Around Georgetown

Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary on Perkins Row in Topsfield will hold its 11th annual Audubon Nature Festival on Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. A highlight of the festival this year will be live owl presentations by Marcia Wilson’s “Eyes on Owls” program. See and learn about seven different owls up-close.  

Are you stressed out? It seems that stress levels in people are on the rise. We worry about school, work, finances, illness, children, relationships, and more. Some even worry about how much they worry. Not to add to your stress, but you should be aware that all that worrying could have a negative impact on not only your general health but also your oral health.

Looking to get rid of your used books? The New Life Community Church of Georgetown is raising money through donations of used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and audio books. The group has placed a drop-off donation and reuse container for residents, businesses, schools, libraries, and other groups who wish to contribute books they no longer have a use for and would like to see repurposed, while also raising money for the church.

What if you call 911 and no one ever answers?

Starting Feb. 1, 2009, that is exactly what will happen for boaters who have the older-model Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, which transmit a distress alert on 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz.