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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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