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Well, School’s out, but fun’s definitely in at St. Ann’s. Yesterday we took a train into Boston and went to the New England Aquarium. Did you know that they have a new shark and ray "touch tank"? The kids loved to put their hands in the water and feel these creatures as they swam by. We stopped and kicked off our shoes at the Rose Kennedy Greenway and played in the fountains on the way back to North Station. If you haven’t been there in a while–GO! What a perfect day out with kids.
We’re planning lots of great science, cooking, chemistry activities and field trips–later on today we’ll be doing a parachute experiment and tomorrow Mary Connolly, a local beekeeper is coming by to tell the kids all about bees and to do a fun activity. On Friday, after we make and can some pickles , we’ll have our resident astronomer, Ginny Renehan, do a great solar system activity with us. Next week we’ll be baking bread, taking the train into the Boston’s Musuem of Science, among other things. But first, the kids are clamoring for fishing–Gotta go!…. it’s going to be a great summer! If any of your readers want in on the fun, check out the website.
Relay for Life of Cape Ann Addison Gilbert Oncology nurse, Lisa Zellenka, RN, OCN, takes a break at this year’s Relay for Life of Cape Ann held last weekend to benefit the American Cancer Society. Throughout the year, Lisa and her entire family (ages 6-66) provide fund-raising opportunities through their team "Heaven Can Wait." Joining them were many other teams made up of family and friends to make the Ninth Annual Relay for Life of Cape Ann another successful event.
Teams were made up of six-15 members and the Relay began at 6 p.m. at Newell Stadium located at Gloucester High School. One member of each team remained walking the track from 6 p.m. June 17 until 9 a.m. on June 18. Following a survivors walk at 6 p.m., music, food and friendship were just part of this special evening. A luminarian ceremony took place at 9 p.m. listing all those being honored and remembered.
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-and if you are going to be at The Fiesta, don’t forget to set your DVR to record the whole series.
Joe Sanfilippo has told me that we will be proud of the work ethic and attitude from our hometown men- Nino, Joe and Gus Sanfilippo on the primetime network show which premiere’s on ABC tonight at 9PM!
Mark Burnett recently joined twitter and will be live tweeting during the show. As you know Mark Burnett doesn’t spare any expense and the production values for this show will be over the top (like everything else he does, like Survivor for example).
Here are some pictures of Joe, Gus and Nino on their Gloucester Fishing Boat The Captain Domenic-
From ABC-
In celebration of his new, epic summer reality series, “Expedition Impossible,” Mark Burnett will be up on Twitter at @MarkBurnettTV on Thursday, June 23 from 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET and PT, during the premiere of the show, to offer commentary on the exciting action taking place, as well as behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
In addition, ABC.com will host a live “Chat Party” during the airing of “Expedition Impossible,” where viewers can come to the site, take a look at Mark’s tweets and chat with other fans during the show. The “Chat Party” will go live at 9:00 p.m., ET/6:00 p.m., PT on Thursday and remain live until the conclusion of the west coast airing at 10:00 p.m., PT.
On the premiere episode, “Sun! Sand! Sahara!,” the 13 teams of ordinary Americans set out on the adventure of a lifetime across the ancient kingdom of Morocco, battling rugged terrain, untamable animals and each other. After facing the sand dunes of the Sahara and the cliffs of Todra Gorge, one team will be eliminated.
Adventurer, zoologist, big cat trainer and all around risk taker Dave Salmoni hosts the show.
Featuring high adventure and human drama, “Expedition Impossible” follows 13 teams of 3, racing in a fun expedition across vast deserts, over snow capped mountains and through raging rivers in the beautifully exotic, fabled kingdom of Morocco. Each week a new stage of the expedition will be revealed to the teams. Will they crumble under the pressure of having to think clearly in the wilds of the great outdoors, or will they find a way to work together to complete their adventures? And if one person quits, the entire team is eliminated. After 10 stunning legs of competition with drama, comedy and great characters, one team will cross the finish line first to claim victory. Each winning team member will receive $50,000 ($150,000 total for the team) as well a new Ford Explorer.
