HP-MA

Hello Everyone!!!

Fall is upon us and I think everyone knows what that means- Salem trips, corn mazes, costume parties, and more! OH MY!!!

Here is a run down of some of our upcoming activities! For more details and to RSVP for events please visit the calendar at www.hp-ma.com. I hope to see you all soon!

In addition to the info about the upcoming activities, there are also a few other things I'd like to bring up here.

1. The IQA is looking for some volunteers:

Quidditch players and fans in Boston: who wants to be a part of an epic IQA flashmob on Oct. 1 or 2? We're looking for people to organize this shabang and participate! Please comment below, email me at k.moy@internationalquidditch.org or send Harrison Taylor Homel a message for more details! Thanks!

2. We are not homeless for our monthly meets. Our current plan is to move them around for a little while, trying to find a cafe or restaurant that we like. If anyone has any ideas please let me know!

3. I am looking for some assistant organizers. It's hard for me to attend more than a couple things a month lately, so I need people who are willing to be in charge of keeping track of RSVPs, making sure everyone finds the group, etc, at events. I also wouldn't mind help organizing events and brainstorming ideas, etc. If you are interested in being a little more involved with the organizational end of HP-MA, please let me know!

That's it! With out further ado, I present to you our fall calendar:

September Meetup

Sunday September 18, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where: Let's enjoy the fall on the large outdoor patio of Au Bon Pain in the heart of Harvard Square! Location: right near the Harvard Square (T) station, corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Dunster Street.

Slug Club Dinner

Sunday September 18, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Since we are in Harvard Square - let's hang out after the meeting, see some street bands and get some dinner.

Suggestions for locations?

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Thursday, October 6, 2011 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

A Salem tradition to kick off the Haunted Happenings. Filled with pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem's students from kindergarten to college. Stay tuned for this year's theme!

Perseus LePage and Joshua Madruga will be organizing a group of HP-MA/HP Salem members to march in the parade in HP cosplay. Details TBA. In the meantime, let us know if you plan to attend/are interested!

Zombie Walk Salem

Saturday October 8, 2011

Jenna will be organizing a group of HP-MA and HP Salem peeps to participate in the 4th annual Salem Zombie Walk!

http://www.crawlofthedead.com/crawls/info/zombie_walk_salem2/

More details TBA, RSVP to let us know if you plan to participate!

Corn Maze

Saturday October 15, 2011 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

We will be making our annual trip to Connors Farm for their corn maze at night!!

http://www.connorsfarm.com/maze.htm

We usually do the flashlight maze as a group which costs 12.00 per person. The Haunted Maze is also an option for 18.00. Last year they offered a combined cost for both if people are interested in doing the haunted maze after we complete the regular maze. I will update when I find out if the combined price is still around and what it is.

October Meetup

Sunday October 16, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location and topic TBA! (Suggestions welcome!)

Salem Trip (Touristy)

Saturday October 22, 2011

Today we will make a trip into Salem to do some touristy things. The list of options is pretty much endless (museums, tours, reenactments, ghost tours, haunted houses, etc). I need people to RSVP telling me if they are interested in a trip like this and then those of us who are planning to go can discuss what we want to do and come up with a timeline/price.

HP Salem Halloween Ball

Friday October 28, 2011 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Knights of Columbus Ballroom 94 Washington Square East, Salem, MA

$10.00 advance ticket and $15.00 at the door.

www.meetup.com/HP-Salem/

Salem Trip (Costumed)

Sunday, October 30, 2011 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Lets join the costumed masses in Downtown Salem wearing our wizarding finest. Wander around taking in the fanulous costumes and taking plenty of pictures of our own cosplay activities!

We will meet at the Salem MBTA station by the steps.

Thanks everyone!

Amanda