This is a great opportunity to learn about a large variety of summer options for your children all under one roof.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT ROCKPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM 2-4PM
Come join us at the 4th Annual Cape Ann Summer Program Fair hosted by Kestrel Educational Adventures. Learn about opportunities to Get Outside, explore science and nature, and have wild adventures this summer. Local organizations from the area will be presenting their summer programs. The camp fair is an adventure in itself, with fun kids’ activities at every station plus bonus activities and free snacks.
This red lobster boat caught my eye Sunday afternoon as did the colorful backdrop of the homes and shops that dot the coast along downtown Rockport. We pulled onto Granite Pier to take a look and Thatch said, “I hope he’s done fishing in time to watch the Super Bowl.” Just as he said that the boat did an about face….hopefully preparing to head home.
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As Donna mentioned yesterday, it was Truck Day at Fenway.
Fresh off a Super Bowl Championship our groggy Patriots landed in Boston to get ready for (yet another) Duck Boat Parade within hours of when the Red Sox equipment truck departed Fenway to make the 1,500 mile trip to Fort Myers.
You’ve got to love Boston. Can any other city boast that their Championship football team arrived home at the culmination of their victorious season on the very same day of the, albeit unofficial, start of the Championship baseball team’s new season?
As Brady, Gronk, Edelman, and the McCourty twins stepped onto the runway, Al Hartz stepped into the cab of the big green truck. Who is Al Hartz you may ask? He’s the guy who has carefully driven the Red Sox team equipment all the way down to Spring Training for 21 years in a row now.
Just what’s in that truck? The Red Sox tweeted out the answer to that question yesterday.
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Half of this year’s proceeds will support The Corey C. Griffin NHL Alumni Pro-Am and Boston Children’s Hospital
Who doesn’t want ice cream for breakfast? Eat ice cream for breakfast with zero guilt, because it’s for a great cause! (Please invite your friends!)
Saturday, February 2nd is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. We’ll be celebrating at Cherry Farm with a special “breakfast” menu featuring…
Waffle Sundaes
Donut Sundaes
Muffin Sundaes
Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
“Coffee & Donuts” Ice Cream
Maple bacon ice cream
Warm maple syrup sauce
Warm blueberry topping
Bacon bit topping
Sorbet/Sherbet fruit cup
& More!
Be sure to stop by early because from 8am – 12pm we will be donating half of the proceeds to support Boston Children’s Hospital Concussion Prevention Research Center.
We hope to see you there! Please help spread the word by inviting your friends.
Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport
Join us for a day of winter wonder as kite flyers from around New England bring their large kites to fly over the field at Maudslay State Park. Bring your favorite kite as well!
Join us early for a kite making session between 9:30-10:30am at the Bresnahan School. Kite kits are $5 each (paid for onsite- cash only).
Stop by Maudslay State Park between 11am-3pm to fly your kite, see the large kites, do some sledding and enjoy some hot cocoa!
There will be attendants to assist with parking. It’s $5/residents and $10/non-residents–please bring cash (though the parking machine is there too for credit cards). NO STREET PARKING!!!!!
This event is free to all!
Pick #3: That Little Thing Called “Super Bowl LIII”
Sunday @ 6:30.
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
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Ok, restaurants and bars, what are your plans for the Super Bowl? Anyone want to leave a comment about any plans your establishment has or Super Bowl promos being offered?
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Our busy schedules and racing from rink to rink and activity to activity often leads to eating on the road, late take out dinners, and tons of money spent. I used to be much, much better about packing food, but that ship has sailed.
Last week, after an 8:00-9:00 pm practice, we yet again phoned Mike’s Place for a late dinner.
I ordered up some pizza, chicken fingers, and french fries and for the assortment of boys who were landing at our house for the night and I got the Protein Power Salad. It was phenomenal. Not only was it delicious, but it was so packed with great stuff that there was a ton left over of the “regular” size for Freddy to finish it once he and Thatch got home from an even later game.
NEW! Protein Power Salad Served with orange vinaigrette dressing
Grilled chicken tenders, avocado, and sliced hard boiled egg, over a bed of baby spring mix. Topped with crumbled goat cheese and walnuts.
A tour for history detectives of all ages! Discover the story of Cape Ann by taking a closer look at 10 objects from paintings to film. End your tour in the Activity Center with hands-on fun and art-making. Recommended for families with children under 12. Free for CAM members or with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call or e-mail Kirsten Vega at (978) 283-0455 x16 or kirstenvega@capeannmuseum.org.
We did this last year and it was so much fun! Last year it took place on a Monday so we went to Gillette on Sunday night, ice skated, had dinner in Patriot Place, and spent the night at one of the two hotels located right on the property. We made signs before bed and got ready to rally!
Please join us at St. John’s Preparatory School, located at 72 Spring Street. The game begins at 6:30 pm and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $15 for students and adults. An online processing fee of $1.25 per ticket will be added to your final total. THE ONLINE BOX OFFICE FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE GAME. If you purchase tickets online, you will receive your ticket via email. You MUST print the ticket(s) and bring them to the event. Your ticket will be scanned for entry.
