun!

Partners will be closing at 2:00 pm on December 24th.

Made with quality ingredients and baked with love.

Pies $18.95
Mixed Berry or Apple Cranberry (serves 8-10)

Colossal Cookies $2.25
Mini Cookies $1.25
Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter Chunk, Ginger Spice, Molasses, Oatmeal Raisin Walnut and our Cookie of the Month, Chocolate Ginger Chunk

Specialty Squares $2.50
Brownies, Pecan Dream Bars, Turtle Bars, Lemon Squares, 7 Layer Bars and Crumb Bars w/assorted Jam

Russian Tea Cakes or Almond Macaroons $1.50