Author: Nichole S.

Pick #1:  Beverly Air Show

2018 Beverly Regional Airshow:  Flight For Cystic Fibrosis

September 8th & 9th, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Flight4CF started in 2004 by Rich Little, after the birth of his daughter Piper, who was diagnosed with CF.

A year later, Rich incorporated Flight4CF as a nonprofit organization.

Shortly after Flight4CF became a nonprofit, the first event for the organization was held in 2005 with airplane rides generating over $25,000.

Attractions

• Aerial Performers
• Aircraft on Display
• Military
• Kid’s Activities
• Food
• Entertainment
• Airplane Rides

READ MORE HERE

Pick #2:  Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest 

Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury

As always, Harvest Fest is free to attend. All ages and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 21+ with ID to drink. Beer is purchased using beer tickets; $6 per 16oz pour, cash or credit. Event will be held rain or shine. Live music all day! Cheer on a game of vintage baseball! Food will be available for purchase from food trucks on-site: Big Rig BBQ, Long Hill Orchard & Farm, Copperdome Crust Pizza, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Whoopie Wagon (***more TBD). Guests are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe means of transportation to and from the event. Parking is available on-site although we recommend using Uber & Lyft.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to Jordan@ipswichalebrewery.com.

Pick #3:  Map and Compass Treasure Hunt 

Ipswich River Wildlife

Registration Required: DO SO HERE

Map and Compass Treasure Hunt

Sponsored by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Sat, Sep 08, 2018 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Instructor:

Cori Brauer – Education Coordinator

Audience:

All (suitable for children 7 – 18 years)

Members:

Adult $8.00, Child $7.00

Nonmembers:

Adult $10.00, Child $8.00

Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.

Join us for a guided map-and-compass treasure hunt around the sanctuary. Bring your own compass or use one of ours and learn how to find north, orient yourself, count paces, and use the map and compass to find your way. After some basics, we’ll hit the trails and use the new skills learned to search for some hidden natural treasures. No experience necessary. This program is a good introduction to orienteering for the whole family.

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

I downloaded the Sharktivity app yesterday and couldn’t believe how many sharks have been tracked this month alone off Cape Cod!  I mean, I know that there have been a lot of sightings but the numbers that are appearing in the app are staggering.

Check out the great work that the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy does HERE

http://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/

In the middle of all those schooners, we also caught three of the Wicked Tuna boats leaving the harbor.  Hot Tuna, Wicked Pissah, and Tuna.com were all headed out.

Good luck, guys!

The final dollar amount raised from this year’s Bluefin Blowout for the Alzheimer’s Association was announced last night at a check presentation evening at the Beauport Hotel.

In all, the 7th Annual Bluefin Blowout raised an incredible $155,000 to help End Alzheimer’s. Phenomenal people doing amazing things.

CAPE ANN HARBOR TOURS

The Bluenose II and the Columbia will be arriving into Gloucester Harbor to kick off this year’s magnificent Schooner Festival on Friday at 11:00 am.  There are a few different options open to the public to get out on the water and help greet these gorgeous vessels.

One option is to book one of the few remaining seats on the King Eider with Cape Ann Harbor Tours.  Their 1.5 hour trip is just $30.

Arrival of the famous S/V Bluenose II and the magnificent S/V Columbia to Gloucester Harbor. 

Come aboard M/V King Eider as we greet and escort these two glorious Schooners of yesteryear as they enter Gloucester Harbor on Friday August 31 at 11:00 am.

The welcoming committee includes Schooner Adventure as well as schooners Thomas E. Lannon and Ardelle.

Our 1.30 hour trip is sure to delight all, as this event kicks off the 2018 Gloucester Schooner Festival.

READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

THOMAS E. LANNON

The Thomas E. Lannon will be greeting and escorting the schooners into the harbor along with the Adventure and the Ardelle.

You can book seats on the Lannon for a 3 hour beautiful sail  HERE 

GET THE FULL SCHEDULE AND LEARN MUCH MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL HERE

We are just 11 days away from the Annual Parade of Lights Boat Parade

Please help spread the word!  The more boats, the more fun!  Start decorating your own boat and calling all of your boating friends to dress up theirs!

All boats gather at the end of the Annisquam River near Jones Creek at Sunset (7:00 pm) on Saturday, Sept 1st.

Please help keep this traditional alive.

READ MORE INFO HERE

When Finn saw this photo of himself kayaking he said, “I look stuck.”

The fog was creeping up on the State Fish Pier…and everywhere else….yesterday.

Three big things happening this weekend, never mind all of the other exciting things that you can take advantage of in this beautiful place we get to call home!  Click on the links to read more about Rockport Illuminations, the Block Party, and the Blues Festival.

Pick #1:  Rockport Illuminations

Saturday, August 11th

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Pick #2: Gloucester’s Block Party

Saturday, August 11th

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Pick #3: Gloucester Blues Festival

Saturday, August 11th

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

Cape Ann’s Marina Resort is the place to be right now. A confirmed 4 fish coming into the dock for weigh-in beginning at 4:30 and GoodMorningGloucester’s Very own Joey throwing it down on the barbecue for a cook-off against Peter Zappa from the Causeway Restaurant.  Joey will be backed up by his fantastic daughters and Peter will have the support of his two rockstar sons. Bid live in the crowd for one of the judges’ seats….  alongside Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Warren Waugh of Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, and Karen Hanson!

Tons of great shopping to be had and lots of great family fun activities under the tent! You are missing out if you’re not here!

I am in love with this amazingly cool shot captured by Cristy Grace and I’m so glad she was willing to let me share it.  Talk about a perfectly timed photo bomb by one of Gloucester’s “finest.”   If this photo doesn’t scream Gloucester, I don’t know what does. Thanks, Cristy!

When you need to ice your foot, but don’t have a way to hold it in place….you obviously grab a bait bag to do the trick.

Thanks to Paul Horovitz for sharing this only in a coastal town photo.