Saving Endangered Birds, Wednesday Evening Lecture, Joppa Flats Education Center, November 11th
October 27, 2009
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you want to learn about endangered birds and what you can do to help save them, make plans to attend the evening lecture by Mass Audubon President Emeritus Jerry Bertra at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport on Wednesday, November 11th.
Mr. Bertra will present an illustrated talk on global dangers to birds.
Fee:
The lecture is free for Mass Audubon members; $4 for non-members.
Pre-registration is not required.
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Homeschool Field Trip To New England Aquarium, Joppa Flats Education Center, Tuesday, November 10th
October 26, 2009
Where: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
A field trip for homeschoolers to the New England Aquarium is part of this month’s focus on the ocean’s pelagic zone.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a homeschool field trip to the New England Aquarium as part of November’s focus on the ocean’s pelagic zone.
The study session will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The homeschool program is for children ages 7 to 12. Parents are welcome but not required to stay.
Amesbury Annual Halloween Parade & Party, Tuesday, October 27th
October 26, 2009
When: Tuesday, October 27th, at 6:00 pmWhere: Amesbury Town Parking Garage, Water Street, Amesbury, MA
All goblins and ghosts ages 10 and under are invited to attend the Annual Halloween Parade and Party in Amesbury on Tuesday, October 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The parade, led by Jr. Ms. & Mr. Goblin in the Goblinmobile, will start at the Town Parking Garage on Water Street at 6:00 p.m. and make its way up to the Holy Family Parish on School Street.
The Parade will be followed by a Halloween Get Together at Holy Family Parish Hall.
Cheer on Amesbury’s children as they march in their Halloween Costumes!
For More Information:
For more information, or to donate goodies, please contact Rob at 978-388-4544.
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, October 31st
October 26, 2009
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you want to explore the local area and see the birds of the Greater Newburyport, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center program, Saturday Birding: What’s That Bird?, may be what you’re looking for.
The two hour program provides a quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants. Children age 8 and up welcome.
Salt Marsh Secrets, Parent/Child Walkabout, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Friday, October 30th
October 26, 2009
Where: Meet at parking lot #1 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center is offering a Parent/Child Walkabout on Friday, October 30th to explore the secrets of the Plum Island salt marsh.
The program is being offered two times on Friday:
- from 10:00 to 11:30 am or
- from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
You’ll explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of Plum Island in a fun, energetic format for families with children ages 3 to 6.
The walkabout will be led by Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings.
Location: Meet at parking lot #1 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
Fee: $10 for Mass Audubon members; $14 for nonmembers.
Pre-registration is required. You must register to attend this event.
How To Register: To register, please call the Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center at 978-462-9998.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Film/Party, Firehouse Center For The Arts, Newburyport, October 30th
October 26, 2009
When: Friday, October 30th at 11:00 p.m
Where: The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport.
Cost: $15
The Firehouse Center for the Arts will host “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” film/party on October 31st at 11:00 p.m., with complimentary “prop bags”.
Costumes are encouraged! Narrator to lead audience participation.
The movie, which is rated “R” featured upstart actors Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Tim Curry. Thirty years later, their campy little jaunt to the unique world of Dr. Frank-n-Furter – that sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania – has become a legendary cult favorite.
Bob Allison Hosts Piano Bar In Salisbury Beach, Hobo’s Café, Wednesday, October 28th
October 26, 2009
Where: Hobo’s Café, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, MA
BOB ALLISON HOSTS PIANO BAR IN SALISBURY BEACH
Enjoy listening, singing or tapping your toes to classic songs from the Great American Song Book with Bob Allison at the Henry Miller baby grand Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Hobo’s Café, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach.
The Lighthouse Trio and Friends perform on the first Wednesday of every month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There is no cover charge.
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Newburyport High School Wall of Fame Annual Banquet, October 29th
October 26, 2009
Where: Elks Club, Low Street, Newburyport, MA
The Newburyport High School Wall of Fame will host its annual banquet on Thursday, October 29 at the Elks Club in Newburyport.
Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased at the Park Lunch, Newburyport High School or by calling Frank Serwon at 978-462-4247.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, October 28th
October 25, 2009
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.
Candle Making At Appleton Farm, Ipswich, Monday, October 26th
October 25, 2009
When: Monday, October 26th, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pmWhere: Appleton Farms, 219 County Road (Route 1A), Ipswich, MA
Appleton Farms, America’s oldest continually operating farm located in Ipswich, MA is offering a candle making program on Monday, October 26th as part of the Farm’s Field School for Youth After School Program.
See bees as they start settling in for the cold season, learn how they make wax. Learn how to roll a beeswax candle.
The program is for children ages 7 to 10.
Cost:
The fee is $12. For members of the Trustees of Reservations the fee is $10.
How To Register:
To register, please call 978-356-5728.
