Lunch Issue Solved! Thanks Daily Harvest!

Posted on by Nichole S.

Lunch has always been an issue for me while working. When I was still teaching it was hard to find the time to run out to get something quick…yet healthy.  I fully admit that I drop the ball each weekend in shopping for myself between all of the boys’ activities and shopping for their favorite foods.  Freddy also does most of the grocery shopping….and while he would certainly pick up whatever I ask for…I never really know what I want when he offers.

Last year, as part of the Administration, my work load changed significantly, but my schedule became much more flexible.  The new normal for me was to run out to Tendercrop Farm in Wenham on Mondays to buy my staple list of lunch foods.  That usually consisted of some cherry tomatoes, a couple of avocados, some yummy bread, blueberries, a great wedge of cheese, some apples, and figs.  While delicious and healthy….it actually wasn’t incredibly affordable…and there were plenty of Mondays that I simply couldn’t get away from my desk.

Daily Harvest Smoothies had been appearing in my Facebook Feed off and on for months.  A couple of weeks ago I finally decided to take the plunge.  I created an account, custom designed my delivery box, and eagerly awaited my 24 meals to come directly to my office.

Monday deliveries weren’t an option, but now every 4th Wednesday I can look forward to a giant box of YUM.  24 individual smoothie mixtures and “overnight oats” get delivered with dry ice in super cute cups.  After taking some photos, of course, I tucked them away in a freezer.

I was so excited yesterday afternoon to pick a flavor, throw it in my blender with some coconut milk, and see how they really tasted.  I’m not going to lie….I was keeping my expectations low.  First of all….despite the website photos that looked like the individually packaged cups would be chock full of “real” fruits, vegetables, etc….I kind of envisioned them actually looking more like the dry, fine, veggie dip mix kind of deal.  Boy was I wrong….and pleasantly surprised!!

Check out the photos!  Maybe not super cheap….but incredibly convenient, healthy, and delicious!!  Highly recommend!

In addition to the smoothies I ordered some “Overnight Oats.”  Also super easy….take one out of the freezer, remove cover, add liquid of your choice, and store in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight…and then blend and enjoy the next day.  I haven’t tried one of those yet…but look forward to having one about the same time this post airs.

Check out their website HERE

If you see these signs around

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

A Reason to Ride

Sunday, September 17, 2017
Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers

The 10th annual A Reason to Ride bike-a-thon will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 75 Sylvan Street in Danvers. Register today at areasontoride.com.

A Reason to Ride started out as a labor of love for brain cancer survivor and grateful Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) patient, Tom DesFosses. Along with his wife, Judy, their close friend, Bob Barry and numerous grateful patients, friends, and family, they launched A Reason to Ride in 2008 to raise funds for Eric Wong, M.D., and the Brain Tumor Fund. Join us each year as we continue our efforts to support the critical research being done, leading to better treatments and someday a cure.

A Reason to Ride presented by Fuddruckers is an annual bike-a-thon with the option of 10- 25- or 50-mile bike rides through the north shore towns of Danvers, Beverly, Wenham, Essex, and Gloucester to benefit cancer care and research at BIDMC. The family-friendly event also features a trike-a-thon for kids, a Fuddruckers cookout, raffles, music, a car show, and much more.

Each year the ride draws an increasing number of riders, participants, and supporters and has surpassed its ambitious fundraising goals. In 2011, Tom and Dr. Wong expanded the ride to support other cancer areas within BIDMC. They recognize that cancer touches everyone’s lives in different ways and A Reason to Ride could continue to grow by joining forces with other grateful patients and supporting their personal connections to BIDMC’s cancer center.

Since its start in 2008, the ride has raised more than $610,000. These funds have supported research initiatives and lab researchers. Dr. Wong and his team of researchers recently completed and published research papers with findings that directly impacted brain cancer patients’ treatments at BIDMC and beyond. They also investigated the function of cerebrospinal fluid, the clear fluid that occupies the space around the brain and found that the fluid is an important channel for the body to send signals to promote growth and brain tumor development. The implications for how this knowledge could influence future research and care are yet to be uncovered, but the potential is exciting. Continued funding will allow research such as this to continue and could accelerate the discovery of improved cancer treatments and hopefully someday, a cure.

For more information on this year’s ride, to register, or to donate, visit http://www.areasontoride.com.

Tickets Available for the $25K Game on October 4

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's avatarCape Ann Community

$25K Game

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts the premiere giveaway night on Cape Ann: The $25,000 Game. A total of $25,000 is given away including- one Grand Prize of $10,000!

Tickets are going fast but we still have some left. They can be purchased at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. Call or stop by to purchase yours today! 978-283-1601.

12 CHANCES TO WIN
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $5,000
Third Prize: $2,500
Fourth Prize: $1,000 (6)
Fifth Prize: $500 (3)

The $25,000 game also features a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and much more! Tickets are sold for $100 each and grant you and a guest entrance the night of the event. Only 500 tickets are sold – BEST ODDS ON CAPE ANN!

