Author: Nichole S.

Minglewood does a Burger and a Beer Night combo for just $20 on Thursdays. Here’s mine from last week. It was phenomenal!  If on Facebook, click here to learn more.

Beau Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. The holiday season at the Beauport is so magical. If you haven’t enjoyed a cocktail, a meal, or a cup of coffee there this holiday season, make a point to stop by soon.

Give the gift of live music and a fun night out! With a full menu and bar and live music 7 days a week a Rhumb Line gift certificate equals a fun night out!

Well, if this isn’t merry and bright, I don’t know what is. I snuck in a little time up at Lynnfield MarketStreet the other day and this made me smile. 

This video makes me laugh every holiday season. “Holiday Bartender” with Matt Catanzano summarizes many a girls’ night out! Click here to see the video.

Looking for something to do with your empty wine bottles? Click on this link to see the full photo if you are viewing this post on Facebook! Wine bottles turned into really cool holiday cheer….at Loco near Fenway. We had an excellent meal before seeing Dylan Scott perform at the House of Blues. The whole restaurant was decorated like crazy for the holidays. https://www.locosouthboston.com/

Each December, for many years now, teams comprised of some dedicated mens league hockey players look forward to the Ancient Mariner Tournament in Gloucester. I know I speak for everyone when I applaud Rusty Harnish for all of the work and dedication he has given to keeping this tournament alive. This year, the Hockey Dawgz, led by Tony Frontiero, won the Ancient Mariner B Championship over the West Pond Hockey Club. The Dawgz overcame a slow start and a 3-0 deficit to win the title 4-3.  Congratulations, Dawgz! Happy to feature other champions as well….just submit any photos.

I love this truck…a different spin on Santa’s sleigh. I see it each season while trekking to Marlboro for hockey games with Finn and I’ve come to look forward to it each December.

Here is the Church, here is it’s steeple……..

GHS Fishermen Girls Basketball is gathering socks, hats, and gloves for students in need in collaboration with The Gloucester Giving Elves and Together Gloucester Inc. Please click on this post to learn more! Bring donations to their home opener on Friday, December 8th at 6:00. They are also collecting $10 gift cards to local restaurants to further help students in need. What a great way to spread cheer and give back to our community if you are able. Much thanks to all who are working to make this happen.

Have you been thinking of trying a yoga class at Treetop Yoga? On this Giving Tuesday, if you purchase a New Client Special ($60 for an Unlimited Month of Classes), you will be giving back to both yourself and an animal in need. $10 of every New Client Special that is purchased today will be donated locally to the Cape Ann Animal Aid.

Giving Tuesday Yoga is for the Animals! Today, a portion of sales will be donated to the Cape Ann Animal Aid for the important work they do locally as a no kill organization dedicated to facilitating appropriate placement of adoptable animals.   Make a Purchase Today, and help to give back on this Giving Tuesday:   $10 of Every New Client Special $30 of Every 10 Class Pack Will Be Donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid  This includes gift cards that you purchase for someone else! Purchase New Client Special Purchase 10 Class Pack Gift Card Purchases Visit The Cape Ann Animal Aid website  to See Available Pets  Adoptable Dogs Adoptable Cats November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month Treetop Yoga Class Schedule Treetop Yoga Studio 3A Pond Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 978-637-8477

Treetop Yoga. We are lucky to have a McKay on my Finn’s hockey team. That means that sometimes, during downtime between games, you can find Treetop’s owner, Erin, guiding the players through different exercises and poses. We have also brought teams in to work with Erin in the studio during past seasons. A beneficial and important exercise for the total athlete. If you haven’t checked out Treetop Yoga yet, be sure to! Located right off of Pond Road in Gloucester, you’ll find their robust in studio and online schedule perfect…especially this time of year! They’re also offering a special now for new members. Be sure to head to their website to learn more. https://treetopyoga.com/

Top Golf, Canton. Finn and his hockey team played at 9:00 on both Saturday and Sunday at the Rodman Arena next to Gillette Stadium. After winning a huge championship game (against an undefeated team) they wanted to celebrate at Top Golf right down the road in Canton. Such a fun spot….click on the whole post to see the desserts that they were maybe the most excited for…and use this link to learn more about Top Golf itself. https://topgolf.com/us/canton/

Tonno’s Blackburn Barrel-Aged Manhattan was totally what I needed the other day….as well as the company of a good friend. And, for the record Joey, in case you’re reading… the ‘s in Tonno is because it is possessive….not because I think that is its name!

Blackburn Barrel-Aged Manhattan
Bully Boy Whiskey, Bully Boy Amaro, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Black Walnut Bitters, Barrel-Aged In-House

Tonno Gloucester Menu

Gloucester High School Baseball Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes. Let’s Bowl for Baseball! Click post to read more. A Bowling fundraiser on December 3rd from 4-6. 3 strings and shoes for $30 per player or grab 5 friends to make a team of six for $180. Email rgentile2@gloucesterschools.com to reserve your spot!

GHS Hockey is helping the GPD and Kops-N-Kids to make sure that children have toys this holiday season. Help them PACK THE BUS at 5:00 on December 6th at their game while also PACKING THE TANK. Click link to read whole flyer! Bring a toy to stuff the community impact bus and receive a free gift from Gloucester High School Hockey in return…then stay to watch the game. Doors at Talbot Rink at O’Malley open at 4:00 for donations.

The view from on top of the Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jump. Click the post for views from the bottom. It’s pretty impressive. I learned, evidently, that I’m not a huge fan of standing on wooden platforms that high up. Who would have thought?

https://olympicjumpingcomplex.com/

November.

I’m kind of excited about Snowport returning to Boston’s Seaport. 140 vendors, beverages, activities, and the city’s tallest tree (that’s a big promise). It’s such a fun way to spend a winter evening. “Hold on to your handwarmers — we shook Seaport up in a giant snow globe and transformed the neighborhood into a magical winter getaway. Find gifts, treats, and plenty of surprises in this one-stop wonderland you can enjoy all season”

SNOWPORT 2023

Good night, Main Street.