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Maudslay Garden
Committee Fund Raiser
at The Grog

The Grog on Middle Street
May 23-29, 2010

Maudslay Garden Committee Fund Raiser at The Grog Dine at The Grog May 23-29th and for every meal purchased during the week, The Grog will donate a portion of proceeds to the non-profit,
volunteer committee for the preservation and rehabilitation
of the Maudslay State
Park Gardens.

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The Newburyport Art Association
“Ebb and Flow”
an exhibition of recent encaustic paintings
by award winning local artist Robin Luciano Beaty.

Robin works in the ancient medium of encaustic: a molten beeswax mixed with resin and dry pigments. She describes in her statement how the medium of encaustic provides her with an exploratory means of expression that everyday artists techniques can not; “My process is driven by the visceral experience of discovering something reminiscent rather than recording a specific space.

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Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Spring Fest

Celebrate the season in downtown Newburyport!

Enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts, food from Newburyport’s best restaurants and children’s entertainment.

Live Music in Market Square

All Together Now – A Beatles tribute band.
1 to 4 PM – Sunday, May 30
Monday, May 31
97 North – Classic rock from the 60s & 70s.

Children’s Activates on Sunday

12:00 PM
Teddy Bear Parade!
Meet in Waterfront Park at 11:45 AM.
Have you child bring their favorite teddy bear and they will have a blast parading around the park with music and singing lead by children’s entertainer Brian Doser!
12:30 PM
Brian Doser
Nothing but straight ahead music to get your child up and dancing. These classic songs were inspired by time honored tunes sung to Brian by his grandmother years ago. Be careful, you may find yourself singing along and not minding it!

parker river refuge

Memorial Day Weekend

Salt Marsh Kayak Tour
Sat, May 29, 11am – 2pm

Learn about this amazing ecosystem and view some wildlife from a new perspective. Join refuge staff on an informative kayak/canoe paddle through the great marsh! This event is limited to 12 boats. Bring your own kayak or canoe and your own personal flotation device. This program fills up quickly so call early to register, and meet at Refuge Parking Lot 1 at 10:45am for an 11am launch.

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.
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 Art Association
“The big works Show”
May 24th to June 6th
Sargent and Hartson Galleries

This exhibit will feature large scale artwork for sale in Oil, Acrylic, and Mixed media created by Newburyport Art Association members: Philip McCurdy, Ed Touchette, Heather Reid Johnson, Karen Jones, Patricia Schappler, Caroline West, Lully Schwartz, Dariush Nejad, Mike Dorsey, Cheryl Dyment, Michael Cunliffe Thompson, Alan Bull, Nancy Grice, and Zsuzsunna Donnell.

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Programs at Joppa Flats

FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: FOCUS ON WARBLERS
Join Daily News columnist Steve Grinley of the Bird Watcher’s Supply and Gift for this early morning look around local birding hot spots.
Friday, May 28, 8:00 – 11:00 am
Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Fee: $12. Pre-registration is not required.

PARENT/CHILD WALKABOUT: IN SEARCH OF HORSESHOE CRABS
Explore the ecology, sights, and sounds on the banks of the Parker River. A fun, energetic format for families with children ages 3 to 6. Led by Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings. The fee covers one adult and one child. Choose one of two sessions.
Friday, May 28, 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Meet at Fernald’s Marine at the Parker River bridge on Rte. 1A, Newbury.
Fee: $14. Pre-registration is required.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING: WHAT’S THAT BIRD?
A quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants. Children age 8 and up welcome.
Saturday, May 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Fee: $7; FREE with the purchase of a new membership. Pre-registration is required.

HORSESHOE CRABS BY KAYAK ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
For families with children ages 7 and up. Go for a kayaking excursion in the calm waters around Plum Island to secluded areas where horseshoe crabs are visible during the springtime mating season. Co-sponsored by Plum Island Kayak. Choose one of two sessions.
Dates: Sunday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., or Monday, May 31, noon – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at parking lot #1 on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
Fee: $60. Price breaks for double kayaks and personal kayak use. Preregistration is required.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING
Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Fee: $15. Pre-registration is not required.Fridays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 8:00 – 11:00 am

For a Complete listing of all programs at
Joppa Flats check our Events Calendar

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Kim Gobbi
Newburyport Today
talk@newburyport-today.com