Wings In West Newbury, Newburyport Birders, Sunday, May 1st
April 30, 2011
When: Sunday, May 1st 2011, from 7:30 am to 10:00 amWhere: Meet at the Park & Ride, Exit 57 off Route 95, on Storey Ave., Route 113, in Newburyport, MA
Fee: $25
Wings In West Newbury
Join Newburyport Birders on Sunday morning, May 1st for three hours of early morning birdging Early spring migrants are arriving!
We’ll head to inland bodies of water to observe waterfowl and songbirds in the wooded wetlands. Please wear waterproof shoes as some areas may be wet.
Where To Meet: Meet at the Park & Ride facility, Exit 57 off Route 95, on Storey Ave., Route 113 in Newburyport. We’ll gather at the ticket building. Restrooms are available inside the building.
Reserve your place today by emailing Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.
St. Paul’s Church 300th Year Anniversary Series, Newburyport, Special Concert By Mr. George Bayley, Saturday, April 30th
April 30, 2011
When: Saturday, April 30th, at 7:30 pmWhere: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, MA
St. Paul’s Church 300th Year Anniversary Series Continues with a Special Concert By Mr. George Bayley, World-renowned Choirmaster and Organist
The public is invited to attend and listen to a concert called “The Organist Entertains,” to be performed by Mr. George Bayley on Saturday, April 30th at 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchin Newburyport.
A world-renowned choirmaster and organist, Mr. Bayley recently retired from St. Peter’s Church in Lewes, Delaware. Mr. Bayley’s ancestors were prior organists and musical directors at St. Paul’s Church, Newburyport.
Mr. Bayley’s program will include several classical selections, including the music of J.S. Bach, as well as a modern day “ragtime” rendition.
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PortMedia, Newburyport, Mini Media Workshop: How to Conduct A Good Interview, Thursday, April 28th
April 28, 2011
When: Thursday, April 28th 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 pmWhere: PortMedia, 3 Graf Road, Suite 11, Newburyport, MA Suite 11
On the last Thursday evening of each month, PortMedia, the non-profit organization that operates Newburyport’s public access local channels 9 & 10, on the Comcast cable system, offers a Mini Media Workshops. A variety of topics will be offered and suggestions from the community are welcome. These workshops are also great networking opportunities!
The subject of April’s Thursday workshop is How to Conduct a Good Interview.
Getting quality info out of your guests is an important piece of a good TV show. You may be surprised what having these skills can do for you in everyday life too.
Your instructor for this workshop is Newburyport Chamber of Commerce President & Emerson Grad, Ann Ormond
Join us and Ann at PortMedia on April 28th from 7:oo to 9:00 pm. The event is free to PortMedia members, $25 for non members. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to sarahh@portmedia.org or call 978-961-0350. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can join that evening for $45 annual membership fee and receive a free t-shirt! Call and reserve your space today!
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, April 27th
April 22, 2011
When: Wednesday, April 27th 2011, 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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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, April 23rd
April 22, 2011
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/Plum Island area, join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport program, on Saturday morning as they search for local avian activity in the region.
For beginners and birders of all skill levels.
Fee: Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7.
No preregistration required. Preregistration is not required. Runs most Saturdays. Please call ahead to confirm. Minimum age: 8 years. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
About Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.
Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center website.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, April 27th
April 20, 2011
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.
Salisbury Chamber of Commerce April Networking Night, Hobo’s Cafe, Salisbury Beach, Thursday, April 21st
April 17, 2011
Where: Hobo’s Café, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, MA
You’re invited to join members of the Salisbury Chamber Commerce at their April Networking Night on Thursday, April 21st at Hobo’s Cafe, Salisbury, MA for a Meet and Greet with the Chamber’s new members.
If you want to attend, please RSVP by April 16th to the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce by calling 978-465-3581 or by email @ salisburychamber@aol.com.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, April 20th
April 13, 2011
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.
Learn About The American Woodcock at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Friday, April 15th
April 12, 2011
When: Friday, April 15th 2011, from 6:30 to 8:00 pmWhere: Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island. Meet on the deck of the Visitor Contact Station (located at Lot 1, just inside the Refuge entrance station).
Learn About the American Woodcock in April at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
If you want to learn about the American Woodcock and perhaps witness its mating ritual on Plum Island this spring, sign up for the free programs being offered at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport on Friday, April 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Every spring, the American woodcock attracts a mate by singing his heart out! Witness the woodcock’s evening song and sky dance at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge during a special evening program lead by Refuge staff.
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Hatha Yoga At The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Monday, April 25th
April 11, 2011
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Hatha Yoga at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Start your week by nourishing your body with Hatha yoga. Join certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni for an intermediate yoga class for adults. Maura is a skilled, dedicated teacher who helps each individual evolve in her/his practice.
This stimulating class is for those who are beyond the beginner level. Come join us as we move and breathe.
Fee: Fee per class is $10. Classes meet on Monday mornings from 8:15-9:30 am.
Registration: Registration is required. To register by phone, call the sanctuary office at 978-887-9264.
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