National Kick Butts (and E-Cigarettes) Day

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Karen Pischke BSN, RN's avatarCape Ann Wellness

E-cigarettes pose serious health risks for kids. “The U.S. Surgeon General has found that youth use of nicotine in any form – including e-cigarettes – is unsafe, causes addiction and can harm the developing adolescent brain, affecting learning, memory and attention. Studies also show that young people who use          e-cigarettes are more likely to become cigarette smokers.”

Use of Electronic Cigarettes by Teenagers is On the Rise – According to a survey supported by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “E-cigarette use among high school students had skyrocketed from 1.5 percent in 2011 to 16 percent in 2015 (a more than 900 % increase.) 

A Cochrane Reviewof the literature included 2 small preliminary studies looking at electronic cigarettes showed they may help reduction tobacco use, but more long-term study looking at negative side-effects is needed.  Electronic cigarettes are NOT approved by the Federal…

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LITTLE RIVER VOLUNTEER FISH COUNTERS NEEDED!

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Lily Pond, snowy day West Gloucester

Little River Volunteer Fish Counters Needed!

The Lily Pond and the Little River host a small, but resilient population of river herring. These fish, alewives and blueback herring, migrate from the ocean to the Lily Pond, spawn and then return to the sea. The young fish head downstream in late summer. This is one of the few “runs” remaining on the North Shore, and also one of the oldest in the commonwealth. We would like to know more about when and how many fish travel upstream every year. You can help us by volunteering to count fish as they migrate upstream to the Lily Pond from the Little River.

River herring provide important forage for cod fish, bluefish, tuna and striped bass….all important commercial, recreational and sport fish for the City of Gloucester. Each spring the City of Gloucester hosts a river herring count at the top of the fish ladder by the West Gloucester Water Filtration Plant. Volunteers monitor the once a year spawning run from the Atlantic Ocean This is a wonderful activity for families, scouts, home schoolers, youth and adult groups….. suitable for all ages!

Volunteering is simple and requires as little as ten minutes of your time.

The count runs from April 1st to May 30th .

There will be an informational training session held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 6 PM in the first floor conference room at 19 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, and a field training session on Saturday March 30 at 10 AM at the West Gloucester Water Filtration Plant at 372 Magnolia Ave, Gloucester.

If you would like to count fish in Gloucester, contact:

Peter Seminara, Gloucester Shellfish Constable and Alewife Warden at the Shellfish Department at (978) 325-5248, by cell phone or text at (978) 949-1223, or by email at pseminara@gloucester-ma.gov.

GREETINGS!! The spring equinox takes place TODAY — Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 PM EDT

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
GREETINGS!! The spring equinox takes place TODAY — Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 PM EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Spring — filled with love and kindness!
OXOXOX
Tom Philbrook
www.thomasphilbrook.com
PS: For the first time in nearly 40 years, the spring equinox will occur on the same day as March’s full Worm Moon. PLUS – this full Moon will also be a SUPERMOON, meaning that it will be slightly larger and brighter than most of the other full Moons this year.
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Tonight at The Rhumb Line ~ Wednesday, March 20 – 7pm Your Guest Host: BRADLEY ROYDS! Bradley’s Musical Guest: QUENTIN CALLEWAERT!

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, March 20 – 7pm
Your Guest Host: BRADLEY ROYDS!

photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando

Bradley’s Musical Guest: QUENTIN CALLEWAERT!

photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando

Super hero Bradley Royds (pictured here in the face of powerful
hurricane-force winds) saves the day once again as I travel to
points Caribbean for cruise ship shows with my classic rock
friends. He holds court this week with the young phenom that
everyone adores, Quentin Callewaert. That’s a line-up you
surely do not want to miss. ~ 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!
Next Week…
3/27 – John Rockwell Hosts

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Machaca Gloucester’s one thousand dollar SINGER SONGWRITER CHALLENGE TONIGHT! 8pm 3.20.2019

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Chris Langathianos live music promoter of Single Tree Music

I’m excited for tonight’s edition of Machaca’s $1,000 Singer Songwriter Challenge. We have a rare night where 5 out of our 7 performers will be women singer-songwriters. Come on down at 8pm for what should be an awesome night of live, local music with the night’s finalist moving on for a chance to perform for a piece of the $1,500 prize purse in 2 weeks!

 

Machaca Gloucester
14 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA

https://www.facebook.com/events/414528175955708/

Grilling Season Is Upon Us! Let Foster’s Do The Dirty Work!

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Happy First Day of Spring!

Grilling Season Is Upon Us!

Let Foster’s do the dirty work!

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Does your grill need a repair?
Or maybe just a good cleaning?

We will work on your…

Weber
Traeger
Napoleon
Big Green Egg
MHP
BroilMaster

Grill not on the list? Call us and we will work something out for you!

findoutmorebuttonWe will pick up your dirty, broken grill and return it feeling brand new!

HOURS

Monday – Saturday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed on Sunday

978-283-1275
info@fostersgrill.com
107 Eastern Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

The Golden Goose Awards at Gloucester Stage

Posted on by Nichole S.

