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YWCA Stand Against Racism
Fri, April 30, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Newburyport’s Waterfront Park

Here in Newburyport, local schools, businesses and congregations are participating in the Stand Against Racism. The culminating event will be a community wide gathering on Friday April 30, 2010 at Newburyport’s Waterfront Park from 6:30-7:30 pm. Joining us will be Laura Biddle and her puppets, Zach Field and his steel drums, Senator Steven Baddour, Mayor Donna Holaday and local high school students who have organized this event. Art work by local High School students that conveys the topic of racial diversity, dignity and justice will be displayed. Community members of all ages are invited to attend and to sign a pledge against racism at the event. The YWCA Greater Newburyport is a non-profit membership based organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For 125 years, the YWCA has been providing programs that support the local community including affordable housing, childcare, health and wellness, racial justice initiatives, advocacy and leadership development.

Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Sat, May 1, 4pm – 5pm
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square, Newburyport

Willie Shoemaker will never live down what he did in the Kentucky Derby in 1957. Leading on Gallant Man, he mistakenly pulled up 110 yards before the finish line and was passed by Iron Liege. Don’t you make a mistake and let the Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport on Saturday, May 1 at 4PM pass you by this year. Tickets to this annual fundraising event are $65 and may be purchased in-person at the Box Office, by calling 978/462-7336, or online at www.firehouse.org. The Firehouse Center for the Arts is member-based organization located on the waterfront in Newburyport, with a 195-seat theater. The Firehouse offers “arts inspired experiences” including film, dance, theatre, concerts, children’s programming, a new works festival, and an art gallery which exhibits works by local and international artists. The Firehouse is handicap accessible. All tickets $65. For more info please visit online at www.firehouse.org) or call the Box Office at 978/462-7336

Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge -
Wildlife Everywhere:

Exploring Nature Walk
Sat, May 1, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Meet at Refuge Parking Lot 1.
Wildlife Everywhere: Exploring Nature Walk Saturday May 1st, 1:30-3:00pm, all ages Scat, scent mounds, and more! Was there an animal just here? What was he doing? Adults and kids can join refuge staff on another exploratory walk, while we look for recent signs of wildlife. Bring your binoculars and field guides and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Refuge Parking Lot 1. All programs are FREE but space is LIMITED and advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. Please call 978-465-5753 to register. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. Please note that outdoor programs may be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Visit us on the web for more information http://parkerriver.fws.gov The refuge visitor center is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

Newburyport’s Spring Fever 5K
Sun, May 2, 12pm – 3pm

Sunday, May 2, 2010
(no rain date)
Bresnahan School
333 High Street, Newburyport

12:00 p.m. – Family Fun Run
12:40 p.m. – Walkers 5K Start
1:00 p.m. – Runners Start Event

Contacts:
Karen Mascott: kmascott@gmail.com
Maureen Murphy: mmurphy@graftontech.com
Sharon Breighner: sharonbreighner@comcast.net

The Newburyport Elementary PTO will hold the Fifth Annual Spring Fever 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, May 2, 2010. The event is one of the most successful PTO fundraisers and is expected to bring in over $10,000 to support a variety of programs for students at the Brown, Bresnahan and Molin Elementary Schools. This community-wide event is a day that encourages families to get out, get exercise and support a great cause.

www.springfever5k.com orwww.coolrunning.com

For the Love of Singing

Sun, May 2, 4pm – 6pm

The Governer’s Acedemy in Byfield

Whatever you might think classical singing is, Louise Cramer and Penny Lazarus are about to open your eyes, and your ears, to something new. With the piano accompaniment of Barbara Flocco, their upcoming recital “for the love of singing” is a wide-ranging, multi-dimensional celebration of the human voice and its ability to express all things human – and perhaps some things beyond the human realm.

To be presented at Mosely Chapel.

Remember we can only fit so much into one email! Please check our Newburyport Events Calendar for a complete listing of all that is going in Newburyport.

If you are a business or community group, please send us your events!

Kim Gobbi

Programs at Joppa Flats

JOPPA FLATS TILE PROJECT

Fri, April 30, 6pm – 9pm
Pottery Isle at the Tannery, Water Street, Newburyport,

JOPPA FLATS TILE PROJECT Express your love for the nature of Massachusetts and paint a tile for the new Joppa Flats family education space. All ages welcome.
FAMILY DAY AT THE BIRD BANDING STATION
Sat., May 1, 8:30am – 10:30am
Bring the family to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an exciting, up-close look at migrating birds as they are netted and evaluated before releasing. The Bird Banding Station is only open at the height of migration in spring and fall. For families with children age 6 and up.
SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING: WHAT’S THAT BIRD?
Sat, May 1, 9:30am – 11:30am
Sat, May 1, 10:30am – 12:30pm
A quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants.
FAMILY FLYBY AT JOPPA FLATS: WELCOME BACK BIRDS
Sat, May 1, 11am – 3pm
New spring hours! Fly-by or settle in for free-flowing nature fun. Crafts, experiments, games, and more for families with children ages 2 to 12.
BIRDING FIELD TRIP FOR BEGINNERS
Sun, May 2, 9am – 1pm
Visit the Newburyport/Plum Island area, an excellent “outdoor classroom,” on a slow-paced trip for beginning birders to learn and practice aids to field identification.
THE WONDER AND THE WOW: A NEW LOOK AT NATURE
Sun, May 2, 9:00am – 10:30am
Family educator Lisa Hutchings takes adults only out to the Parker River Refuge to discover all the cool things you never knew about the nature of the salt marsh. Brunch afterwards at Mad Martha’s (not included in fee)
WILD ABOUT REPTILES: LIVE ANIMAL DEMONSTRATION
Sun, May 2, 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Come visit with some of your favorite reptiles while you learn all about them. For families with children ages 5 and up. Adults must accompany children

For MORE Programs at Joppa Flats Check out our Events Calendar.