A day at Parker River Wildlife Refugee

On Valentine’s Day rick and I went to Parker River Wildlife.  It was a pretty day but very cold and windy.  Did not see any owls but saw friends, Jim and Pat Dalpiaz.

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From Morning Glory to Yella on the Water | Together at City Hall finalizing restaurant transition (targeting May 1 2019 opening!)

Nancy Cooney and her daughter Grace were at City Hall to support plans for Danielle and Carlo Berdahn’s new Mediterranean bistro, Yella on the Water, opening May 1, 2019 in the former Morning Glory space on Stacy Boulevard. They opened Yella Grille in Andover  (and catering) ten years ago.

The Gloucester  Zoning Board approved some deck work at their waterfront dining site. Grace spoke about how hard her mom works, the bitter sweet closing, and the plans and excitement of these impressive new owners. The Berdahns made the decision easier for her mom to transition to a well-earned retirement and for customers to welcome a new eatery. The family wishes them well and long success in Gloucester, too.

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5th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Luncheon March 10, 2019

Gloucester Elks
101 Atlantic Road
Gloucester, MA 01930

Sunday, March 10, 2019 @ 11:00 am

Join us for a FREE Veterans Luncheon. If you are a local Cape Ann veteran, a member of the AmVets, VFW, American Legion, Elks, or a previous returnee… we would love to have you join us.

Tons of great food from many of our local restaurants.. the Causeway, Gloucester House, and Virgilios, to name a few!!

Every year we welcome home every returning veteran back to the Cape Ann Community. This year we are inviting others to join in the comradery and share their insights with our returnees this year.

If you ARE attending you must RSVP prior to the event. Space is limited. Email veterans892@gmail.com or confirm on the Facebook event invite prior to March 3rd.

Time Lapse At The Dock 2/15/19

 

Filmed using the $60 –

YI Lite Action Camera, Sony Sensor 16MP Real 4K Sports Camera, 2 Inch Touchscreen,150° Wide Angle Lens and EIS- Black

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Prime Rib Weekly Specials Around Town

Did you miss the Valentine’s Day prime rib specials this week? Fear not…..prime rib specials are available from several local establishments. This is not intended to be a complete list: if you have something to add, please let us know! These are not regular menu items, but scheduled specials. Now, go get some for yourself!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed Thurs Friday Saturday
1606 at Beauport

$38 for two after 5 PM in February

Seaport Grille

$14.95

Rhumb Line

$13

  Azorean

$18.95

Mile Marker

After 4 PM

12 oz – $18

18 oz – $22

Topside

After 5 PM

$25.99

          Boat House

22 oz – $24.99

26 oz – $28.99

Boat House

22 oz – $24.99

26 oz – $28.99

          Village Restaurant

$27.00

 

 

As you can see Wednesday is wide open for an enterprising restaurant to fill in.

Mary Poppins JR

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You Are Cordially Invited to………

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MARY POPPINS JR. ‘FLIES’ INTO O’MALEY INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL

What: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS JR.

Who:  75 O’Maley Academy Drama Club students in grades 6,7 & 8

Where: O’Maley Innovation Middle School Auditorium

When: Our triple-cast production will perform 6 shows

(Cast X)Friday, March 8, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.       

(Cast Y)Saturday, March 9, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.   

(Cast Z)Sunday, March 10, 2019 – 1:00 P.M.     

(Cast X)Friday, March 15, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.

(Cast Z)Saturday, March 16, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.

(Cast Y)Sunday, March 17, 2019 – 1:00 P.M.

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OUR FUNNY VALENTINE

Puddle Jumping (and puddle sitting)!

When our kids were little people they loved Stage Fort Park, and now here we are with Charlotte

 

THAT HECTOR REALLY GETS AROUND!

Cape Ann’s visiting Black Vulture Hector was recently spotted in Gloucester. He is enjoying reader Nancy’s food treats and her geese 🙂

Create Space

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Moving away from your family is a right of passage when you turn 18, but as an adult it can feel more like a loss. For many of us, we rely on our families for comfort and support. Our relationships are strengthened and defined by the day to day interactions and the yearly holidays are a bonus. However, when you no longer live a 5 minute drive from your core family members, things can change a bit. Having room in your new home to host your family can make all the difference.  Create space, and fill it with love so that your family is never far away.

See More: https://www.grandbanksbp.com/blogs/blog/create-space

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Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop

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Daily Mortgage Rates

If you were a home shopper, or wanted to refinance your home this fall, you were probably in for sticker shock.  Not at higher home prices, but higher home-mortgage rates.  Mortgage rates through December rose to the upper 4’s and lower 5’s.  Combine that with escalating home prices, and some people all of a sudden got priced out of the market.

The good news in 2019 is we may have stabilizing mortgage rates.  The Fed announced last month they may be easing the rate hikes they had planned for 2019.  In 2018, the Fed had 4 increases to the benchmark lending rate.  On January 17, 2019, the Fed said they are going to be more careful of rate hikes in 2019 as to not to interfere with the economic growth the country has been experiencing.

All of this means that consumers, at the moment, have a brief interest rate respite…

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Violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Niku bring their contemporary chamber-folk sound to Cape Ann. Thurs., Feb. 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m

https://www.aallotarmusic.com/

Pajunen was warmly received in performance here in 2018, and now with Niku draws on their Nordic heritage to create traditional and modern folk music as well as distinctive vocals.

Aallotar plays on Thurs., Feb. 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St., Lanesville. https://www.stpaulcapeann.org/

Free will donations appreciated.

Hunka Hunka burning love fest! Feb 14 Today 8:30 PM · The Rhumb Line

 

Valentine’s Day KissFest 2019 at the Rhumbline in Gloucester. We’re celebrating by giving out free kisses to the first 600 patrons that evening. Join me, the hotter-than-hell Brian Alex of Entrain, Grammy nominated Mark Earley of roomful of blues and Victor Wainwright and the train, Dave Sag holding down the big bottom bass, and rhythmic Einstein, Benny Benson on the drums. 2-14-2018. 8:30-11:30

 

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

Nichole’s Picks 2/16 + 2/17

Pick #1:  New England Boat Show

February 9-17 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

DATES & HOURS

Thursday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

READ MORE HERE 

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Pick #2: Wenham Museum Annual LEGO Train

Annual Lego® Train

Saturday & Sunday, February 16 and 17, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Included with Admission
Free for Members 

Wenham Museum 

Come see a rainbow colored, L-gauge model train speeding along a Brick track as it races by soaring skyscrapers, country cottages, mountainside ski slopes and much more. All features are designed with the highest degree of precision by the New England Lego Users Group. Suitable for ALL ages.

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Pick #3:  Monster Jam Triple Threat at the DCU Center

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country.  These world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes deliver what fans want to see most…more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more action!

Each event tests the versatility of the athletes as they go head-to-head in six different competitions driving three different vehicles — Monster Jam Trucks, Speedsters and ATVs. These athletes battle for points in challenging, fast-paced competitions that push themselves and their machines to the limit. The point leader for the series will receive an automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion.  In a competition this big, every athlete is in it to win it!

Pit Party

The Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series Pit Party provides unprecedented access to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers.  This unique experience in the world of motorsports gives you access to see the trucks up close, take pictures, meet the drivers and get their autographs.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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