Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 3rd
November 30, 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. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
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‘Immigration Matters: Secure Communities’, At The First Religious Society, Newburyport, Wednesday, December 7th
November 29, 2011
Where: First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
Secure Communities is the federal program that supposedly identifies and deports both legal and illegal immigrants who have committed a serious crime. That sounds like a good idea, but the reality of the program has not matched the promise.
Lena Graber, a Fellow at the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild in Boston, will be the next speaker at the “Immigration Matters” Study Group on Wednesday December 7 from 7:00 to -8:00 pm at the First Religious Society in Newburyport.
She will discuss this federal effort and explain to us how it is failing to accomplish its stated goals, while causing indiscriminate suffering on immigrant communities.
The program is free and open to the public.
Merrimack Valley Skating Club’s Annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition and Family Skate At The Graf Rink, Newburyport, Sunday, December 4th
November 29, 2011
Whwere: The Graf Rink, 28 Low Street, Newburyport, MA
The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be holding its Annual Winter Figure Skating Exhibition and Family Skate at the Graf Rink, Newburyport on Sunday, December 4th beginning at 4:00 pm.
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 5pm) for all of those in attendance for the Exhibition. Skate rentals for the Family Skate will be complimentary on behalf of the Graf Rink.
Admission: Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.
For more information on these events or any other happenings at the Graf Rink please call 978-462-8112 or visit the Graf Rink website.
Seabirds Of Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, December 3rd
November 28, 2011
Where: Meet at the Fisherman’s Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester, MA.
Late fall and winter are the best times of the year to bird along the rocky coast of Cape Ann. Both migrant and wintering seabirds can be observed at Halibut and Andrews points and in the shelter of the cape’s many coves
Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center exploring Cape Ann to find sea ducks, loons, grebes, and gulls on Saturday, December 3rd on an all day field trip from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The field trip will be led by Jane Mirick, Naturalist and Steve Mirick, author of ”Birding the New Hampshire Seacoast“.
During this field trip, you’ll visit Halibut, Andrews, and Eastern points as well as Brace Cove, Niles Pond, and the Gloucester Harbor area. Target species will include the red-throated loon, red-necked grebe, harlequin duck, black guillemot (and maybe other alcids), and three species of scoters.
This all day field trips is for adults.
Fee: Adults $37.00 for members. $47.00 for non-members.
Location: Meet at the Fisherman’s Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester, MA. Wear warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Bring binoculars, snacks, and a lunch.
Registration: Registration is required. You can register by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, November 30th
November 28, 2011
When: Wednesday, November 30th 2011, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.
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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.
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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Salisbury Historical Society Holiday Open House And Annual Tree Lighting, Sunday, November 27th
November 23, 2011
When: Sunday, November 27th, from 4:00 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 27th, the Salisbury Historical Society is holding an Open House, sponsored by the Salisbury Cultural Council, at the Old Parsonage Museum from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come and take a tour of the Salisbury Historical Museum House. Light snacks will be available at the Open House. The society looks forward to meeting and greeting visitors before the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony in Salisbury Square at 6:00 pm. The festive ceremony
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, November 23rd
November 22, 2011
When: Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.
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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.
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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Used Book Sale At Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, December 4th
November 22, 2011
Where: Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you’re looking for the perfect, well-loved bird or natural history book, the place to be is Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport on Sunday, December 4, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Hundreds of donated books, booklets, magazines, and other printed material will be on sale throughout the day.
When you’re out for a walk, do you find yourself wishing for a field guide to help you identify that butterfly – or tree – or rock? How about dressing up your coffee table with a classic book of bird artwork? Are you missing one of the A. C. Bent series? How about A Field Guide to the Birds of Japan? Or maybe The Vacationer’s Guide to Bat Watching? With most books going for as little as a buck, come early for the best selection.
All sales benefit the Joppa Flats Education Center.
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Amesbury Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony, Market Square, Saturday, December 3rd
November 22, 2011
Where: Market Square, downtown Amesbury, MA
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation invites you to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to town at the Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3, 2011.
The parade theme this year is Friendship. The parade begins at 3:30 and will travel from Greenleaf Street, down Sparhawk Street to Main Street and into Market Square.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us in Market Square for caroling and the lighting of the Annual Holiday Tree.
Santa will then stroll over to The Provident Bank for their Annual Holiday Open House.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive By The Newburyport And Amesbury High School Boosters Clubs On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th
November 21, 2011
When: Thursday, November 2rth 2011
Where: At the Amesbury vs. Newburyport Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game at World War Memorial Stadium, Newburyport High School
The Booster Clubs from the Newburyport and Amesbury High Schools are teaming up once again for their annual Thanksgiving food drive.
The Boosters will be collecting non-perishable food and supplies at the entrance of the Thanksgiving Day football game between Amesbury and Newburyport at World War Memorial Stadium.
All donations will be sent to the food pantries at the Salvation Army in Newburyport and the Pettengill House in Salisbury, MA.
