Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 2nd
November 30, 2009
When: Wednesday, December 2nd, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $12 for Mass Audubon members; $15 for nonmembers
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 Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. 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.
During the spring and summer, the center conducts its field trips to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. The focus for its programs will be the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (Plum Island), the Merrimack River estuary, Cape Ann, and other productive areas in Essex County.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, December 2nd
November 29, 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.
Merrimack Valley Skating Club Annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition, Graf Rink, Newburyport, Sunday, December 6th
November 29, 2009
When:Sunday, December 6th, 4:00 pmWhere: Graf Rink, Low Street, Newburyport, MA.
Admission: $5 for adults; $3 for children and seniors.
The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be holding its annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition on Sunday, December 6th beginning at 4pm at the Graf Rink, Newburyport.
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 5:00 pm) for all of those in attendance for the Exhibition. Skate rentals for the Family Skate will be complimentary on behalf of the Graf Rink.
Bradford Ski Team Open Registration (Online) For Upcoming Season Now Through November 30th
November 29, 2009
The Bradford Ski Team, Bradford, MA is announcing open registration for the upcoming season.
The Bradford Ski Team (BST) is a youth alpine race team that competes in the Eastern Mass Buddy Werner League.
The BST race program is open to children of all ages through high school age.
Practices are held week nights at Ski Bradford, Bradford, MA.
The season starts at the sight of first snowfall in mid- to late December, and racing runs January through March on Sunday mornings.
How To Register:
Registration is open online from October 1st through November 30th.
For more information and to register, visit the Bradford Ski Team website.
Salisbury Historical Society Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 29th
November 28, 2009
When: Sunday, November 29th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pmWhere: The Old Parsonage Museum, located at 16 Elm St., Salisbury, MA.
The Holiday Season is a great time to visit the region’s historical societies and museums.
Most of these historical properties and museums are festively decorated and filled with positive energy and warmth.
On Sunday, November 29th, the Salisbury Historical Society is holding an Open House, sponsored by the Salisbury Cultural Council, at the Old Parsonage Museum from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come and take a tour of the Salisbury Historical Museum House. Light snacks will be available at the Open House and you can purchase tickets for the Society’s 50/50 Raffle.
Vocalist Lynne Lynch, accompanied by Maury Covino on key board, will be performing Holiday melodies from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Family Fly-by At Joppa Flats, Harvest From The Sea, Sunday, November 29th
November 28, 2009
When: Sunday, November 29th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.Where: Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
FAMILY FLY-BY SUNDAY AT JOPPA FLATS: HARVEST FROM THE SEA
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is hosting a family “Fly-By” from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29th.
Fly by the the Center on Sunday for free-flowing nature fun, with arts, crafts, games, and experiments for families with children of all ages.
Fee:
$3 per child for Mass Audubon members; $5 per child for nonmembers.
Pre-registration is not required for this event.
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Amesbury High School Graduation Night Breakfast Fundraiser At Flatbread Company, Amesbury, Saturday, November 28th
November 27, 2009
Where: Flatbread Company, 5 Market Square, Amesbury, MA
Have you ever had a breakfast pizza?
It is very good, and this writer can vouch for that!
You can have a breakfast pizza on Saturday, November 28th at the Flatbread Pizza Companyin Amesbury and help support the Amesbury High School Grad Night Program at the same time.
The Amesbury High School Grad Night Program invites you to enjoy a delicious breakfast pizza at their fundraiser at the Flatbread Pizza Company, 5 Market Square.
Raffles featuring several theme gift baskets will also be held.
For More Information:
For more information call Karen at 978-388-0551; Colleen at 978-388-0462 or Linda at 978-388-6463.
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, November 28th
November 27, 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.
Wings Of Autumn On Plum Island, Newburyport Birders, Saturday, November 28th
November 27, 2009
When: Saturday, November 28th, from 2:30 pm to duskWhere: Meet at Parking Lot # 1 on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Newbury, MA
You are invited to join Newburyport Birders on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island on Saturday, November 28th for an afternoon of birding.
You’ll discover the wings of autumn at this slow-paced program. It will include tips on bird identification and the natural history of bird species on the Refuge, one of the premiere birding sites in the country.
Dress in layers for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Fee:
The fee for this program is $20 for 2 participants ~ Bring a friend birding!
Meeting Location:
Meet at Parking Lot # 1 (Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, Newbury).
Happy Thanskgiving!
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving from GreaterNewburyportToday.com!
If all is well in your life and you have not been impacted by the recession, you are truly one of the fortunate ones.
Take some time each day to help the growing number of less fortunate individuals who live in our region.
Support all of the social service agencies and non-profits organizations that need your help on a daily basis. Helping out for only one day a year just doesn’t cut it anymore. It takes more than one day!
Think and act locally. There are people all around us in our region that need a helping hand and our support.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
