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Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Tnpk
MEET BEACH CREATURES
Tuesdays-Fridays in July & August, 10 am – 3 pm
NEW! Before the beach, after the beach, or instead of the beach, drop in at Joppa Flats and visit the animals of our marine touch tanks for trouble-free tide pooling. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Newburyport Art Association
Featured Artist Show: Rick Hayes
Saturday, Jul 17, 2010
Oils Reception 7 – 9pm
Whittier Home Tours
Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury
Sat, July 17, 10:00am – 3:30pm
The Whittier Home Association acts as steward for the preservation of the collections, structures, and grounds of the John Greenleaf Whittier home. John Greenleaf Whittier was a Quaker, a Writer, and an Abolitionist.
Guided tours, Adults $6, Students/Seniors $5, Ages 7-17 $3, Under 7 Free
Parker River Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Tnpk
Natural History of Plum Island
Sat, July 17, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Join refuge staff for a drive around Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to learn about the rich history of Plum Island and of the refuge. Witness the captivating sights of the refuge as you travel to some of the refuge’s most historic locations.
Visit us on the web for more information http://parkerriver.fws.gov
Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike
FAMILY FLYBY AT JOPPA FLATS: BUGS WITHOUT THE BITE!
Sat, July 17, 11am – 3pm
Fly-by or settle in for free-flowing nature fun. Crafts, experiments, games, and more for families with children ages 2 to 12.
Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon .org/joppaflats
Theater in the Open
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Follow Theater in the Open flags from parking lot Sat, July 17, 11am – 12pm
Family event involving story-telling, song, dance, fairytale-theater, and group activity.
Third Saturday of every month.
Admission is free
Maudslay Art Center Concert Series
Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport
Sat, July 17, 7pm – 9pm: Don Cambell Band
Sun, July 18, 2pm – 4pm: Black Sea Salsa
Patio seating is $20 and lawn seating is $18, children under 12 free. General admission is $10, seniors $8, children under 12 free.
www.maudslayartscenter.org – 978-499-0050
Fire House Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport
Five O’Clock Shadow
Sat, July 17, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Five O’Clock Shadow, the all-vocal rock band from Boston, is living proof that a band without instruments can still rock!
$20 for Adults- $18 for students/seniors/members
www.firehouse.org
Farmer’s Market, The Tannery Marketplace
Sundays 9am – 1pm
Look for fresh fruits and vegetables in season from our local farmers, and enjoy delectables from local food preparers and artisans. This Weekend attend the Fishtival!
