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When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm
Where: Essex and Rockingham Counties, MA and NH
Fee: Adults- $25.00 for members; Children $15.00 for members

Do you really like birding? If you do, come to northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire on Saturday, January 28th for great winter birding and a chance to compete with other birders.

The Superbowl of Birding, sponsored by Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport and Minox Germany, is a unique competition to find the greatest number of species and to earn the greatest number of points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Strategy and planning are essential in order to win this competition.

The event consists of activities targeted for all levels of birders and is suitable for all ages, from 6 to 99 yrs!
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When: Wednesday, February 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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: Friday, January 27th 2012, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $36.00 (members)/ $43.00 (non-members)

Explore the Coastal Coves of Cape Ann on Friday, January 25th with Kirk Elwell, Birder-Naturalist and Scott Santino, Teacher-Naturalist of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gloucester and Rockport are birding hot spots during the winter months. Visitors who do not know Cape Ann well can have a tough time navigating to find specialty birds such as a Barrow’s goldeneye or king eider.

Leave the navigation to us as we enjoy a day along the scenic coast. Participants will see a nice diversity of sea ducks, grebes, and loons. We’ll also keep an eye out for alcids such as black guillemot, razorbill, murre, and dovekie.

And, of course, a midday stop at a local coffee shop will warm the bones.
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When: Wednesday, January 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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.
Read more »

Sports

The Graf Rink, Newburyport, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its January 2012 Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots program.

Classes will run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.  Specialized classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult.

For detailed information, such as class times and cost, please visit the Graf Rink, website.
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When: Sunday, December 4th 2011, starting at 4:00 pm
Whwere: The Graf Rink, 28 Low Street, Newburyport, MA

The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be holding its Annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition and Family Skate at the Graf Rink, Newburyport on Sunday, December 4th beginning at 4:00 pm.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come and watch area figure skaters perform their competitive programs and various routines to holiday music. There will be Family Skate after the last performance (approximately 5pm) for all of those in attendance for the Exhibition. Skate rentals for the Family Skate will be complimentary on behalf of the Graf Rink.

Admission: Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.

For more information on these events or any other happenings at the Graf Rink please call 978-462-8112 or visit  the Graf Rink website.

The November 2011 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.

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

Skate Rentals & Skate Sharpening:

The Graf Rink rents skates for $5.00 per pair.

Skate sharpening is also available at the Pro Shop for $5.00 per pair.

When: Saturday, October 29th 2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: The Governor’s Academy, Whiston-Bragdon Arena, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA

Bruins hockey legends team up against local high school students and community leaders in unique fundraising game

Boston Bruins hockey fervor continues on the North Shore! The community is invited to be a part of local hockey history when Boston Bruins alumni legends, including Bruins all-time great Ray Bourque, Rick Middleton, Terry O’Reilly and others, take the ice for an exhibition game against area high school hockey players and other local residents.

Bruins Skate for Nate, a fundraiser to support the Nathaniel Bibaud Recovery Fund, will be held Saturday, October 29^th, 2011, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at The Governor’s Academy Whiston-Bragdon Arena in Byfield.

Sponsorship opportunities and game tickets are available now; for more information visit www.natebibaud.org/bruins-alumni-game. Current sponsors include The Provident Bank and Michael’s Restaurant.

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Coastal Naturalist

When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm
Where: Essex and Rockingham Counties, MA and NH
Fee: Adults- $25.00 for members; Children $15.00 for members

Do you really like birding? If you do, come to northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire on Saturday, January 28th for great winter birding and a chance to compete with other birders.

The Superbowl of Birding, sponsored by Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport and Minox Germany, is a unique competition to find the greatest number of species and to earn the greatest number of points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Strategy and planning are essential in order to win this competition.

The event consists of activities targeted for all levels of birders and is suitable for all ages, from 6 to 99 yrs!
Read more »

When: Wednesday, February 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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.
Read more »

When: Friday, January 27th 2012, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $36.00 (members)/ $43.00 (non-members)

Explore the Coastal Coves of Cape Ann on Friday, January 25th with Kirk Elwell, Birder-Naturalist and Scott Santino, Teacher-Naturalist of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gloucester and Rockport are birding hot spots during the winter months. Visitors who do not know Cape Ann well can have a tough time navigating to find specialty birds such as a Barrow’s goldeneye or king eider.

Leave the navigation to us as we enjoy a day along the scenic coast. Participants will see a nice diversity of sea ducks, grebes, and loons. We’ll also keep an eye out for alcids such as black guillemot, razorbill, murre, and dovekie.

And, of course, a midday stop at a local coffee shop will warm the bones.
Read more »

When: Wednesday, January 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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.
Read more »

Events

When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm
Where: Essex and Rockingham Counties, MA and NH
Fee: Adults- $25.00 for members; Children $15.00 for members

Do you really like birding? If you do, come to northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire on Saturday, January 28th for great winter birding and a chance to compete with other birders.

The Superbowl of Birding, sponsored by Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport and Minox Germany, is a unique competition to find the greatest number of species and to earn the greatest number of points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Strategy and planning are essential in order to win this competition.

The event consists of activities targeted for all levels of birders and is suitable for all ages, from 6 to 99 yrs!
Read more »

When: Wednesday, February 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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.
Read more »

When: Friday, January 27th 2012, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $36.00 (members)/ $43.00 (non-members)

Explore the Coastal Coves of Cape Ann on Friday, January 25th with Kirk Elwell, Birder-Naturalist and Scott Santino, Teacher-Naturalist of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gloucester and Rockport are birding hot spots during the winter months. Visitors who do not know Cape Ann well can have a tough time navigating to find specialty birds such as a Barrow’s goldeneye or king eider.

Leave the navigation to us as we enjoy a day along the scenic coast. Participants will see a nice diversity of sea ducks, grebes, and loons. We’ll also keep an eye out for alcids such as black guillemot, razorbill, murre, and dovekie.

And, of course, a midday stop at a local coffee shop will warm the bones.
Read more »

When: Wednesday, January 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.

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.
Read more »