Interesting sunset on Tuesday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Took two photos of sunset near the Magnolia Pier.

One photo very dark with interesting clouds and from the other side you can see the sun peeking through.

Sun peeking through

Interesting Clouds

Cape Ann Museum

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

January is Membership Month.  Also every year the Museum opens its doors free of charge to all Cape Ann Residents during the month of January.  If you have never been there, you are missing out on a great day of learning and enjoyment.

For more information please check on the link below:

http://www.capeannmuseum.org/

 

 

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This weeks special guest: Quentin Callewaert 7pm @ The Rhumb Line 1.17.2018

Posted on by Joanne


Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, January 17th – 7pm
My Musical Guest: QUENTIN CALLEWAERT!

Busy recording his first album (with Jon Butcher producing),
Quentin Callewaert finds time to grace us with his amazing,
youthful spirit… and snappy fingerpickin’! If this kid don’t
make you smile, you just ain’t livin’. Come and get it! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen…
…now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
1/24 – Chick Marston

1/31 – Lynne Taylor

2/7 – Inge Berge

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

Portrait of Tom of Diamond Cove Music

Posted on by Eoin Vincent

Musical instruments, lessons, repairs, strings and other musical accessories. Sunday Bluegrass jams too.
http://www.diamondcovemusic.com

Photo Eoin Vincent

 

Discover Gloucester Girls’ Getaway Weekend

Posted on by Nichole S.

Forgive me if this has already been shared….but worth sharing again nonetheless.

READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE

Need a weekend away with your girlfriends? Relax, reconnect and reminisce with your pals on a Girls’ Weekend in Gloucester!

Whether you are coming to town for the Bridal Expo or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester has everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping discounts, art classes and more can be found in Gloucester on the weekend of January 26-28, 2018.

Download your Girls’ Weekend Passport, which will be your ticket to the great giveaways, discounts and experiences all especially designed for the ultimate girls weekend. You can also pick up a passport in person at any of the participating businesses during the weekend.

 

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Kettlebell Class at Crossfit Cape Ann

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

sargentstreetsocialclub's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Come join us tonight (and every Tuesday night) for our weekly Kettlebell Class at 5:30PM. No previous kettlebell experience required and your first class is FREE! If you have never tried kettlebells – come check it out! They combine aspects of strength and cardiovascular work into one simple and effective tool. Crossfit Cape Ann is located at 18 Sargent Street in Gloucester, MA. See you there!

For more: http://www.crossfitcapeann.com

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My Turn

Posted on by Pat D

It’s been a few days since we’ve seen Snowy Owl pictures, so I’ll take my turn posting some I took yesterday on the Back Shore.  This owl was disturbed by crows who dive bombed and squawked like the crazies they are.  It flew back and forth a few times; there was a dog nearby that I believe may have scared Owl a bit.

There were only a few people around with cameras at the time.  The waves were pretty spectacular and I think drive-bys thought we were simply taking wave photos.  One of the other couples that did come by noted there are two owls in the vicinity.  As I compare recent Back Shore owl pictures, I would tend to agree these two are different owls.  Greater minds than mine will be able to be more certain that these two below are not the same owl.

It’s been a magical experience to see these–it speaks to the wonder and beauty of Cape Ann!

North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership (NS MVP)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester Health Department's avatarCape Ann Community

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The North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership is made up of Public Health Nurses from five communities, Beverly, Gloucester, Hamilton, Newburyport and Peabody, who offer a universal one-time supportive home visit to mothers/caregivers and their babies up to one year.

All visits are free and confidential and there are no eligibility requirements for a visit.

Each home visit will include a free Baby Box filled with goodies and community resources.

To schedule a visit, text or call the Public Health Nurse in your town listed below:

Beverly, Teresa Kirsch, 978-380-8203

Gloucester, Kelley Hiland, 978-559-1784

Hamilton, Christine Lee, 978-290-9618

Newburyport, Pam Palombo, 978-835-1521

Peabody, Chassea Robinson, 978-490-7091

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DUE TO THE PENDING STORM, KIM SMITH PROGRAM “THE FRAGRANT GARDEN” HAS BEEN POSTPHONED

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I regret to say tomorrow’s program “The Fragrant Garden,” in Belmont, has been postponed until further notice. I know that a group of friends from Cape Ann were planning to attend and will let you know when the new date is scheduled. Thank you!


