Archive for December, 2009

  • Joppa Flats Presents Watercolor Paintings of Paula Kulas
    December 29, 2009

    The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Joppa Flats Education Center announces the opening of an exhibit featuring the watercolor paintings of Peabody artist Paula Kulas. The show, entitled "Exploring Nature," will be held in the Center's Juli ...

  • The Bald Eagles are coming back to Newburyport!
    December 29, 2009

    In February, when everything else is cold and asleep for the winter, the Newburyport area along the river is alive with the spectacular sight of wintering Bald Eagles flying, fishing, and sitting in the sun - and people want to see them. At ...

  • Sponsored: Metro Rock Winter Programs in Newburyport
    December 29, 2009

    AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS New session starting Jan. 4- March 19 (no school the week of Feb. 15) Mondays: K-3rd Grade Tuesdays: 2nd-5th Grade Wednesdays: 4th-7th Grade Thursdays: 6th-9th Grade Fridays: ...

  • How Birds Get Their Names: Lecture at Joppa Flats 1-13-10
    December 29, 2009

    Joppa Flats bird bander, trip leader, and volunteer Alison O'Hare will present a slide program and lecture, "How Birds Get Their Names," at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center on Wednesday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m.

  • Sponsored: Make One Change with Anna Jaques Hospital
    December 28, 2009

    Have you recently made a change in your lifestyle for a healthier you? Perhaps you walk to work, or take the stairs? Maybe you've cut back on smoking, or read labels to avoid unhealthy additives? If so, Anna Jaques Hospital would like to pr ...

  • Newburyport Mother’s Club – Keep the Kids Busy!
    December 28, 2009

    "Whiny Wednesdays" is a weekly series that focuses on giving caregivers fun ideas to do locally. The result being that Whiny Days are no more! Newburyport Mother's Club, a local all-volunteer social club that boasts over 700 area families ...

  • A Newburyport Christmas
    December 23, 2009

    It's been wonderful to see the decorations go up around the city. There is something very special about seeing our Historic city decorated in lights and wreathes and garland. We found beautiful examples in every neighborhood.

  • Newburyport Merchant’s Holiday Wishes
    December 21, 2009

    Is there a place that's been unscathed by the falling economy? Probably not. However, as one meanders up and down State Street on a December day, it certainly does appear that Newburyport businesses are keeping steady, if not booming.