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester

$25k Game

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Oh Man I Love Getting Negative Electric Bills! Call Tim Sanborn at Cazeault Solar

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Call Tim Sanborn from Cazeault Solar to find out how you can help the environment and be cash flow positive right off the bat with Solar. Total no-brainer, and Tim’s company makes it look natural on your home.

Call Tim (774) 228-3411 And Tell Him Joey Sent Ya!

Best Financial Investment Ever.

Easiest Money I’ve Ever Made.

Racking Up Those Electricity Credits!

Our latest Electric Bill!!!!

Here’s the proof, and our house is all electric baseboard heat. We’re making money baby!
I especially like this part-

“Please do not mail payment. You have a credit balance on your account.”

If you don’t like money, then don’t call Tim.

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COYOTE CLAN

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Stopping on my way home from a job site in Boston late this afternoon, I met up with a beautiful immature Yellow-crowned Night Heron. While photographing and filming, out from the woods appeared a pack of coyotes, two youngsters and two adults, I think. Then the heron that I was filming flew low and toward the coyotes; please don’t do that I said to nobody but myself. Up he then flew into the trees above and you can see one of the adult coyotes looking up toward the heron.

The canids took a few sips of water from the pond’s edge before stealing back into the brush. A few seconds later there was a series of loud growling and yelping. I was tired and shaky from a long day with no lunch, a little spooked that the coyotes were so close and didn’t wait to see what would happen next.  With both cameras in hand, I did manage to film the scene (and record audio of the ferocious growling!) and here are a few snapshots.

Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Immature

The Future Is Now

Posted on by Marty Luster

This afternoon the City of Gloucester, local businesses and individuals and local auto dealers displayed some of the all electric vehicles that are beginning to pop up all over . This is not just occurring here.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/11/autos/countries-banning-diesel-gas-cars/index.html

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Jazz at Cafe Brew & Spirits

Posted on by charlene01930

Great night last night at Cafe Brew & Spirits with Ken Steiner on Bass, Mike Dibari on Electric Guitar, Rikki Razdan on clarinet and the amazing Linda Amero jumped in for a set.  They don’t only have great brew, spirits and food but they also have music!

 If you haven’t been, go!  Linda Amero and her Trio will be there Thursday September 21st from 7:30-9:30.

Gloucester Harvest Music Festival 2017~ Just a sample of all the great music you will hear this Saturday Sept. 16, 2017

Posted on by Joanne

The 2017 Gloucester Harvest Music Festival is going to be off the hook…just look at this lineup..i can hardly wait! Something for everyone and all for some…
Set times!
Nadia Robertson ( National Anthem – shortset) 10:30 – 10:45

Ol Brown Shoe 11:00 – 12:00

Fennario 12:15 -1:15

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Red Tail Hawk 1:30 – 2:30


Cold Engines 2:45 – 3:45


Bim Skala Bim Music 4:00 – 5:30

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The Four Legged Faithful 5:45 – 6:45


Gang of Thieves 7:00 – 8:30

Electric Police Car Displayed at Staey Boulevard

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

IMG_8063Gloucester’s Finest displays an Electric Police Car donated by Peabody BMW, it is also part of the “Kops N Kids” Initiative.

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Nichole’s Picks 9/16 + 9/17

Posted on by Nichole S.

Pick #1: Harvest Musical Festival

Saturday

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The GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture while supporting our local community hospital (Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund) and community based outreach programs. Our hope is to make this a destination festival with a mission that all proceeds from the GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL go directly to the Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund, which is to guarantee the continued existence of a full service hospital. By supporting this, it will ensure the safety and well-being of the community and beyond.

  • Festival Schedule

    NADIA ROBERTSON ( National Anthem – shortset): 10:30 – 10:45
     
    OL BROWN SHOE: 11:00 – 12:00
     
    FENNARIO: 12:15 -1:15
     
    RED TAIL HAWK: 1:30 – 2:30
     
    COLD ENGINES: 2:45 – 3:45
     
    BIM SKALA BIM:  4:00 – 5:30
     
    FOUR LEGGED FAITHFUL: 5:45 – 6:45
     
    GANG OF THIEVES: 7:00 – 8:30
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Read all about it HERE

Pick #2: Fish Box Derby

Sunday, Rogers Street by Gorton’s

Every year since 1994, the Fish Box Derby has offered the kids of Cape Ann the opportunity to test their design, building and driving skills in a safe and exciting race down Rogers Street. We have purposely stayed independent from the All – American Soapbox Derby so that parents and kids could work together on the cars and the everything from buggy wheels to high tech bearings are allowed. There is no entry fee for the race, we are fully supported by charitable donations from individuals, businesses and local organizations, whose names are emblazoned on the hay bales that line the course. Through the generosity of our supporters, the Fish Box Derby now offers two $1000.00 college scholarships each year, for which all racers are eligible. It has been truly rewarding to see our former participants take lessons learned in the race with them into adulthood. To help support the Fish Box Derby please contact us at Fish Box Derby, Inc. PO Box 162 Gloucester, Ma. 01931-0162 or call 978-283-1932 or 978-281-6057

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READ all about it HERE

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

CAPE ANN TRAIL STEWARDS

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Good Morning Gloucester received a nice note of appreciation from Cape Ann Trail Stewards president Nick Holland. I went to their website to learn more about Cape Ann Trail Stewards. They are a non-profit, all volunteer coalition founded in 2012 and their primary focus is on helping municipal landowners and conservation organizations protect, maintain, and expand Cape Ann’s trail network. They match volunteer trail stewards to trails in need of stewardship, and organize trail work parties.

