This Week’s Events

Plum Island Lighthouse Open From 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 1st

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Plum Island Light The weather is perfect today in Greater Newburyport.

If you’re in the Newburyport/Plum Island area today, stop in and take a free tour of Newburyport Harbor Light on Plum Island Point from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Plum Island Point is located on the North End of Plum Island near the mouth of the Merrimac River.

The Friends of Plum Island Light are opening the lighthouse for the first tour of 2008 season. Newburyport Harbor Light, located at the northern tip of the island, will be open today from 1 to 4 p.m.

On clear days, the lighthouse offers views as far off as Cape Ann and the Isles of Shoals. You can also see Mt. Agamenticus in York, Maine. There is a short ladder to climb to the top, so sneakers are required. Children must be at least 5 years old and 42 inches tall to travel to the top.

Tours are free. However, donations to support the Friends of Plum Island Light, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the lighthouse, are appreciated.

City of Newburyport Public Meetings: May 5th to May 9th

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Here is a link to the public meetings scheduled by the City of Newburyport for the period, Monday May 5,2008 to Friday, May 9, 2008:

City of Newburyport Public Meetings, May 5th - May 9th

Byfield Cellist To Perform with Lighthouse Trio at Hobo’s Cafe

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When: Wednesday, May 7th
Where: Hobo’s Cafe, 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, Salisbury

Byfield cellist and singer-songwriter Kristen Miller will be featured at Hobo’s Cafe when the Lighthouse Trio returns to Hobo’s Cafe at 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach on Wednesday, May 7.

Ms. Miller, who was named Jam Magazine’s Female Artist of the Year for 2004, will perform at Hobo’s during the 8 p.m. half-time show. Her recent CD, “Strange Little Valentine,” which includes a Johnny Cash cover tune, has been charted on college and community radio stations nationwide.

The evening’s entertainment starts at 7:00 pm with the Lighthouse Trio. The trio plays a collection of vintage tunes from the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s. Recent University of New Hampshire graduate Chris Klaxton takes on trumpet duties, while Malcolm Carnwath will lead the group through a blues segment during the first set. Singer Ella Gutowski of Topsfield will perform ballads and swing tunes, including material from Elvis and the Beatles.

For more information, visit the Hobo’s Cafe website or call the Cafe at 978-465-4626.

Introduction to Bicycling — Free 2-Hour Program

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When: Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m
Where: Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., Newburyport

The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition and the League of American Bicyclists are teaming up to present “Introduction to Bicycling” on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:oo p.m. at Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., Newburyport.

The free, two-hour program will focus on operating bikes in traffic and is appropriate for all levels and interests. The nonprofit sponsor organizations are dedicated to promoting the benefits of bicycling.

Reservations are requested. Please send an email to pierreavignon@yahoo.com.

Volunteers Needed for Little River Nature Trail Work Party

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Where: The Little River Nature Trail on Storey Avenue, Newburyport (across from the bus terminal)
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The Parker River Clean Water Association (PRCWA) is looking for volunteers to help with the cleanup and ongoing maintenance of the Little River Nature Trail, which runs between Hale Street and Storey Avenue, Newburyport.

Recent mammal sightings along the trail have included river otter, beaver, red fox, and signs of mink. Birds seen in the summer included indigo bunting, waxwing, scarlet tanager, towhee, brown thrasher, blue-winged warbler and many other species.

At least 17 different species of butterflies were identified last spring and summer.

The Parker River Clean Water Association (PRCWA) is sponsoring the work party. If you would like to help out, please meet in Newburyport at the sign for the Little River Nature Trail on Storey Avenue across from the bus terminal and walk a 100 yards south to the beginning of the trail.
For safety, park in the bus plaza and use the crosswalk to the Trail sign. Coffee, donuts and water will be available. Individuals and families with older children are welcome.

Please bring gloves, clippers, loppers, and weed whackers if you have them

For more information, contact Don Bade at 978-462-2551 or by email at parker.river@verizon.net.

Website: Parker River Clean Water Association