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When: Mornings and afternoons available, February 14th through 28th
Where:Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building, 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport

Bald Eagle Adventures Along the Lower Merrimack River

This year by popular demand, Newburyport Birders has increased its offerings of Bald Eagle programs so you can arrange a small, private tour with your family and friends.

Bald Eagles move south from northern New England to the swift-moving Merrimack River which provides ideal, winter habitat for these majestic birds. We’ll search along the river’s edge and protected islands for our national symbol.

Times: Morning and afternoon outings are available, February 14th through 28th.

Fee: $20.00

How To Register:

There is limited enrollment for this event and advance registration is required. Reserve your place today by emailing Sue McGrath at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.

Meeting Location:

Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building at 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.

When: Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Where: Along Lower Merrimack River, Greater Newburyport

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, is offering a program, Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River, on Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons.

Participants will visit Bald Eagle habitat along the lower Merrimack River.

Dress in layers for outdoor weather, including waterproof boots, wool socks, hat and gloves. This program will be conducted outside along the river’s edge.

How To Register:
For more information and to register, please contact Northern Essex Community College at 978-556-3000.

Here is the schedule for Friday’s high school basketball games for teams in the Greater Newburyport region:

Boys Basketball: All Games Start at 6:30 pm

• Newburyport (5-10) at Pentucket (7-9).
  Pentucket still with a chance to make it to state tournament. Needs the win.
• Triton (4-11) at Amesbury (1-16). 
  A LONG season for both teams.
• Manchester Essex (13-5) at Georgetown (11-6).
  Best boys game of the night. Both teams tournament bound.

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When: Wednesday, February 10th, 9:30 am.
Where: Meet at Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich, MA.

Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee Sponsored Hikes

You are welcome to join the Wednesday morning hikes that are sponsored by the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee.

An informal group meets at the Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich at 9:30 am on each Wednesday from mid September to mid June. All are welcome.

The morning hikes explore the woods and trails in and about Ipswich. There are eleven miles of marked trails in Ipswich, Massachusetts, including a portion of the Bay Circuit Trail. These trails are maintained by members of the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee (IBCTC) with other volunteers, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other organizations in Ipswich.

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Sports

The February public skating schedule for the Graf Rink, Newburyport, is now posted on the Graf Rink website.

Check the website for public skating times during the week and weekend.

Stick Time: Check the Graf Rink website for stick time hours.

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Hockey, basketball and wrestling are on this evening’s schedule for the local high school teams.

HOCKEY:

• Newburyport at Lynnfield, 8:15 p.m. (O’Keefe Rink, Peabody)

Newburyport ’s 2-1 win over a strong Masconomet team at the Graf Rink  last Saturday evening was perhaps the best game of the year played by the Clippers. Sitting in 2nd place with a 5-point lead over Masconomet, Newburyport (11-3-1) travela to McVann-Louis O’Keefe Memorial Rink, Peabody to face off against the Lynnfield Pioners (6-6-2). The Clippers won the first game against the Pioneers, 3-0, but it’s always tough beating Lynnfield in their home rink.

• Wilmington at Amesbury, 7:00 p.m. (Graf Rink, Newburyport)

Not an enviable task for Amesbury tonight.  The Amesbury Indians (1-11-2) take on the undefeated and highly ranked Wilmington Wildcats (14-0) at the Graf Rink. Wilmington, in 1st place in the Cape Ann League,  has size, speed, and discipline. Perhaps they will take Amesbury lightly as the Wildcats look forward to Saturday’s game in Wilmington against Newburyport, but looking at Wilmington’s record so far this season, don’t count on it!

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When: Sunday, February 7th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Where: Turkey Hill Road, Newburyport (on West Newbury line). Parking area next to the Artichoke.

If you want to try your hand at ice fishing, then check out the Essex County Sportsmen’s Association Annual Ice Fishing Tournament that is being held on the Artichoke Reservoir on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th.

Last year’s tournament, which was resumed by the ECSA last year after about a 10-year hiatus, attracted 60 fishermen. With good ice fishing conditions on the reservoir so far this year, the association hopes to more than double last year’s turnout.

The Ice Fishing Tournament is being held on the Artichoke Reservoir tournament from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants should meet at the Turkey Hill Road parking area next to the Artichoke, which is located on The Newburyport/West Newbury area of the Artichoke.

