Nichole’s Picks 7/28 + 7/29

Posted on by Nichole S.

Pick #1:  Patriots Football Training Camp

 

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LEARN MORE HERE

Pick #2: Snakes Show at the Sawyer Free Library

Snakes of New England and the world with Rick Roth

Saturday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m.  ALL WELCOME

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Pick #3:  Essex Heritage Boat Tours to Bakers Island Lighthouse

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*Not for children under the age of 4

Boat & Light Station Tour Schedule

Essex Heritage will be hosting guided boat tours aboard landing craft, Naumkeag, to Bakers Island Light Station again this June – September!

    • Tours offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    • Tours will also run on Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day)
    • Departures are at 10:30 AM on Friday, 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM on Saturday/Sunday
  • Adults: $35
  • Children (4-12 yrs): $25
  • Essex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount!  Not a member?  Not a problem.  Click here to become a member.  (New members: A discount code will be provided on your membership confirmation)

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

CFCA Saturdays Now at 8AM!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

sargentstreetsocialclub's avatarCape Ann Wellness

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR THE SUMMER!

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Get your work out in and make it to the beach on time! We welcome everyone from the community to join us for our Saturday AM class. The drop in fee is only $5 for non members and this fee will be donated to an awesome local cause. No previous Crossfit experience necessary.

More details – www.crossfitcapeann.com

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Your Thursday farmers market – rain or shine!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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CAFM logo The delicious summer fruits are in, and all your favorite veggies! Bread, cheese, knife sharpening, and more all at the Cape Ann Farmers Market!

Rain or shine Thursday 3:00-6:30 at Stage Fort Park!

**Keep an eye on our Facebook for updates if the storm progresses!**

PLUS, buy your CAFM membership THIS WEEK (before the end of July) on our website or at the market to be entered to win 2 tickets to Gloucester Stage on top of all our great discounts to local restaurants and businesses.

Learn more on our website: capeannfarmersmarket.org

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Book Your Tickets Now For Friday’s Schooner Sail Aboard The Thomas Lannon With Cigars and Bourbon Tastings

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Schooner Lannon Cigar and Bourbon Sail Will Sell Out July 27, 2018 Get Tickets Here

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lobster_trap_gifts Check out the Pogies under the kayak!!

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MORE WINGED BEAUTIES!

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Reader Biranne writes,
Hi Kim, I have seen Monarchs in my yard but only managed to capture this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Pretty blue & orange tail! Brianne 

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

This gorgeous moth was photographed by one of our readers and she wrote to ask what species? We have here a male Polyphemus Moth, a member of the Family Saturnidae (Wild Silk Moths). Polyphemus moths are widely distributed throughout Massachusetts but we rarely see them because they fly at night and because their life as an adult is so brief. This giant beauty is only on the wing for about two weeks, spending most of its life in trees in the caterpillar and cocoon stages. The caterpillars eat a wide variety of trees and shrubs including maple (Acer), and birch (Betula), oak (Quercus), and willow (Salix). 

Like nearly all members of our Wild Silk Moth family, they are in sharp decline, mostly because of the pesticides people spray their trees to rid them of non-native invasive moths, and because of the tachnid fly, which was introduced to control Gypsy Moths, a biological control gone terribly wrong.

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Debra Martell writes that on July 19th, Gloucester High School History teacher, Michael Perreault, captured this shot of a Monarch on Purple Coneflower in Magnolia.Monarch Butterfly

Saturday’s Clean up and THERE’S MORE TO SEE ART SHOW

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni


There’s More to Sea Art Show

Hi kids:

Hope everyone is well and enjoying this beautiful weather.

We will be cleaning Horton Street on Saturday for the Art Show at Ocean Alliance.

JULY 27, 2018
Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

JULY 28, 2018
SATURDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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JULY 29, 2018
SUNDAY, 9:00 – 5:00 PM

Ocean Alliance
32 Horton St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

 

When: Saturday, July 28, 2018

Time:  8:00 – 9:00

Where:  Horton Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Acoustic Night featuring Alexandra & Josh | Feather & Wedge | Thurs, July 26

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Gloucester’s own talented acoustic duo, Alexandra & Josh, joins Feather & Wedge for an evening of acoustic music. With vocals by Alexandra Grace, accompanied by Josh Cominelli on guitar, their set list includes blues, folk, jazz standards, indie pop and original music. Don’t miss the chance to hear this multi-talented young duo.

Thursday, July 26, 2018
8:00 PM 10:30 PM

Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917

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Music on the Meetinghouse Green

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

DEB HARDY AND THE ALTAIRS ROCK MEETINGHOUSE GREEN AT AUGUST 3, SUMMER CONCERT

 

 

‘Rhythmic, expressive and powerful’ describes Gloucester musician Deb Hardy’s singing. She performs with the Altairs on Friday, August 3, 6 – 9 pm at Meetinghouse Green, at the corner of Church and Middle Street.

Concert-goers will rock and roll to a fast-paced rhythm and roots party band. The group, which includes musicians Carl di Franza, Tom Alley, and James Melville, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to enjoy the high energy alternative rock, folk, blues, soul, and classic music at this free concert.

In the spirit of giving back to the community, this concert is partnered with HAWC, which provides a domestic violence helpline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and counseling services to more than 2,500 families in the North Shore each year. Bring cash or a checkbook, beach chairs or a blanket. Food is provided by Classic Cooks, bringing fresh, wholesome food. Parking is available on Meetinghouse Green, in lots nearby, and at St. Peter’s Square.

Music on Meetinghouse Green’s sponsors include Linzee and Beth Coolidge; J.J. and Jackie Bell; Michael and Mary Bresnan; JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird; Harry and Mary Hintlian; Charles Nazarian; Dick and Doris Prouty; Sandra Ronan; Brent and Linda Wilkes; Tom and Kristin Zarrella; and our corporate sponsor, Cape Ann Savings Bank.

 

Adjust your sails….

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

“I can’t change the direction of the wind,

but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination”

The Ardelle and Lannon out playing in the windy harbor last night