Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, August 19th
August 16, 2009
When: Wednesday, August 19th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: 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.
During the spring and summer, 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.
You can expect to see a large number of shorebirds, egrets and herons, waterfowl, and migrating songbirds. When appropriate, the itinerary will be adjusted to search for rarities reported in the area.
To participate in the birding field trip, meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
5th Annual Rowley Farmer’s Market Starts Sunday, July 12th
June 15, 2009
Where: Rowley Town Common on Route 1A, Rowley, MA
We are fortunate in the Greater Newburyport region to have access to the many fresh and locally grown and raised products offered for sale by our local farmers and gardeners.
Opening Day For 5th Annual Rowley Farmer’s Market
Sunday, July 12th, is opening day for the 5th Annual Rowley Farmer’s Market sponsored by the Rowley Agricultural Commission. The market will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm andwill run every Sunday morning until September 27th at historic Rowley Town Common, located on Route 1A.
Events and Demonstrations
In addition to the fresh and locally grown products offered for sale at the Rowley Farmer’s market, many unique events and demonstrations have been scheduled, including the 2009 Antique Tractor Show on September 20th.
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Todd Farm Flea Market Opening Day, Rowley, April 5th
March 25, 2009
The Todd Farm Flea Market, a flea market landmark and tradition on the North Shore of coastal Massachusetts, opens for the 2009 season on April 5th. This year’s season will run from Sunday, April 5th through November 29th. 2009.
This is a great Sunday flea market for early risers as it opens at 5:00 am and closes at 3:00 pm. There is free parking and about 240 dealers. You’re sure to find something to buy!
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Rowley Seeks Members for Historic District Commission/Historical Commission
January 8, 2009
The Board of Selectmen is seeking interested residents to serve on the Rowley Historic District Commission/Historical Commission.
One full seat is open and one alternate seat is open. Each appointment is for a three-year term.
The Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month.
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Annual Fun Day on Rowley Common, Saturday, August 30th
August 8, 2008
Festivities formally begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Decorated Bike/Anything on Wheels parade at 8:30 a.m. at the VFW and finish at the Rowley Town common. If you want to participate in the parade, you need to register at the VFW at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the most patriotic and original bikes in the parade.
After the parade, running races for children, ages toddler to sixth grade, will be held on the Common, with medals awarded to the top three runners.
There will also be a children’s bike race sponsored by Essex County Velo at 11:00 a.m. Children ages 5 through 12 are welcome to participate in the event. Bike race registration (with parent/guardian consent) will start at 10:00 a.m. Please note that helmets are required for the race.
Riverside Cycle of Newburyport will provide free bike safety inspections.
Refreshments will be available during the events for all to enjoy at the Annual Fun Day on the Town Common.
For more information, contact Selectman Stu Dalzell at 978-948-2674.
“Sizzling Sidewalk Sale for Artists,” Rowley, August 8 & 9, Rowley
August 7, 2008
When: Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Where: Leslane Gallery & Design, 144 Newburyport Turnpike, A-7, Rowely
Leslane Gallery & Design, Rowley, is having a “Sizzling Sidewalk Sale for Artists,” Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their Rowley design studio and gallery.
The sidewalk sale will offer discounted items such as aluminum easels in cases, an oak floor easel, a folding metal print bin with acid-free sleeves, various sized custom wood and metal frames, easel frames, mantel frames, a wall mounted mat cutter, precut mats, mat board scraps, seaglass jewelry, and more.
The Sidewalk Sale is being held rain or shine at their gallery located at 144 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), A-7, Rowely. For more information, call 978-948-2105, or send email to info@leslanegallery.com.
Website: Leslane Gallery & Design
Essex County Greenbelt “Paddle and Walk” at Sawyer’s Island, Rowley, Sunday June 29th
June 25, 2008
When: Sunday, June 29, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Where: Sawyer’s Island (access from Patmos Road, Rowley)
The Essex County Greenbelt Association is offering a free monthly ramble “Paddle and Walk” led by nature enthusiast Pike Messenger on Sunday, June 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sawyer’s Island and the surrounding coastal mashes in Rowley.
The timing of the “Paddle and Walk” is scheduled to occur during low tide. This will provide a better opportunity to explore some of the sandbars of the Plum Island River and the surrounding coastal salt marsh and observe birds, plants and other creatures of the Plum Island estuary.
Directions To Sawyer;s Island:
From the traffic light in Rowley Center, drive north on Route 1A for about 0.1 mile, at first fork, bear left and continue on Patmos Road about one mile to Sawyer’s Island. If you have questions or need a canoe, please call Pike at 978-774-1507.
Website: Essex County Greenbelt Association
