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When: Sunday, July 25th through Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Where: Newburyport, MA

The 53rd Yankee Homecoming Celebration, an annual Newburyport tradition, begins on Sunday, July 25th and runs through Sunday, August 1st.

Yankee Homecoming Events Scheduled for Friday, July 30th 2010

• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Heritage Tours: Piel Craftsmen, 3½ Center Street across from Ten Center Street restaurant. Established over 50 years ago, Piel Craftsmen have produced over 20,000 ship models. Over the years craftsmen have also restored thousands of ship model wrecks to their original condition. Come visit and talk to staff and learn about the history of building ship models including the 1800s clipper ships, schooners, and whaling ships.
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am: Heritage Tours: Old Hill Burying Ground Gravestone Restoration Project. Meet on Greenleaf Street behind Bartlet Mall. Learn about the current gravestone restoration project and see the process of the repair and restoration of leaning, fallen, and broken stones. Visit gravesites of African Americans, clockmakers, and the author of The Relic of the Revolution.
• 10:30 am to 12:30pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 7:30 to 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert Series, ENTRAIN, the eclectic Martha’s Vineyard-based six-piece band, Waterfront Stage, Newburyport.

Visit the Yankee Homecoming Celebration website for more detailed information about all of the Yankee Homecoming events.

When: Friday, July 30th 2010, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA

Community Blood Drive

Stop by Amesbury Sports Park on Friday, July 30th 2010, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and help support a community blood drive.

If you donate blood in the month of July 2010, you’ll receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream (tax additional if applicable).

To make an appointment, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800 -RED CROSS or visit the American Red Cross website or just stop by Amesbury Sports Park.

When: Tuesday, August 10th 2010, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Where: Aboard the M/V Prince Of Whales, meet at Newburyport Board Walk, Newburyport, MA
Tickets: $20 for non-members; $15 for Blue Ocean Society members

TROPICAL SUNSET CRUISE

Join the Blue Ocean Societyaboard the M/V Prince of Whales in Newburyport on Tuesday evening, August 10th 2010, for a cruise on the Merrimack River.

The cruise features DJ Ron Reid, a cash bar, light snacks and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation.

Tickets: $20 for non-members, $15 for Blue Ocean Society members (when purchased in advance)

How To Purchase Tickets: You can purchase tickets online at the Blue Ocean Society website or by calling 603-431-0260 or for
$25 at the boat on the evening of the cruise.

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When: Sunday, July 25th through Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Where: Newburyport, MA

The 53rd Yankee Homecoming Celebration, an annual Newburyport tradition, begins on Sunday, July 25th and runs through Sunday, August 1st.

Yankee Homecoming Events Scheduled for Thursday, July 29th 2010

•  9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Heritage Tours: Piel Craftsmen, 3½ Center Street across from Ten Center Street restaurant. Established over 50 years ago, Piel Craftsmen have produced over 20,000 ship models. Over the years craftsmen have also restored thousands of ship model wrecks to their original condition. Come visit and talk to staff and learn about the history of building ship models including the 1800s clipper ships, schooners, and whaling ships.
• 10:00 am to Noon: Heritage Tours: The Cemetery Crawl- Meet on Hill Street at Highland Cemetery. Bronson DeStadler will be leading the St. Paul’s Graveyard tour. Tour begins at Highland Cemetery and you can say hello to a writer, a shipbuilder, and the first mayor of Newburyport. The next stop is across the street at Old Hill Burying Ground to visit gravesites of clockmakers, one of the first bridge builders in the United States, and African Americans. The tour concludes at St. Paul’s Graveyard where you’ll hear about the history of St. Anna’s Chapel and some well known Newburyport citizens.
• 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Coast Guard Open House, Coast Guard Station, 65B Water Street, Newburyport.
  Tours of the station and the boats in the yard will be conducted free of charge. Bring your children.
• 10:30 am to 12:30pm: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Heritage Tours: Life in Newburyport: 1950 to 1985. Newburyport Public Library, Program Room.
• 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Heritage Tours: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours. By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 7:30 to 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert Series, Beatlejuice, Beatles tribute band, Waterfront Stage, Newburyport

Visit the Yankee Homecoming Celebration website for more detailed information about all of the Yankee Homecoming events.

Sports

Wportunity Works Raffleant a chance to win to win two Red Sox tickets and help support the programs at Opportunity Works?

From now through July 31st, you can purchase raffle tickets ($10 for one chance, $25 for three chances) to win a pair of tickets (2 Loge Box- Left Field Seats) to the Red Sox game on Wednesday evening, August 4th, 2010 at 7:10 pm.

