Girls Grade 1-8th can join a softball clinic and play softball with the Gloucester High School Girls over February Vacation!

Got February Vacation Plans?  Girls Grade 1-8th can join a softball clinic and play softball with the Gloucester High School Girls over February Vacation!
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday February 18th, 19th & 20th at the GHS Field House 9:00AM – 11:00 AM DAILY.  Cost: $75.00 per player
All players should bring water, glove, sneakers and a smile!
The Gloucester Softball Team is regrouping this year after finishing 2nd in the State last year.  Proceed from this Softball clinic will help sponsor a training camp in Florida for the high school athletes looking to kick off the season early and to continue their winning seasons.  

New Era Releases “Team Described” Red Sox Cap With Paul Revere and A Lobster Roll On It

The Homie Cast

People that know me know that I’m a huge lobster roll guy.

So when even I think these caps look like dogshit, you know they’re really horrendous. Whoever designed these needs to find a new profession. Huge fail.

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BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL SNOWY OWLS

I haven’t seen any Snowies yet this winter on Cape Ann; there simply seem to be fewer that migrated to our region than there were several years ago when Hedwig was the star of the backshore.

These Snowy Owl photos were taken earlier in the month at Parker River. The dirt road, the one that begins after the Hellcat Trail, has reopened, although I wouldn’t recommend going there on the weekends, much better to go during the week. There are so many photographers and owl lovers on the weekends, especially in the afternoon, that it has become really disruptive to the owls, both the Snowies and Short-eared. Even though folks are very respectful and (most) stay on the road, the Short-eared Owls aren’t catching much food, as far as I can observe, when there are great crowds chasing them up and down the road.

Interesting clouds over Kettle Island

Went for a walk to Ocean Lawn on Sunday.  It was so beautiful outside and of course the Ocean Lawn is amazing.  For more information on Coolidge Reservation please follow the link below:

http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/northeast/coolidge-reservation.html

Ummmm……thoughts?……

New Era has apparently released a new set of “Team Describe” hats for Major League Baseball. Here’s the Red Sox design. Paul Revere (not George Washington) and a lobster roll…… what do you think?

Here’s a link for the other teams and additional info https://chowderandchampions.com/2020/01/30/Boston-red-Sox-new-era-somehow-ruined-teams-hat/

I am More Project

Gloucester’s amazing artist Amy Kerr. Love the name of this article.

Next the exhibit will travel to UMass Amherst and then the State House in May. The original series of sixteen mostly Cape Ann subjects is currently on display at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital until April.

The Goddesses join Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight! 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 1.30.2020

This Thursday, January 30th, The Goddesses will be joining Dave Sag for his weekly Blues Party at The Rhumb Line for three sets starting at 8:30pm.

Please join me, and Sam, and Dave, and Stephan Chaggaris and John Cameron for all the I/IV/V rock and soul harmony singing we can summon. That’s Neat, That’s Nice! (photo credit: Joanne Silva)

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

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Nichole’s Picks 2/1 + 2/2

February!

Pick #1: Ice Cream for Breakfast at Cherry Hill

While we’ve never been able to make this event, I know some families who look forward to this day every single year.   Ice cream for breakfast…and always for a great cause!

This year’s charity is Griffin’s Gift

Welcome to Griffin’s Gift! We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization based out of Danvers MA, helping build families through the gift of adoption. Griffin’s Gift was created in loving memory of Griffin Lamar.

READ MORE ABOUT CHERRY HILL HERE

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Pick #2: Lunar New Year at the Museum of Fine Arts

Free admission for all! Thank you to the Museum of Fine Arts!  How great is that!

Saturday, February 1, 2020
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Free admission. 
All events are free

Ring in the Year of the Rat with free admission to celebrate Lunar New Year! Explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions while enjoying a variety of activities, demonstrations, and performances throughout the day.

READ MORE HERE

There is a very robust day of amazing activities planned throughout the day.  Do yourself a favor and click on the link above to see a detailed list of events to best plan your visit.

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Pick #3:  Dads and Donuts at Sawyer Free Library

Saturday, February 1st from 10:00-11:00.  What’s better than stories, songs, quality time with a care giver AND donuts?  All are welcome.  Learn more at the Sawyer Free Library’s really great new website HERE https://sawyerfreelibrary.org/events/programs/

Discover the past, create future!

Dads and Donuts for Everyone!

A fun morning of play time, stories, songs, rhymes, and other activities. Donuts and fruit will be served. Dads, moms, grandparents and all caregivers welcome!

CONTACT: Kristen Lauderdale  978-325-5505  klauderdale@sawyerfreelibrary.org
LOCATION: Friend Room

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As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid