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Walk-in flu and COVID shots today at Senior Center
October 1, 2026
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Walk-in flu and COVID vaccine clinic today at Senior Center
The Health Department and Shaw's Pharmacy are holding a flu and COVID vaccine clinic today, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newburyport Senior Center, the second of two clinics after Sept. 21. The clinic is open to city residents, and walk-ins are welcome, though appointments can also be booked through Shaw's. Bring a photo ID and insurance card.
City of Newburyport
Licensing Commission meets tonight at City Hall
The commission's regular monthly meeting is tonight, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. It will review annual license fees and short-term rental matters.
City of Newburyport
SEPAC meet and greet with special education administrators tonight
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council meets today, Oct. 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the Nock/Molin Library. Parents and community members can meet district special education administrators.
City of Newburyport
Firehouse Center rehearses 'Spookley the Square Pumpkin' tonight
The Firehouse Center for the Arts holds an evening rehearsal today, Oct. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. Cast members are preparing for the October production of 'Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical.'
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Oak Hill Cemetery tour explores artists and ancient trees
Historian Ghlee Woodworth leads a Museum of Old Newbury tour today, Oct. 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, 4 Brown St.
Museum of Old Newbury
LOLA & Company hosts custom jewelry launch party
The party runs from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at 58 State St. It features a new customizable pendant collection, with refreshments and giveaways.
LOLA & Company
Chamber's women's networking lunch at Garrison Inn
The Chamber's HERizon gathering runs noon to 1:30 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at the Garrison Inn. It includes a lunch buffet and networking through the Women's Collective.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Tinkerhaus starts eight-week adult and teen drawing class tonight
The class begins today, Oct. 1, and meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Nov. 19 at 3 Graf Road. Instructor Tina Kennedy teaches sketching techniques and guides personal projects.
Tinkerhaus Community Makerspace
FRSUU poetry group meets on Zoom this morning
The First Religious Society's poetry group meets on Zoom from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today, Oct. 1. Anyone who enjoys reading or listening to poetry is welcome.
First Religious Society of Newburyport
Library all-ages story time at 11 a.m.
Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison runs 11 to 11:30 a.m. today, Oct. 1. It features stories, songs and rhymes for ages 0–6; registration is required.
Newburyport Public Library
Get Out the Vote postcard session at First Religious Society tonight
The First Religious Society hosts a Get Out the Vote postcard session from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 1, in the Parish Hall.
First Religious Society of Newburyport
City social worker holds drop-in hours at the library
A city social worker offers confidential, free drop-in support from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at the library. Visitors can seek connections to food, housing, transportation, health, child-care and other assistance.
Newburyport Public Library
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