28th Annual Hangover Classic, New Years’s Day, Salisbury Beach
December 31, 2008
When: Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 11:45 amWhere: Salisbury Beach, MA
Cost: Thursday, January 1, 2009
The 28th Annual New Years Day Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races, organized and hosted by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, will be run at 11:45 am on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Salisbury Beach.
There is an optional “ocean plunge” for those who truly want to be invigorated after the race.
The race starts at 11:45 a.m. at Salisbury Beach Center, where runners will begin to congregate at the Carousel Lounge 27 Ocean Front Street. Refreshments and live music will be provided after the race at the Carousel Lounge. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers.
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5th Annual Newburyport Winter Carnival at Bartlet Mall, February 7th
December 30, 2008
When: Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Where: Bartlet Mall, Newburyport
The 5th Annual Winter Carnival at the Bartlet Mall in Newburyport is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, February 14th.
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Bracken School of Irish Dance Accepting New Registrations for January Classes
December 25, 2008
From ages three to Adult, the Bracken School of Irish Dance offer a variety of classes and days.
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“Wild About Nature & Science Too” Program for Children 3 to 6
December 23, 2008
When: Tuesdays, from January 6th through February 10th, 9:30 to 10:30 a.mWhere: Old South Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport, MA
Cost: The class is $75 for Newburyport residents and $85 for non-residents.
Wildlife biologist Joann Healey will hold a “Wild About Nature and Science Too” for children ages 3 to 6 on Tuesdays from January 6th through February 10th, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Old South Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport.
The “Wild About Nature and Science Too” class offers hands-on science experiments like making Play-Doh, mixing primary colors to create colors of the rainbow, nature tracks, signs of local wildlife and more.
The class is $75 for Newburyport residents and $85 for non-residents. Parents are asked to be a part of the program and are welcome to bring younger siblings, as there is an adjacent play space.
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Newburyport City Hall Holiday Hours
December 22, 2008
Newburyport City Hall will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will reopen for regular office hours on Monday, December 29th.
New Year’s Week:
Newburyport City Hall will hold normal office hours on December 31st and January 2nd.
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One Day Seminar, Business Strategies for Tough Times, at Endicott College
December 22, 2008
Where: Endicott College Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies, 295 Hale Street, Beverly, MA
Cost: $210 per person.
The Endicott College Center for Leadership is sponsoring a one day seminar, Business Strategies for Tough Times, presented by Dave Lash & Company.
Learn which recession strategies are best for your business, stay cash positive and profitable, hold on to your customers and increase sales and productivity.
One-day sessions (from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) will be held at the Endicott College Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies, 295 Hale Street, Beverly, MA on the following Saturdays:
- Saturday, January 24
- Saturday, January 31
- Saturday, February 7
Breakfast, lunch, and all materials are provided. The cost of the seminar is $210 per person.
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Newburyport Native Richard Doyle Book Signing at Book Rack
December 22, 2008
When: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2:00 to 4:00 pmWhere: Book Rack, 52 State Street, Newburyport, MA
On Tuesday, December 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Newburyport native and Hampton resident and author Richard Doyle will hold a book signing of his memoir “Winston Churchill Was a Catholic Priest” at the Book Rack on State Street, Newburyport.
It’s a memoir about his more than 30 years teaching at Newburyport High School. The book chronicles the ups and downs of teaching in the public school system, and is often both humorous and sad.
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Homeschool Wildlife Tracking Program, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
December 22, 2008
When: Thursday, January 15th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.mWhere: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is offering a free program for homeschoolers, Nature Detectives: Homeschool Tracking Program, on Thursday, January 15th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The program, which is for children ages 6 to 10, will introduce your homeschooler to the art and science of tracking wildlife. Discover the clues animals leave behind and become wildlife “detectives” in this fun, educational program.
The program includes both indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather.
Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center.
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WNBP, AM-1450, The Legends, Sold To Newburyport Firm
December 21, 2008
According to reports in the Salem Gazette and Gloucester Daily Times, Westport Communications of Beverly is selling AM radio station WNBP, AM-1450, to Port Broadcasting LLC.
WNBP, 1450, which was purchased in 2004 by Westport Communications, is licensed to Newburyport and has served the North Shore of Massachusetts for more than 50 years, according to a statement released from Westport.
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Plum Island Media Coverage, Beach Erosion and Storm Issues
December 20, 2008
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