Mixed bouquet of different cultivars of S. vulgaris including Monge, Maiden’s Blush, Common Lilac,, Beauty of Moscow, and President Grevy.

REST IN PEACE DOLORES O’RIORDAN

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

So very sad to hear of the passing of the soulful songstress Dolores O’Riordan. She was only 46.

Gloucester Daily Times update on Cape Ann Reads

Posted on by Catherine

Look for special group exhibits and readings to be announced later in 2018- “Cape Ann Reads to Hit the Road” by Gail McCarthy, Gloucester Daily Times

This month: come to Gloucester’s City Hall on January 27 for a Cape Ann Reads celebration. Explore early drafts & drawings as well as published children’s picture art and books–all by Cape Ann artists and writers. The Book Store of Gloucester will have a satellite book shop devoted to published picture books right on site.

Gail McCarthy Gloucester Daily Times announcing Bruce J Anderson grant award for Cape Ann Reads January 8 2017

Park views

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

Here’s a couple more views of my Sunday morning sunrise over at Stage Fort Park.   The black and white image is a reminder to me to always look behind you or change your perspective.   I grabbed it as we were leaving just as a quick handheld snapshot but it became a favorite.   Enjoy the short week ahead!

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Lanesville Rotary?

Posted on by Nichole S.

At first I assumed this was a sign for the rotary…like the rotary club….but I’ve been told that isn’t so.  Is it really because everyone turns around there?  I’ve never noticed it before.

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URGENT! OUR FRIEND ANDY AT MAITLAND MOUNTAIN FARM NEEDS YOUR HELP TODAY!!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

URGENT! OUR FRIEND ANDY AT MAITLAND MOUNTAIN FARM NEEDS YOUR HELP TODAY!!

Our family and friends adore Maitland Mountain Farm pickles and condiments. If you’ve ever sampled any one of their scrumptious veggie products, you know that their pickling recipes are simply beyond compare. We purchase a bunch several times a month from Common Crow. Please read the following note from Andy and send emails to the city officials listed below. A sample email is provided. I just did it and it took all of five minutes. In the subject line I wrote, ‘We Love Maitland Mountain Farms.’ Better yet, go to the meeting tonight if you can and show your support. Thank you!

Dear Farm Friends:

We write today to ask for your help. In fact, we need your help. Many of you know us because you’ve met us at local Farmers’ Markets. Others may have seen our products (like Holly’s Spicy Pickles) in stores or on restaurant menus. But today, the future of our farm, Salem’s only commercial agricultural operation, is in peril. The City has thrown up a roadblock to our continued operation. Without so much as visiting us, the building department has decided that our primary use is NOT agriculture. The state says that as long as we earn $1000 per acre, we meet the requirement. We earn more than that. But some of our municipal officials don’t want to budge on their determination. We don’t know what this means for our future.

There is a public meeting Wednesday January 17 at 6:30pm and we need you to come and show your support. If you can’t make it, PLEASE email the Beth Rennard, Thomas St. Pierre, the City Clerk, and the Mayor to tell them that you value having farmers in your community. Emails are below. Please ask them to work with us rather than against us. We love farming and we love Salem. We want to continue doing what we love in the city that we love. The primary use of our farm IS agricultural. Most farmers live on farms; we are no exception. That’s what we need the city to understand. Thank you for your support.

Emails:
brennard@salem.com
tstpierre@salem.com
mayor@salem.com
clapointe@salem.com
citycouncilors@salem.com

Meeting: Wednesday January 17 at 6:30pm, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 93 Washington Street.

Sample email (feel free to adapt)

To Whom It May Concern:

The City of Salem is wonderfully diverse in many ways. One aspect of that diversity is the use of land for agriculture. Not many cities, or suburbs for that matter, can claim to be home to a working farm. Salem can make that claim because of Maitland Mountain Farm. I place a very high value on living in a city that knows the immense importance of agriculture not only as a tool for teaching our children about where their food comes from but also for actually producing the food that we eat. I enjoy seeing Maitland Mountain Farms at our Farmer’s Market and seeing their products on Salem’s restaurants’ menus. They are an integral part of what makes this city unique. Please reconsider your position that the primary use of their farmland is anything other than agriculture. Thank you.

Sincerely,
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