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Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Victoria Requiem" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport

Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Victoria Requiem" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport

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Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation -- Come meet and learn about some of the magnificent birds that call our skies home! Free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis" by George Stephanopoulos with Lisa Dickey, free and open to all

Welcome to the Graveyard! Join us for a 90 minute in-person ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. Free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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"Art That Grows": Paint Your Own Ceramic Planter -- Early Release Art Program, for grades 4-8

"Art That Grows": Paint Your Own Ceramic Planter -- Early Release Art Program, for grades 4-8

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- TBD, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

VIRTUAL -- Calling All Weavers, Coopers, Vampers and Wheelwrights -- Join us to explore and unearth ancestral occupational information! Free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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Landscape Essentials with Todd Bonita: Immerse yourself in a full day of focused landscape painting instruction designed to accelerate your skills and deepen your understanding of the fundamentals.

Landscape Essentials with Todd Bonita: Immerse yourself in a full day of focused landscape painting instruction designed to accelerate your skills and deepen your understanding of the fundamentals.

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Full Moon Story Slam – All In: The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling.

Full Moon Story Slam – All In: The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling.

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Fall Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash: 5K race routes wiggles through fields, orchards and forest and includes challenging areas with uneven terrain. It's pretty awesome! Kid's Donut Dashes (400m and 800m) start and finish before 5K race begins.

Fall Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash: 5K race routes wiggles through fields, orchards and forest and includes challenging areas with uneven terrain. It's pretty awesome! Kid's Donut Dashes (400m and 800m) start and finish before 5K race begins.

Learn Planning & Planting For a Sustainable Landscape with Warren Leach, an award-winning landscape designer and horticulturist with over 35 years of experience

VIRTUAL -- Find Your Writing Voice -- unlock the power of your unique voice as a writer in this engaging and interactive workshop! Free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Powow River Poets Reading and Open Mic, free and open to all (Note: this program will also be available on Zoom)

Classics Book Group: "The Vagabond" by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Supercommunicators: how to unlock the secret language of connection" by Charles Duhigg. Free and open to all

Self-serve Gift Wrapping Station -- All standard supplies are provided, so all you need to bring are your gifts and holiday cheer! Free and open to all

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- TBD, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Full Moon Story Slam – Family Matters: The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling.

Maker Monday: Plush Snowmen -- This month we invite you to enjoy the fun of building a snowman without the cold! Free and open to all

Holiday Music Singalong and History -- Join us for a night of holiday music and history with David Polanksy! Free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

4th Annual Port Gingerbread Festival -- A FREE contest and public exhibition of artistic gingerbread creations made by people of all ages -- everyone is welcome to join in this holiday tradition!

Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Spotless Rose" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport

Classics Book Group: Title TBD, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- "Heavenly Messengers: Angels in Renaissance Art" with Jane Oneail, sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "100 Rules for Living to 100: an optimist's guide to a happy life" by Dick Van Dyke with Tal McThenia. Free and open to all

Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Garden Songs" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport

Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Gentle Dark" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport

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