Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, November 19th
November 15, 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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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, November 16th
November 11, 2011
When: Wednesday, November 16th 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 Chamber Of Commerce November Dinner Meeting, Sylvan Street Grille, Thursday, November 17th
November 10, 2011
Where: Sylvan Street Grille, 195 Elm Street Salisbury, MA
The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their November Dinner Meeting at the Sylvan Street Grille, Salisbury on Thursday, November 17th at 5:30 pm.
The Invited Guest Speaker for this meeting is Jane Moran of JB Business Development Solutions and also a SCORE Volunteer. The topic fort this month’s dinner meeting is “Marketing for the Small Business.”
Please RSVP: If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Salisburychamber@aol.com or call 978 465 3581 by Monday November 14th.
Cost: $25.00
Self Defense for Women: Street Smart Seminar, The First Religious Society, Newburyport, Saturday, December 10th
November 10, 2011
Where: Lower meetinghouse of The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
Cost:$50 (with a 10% discount for seniors)
Every two minutes a woman is raped. Each day, thousands of women are physically and sexually assaulted.
Hosted by Hollywood stuntwomen and martial artists, Ace Hatem and Spice Williams-Crosby, this self-defense seminar will teach techniques against attacks, chokes, grabs, rape, gun disarms, knife disarms, safe or danger zones, vital points of the body, body weapons, and improvised weapons.
The seminar, which is being held in the lower meetinghouse of The First Religious Society, Newburyport is being sponsored by Positive Works Pilate Studio, Newburyport. For more information, visit IFightForMyLife.com or call 818-402-6935.
Cash and checks will be accepted at the door, credit cards for pre-registration.
November 2011 Public Skating Schedule At The Graf Rink, Newburyport
November 10, 2011
The November 2011 public skating schedule for the Graf Rink, Newburyport, is now posted on the Graf Rink website.
Check the website for public skating times during the week.
Stick Time: Check the Graf Rink website for stick time hours.
Skate Rentals & Skate Sharpening:
The Graf Rink rents skates for $5.00 per pair.
Skate sharpening is also available at the Pro Shop for $5.00 per pair.
Albert Schweitzer: Animals and Nature Lecture and Discussion At The First Religious Society, Newburyport, Wednesday, November 9th
November 7, 2011
Where: The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA
The First Religious Society’s Adult Program is presenting a free lecture and discussion on will have a lecture and discussion on “Albert Schweitzer: Animals and Nature.”
Dorothy Fairweather will lead this lecture and discussion about Schweitzer’s Reverence for Life philosophy and its relation to all of nature.
The lecture will be held in the lower meetinghouse of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
The presentation is free to all and open to the public.
Santa’s Workshop, Downtown Newburyport, Saturdays and Sundays Through December 18th
November 7, 2011
Where: Inn Street, Downtown Newburyport
Bring the kids down to Inn Street in Downtown Newburyport where they can meet Santa, share their wish list, and get their very own photo taken with Mr. C!
Then enjoy strolling around the beautiful downtown area – a great way to spend a weekend day with the family during the holiday season.
For more information, visit the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry website
13th Annual Rotary Club Auction, Holy Family Parish Hall, Amesbury, Thursday, November 10th
November 7, 2011
Where: Holy Family Parish Hall, 9 Sparhawk Street, Amesbury MA
The 13th Annual Amesbury Rotary Club Auction scheduled for November 10th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Holy Family Parish Hall in Amesbury provides many opportunities for local businesses to get involved and to spotlight their business.
There will be both a live and silent auction so donate something and get lots of publicity. We have our mystery gift bags which are very popular. They are stuffed with logo items from various merchants as well as gift certificates, scratch tickets and more.
One bag has a $100 bill and one a $50. While we have 18 bags you do not need to donate 18 items. Have a discount coupon? We will put that in as well.
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, November 9th
November 7, 2011
When: Wednesday, November 9th 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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Rowley Public Library 10th Annual “Some Like it Hot!”Chili Cook-off, Saturday, November 5th
November 4, 2011
When: Saturday, November 5th 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.mWhere: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 202 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA
Rowley’s 10th annual “Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, November 5th from 5:30 to 8:p0 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley.
Chili lovers can look forward to sampling 20 or so versions of this tasty delight judged by 5 local celebrities. Admission includes cornbread, veggies, hot dogs, dessert and the featured item; varied chili recipes including red, green, meat and vegetarian options.
Ipswich Ale, Stone Cat Ale, and Mercury soda will be available for purchase from our co-sponsor Mercury Brewing Company. A variety of red and white wines may also be purchased from our co-sponsor, Rowley Liquors.
Enjoy entertainment by The Three Amigos Trio, craft activities for the kids, raffles and door prizes. Co-sponsor The First National Bank of Ipswich is helping the cook-off “go green” by providing biodegradable paper goods for the event!
Sponsored by the The Friends of the Rowley Public Library and co-sponsored by Mercury Brewing and The First National Bank of Ipswich, proceeds from this always fun community fundraising event will benefit Rowley library programs.
