Newburyport Destination ImagiNation Informational Meeting, October 2nd
September 29, 2008
When: Thursday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.mWhere: Newburyport Public Library, State Street, Newburyport
Newburyport Youth Servicesis holding an informational meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Newburyport Library to discuss the Destination ImagiNation program and the experience it offers to students that participate in the program.
Destination ImagiNation Inc., or DI as it is more commonly known, is a creative problem solving organization for youth and adults. DI’s educational goals are to foster creative and critical thinking, to develop teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills and to nurture research and inquiry skills involving both creative exploration and attention to detail.
Newburyport Youth Services, the city’s community coordinator for the program, is looking for any students in grades kindergarten through 12 who are interested in forming a team to compete in tournaments at the regional, state and perhaps world level.
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Taste of Ipswich Wine and Food Gala, 11th Anniversary, October 7th
September 29, 2008
When: Tuesday, October 7th, 2008, 6:00 to 9:00 pmWhere: Turner Hill, 251 Topsfield Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Cost: Purchase Advance Tickets: $65 per person/$120 per pair; Tickets at the Door: $75 per person /$140 per pair.
If you love to eat and enjoy sampling fine foods, you may be interested in attending the 11th Anniversary Taste of Ipswich Wine and Food Gala on Tuesday, October 7th at The Inn at Turner Hill.
This year’s event will benefit the Ipswich Family YMCA & the Essex County Trail Association (ECTA).
Stroll through the newly renovated and enhanced mansion at Turner Hill sampling delicious foods prepared by outstanding restaurateurs.
Discover wines from a variety of vendors hosted by Marcorelle’s Fine Wine & Liquor Store.
You can also bid on a variety of fabulous silent auction items.
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Parker River Bird Banding, October 5th, 2008
September 29, 2008
When: Sunday, October 5th , 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Notes: The program is free. The program is for ages 8 and Older
In order to track birds, scientists band them with silver bracelets and release them back into the wild.
If you are curious about bird banding s performed and what is involved in the process, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m and you can see how bird banding is conducted on the refuge.
Mass Audubon operates a seasonal bird banding station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. On Sunday, October 5th, you can Join refuge volunteer Sue McGrath on a visit to the bird banding station and witness how birds being banded and see this important research in action.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the outdoors.
Meet at the sub-headquarters parking lot.
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ArtsFest Merrimack Valley 2008, September 27th and 28th
September 27, 2008
When:Saturday and Sunday, September 27th & 28thWhere: Greater Newburyport, Greater Lowell and other Merrimack Valley venues
One of the great benefits of living in the Greater Newburyport region is the year-round “full plate” of ongoing events and activities available to us. And this weekend is one that is packed with activities and events!
In collaboration with the Essex County 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, the first ever Merrimack Valley-wide celebration of the arts, from Greater Lowell to the seacoast region of Greater Newburyport, ArtsFest Merrimack Valley, is being held this weekend. It offers another great way to check out and explore the mult-faceted arts community that exists in the Merrimack Valley and Essex County regions of Massachusetts.
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Go Out and Enjoy 2008 Trails & Sails Weekend, September 26th to 28th
September 27, 2008
When: Friday through Sunday, September 26th to September 28thWhere: The Essex National Heritage Area
Go out and explore the treasures of Essex County this weekend!
Don’t let the dark and dreary looking weather stop you from enjoying and participating in the more than 200 free events offered in this year’s week-end long celebration of the best historic, cultural and natural resources available in Essex County.
There are plenty of outdoor and indoor events for you to check out. Go out and explore the local resources that are available to us right here in our local backyard!
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Newburyport Loses In Overtime To North Andover, 15-13
September 27, 2008
The Newburyport Clippers (0-4), playing their strongest game of the year to date, lost a heart breaker to the North Andover Scarlet Knights (1-2), 15-13, in North Andover Friday evening.
They lost in overtime after the score was tied, 7-7, at the end of four quarters of regulation play. This season the Point After Touchdown (PAT) part of the game has been their Achilles heel.
Last night Newburyport scored on the first possession of overtime, but couldn’t convert on the two-point PAT conversion attempt. On North Andover’s overtime possession, the Scarlet Knights scored and successfully converted on their PAT conversion attempt to win the game by two points for their first win of the season.
Their were several bright spots for the Clippers team last night. The Clippers defense rose to the occasion last night and played a strong game against North Andover in weather conditions that started out very poor but improved as the game progressed. The heavy rain and and wind gusts slowly diminished throughout the game and had stopped for the most part by early in the third quarter.
Senior Derek Freeman had one of the strongest games of his career on offense and was the dominant rusher for the Clippers. He carried the ball for almost a hundred yards rushing and helped Newburyport extend drives several times throughout the game. The Clippers showed a more balanced offense this week and they were able to move the ball down the field throughout the game. The Clippers were hurt on offense a few times by fumbles which stopped potential scoring drives.
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High School Football, September 26th and 27th
September 26, 2008
It doesn’t look pretty from a weather perspective for this weekend’s high school football games. Rain, rain and more rain! Pretty much sums up the forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Maybe the Newbuyrport Clippers will be able to use the rain and wet conditions to their advantage. They are still looking for their first win of the season.
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Old Eastern Marsh Trail Walk, Salisbury, September 27th & 28th
September 25, 2008
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th (Saturday: 12:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm)Where: Friedenfels Rd. Salisbury MA
The Coastal Tails Coalition
The Coastal Trails Coalition is offering guided trail walks along the Old Eastern Marsh abandoned railroad on Saturday and Sunday, September 27th & 28th.
These guided trail walks are being offered in conjunction with this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.
The 80-minute walks are along the Old Eastern Marsh Trail, an abandoned rail bed running from the Merrimack River to Town Creek.
Tombstones Tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, September 27th & 28th
September 25, 2008
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: 1 Brown St, Newburyport MA
A tour of Newburyport’s Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the featured events in this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Oak Hill Cemetery, consecrated in 1842, has deep connections to Newburyport’s historical past and contains the grave sites of many Newburyport notables including authors, newspaper editors, librarians, and benefactors.
This “Tiptoe Through The Tombstones” informative stroll of the Oak Hill Cemetery will provide you with a fascinating and informative overview of the history of the cemetery and some of the more notable individuals who are buried there.
Learn about sea captains, writers, mayors, and the builder of the ship “The Flying Cloud”. Visit the grave of sea captain who William Lloyd Garrison tried to convict as a slave trader, say hello to nationally known artists, and hear about Newburyport’s well known photographers.
Come and learn about notable people in Newburyport’s fascinating history.
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Cider Hill Farm Open House, September 26th to 28th
September 25, 2008
When: Friday through Sunday, September 26th to 28th, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pmWhere: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Ave., Amesbury, MA
CIder Hill Farm is participating in this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, which has been organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Cider Hill Farm, an award winning and innovative farm, is open all weekend. Visit the farm and access their expansive fields for pick-your-own raspberries, nectarines, peaches, apples and pumpkins.
Kids will be able to enjoy a tractor drawn hayride through the fragrant fields.
Be sure to ask about the farm’s efforts with alternative energy and wind power.
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