The Story of Evelina M. Goulart, its History and Place in the Northeast Fishing Industry, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Thursday, April 29th
April 28, 2010
Where: Waterline Center Essex Shipbuilding Museum 66 Main Street Essex, MA
“Entrusted with the Care of the Evelina M. Goulart.”
On Thursday, April 29th, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is holding the third of four presentations as part of its symposium in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Evelina M. Goulart, a rare transitional dragger built at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex, Massachusetts in 1927.
The dragger, returned in 1990, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence and has now been on exhibit at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum for longer than most of her sisters survived at sea.
5th Annual Spring Fever 5K & Family Fun Run, Bresnahan School, Newburyport, Sunday, May 2nd
April 28, 2010
When: Sunday, May 2nd, starts at 12:00 pm (noon)Where: Bresnahan School, High Street, Newburyport, MA.
The 5th annual Newburyport Spring Fever 5K and Family Fun Runwill be held on Sunday, May 2nd, rain or shine. The event, sponsored by the Newburyport Elementary PTO, benefits the Newburyport elementary schools.
Come run through the scenic streets of beautiful downtown Newburyport and enjoy some of the best surroundings New England has to offer. The family fun run starts at 12:00 pm for children 5th grade and under, walkers start at 12:40 pm and the USATF certified and sanctioned 5K starts at 1:00 pm.
Local talent “Don’t Call me Shirley” will provide musical entertainment, while local merchants supply delicious food.
Prizes will be awarded to top female/male competitor in each class.
All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s public elementary schools.
Contact Karen Mascott at kmascott@gmail.com for more information.
All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s public elementary schools.
In-Person Registration, Amesbury Soccer Association 2010 Summer Recreational Program, Thursday, April 29th
April 28, 2010
Where: Cashman Elementary School, 193 Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury, MA
Registration is now underway for the Amesbury Soccer Association’s (ASA) summer recreational program. The ASA welcomes all players ages 4 through 15 (as of August 31, 2009) with any skill level.
It’s a fun way for beginners to get to know the game and a great way for advanced players to stay in touch over the off-season. Players from all towns are welcomed and do not need to be Amesbury residents.
You can register in-person on Thursday, April 29th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Cashman Elementary School, Amesbury (cafeteria).
How To Register – Online:
You can also register online. You can download registration forms from the Amesbury Soccer Association website. Returning players and coaches also can register online from the website.
Pre-Event Kickoff Fundraiser, 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun, Upper Crust Pizzeria, Newburyport, Tuesday April 27th
April 27, 2010
When: Tuesday April 27th, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pmWhere: Upper Crust Pizzeria, 44 State Street, Newburyport
Pre-Event Kick-off Fundraiser At The Upper Crust Pizzeria For The 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun
The Upper Crust Pizzeriahas joined hands with the Newburyport Elementary PTO to kick off the 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun Run with a Pre-event kick-off fundraiser at the Upper Crust, Newburyport on Tuesday April 27th from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm.
This Pre-Race Event is meant to give everyone (especially race participants!) a chance to eat healthy carbs and get psyched for one of the Newburyport Elementary PTO’s largest family events of the year.
Haven’t yet registered for the Event? From 5:30 to 8:30 pm, volunteers will be on hand at the Upper Crust to take your registration and answer questions about the Race. During the dinner hours you will be able to register for the Sunday, May 2nd event.
Best yet, proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s elementary schools!
Go to the 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun Run website for more information about this USATF certified & sanctioned Event.
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11th Annual Hershey Youth Program Starts April 27th At Fuller Track, Newburyport
April 26, 2010
When: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m, starting April 27th
Cost: $30.00 for boys and girls, 9 thorugh 14 years of age
The Hershey National Youth Track and Field program, sponsored locally by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, will start on Tuesday, April 27th at Fuller Track in Newburyport.
It is open to all area youth ages 9-14. Events vary with age from sprints, middle distance and softball throw.
The local Hershey meet is June 15th, and the state meet is June 26th for qualifiers.
Fee: The program fee is $30.
For More Information: For more information, contact Mike or Stella McCormick at 978-462-0117 or stellamccormick@comcast.net.
Birding for the Cure, Newburyport Birders, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA, Tuesday, April 27th
April 26, 2010
When: Tuesdays, April 27th 2010 from 6:30 pm to DuskWere: Hellcat Parking Lot (Lot #4) on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, MA
Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders will be partaking in a 3-Day (60 mile) Walk to Cure Breast Cancer with her nieces Jane and Courtney on July 23rd to 25th in Boston. Sue’s sister Nancy (Jane’s mother and Courtney’s aunt] passed away from breast cancer at age 40 many years ago. Today, the chances of survival are much greater, and it is research and improved treatments that make this possible.
Sue will also be holding a series of fund raising/birding walks on the Parker River Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday evenings in April. The group will search for spring migrants and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring evenings.
If you can’t join them on these Tuesday evening programs, you can help support their fund raising effort by mailing your donation, made out to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to Sue McGrath, 44 Moulton Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.
You can contact Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or by calling her at 978-462-4785.
Birding Western Essex County, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday, May 13th
April 24, 2010
When: Thursday, May 13th, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $42
BIRDING WESTERN ESSEX COUNTY
Looking to expand your birding horizons outside of the immediate Greater Newburyport area?
Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and Education Coordinator Dave Larson of Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center on an exploration of birding hot spots beyond the greater Newburyport area in the western portions of Essex County on Thursday, May 13th, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
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Wednesday Morning Birding On Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, April 28th
April 24, 2010
When: Wednesday, April 28th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15
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 and USFWS veteran David Weaver 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.
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Homeschool Study Session: Ducks and Geese, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Friday, April 30th
April 24, 2010
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a homeschool study session, for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, and a field trip that will explore the ducks and geese in our area. The session will be led by teacher, Lisa Hutchings.
The field trip will be held on Friday, April 30th from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
Location: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Fee: $15. Pre-registration is required.
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.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, April 28th
April 24, 2010
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.
For More Information
For more information or if you have any questions, please call 978-356-7196.