Thirty-five Harborlight Montessori 4th-8th Grade students have taken up residency at Gloucester Stage Company for two weeks. As one of Harborlight’s new Experience Week programs, this group of students has been learning all aspects of theater production in preparation for their World Premiere performances of The Golden Goose Awards. The Golden Goose Awards was written by Harborlight’s very own Performing Arts Director and published playwright, Katie Oberlander. The collaboration between the staff at Gloucester Stage and the staff of Harborlight Montessori has come to life with this fantastic Theater Education experience. Tickets to the 3/22 and 3/23 performances are available for purchase on Gloucester Stage Company’s website.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

This two-week theater education session is one of several options that Harborlight students, as well as students not currently enrolled at Harborlight, can select from to supplement their academic year coursework.  Robust Experience Weeks have been carefully designed to enhance students’ learning and provide them enriching opportunities during typical school vacation weeks.  Harborlight is thrilled to be working with some amazing community partners….like, in this exciting case, Gloucester Stage Company!

For more information on other Experience Weeks, click HERE 

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One Week Til Adventureman Arrives!

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We have some of the details of Adventureman Jamie McDonald’s arrival here in Gloucester firmed up as he finishes his AMAZING Super US Run right here next week Wednesday March 27. We hope you can join us.

Adventureman has been running around the perimeter of the United States raising money for the care and treatment of sick children. For more information or to donate, click here. He decided to end his run here in Gloucester Massachusetts, in part because his hometown is Gloucester England. We are proud to welcome him to town.

He is scheduled to arrive Wednesday March 27 finishing this epic run around 4:30 PM at the Fisherman’s Memorial Statue on the boulevard. All are welcome to join us at the statue or along his route coming on 127 near Manchester to Hesperus through Stage Fort Park and up the boulevard. We are seeking runners and spectators to encourage him throughout.

Runners are welcome to join him for the final 6 miles, though that meeting spot and time has yet to be determined (likely in or near Manchester By the Sea). Runners can also chose to meet him at the Hammond Castle parking lot for the 2.25 mile run to the Man at the Wheel (time also TBA). OR runners (and especially children) are encouraged to meet up at Stage Fort Park (probably by 4 PM or so) for the very last .7 miles of his Super US Run. Wouldn’t  you like to be part of this?

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken has been instrumental in communicating and arranging plans with Adventureman’s team. There will be a brief ceremony at the statue, then Jamie wishes to put the final touch to the end of his journey by touching the Atlantic Ocean on Pavilion Beach. Then off to the Beauport Hotel for a reception.

Jamie has expressed worries that “no one will be there” in Gloucester to welcome him. Let’s get out there and cheer him on Wednesday March 27 4:30 (ish) at the Fisherman’s Memorial. Hoping to see you there! Say hello and cheers if you see him around town:

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Jazz Dinner Featuring Gorrell-Landoni Duo | Thursday 3/21 | F eather & Wedge

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Join Feather & Wedge for dinner and an evening of great jazz with the Gorrell-Landoni Duo.

This accomplished jazz duo will perform music from the Great American Songbook as well as arrangements pop, R&B, and original compositions.

Thursday, March 21
7:30 – 10:00 PM

Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917

Zach Gorrell Dave Landoni

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Pins for Paws

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

capeannanimalaid01930's avatarCape Ann Community

PinsforPaws_FINALCape Ann Animal Aid is participating in the 2019 Gloucester Pride Stride and our team, Paws for the Cause, is hosting a bowling event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 12-2pm to raise funds for the Veterinary Care Fund! Get your friends and family together and join us for a some strings of bowling, raffle prizes, and more — all for a great cause! Reserve a lane for up to six players ($120 per lane, teams of up to six people, includes 3 strings of bowling and shoe rental for all). Don’t forget to bring some extra spending money for raffles, games, food and drinks! Cape Ann Lanes has a great selection of food and beverages!


**If you want to participate but don’t have enough players to reserve a lane, please email events@capeannanimalaid.org to reserve your spot ($20/person) and we’ll place you on a team at the event (while space…

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Help Improve Your Balance Through Movement – Nia Classes on Cape Ann

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

niawithlinda's avatarCape Ann Wellness


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Can you improve your balance and coordination?  The answer is YES!

Not by sitting on the couch or surfing the web, but by moving and dancing

Check out this video from fitness trainer,  Andrew Schindle in Winnipeg.  His views on exercise and dance to help people improve strength and balance to help prevent falls.

Nia is a great way to get fit and work on balance and coordination regardless of your age or abilities.

Nia cardio-dance workouts combine 52 simple moves with dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to get you fit in 60 minutes – body, mind, emotion, and spirit.
Nia is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Nia classes are taught by licensed Nia teachers.
Not sure what Nia is all about? Here is a video from founder, Debbie Rosas on Nia.

linda31Want to try Nia?

Class…

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SHORT FILM: KID’S PASTA MAKING DAY AND HAPPY SAINT JOSEPH DAY FROM THE GROPPO’S FEAST!

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VIVA SAN GIUSEPPE from the welcoming home of Nina and Franco Groppo ❤

This round one set of photos was taken at today’s lunchtime feast. Families with school-age children and another several hundred are expected for dinner tonight. All are welcome to the table at the Groppo Saint Joseph Day Feast.

 

See More Photos of the kids pasta-making day here –