The Red Sox will be playing the Cleveland Indians.

The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, July 31st during Yankee Homecoming Family Day at MaudsleyState Park  at the OppWorks Café.
The winner does not have to be present at time of drawing. The winner will also receive a $100 Yawkey Way Store gift certificate and $50 of Cash “Fun” money.

How To Purchase Raffle Ticket: Send check or cash to: Opportunity Works, 10 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 or call (978) 462-6144 ext. 234 or 222.

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When: Thursday, August 5th 2010, starts at 8:00 am (Shotgun Start)
Where: Ould Newbury Golf Course, 319 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Newbury, MA

The Newburyport High School Wall Of Fame Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, August 5th at Ould Newbury Golf Course, Newbury.

The tournament starts with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch after the tournament will be provided at the Salt Marsh Grille at Ould Newbury Golf Course.

Cost: The cost is $75 per player, with four-player teams.

For more information, contact Roger Fuller at 978-465-8029 and mail a check made out to NHS Wall Of Fame to 61 Spofford Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.

When: Friday, July 16th 2010
Where: Applehill Golf Course, Route 107 East Kingston, N.H.

The Newburyport Gridiron Club will be hosting the 11th annual Clipper Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, July 16th at the Applehill Golf Club in East Kingston, NH.

The tournament will help raise money for the Newburyport High school football program.

Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.

Costs:

The cost is $125 per player.

All golf and sponsor checks can be made payable and sent to Newburyport Gridiron Club, c/o Jim Farrell, 28 Spofford St., Newburyport, MA 01950.

You can also sign up on the Newburyport Gridiron Club website.

When: Monday through Wednesday, August 16th to 18th or August 23rd to 25th 2010
Where: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 S. Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA
Field Hockey

The Cape Ann League Field Hockey Clinic will be held at Amesbury Sports Park in August at the following dates:

• August 16th to 18th
• August 23rd to 25th

The clinic is open to all players in or out of the Cape Ann League from grades 5-12.

Cost:
The cost for one session is $50 or $100 for two.

For More Information:
Please e-mail Lauren Hefferan or Kate Arsenault at capeannfhclinic@gmail.com or call 978-328-9391.

Coastal Naturalist

When: Tuesday, August 10th 2010, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Where: Aboard the M/V Prince Of Whales, meet at Newburyport Board Walk, Newburyport, MA
Tickets: $20 for non-members; $15 for Blue Ocean Society members

TROPICAL SUNSET CRUISE

Join the Blue Ocean Societyaboard the M/V Prince of Whales in Newburyport on Tuesday evening, August 10th 2010, for a cruise on the Merrimack River.

The cruise features DJ Ron Reid, a cash bar, light snacks and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation.

Tickets: $20 for non-members, $15 for Blue Ocean Society members (when purchased in advance)

How To Purchase Tickets: You can purchase tickets online at the Blue Ocean Society website or by calling 603-431-0260 or for
$25 at the boat on the evening of the cruise.

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When: Wednesday, August 4th 2010, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport is offering a Wednesday Evening Shore-Birding program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 4th.

Join Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and Education Coordinator Dave Larson as they look for springtime birds during the quiet part of the day.

Location: Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

Fee: $8 for Mass Audubon members; $10 for non-members.

Pre-registration is not required.

When: Wednesday, June 30th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15

The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you’re one of the lucky ones that has time available during the week, join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. It’s a great way to observe birds in the area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.
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When: Sunday, August 1st 2010, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
Fee: $170. Pre-registration is required

On Sunday, August 1st, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are offering an all day kayaking trip to the Isles of Shoals for experienced kayakers.

The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately 12 miles off the New Hampshire/Maine coast. It is a great area to explore by kayak. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the wildlife on and around these Isles from your kayak.

The all day trip, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, includes a shuttle out to the Isles of Shoals from Newburyport, and on-deck barbecue lunch.

You’ll cruise from downtown Newburyport to the Isles of Shoals aboard the 48-foot cabin cruiser, the Erica Lee II. The Isles are located approximately 12 miles off the New England coast and are partly in New Hampshire and partly in Maine. They have a rich human history (both famous and infamous) and are a spectacular site for observing natural history.

Upon arrival at the Isles, participants can choose to paddle around the mothership in Gosport Harbor or head over to Smuttynose Island or to Star Island for ice cream. For the more adventurous, there will be a guided paddle to White Island or Lunging Island, depending on the conditions.

The price includes an on-deck barbeque lunch. Subtract $20 per person for double kayak rental. There is no discount if you use your own kayak. Experience Level: Intermediate III (some experience required; stamina necessary).

Paddling time: 5 hours with a 45-minute break and 1 hour for lunch.

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Events

When: Sunday, July 25th through Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Where: Newburyport, MA

The 53rd Yankee Homecoming Celebration, an annual Newburyport tradition, begins on Sunday, July 25th and runs through Sunday, August 1st.

Yankee Homecoming Events Scheduled for Friday, July 30th 2010

• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Heritage Tours: Piel Craftsmen, 3½ Center Street across from Ten Center Street restaurant. Established over 50 years ago, Piel Craftsmen have produced over 20,000 ship models. Over the years craftsmen have also restored thousands of ship model wrecks to their original condition. Come visit and talk to staff and learn about the history of building ship models including the 1800s clipper ships, schooners, and whaling ships.
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am: Heritage Tours: Old Hill Burying Ground Gravestone Restoration Project. Meet on Greenleaf Street behind Bartlet Mall. Learn about the current gravestone restoration project and see the process of the repair and restoration of leaning, fallen, and broken stones. Visit gravesites of African Americans, clockmakers, and the author of The Relic of the Revolution.
• 10:30 am to 12:30pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 7:30 to 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert Series, ENTRAIN, the eclectic Martha’s Vineyard-based six-piece band, Waterfront Stage, Newburyport.

Visit the Yankee Homecoming Celebration website for more detailed information about all of the Yankee Homecoming events.

When: Friday, July 30th 2010, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA

Community Blood Drive

Stop by Amesbury Sports Park on Friday, July 30th 2010, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and help support a community blood drive.

If you donate blood in the month of July 2010, you’ll receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream (tax additional if applicable).

To make an appointment, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800 -RED CROSS or visit the American Red Cross website or just stop by Amesbury Sports Park.

When: Tuesday, August 10th 2010, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Where: Aboard the M/V Prince Of Whales, meet at Newburyport Board Walk, Newburyport, MA
Tickets: $20 for non-members; $15 for Blue Ocean Society members

TROPICAL SUNSET CRUISE

Join the Blue Ocean Societyaboard the M/V Prince of Whales in Newburyport on Tuesday evening, August 10th 2010, for a cruise on the Merrimack River.

The cruise features DJ Ron Reid, a cash bar, light snacks and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation.

Tickets: $20 for non-members, $15 for Blue Ocean Society members (when purchased in advance)

How To Purchase Tickets: You can purchase tickets online at the Blue Ocean Society website or by calling 603-431-0260 or for
$25 at the boat on the evening of the cruise.

Read more »

When: Sunday, July 25th through Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Where: Newburyport, MA

The 53rd Yankee Homecoming Celebration, an annual Newburyport tradition, begins on Sunday, July 25th and runs through Sunday, August 1st.

Yankee Homecoming Events Scheduled for Thursday, July 29th 2010

•  9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Heritage Tours: Piel Craftsmen, 3½ Center Street across from Ten Center Street restaurant. Established over 50 years ago, Piel Craftsmen have produced over 20,000 ship models. Over the years craftsmen have also restored thousands of ship model wrecks to their original condition. Come visit and talk to staff and learn about the history of building ship models including the 1800s clipper ships, schooners, and whaling ships.
• 10:00 am to Noon: Heritage Tours: The Cemetery Crawl- Meet on Hill Street at Highland Cemetery. Bronson DeStadler will be leading the St. Paul’s Graveyard tour. Tour begins at Highland Cemetery and you can say hello to a writer, a shipbuilder, and the first mayor of Newburyport. The next stop is across the street at Old Hill Burying Ground to visit gravesites of clockmakers, one of the first bridge builders in the United States, and African Americans. The tour concludes at St. Paul’s Graveyard where you’ll hear about the history of St. Anna’s Chapel and some well known Newburyport citizens.
• 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Coast Guard Open House, Coast Guard Station, 65B Water Street, Newburyport.
  Tours of the station and the boats in the yard will be conducted free of charge. Bring your children.
• 10:30 am to 12:30pm: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Heritage Tours: Life in Newburyport: 1950 to 1985. Newburyport Public Library, Program Room.
• 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Heritage Tours: Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours. By Ralph Ayers. Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park.
• 7:30 to 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert Series, Beatlejuice, Beatles tribute band, Waterfront Stage, Newburyport

Visit the Yankee Homecoming Celebration website for more detailed information about all of the Yankee Homecoming events.