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.
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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:
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?
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.
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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
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!
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.
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.
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.
MFA.org
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/
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
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Wine not! Looking for a Real Estate Advisor who has Patience, Humor, Resolve and you can Trust? I will get the job done for you. charleenmccarthy.evrealestate.com
GloucesterCast 380 w/ Ron Gilson, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/29/20
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Rose Baker Senior Center Hosting Old Salty Jazz Band First Three Mondays of Each Month 1-3PM
Valentine’s Day Meals on Wheels Annual Fundraiser Breakfast At Gloucester
A backlog of owl, and other wildlife pictures. Trying to find the time to sort through and will try to post a bunch this weekend. Here is a recent photo of a Short-eared Owl as the sun was setting. Beautiful creature, beautifully camouflaged.
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PLEASE JOIN US – Monday, February 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the East Gloucester School auditorium, Davis St. Ext., for a WARD 1 Community Meeting.
This is an opportunity for residents to express their concerns – about any issues impacting you and our neighborhoods – including schools, traffic, private road Betterment paving, development and open space…
City Councilors, the School Committee & Administration will be invited to attend & listen.
Please note: Ward 1 includes precincts of Ward 1-1 and Ward 1-2… from Eastern Point to the Main Street Domino’s Pizza area and all surrounding streets, including Webster Street, Eastern Avenue, Harrison Avenue, extending to the Rockport boundary on Thatcher’s Road.
All registered voters who vote at either East Gloucester Elementary School OR Veterans’ Memorial School are a part of Ward 1.
If you would like to submit questions in advance, or have concerns you would like raised but cannot attend that evening, please email me: smemhard@gloucester-ma.gov
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Reading about frequent coyote sightings at the beginning of mating season. No exception here, as we listen to their howling and see them nearly every day. These photos are from Niles Pond Road and the Audubon sanctuary rocks on Eastern Point.
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The $1,000 Singer-Songwriter Challenge returns to Machaca Gloucester for an 8-week run this winter starting on January 15, 2020. For 7 weeks, up to 8 performers play up to 3 songs or 15 minutes before a panel of live judges. At the end of the first 7 weeks, one performer is chosen to move on to the week 8 finals and a chance to perform in the finals for a piece of the $1,000 prize. Interested in performing? Reach out through our Facebook page or email Chris at clangathianos@me.com with your name, desired week, and a sample of your music. There is never a fee to participate, and due to high demand, performance slots are limited!
14 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA
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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, January 29… 7pm start
My Musical Guest: LIZ FRAME!
When it comes to singing, songwriting and overall live performance,
this gifted artist delivers a knock-out punch every single time. The
one and only Liz Frame returns for this week’s Rhumb Line Wednesday
show. She and I have become fast friends over the years since brother
J.B. urged me to bring her into our little fold. Through that period of time,
I was able to join on one of her fundraisers and she, along with her band
The Kickers, was able to open for one of my Orleans shows. To put it
simple, we just “get” each other. Time to start taking advantage of this
unusually warm January by coming out for the really GOOD stuff. Who
knows what cold, cold spring may yet again be in store? ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
A beautiful shot of dawn rising over Mill Pond in Gloucester from Paul Horovitz. I love what the light does behind the upper branches of the winter trees.
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Good Morning Gloucester 