Here’s a four part video series I taped with the guys-
When most people visualize Gloucester, they imagine a fisherman casting his nets, or the white sands of Good Harbor Beach, or the excitement of spotting a whale as it rises from the ocean’s depths. Now, thanks to many active artists and art organizations, Gloucester is on its way to reestablishing its reputation as a center for the arts.
The city made the grade as a popular arts destination in an article appearing in the summer edition of AmericanStyle magazine. Gloucester was ranked third in the small-city category with other cities that had a population below 100,000. The top two spots were taken by Asheville, N.C., and Santa Fe, respectively.
Will Rich (grew up in Bayview) and Mike Simpson are now paddleboarding from Key West, Florida, to Portland, Maine to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project and SUP Cleanup.
Yesterday They Landed Here in Gloucester MA to a Hero’s Welcome and GMG Was There To Bring You’re Their Story.
Our Video Interview-
Pictures-
The boys finally landed in Gloucester MA and we were there to cover it-
Erik Spear and Paulie Nicastro begin to erect the Greasy pole Shrine with several new additions this year including a memorial, more flags, banners from Peter Favazza and photos from Cape Ann Historical Museum courtesy of The Infamous Fred Buck.
look for the video tomorrow and more photos of the shrine completed
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Greg is an art critic for The Boston Pheonix and will exhibit his photos of St. Peter’s Fiesta in the front window of Mystery Train, 21 Main St., Gloucester, Massachusetts, from June 23 to July 3, 2011.
Look for our interview tomorrow
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Hi! My name is Bitsy (right), I am an adorable black-and-white girl kitten. My sister is next to me trying to get in the photo too. Stop down to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 260 Main Street, Gloucester and visit us.
The Sunset Dessert Cruise is on Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. from Capt. Bill’s Whale Watch at Harbor Loop! Tickets are $25. and on sale at the CAAA! Music, raffle prizes, delicious desserts and a beautiful cruise of Cape Ann. I will not be going –
I don’t want to be mistaken for a dessert and I don’t think they have a life jacket small enough to fit me!
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You wouldn’t know that ben is a genius financial analyst would you by his easy going and humble nature. Some of our favorite peeps that come down the dock right here!
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Come celebrate the sweet life and support a working writers center in a working town. Enjoy a harbor sunset, music, dance, wine, deserts and a toast to writers everywhere on Vincent Ferrini’s birthday.
The Gloucester Writers Center serves as a gathering place and resource for writers, readers, and involved citizens. We are devoted to the exploration, development and celebration of our diverse voices through dialogue and the artistic process. We host literary readings, workshops, youth programs, writers talks and a writers residency program.
Hello, Joey, Our Annisquam Village Church Online Auction will be opening for bidding on July 4th. Am attaching an image of this year’s poster in hopes you would be able to post the information close to the opening date. The AVC Church web address: http://www.annisquamvillagechurch.com/ where there is a link to the Auction site. Our contact email: Annisquam Village Church Online Auction Team: AVCOnlineAuction@gmail.com Thanks in advance! For now, Suzanne Brown Annisquam Village Church Online Auction Team
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Fax Holiday is the recording/performing name of Eric Schermerhorn (formerly of Mutt and Margin Walker), and it is also the name of a Boston-based indie/folk band containing Schermerhorn (vocals, guitars, autoharp), Ian Macleod (bass, vocals), Elizabeth Bollenberg (violin, harp), and Dana Diplacido (percussion). Importantly, it is also the name of one of my favorite bands of the last few months. Their new album – Rope & Wine – is a solid musical effort – combining indie-rock numbers like “Dropping Out” with more introspective, folk-inspired tunes like “Salt.” Regardless of presentation, each song feels as if it is rooted in something that is deeply personal – coming to the listener as if from a diary entry. It’s a combination that comes up a lot in these parts (you might be familiar with a similar formula as seen in the work of Galaxie 500), and produces an amazingly vibrant emotional tapestry.
The Family was honored to sail on the 14th Birthday Sail aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon last night on her 14th Birthday. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- There is no more beautiful boat in Gloucester Harbor and going on an afternoon sail is a MUST DO activity for anyone- tourist or resident alike.
Do yourself a favor and book a sail here- Schooner.org
This will be a family collaboration post as The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad both helped take pictures for the entry-
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