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When: Wednesday and Thursday, February 17th & 18th
Where: Governor’s Academy Field House, Byfield, MA

The Newburyport Youth Lacrosse Association will host clinics run by Newburyport High girls coach Catherine Batchelder and boys team assistant coach Todd Francis on February 17th and 18th  at the Governor’s Academy Field House, Byfield.

The clinics are for boys & girls in Grades 2-8.
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Coastal Naturalist

When: Mornings and afternoons available, February 14th through 28th
Where:Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building, 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport

Bald Eagle Adventures Along the Lower Merrimack River

This year by popular demand, Newburyport Birders has increased its offerings of Bald Eagle programs so you can arrange a small, private tour with your family and friends.

Bald Eagles move south from northern New England to the swift-moving Merrimack River which provides ideal, winter habitat for these majestic birds. We’ll search along the river’s edge and protected islands for our national symbol.

Times: Morning and afternoon outings are available, February 14th through 28th.

Fee: $20.00

How To Register:

There is limited enrollment for this event and advance registration is required. Reserve your place today by emailing Sue McGrath at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.

Meeting Location:

Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building at 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.

When: Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Where: Along Lower Merrimack River, Greater Newburyport

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, is offering a program, Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River, on Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons.

Participants will visit Bald Eagle habitat along the lower Merrimack River.

Dress in layers for outdoor weather, including waterproof boots, wool socks, hat and gloves. This program will be conducted outside along the river’s edge.

How To Register:
For more information and to register, please contact Northern Essex Community College at 978-556-3000.

When: Wednesday, February 10th, 9:30 am.
Where: Meet at Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich, MA.

Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee Sponsored Hikes

You are welcome to join the Wednesday morning hikes that are sponsored by the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee.

An informal group meets at the Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich at 9:30 am on each Wednesday from mid September to mid June. All are welcome.

The morning hikes explore the woods and trails in and about Ipswich. There are eleven miles of marked trails in Ipswich, Massachusetts, including a portion of the Bay Circuit Trail. These trails are maintained by members of the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee (IBCTC) with other volunteers, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other organizations in Ipswich.

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When: Saturday, February 13th, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

North Shore Community College
Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm

North Shore Community College, Danvers, is offering a program, Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River, on Saturday, February 13th, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons.

Program participants willl visit Bald Eagle habitat along the lower Merrimack River.
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Events

When: Mornings and afternoons available, February 14th through 28th
Where:Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building, 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport

Bald Eagle Adventures Along the Lower Merrimack River

This year by popular demand, Newburyport Birders has increased its offerings of Bald Eagle programs so you can arrange a small, private tour with your family and friends.

Bald Eagles move south from northern New England to the swift-moving Merrimack River which provides ideal, winter habitat for these majestic birds. We’ll search along the river’s edge and protected islands for our national symbol.

Times: Morning and afternoon outings are available, February 14th through 28th.

Fee: $20.00

How To Register:

There is limited enrollment for this event and advance registration is required. Reserve your place today by emailing Sue McGrath at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.

Meeting Location:

Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building at 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.

When: Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Where: Along Lower Merrimack River, Greater Newburyport

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, is offering a program, Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River, on Sunday, February 21st, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons.

Participants will visit Bald Eagle habitat along the lower Merrimack River.

Dress in layers for outdoor weather, including waterproof boots, wool socks, hat and gloves. This program will be conducted outside along the river’s edge.

How To Register:
For more information and to register, please contact Northern Essex Community College at 978-556-3000.

When: Wednesday, February 10th, 9:30 am.
Where: Meet at Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich, MA.

Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee Sponsored Hikes

You are welcome to join the Wednesday morning hikes that are sponsored by the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee.

An informal group meets at the Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich at 9:30 am on each Wednesday from mid September to mid June. All are welcome.

The morning hikes explore the woods and trails in and about Ipswich. There are eleven miles of marked trails in Ipswich, Massachusetts, including a portion of the Bay Circuit Trail. These trails are maintained by members of the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee (IBCTC) with other volunteers, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other organizations in Ipswich.

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When: Saturday, February 13th, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

North Shore Community College
Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm

North Shore Community College, Danvers, is offering a program, Bald Eagles & The Lower Merrimack River, on Saturday, February 13th, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons.

Program participants willl visit Bald Eagle habitat along the lower Merrimack River.
Read more »