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Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012 When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pmWhere: 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 pmWhere: 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 »
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 pmWhere: 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
January 2012 Learn To Skate Programs At The Graf Rink, Newburyport
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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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.
November 2011 Public Skating Schedule At The Graf Rink, Newburyport
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.
Bruins Skate For Nate Fundraiser, Featuring The Boston Bruins Alumni Team, At The Governor’s Academy Whiston-Bragdon Arena, Byfield, Saturday, October 29th When: Saturday, October 29th 2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 pmWhere: 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 29th, 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.
Coastal Naturalist
Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012 When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pmWhere: 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 pmWhere: 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 »
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 pmWhere: 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 »
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Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012 When: Saturday, January 28th 2012, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pmWhere: 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 pmWhere: 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 »
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 pmWhere: 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 »
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Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 1st 2012When: 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... Read more »
Birdwatcher’s Getaway for the Day: Coastal Coves of Cape Ann, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Friday, January 27th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 25th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 21st 2012When: Saturday, January 21st 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA If you want to explore... Read more »
Harpsichordist Peter Sykes To Open 2012 Jean Wilson Music Series At Unitarian Church, Newburyport, Sunday, January 22, 2012When: Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm Where: The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA Cost: $15 ($10 for seniors), children and students free Harpsichordist... Read more »
Sports
January 2012 Learn To Skate Programs At The Graf Rink, NewburyportThe 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... Read more »
Merrimack Valley Skating Club’s Annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition and Family Skate At The Graf Rink, Newburyport, Sunday, December 4thWhen: 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... Read more »
November 2011 Public Skating Schedule At The Graf Rink, NewburyportThe 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... Read more »
Bruins Skate For Nate Fundraiser, Featuring The Boston Bruins Alumni Team, At The Governor’s Academy Whiston-Bragdon Arena, Byfield, Saturday, October 29thWhen: 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... Read more »
November 2011 Learn To Skate Programs At The Graf Rink, NewburyportThe Graf Rink, Newburyport is now accepting applications for its November 2011 Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots programs. Classes will run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.... Read more »
September 2011 Public Skating Schedule At The Graf Rink, NewburyportThe September 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... Read more »
Business
Amesbury Chamber Breakfast Series – Serving the Community, Amesbury Sports Park, January 18th, 2012When: January 18, 2012 at 7:30 am Where: Amesbury Sports Park – 12 South Hunt Road The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation invites you... Read more »
Launch Party For “West Newbury: Images of America” At The Book Rack Bookstore, Newburyport, Friday, December 16thWhen: Friday, December 16th 2011, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Where: The Book Rack, 52 State Street, Newburyport, MA The Book Rack Book Store, Newburyport is hosting a... Read more »
Nock Middle School Students In Newburyport Trained to Help Peers Resolve Conflict By North Shore Community Mediation CenterTwo weeks ago, thanks to the generous support of People’s United Bank and a private donor, an exemplary group of 18 7th and 8th graders from Newburyport’s Nock... Read more »
Holiday Invitation Night, Newburyport, Friday, December 9thWhen: Friday, December 9th 2011, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Downtown Newburyport If you enjoy the Holiday season and the hustle and bustle that accompanies it,... Read more »
Salisbury Chamber Of Commerce December Holiday Celebration Dinner Meeting, The Ocean Room At The Pavilion, Thursday, December 8thWhen: Thursday December 8th, 2011, at 5:30 pm Where: The Ocean Room at the Pavilion, Ocean Front South, Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce... Read more »
Holiday Invitation Nights, Newburyport, First Two Fridays of December, December 2nd and 9thWhen: Friday, December 2nd and Frriday, December 9th 2011, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Downtown Newburyport If you enjoy the Holiday season and the hustle and... Read more »
Events
Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 1st 2012When: 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... Read more »
Birdwatcher’s Getaway for the Day: Coastal Coves of Cape Ann, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Friday, January 27th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 25th 2012When: 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;... Read more »
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 21st 2012When: Saturday, January 21st 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA If you want to... Read more »
Harpsichordist Peter Sykes To Open 2012 Jean Wilson Music Series At Unitarian Church, Newburyport, Sunday, January 22, 2012When: Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm Where: The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA Cost: $15 ($10 for seniors), children and students... Read more »
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Superbowl of Birding IX, Essex and Rockingham Counties, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 28th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 1st 2012When: 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... Read more »
Birdwatcher’s Getaway for the Day: Coastal Coves of Cape Ann, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Friday, January 27th 2012When: 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... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 25th 2012When: 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;... Read more »
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 21st 2012When: Saturday, January 21st 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA If you want to... Read more »
Gallery Reception For New Art Exhibit “Observations”, Paintings Of Landscapes And Wildlife, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, January 8, 2012When: Sunday, January 8th 2012, from 2:30-4:00 pm Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA Artists Lully Schwartz, Joan Merrill,... Read more »









