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badge! Activity stations will run
continuously throughout the day.
Free shuttle buses will provide
transportation to the different
venues. This event will take place
rain or shine. NO preregistration
Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.org/
joppaflats.
e Town Common
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Family Fun - Sat., June 18 at
Marini Farm, 10am - 5pm (Rain date
June 19th). U-Pick Strawberries,
Hayrides, Strawberry shortcake,
Inflatables, Jumping Pillow, 259
Linebrook Road, Ipswich (978)
356-0430
& Full Bakery!
Fresh Baked Muffins,
Cakes & Italian Pastries
Open Tues - Sat, 6 - 2
Sun 6 - 1, Closed Mon
All Pastries are made with
100% Real Cream
Surprise Dad with Breakfast
Open Father’s Day 6-1.
Now taking orders for for
graduation cakes!
Breakfast & Lunch Daily Specials
155 Bridge Rd, Rte 1
Salisbury, MA
978-465-1199
Now serving espresso, latte & cappuccino - Ground fresh to order!
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978-948-8696
LET’S GO OUTSIDE!
Mark your calendars! Saturday,
June 18th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
This is the second year for our new,
FREE and very cool event for the
whole family. Spend all or part of
a day outside at the refuge while
trying out a whole bunch of fun,
healthy activities including archery
target shooting, kayaking, surf
fishing, nature photography, and
bird watching. There will also be
a variety of nature-based crafts and
activities for younger kids. While
event “activity stations” will be
located both at the visitor center
and on the national wildlife refuge,
we recommend that you begin your
event experience at the visitor center.
Complete all activity stations and
earn a Junior Refuge Manager
First Congregational Church of Rowley
175 Main St, Rowley
Vacation Bible School
Free Community Program
Pre-K - 4th grade
Thursday & Friday June 23 rd & 24 th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children's Presentation Sunday, June 26 th at 10:00 am
Call 978-948-3993 or email first.church@verizon.net to enroll
for this event. Anyone having a
question about a refuge program is
asked to contact the refuge at (978)
465-5753.
ART WALK
The Newburyport art community
will collectively open its doors with
special exhibits, artist discussions,
painting demonstrations and more
during the second ArtWalk of 2016
on Saturday, June 18 from 11-6
p.m. Take a leisurely self-guided tour
that winds through Newburyport’s
historic downtown to more than 20
galleries and partner sites that are
celebrating the beauty and culture
of the North Shore. The public is
invited to join in on ArtWalk’s free
events, browse a variety of artwork
in traditional and contemporary
styles, shop, dine, and soak in all
that the Cultural District has to
offer. Future 2016 ArtWalk dates
are August 20th and November 5th.
In addition, there are spontaneous
individual gallery and group pop-up
events throughout the year. To learn
about all the latest activities, visit
www.newburyportartwalk.com. A
free brochure/map of all venues is
available at participating galleries,
the Newburyport Chamber of
Commerce, the passageway between
State and Inn Street and at ArtWalk
Partners’ locations.
CRANE ESTATE CAMP OUT
Father’s Day Weekend Family
Camp Out with REI Cooking Class!
Saturday, June 18 through Sunday,
June 19 | Arrival: Saturday, June
18th, 11AM. Departure: Sunday,
June 19th, by 11AM. Spend an
adventure-filled weekend camping
at the Crane Estate! Our special site
in the Pine Grove is an ideal location
for both experienced campers
and first-timers. Pre-registration
required. Members Only: Adult
$45, Child $25 www.thetrustees.
org/craneoutdooradventures
Contact: Dorothy Antczak email:
dantczak@thetrustees.org phone:
978.356.4351 x 4052
BEAN SUPPER
St. James Episcopal Church will
hold a Bean Supper on Saturday,
June 18, from 4 - 6 p.m. in the
Parish Hall, 119 Washington Street.
The meal will include baked beans,
hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni
and cheese, coleslaw and homemade
desserts Adults - $8, Children
under 12 - $4. More information is
available by calling 978-372-5531.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19th
BIRDS OF OAK HILL
CEMETERY
Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the
best birding spots in Newburyport
for songbirds. Bring binoculars if
you have them. Beginners as well
as seasoned birders are welcome.
Loaner binoculars are available.
Sunday, June 19, 8:30 - 11:00 am,
Meeting Location: Just inside the
cemetery’s entrance off Parker Street
near the compost area. Fee: $15
FATHER’S DAY CRUISE
Join Lisa Hutchings and the
crew of the Yankee Clipper for an
exciting exploration of the lower
Merrimack River ecosystem. Each
month will feature a specific theme
with hands-on science, interactive
props, and seasonal wildlife. We’ll
also look for seabirds, seals, and
waterfowl on every trip. Your family
will have a wonderful time cruising
and learning about this vital part of
the area’s natural history. Sun, Jun
19, 2016 8:45 am - 10:45 am. Meet
at the Newburyport boardwalk
15 minutes before departure time.
$32, adult; $22, child. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.org/
joppaflats.
JET RALLY
See Friday, June 17th
PLUM ISLAND POINT
SUNDAY TOURS
Bill Sargent’s citizen science tours
of Plum Island Point will continue
on Sunday, June 19 at 9am and
thereafter through July. No tour
on June 26. Meet Sargent at the
parking lot by 9 a.m. The fee is $10.
The walking tour will take you to
the south jetty and back.
MONDAY, JUNE 20th
COLORING FOR
RELAXATION
Coloring for Relaxation at the
Rowley Library, Mondays started
on June 13th. Coloring isn’t just
for kids! It can be good for adults,
too, helping us to de-stress and also
stimulating brain areas related to
motor skills, the senses and creativity.
And it’s fun! Drop in Mondays
between 6-8 pm to give it a try. The
Rowley Public Library is located
at 141 Main Street and is fully
accessible. For more information,
call the library at 978-948-2850.
FULL MOON HIKE AND
SOLSTICE SUNSET SALUTE
A very special Summer Solstice
Full Moon Hike! We’ll start the
evening watching the sun set on this
longest day of the year, then head
into the dunes for a hike under the
Full Strawberry Moon. Local Native
American tribes knew this moon as a
signal to gather ripening fruit. We’ll
welcome the arrival of summer with
a snack involving fresh strawberries
and a celebratory bonfire at the
end of our hike. Monday, June 20
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