I am super excited to learn more and looking forward to exploring some trails with Nick. Thank you for writing and letting us know!!

Cape Ann Trail Stewards Mission Statement: Trails, from meandering paths to stony fire roads, connect Cape Ann communities across borders, public and private land, and diverse natural landscapes. CATs helps to maintain existing trails, improve access and promote the responsible and safe use of the Cape Ann trail system and recreational areas. CATs works with municipalities and like-minded conservation organizations to protect and preserve land for its recreational and ecological values. CATs promotes the understanding of the wildlife and natural resources of our woodlands and wetlands.

Cape Ann Symphony Expands in New Season

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CAPE ANN SYMPHONY 2017/2018

THE 66th SEASON:

GROWING BIGGER AND BETTER

Cape Ann Symphony proudly announces the launch of the orchestra’s 66thConcert Season on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm at the Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and on  Sunday, September 24 at 2 pm at Ipswich High School on 134 High Street, Ipswich, MA with Russian Fireworks, a passionate and fiery all Russian program. The orchestra’s new season features CAS’s debut performance in Ipswich in September; the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus in the annual Holiday Pops Concert in November 2017; a concert featuring French symphonic miniatures with guest artist harpist Ina Zdorovetchi in March 2018; and an evening of Orchestral Opera Gems in May 2018. Cape Ann Symphony Music Director and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa is eager to open the CAS 66th  Season,”The musicians of the Cape Ann Symphony and I are extremely excited about the upcoming 2017-18 Season. We have added a concert in Ipswich in September, and are growing bigger and better because of the generous support of our wonderful audience. Our goal is to present concerts of the highest artistic standards guided by an enthusiasm for learning, a passion for the joy of music and love of good old fashioned fun and humor.” Season subscriptions for the four concert season are available to purchase. Single ticket prices are $43 for adults, $38 for senior citizens, $15 for Students of any age; $5 for youth 12 years old and under. For information, call 978-281-0543 or visitwww.capeannsymphony.org

RUSSIAN FIREWORKS

Performances:

Saturday, September 23, 2017: 8:00 P.M: Manchester-Essex High School,Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Sunday, September 24, 2017: 2:00 PM: Dolan Performing Arts Center,Ipswich High School. Ipswich,MA

Cape Ann Symphony kicks off the 66th season with Russian Fireworks a passionate and fiery all Russian program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird and welcoming guest artist, the brilliant pianist Ya-Fei Chuang to perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in her CAS debut. The season opening concert features the CAS debut performance in Ipswich at the Dolan Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 24 at 2:00 pm in addition to the performance at the Manchester performance venue.

HOLIDAY POPS

Performances:

Saturday, November 25, 2017: 8:00 P.M. Manchester-Essex High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

         Sunday, November 26, 2017: 2:00 P.M. Manchester-Essex High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

The Holiday Pops Concert, Cape Ann Symphony’s joyful holiday tradition, including an audience sing-along to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 25 at 8 pm & Sunday, November 26 at 2 pm. The Cape Ann Symphony Chorus under the direction of Rockport’s Wendy Betts joins the orchestra for this exciting celebration of holiday music.

BELLE MUSIQUE FRANCAIS

Performance: Sunday, March 25, 2018: 2:00 P.M Manchester-Essex High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

The Belle Musique Francais Concert features a selection of French symphonic miniatures by Faure, Ravel, Bizet, and Debussy. Guest Artist harpist Ina Zdorovetchi joins the orchestra for Debussy’s Danse Sacree et Profane and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro. The program also includes Faure’s Pelleas and Melisande Suite, Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Bizet’s Jeux d’enfants (Petite Suite).

ORCHESTRAL OPERA GEMS

Performance: Saturday, May 19, 2018 8:00 P.M. Manchester-Essex High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Emotional, romantic and stirring works from the world of opera are featured in Cape Ann Symphony’s Orchestral Opera Gems on May 19 at 8 pm. The CAS celebration of opera features orchestral masterpieces from famous operas by Wagner, Puccini, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Bizet and others. The program includesWagner‘s Meistersinger Overture; Tchaikovsky‘s Polonaise from Onegin;Puccini‘s Intermezzo: Manon Lescaut; Bizet‘s Carmen Suite No. 1 plus many other audience favorites.

SINGLE TICKET PRICES FOR CONCERTS

Adult/$43.00

Senior Citizens/$38.00

Students (of any age)/$15.00

Youth (Age 12 and Under)/$5.00

Season Subscriptions are Available.

 For Information call 978-281-0543 or Visitwww.capeannsymphony.org