Jonathan Bugli, Newburyport NHS Alum, On Villanova NCAA Championship Football Team
December 24, 2009
There is a nice write-up on former Newburyport High School football player and Villanova football stand out, Jonathan Bugli, on Boston.com.
The senior played right tackle for the championship Villanova Wildcats football team which captured its first NCAA National Championship on Friday, December 18th defeating previously unbeaten Montana, 23-21, at Finley Stadium at Chattanooga, TN.
Good luck to Jonathan in his next pursuit of making it into the NFL! We have a feeling we’ll be reading about him some more.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, December 30th
December 23, 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.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 30th
December 23, 2009
When: Wednesday, December 30th, 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.
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.
Family Christmas Eve Service, First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, Newburyport, Thursday, December 24th
December 23, 2009
When: Thursday, December 24th, at 5:00 pmWhere: First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA
Come to the First Religious Society in Newburyport for its Family Christmas Eve Service to be held on Thursday, December 24th, at 5:00 pm.
All are welcome to attend. Free-will donation. Handicapped accessible.
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, December 26th
December 23, 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.
Greater Newburyport High School Sports Schedule, Wednesday, December 23rd
December 23, 2009
Boys:
- Manchester-Essex at Amesbury, 6:30 pm
- Georgetown at Newburyport, 6:30 pm
- North Reading at Pentucket, 6:30 p.m.
- Lynnfield at Triton, 6:30 p.m.
Girls:
- Amesbury at Manchester-Essex, 6:30 pm
- Newburyport at Georgetown, 6:30 pm
- Pentucket at North Reading, 6:30 pm
- Triton at Lynnfield, 6:30 pm.
High School Ice Hockey, Wednesday, December 23rd
- Amesbury at Rockport, 4:00 pm
- Newburyport at Masconomet, 7:45 pm
- Triton at North Andover, 8:00 pm
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 23rd
December 21, 2009
When: Wednesday, December 23rd, 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.
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.
Winter Quest, Castle Hill Winter Exploration, On The Crane Estate, Ipswich, Sunday, January 31st
December 21, 2009
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA
Winter is a great time to explore Castle Hill and the Great House in Ipswich, MA.
On Sunday, January 31st, the Trustees of Reservations invites you to explore Castle Hill and the Great House as part of the Castle Hill Winter Explorations program.
What are the fields, forests, furnaces and fireplaces of Castle Hill like in the quiet of winter? Take your choice of a discovery walk outdoors or in the Great House, or do both.
Then warm up with hot chocolate.
All ages are welcome.
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Santa’s Holiday Visit, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Amesbury, Friday, December 18th
December 17, 2009
When: Friday, December 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.Where: Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, 43 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
Santa’s Holiday Visit
The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank invites you to visit Santa on Friday, December 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Amesbury Branch located at 43 Main Street, Amesbury.
Refreshments will be served.
Invitation Shopping Hours, Downtown Amesbury, Friday, December 18th
December 17, 2009
Where: Downtown Amesbury, MA
Invitation Shopping Hours In Downtown Amesbury
The Downtown Merchants of Amesbury, MA invite you to shop for all your holiday gift giving needs during their Holiday Shopping Hours.
Stop in and visit participating locations on Friday, December 18th between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.
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