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One of the things I love most about Cape Ann is that winter, spring, certainly summer, and fall you can find signs of a busy working waterfront everywhere you look. While these images speak to the hard work done by many, they are often also really pretty in their own right.
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I love that the boys would rather play pond hockey in between their 100s of hockey games than anything else. Don’ Get me wrong… Xbox is a very close second.
The Mill Pond was a buzz this weekend. As I often say about Rockport….it was very Norman Rockwell.
Good times….great memories in the making.
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Rotary Club of Rockport Presents: Living the Island Life, A Musical Comedy
Saturday, January 19, 2018 | 7 PM
Sunday, January 20, 2018 | 2 PM
Rockport Middle/High School Auditorium
Rockport Rotary is presenting the first-ever original musical comedy about living here — on this side of the bridge! Don’t miss LIVING THE ISLAND LIFE — a new musical comedy that follows a family of six (including a large dog named Kitty) from Buffalo on vacation in—they think—Rockport, Maine. They land, instead, on Cape Ann and learn about life on our side of the bridge through eleven locals’ colorful interpretations of “island” life and its people.
In between uproarious laughs, the players sing very familiar musical tunes—with all-new lyrics. A grand showcase of community talent and local heroes will add to the audience’s delight.
TWO SHOWS: Saturday, January 19 at 7:00pm and Sunday, January 20 at 2:00pm. Come laugh off the January cold with LIVING THE ISLAND LIFE!
Featuring the talents of Jeff McKeen, Wendy Betts, Guy Parsons, Emily Marques, Kathleen Morgan, Bob Ellis, Sue Bonior, Andy Heinze, Jack Reed, Chas Kreis, Gordon Baird, Evelyn Reed, Carolyn Howard, Derek van Gulden, Anne Hyde, and Frances Fleming.
Musicians:
Laura Fillmore Evans, Piano
David Benjamin, Sax, Clarinet, Flute
Art Adamson, Trumpet
Gary Wolseiffer, Bass
Rick Geraghty, Drums
Book and lyrics by Linda Sanders with humorous input from Ian Crown.
Proceeds benefit Rockport Rotary’s community and international service projects.
Pick #2: New England International Auto Show
January 17-21 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
This is one of my boys’ favorite events of the year. We weren’t able to squeeze it in this year, but it gives me the excuse to share the video of them tearing up the car show a couple of years ago.
It’s the Biggest Auto Show in New England… and the perfect place to browse hundreds of the newest vehicles! Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport District, the New England International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities – cars to suit every budget and lifestyle. Factory and dealer representatives are on hand to answer your questions in a no pressure environment, and with your favorite car lines all under one roof, it’s easy to compare prices and features, saving both time and money.
So come sit in the cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunks, kick the tires. The New England International Auto Show is great entertainment for serious shoppers, car buffs and the entire family!
LOCATION:
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
SHOW HOURS:
Thursday, January 17, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, January 18, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, January 19, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, January 20, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday, January 21, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm
*Box Office closes 1 hour prior to the end of the Show each day.
*No refunds
Pick #3: The Boston Globe Travel Show
January 18-20 at Seaport World Trade Center, Boston
On January 13th Gillette asked, “Is this the best a man can get?” as a spin on their long standing slogan “The best a man can get.”
Lots of talk last night and this morning about this Gillette Ad. As is typical……it seems people are divided. Some are applauding and some are boycotting. Some are feeling vindicated some are feeling insulted. Your thoughts?
Bullying. Harassment. Is this the best a man can get? It’s only by challenging ourselves to do more, that we can get closer to our best. To say the right thing, to act the right way. We are taking action at http://www.thebestmencanbe.org. Join us.
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While going through my phone last night I found this photo from August. It is always right about now that I begin to miss summer days. These oilskins all lined up for a hard day at work definitely say Gloucester to me.
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The Providence Rink at the Alex and Ani City Center has the first outdoor rink to host this unique all-ages entertainment. Imagine sitting in the bumper car moving forwards, backward and sideways with a full 360-degree turn radius bumping opponents out of your way!
Sunday Morning is Meet Backyard Birds from 10:00-12:30. Suitable for all ages and FREE.
Drop in at Joppa Flats for an up-close winter wildlife experience! On Sunday mornings in winter, Joppa’s Bird Banding Station Manager Ben Flemer presents demonstrations on bird research and banding. After capturing wild birds in the Joppa backyard, Ben brings them inside to measure, weigh, examine, and then release them. The unique band that Ben places carefully on each bird’s leg connects other bird researchers with the data he’s collected. You’ll learn about your own backyard birds and why they’re here while watching scientific research in action.
This is a free program. All ages welcome. No registration required. Since bird safety is dependent on weather conditions, this program will not be held in inclement weather. If in doubt, please call ahead to confirm that the program is on for the day.
If you’re into birding and want more birding opportunities at Joppa Flats, Saturday Morning Birding is for adults only. It runs from 9:00-11:30
Members: $10.00 and Nonmembers: $12.00
Come birding with our talented guides in one of the best year-round birding locations in the country. Each week throughout the year (except July), we’ll search out avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Beginners and birders of all levels are welcome to drop in and join us.
Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center. Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and sturdy footwear, and bring binoculars (we do have some loaners available).
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Good Morning Gloucester 