NILES POND GREAT CORMORANT

Another glimpse of the Niles Pond juvenile Great Cormorant

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SEE PREVIOUS POST ABOUT THE GREAT COROMORANT AT NILES POND HERE

Annisquam Sewing Circle

From our friends at the Annisquam Sewing Circle
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Remember there is a lunch at 12:00. There are a few places still available

Fish Tales at Gloucester Stage Friday

This is the live storytelling event that has been keeping Gloucester entertained for the last four years. This time the theme is therapy and therapists, so there are sure to be special stories that are funny or poignant by turns. And how do you really feel about that?

It’s a joint fundraiser for the Writers Center and the Stage Company, just the sort of collaboration that makes our town the vibrant art and culture scene that it is.

So come hear folks you know speak from the heart, you’ll be glad you did.

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Nichole’s Picks 12/3 +12/4

Pick #1:  Christmas at Castle Hill

Read more here .  Schedule of activities and Live Music at link

Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas at Castle Hill. We’re celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas with room decorations inspired by the classic song. Enjoy live piano music from Robert Allison, take a self-guided tour, or get a holiday drink from our cash bar.  Complimentary warm cookies and mulled cider included.

Friday, December 2  5-8PM

Cost:  Member: Adult $10, Child/Senior $5; Nonmember: Adult $20, Child/Senior $10; Ipswich Resident with proof of residency: $10.

 

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Pick #2: Santa Arrives in Rockport by Lobster Boat and Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Santa’s arrival and tree lighting ceremony.  READ HERE

From http://www.rockportusa.com

Where else can you see Santa arrive by lobster boat? Santa will arrive at Rockport’s T-Wharf on Rockport Harbor on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM, following a brisk lobster boat ride across Sandy Bay. Then Santa will climb up onto a Rockport Forest Fire truck and proceed along T-Wharf and Mt. Pleasant Street to the Old Firehouse led by Rockport cub scouts. This year Santa will be able to linger a while to visit and have photos taken with the children until the Tree Lighting Ceremony begins. Then Santa will ascend the platform to greet the crowd and kick off the Tree Lighting festivities, before climbing back onto the fire truck to begin his long return journey to the North Pole.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will get underway at 4 PM welcoming Santa and the public at the Tree in Dock Square with carols and a stirring rendition of “Christmas in Rockport”.

Singers are invited to join the Dock Square Carolers to welcome in the season. A rehearsal for the carolers will be held at the Rockport Baptist Church at 2:30 PM prior to the ceremony.

The Chairperson of the Board of Selectmen will offer official greetings from the Town and then pull the switch to light this year’s Rockport Christmas tree.

Pick #3: Gloucester Stage Company’s Holiday Delights

This is actually happening NEXT weekend, buy you need to play ahead…still sell out quickly!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Performance Dates Include:

Friday, December 9: 7:30pm

Saturday, December 10: 2:00pm

Sunday, December 11: 2:00pm

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

Decked the Halls of the Beauport Hotel

A friend and I went to the Beauport Hotel last night for their “Deck the Halls” event.  We had a really nice time and it was just what I needed to help get further into the holiday mood.  The Beauport, which is exquisitely decorated with what I have previously called Pottery Barn Meets America’s Cup, looks even more beautiful dressed in its holiday best.  Kudos to designer, Dana Markos, who was transformed the hotel’s grand main floor into a winter wonderland.  Kudos to the hotel staff for their holiday cheer and gracious smiles as guests mingled, nibbled, and sipped.

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 12/1/16

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Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~ 3 Comments ~

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.


World AIDS Day Flag Raising Ceremony Tomorrow Thursday, Dec 1st @10AM – City Hall

November 30, 2016 ~ Chris Sicuranza ~

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. at Gloucester City Hall, where Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken will raise the #WorldAIDSDay flag along with other elected officials and community activists and groups, including North Shore Health Project, to preside over a short ceremony marking this important day of remembrance and gratitude.World AIDS Day 2016.jpg


Gloucester High School Open House December 7th

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CATA Wednesday Mall Bus

November 29, 2016 ~ fswebb ~

Each Wednesday, CATA provides service to shopping centers outside Cape Ann for senior and disabled customers.  Locations include WalMart, Christmas Tree Shops, Trader Joe’s, and Liberty Tree/North Shore.  Pickups are at the Rockport and Gloucester Senior Centers.  The cost is $5 round trip.  Please call 978-283-7916 with any questions!

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Maritime Gloucester Holiday Party

Image ~ November 29, 2016 ~ maritimegloucesterprograms ~

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“Blue Christmas” healing service this Saturday

November 28, 2016 ~ brethays ~

For many people, the holiday season is anything but joyful. St. John’s Episcopal Church is offering a healing service for those who are alone, stressed, or in pain this Saturday at 5 p.m. The church will open at 3 for individual prayer and contemplation. All are welcome, regardless of faith (or lack thereof).

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GLOUCESTER STAGE PRESENTS HOLIDAY DELIGHTS (Hurry Up and Get Your Tickets NOW!)

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The Holiday Season Event for All Ages Returns

For Eighth Year

The Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops proudly present Holiday Delights on December 9, December 10 and December 11 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Holiday Delights features a cast of over 40 young people ranging in age from 6 to 16, all students in Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops. This family holiday event marks the eighth time in Gloucester Stage history that a production has featured a cast of student actors from the Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshop Program. First produced in 2007, Holiday Delights has become an audience favorite and Cape Ann holiday tradition. Conceived and directed by Gloucester Stage YAW Director and teacher Heidi Dallin, Holiday Delights is a festive evening of stories, songs, and dance recounting the special traditions that other cultures and families experience as seen through one young girl’s magical journey on Christmas Eve to discover what is really important during the holiday season. Holiday Delights performance times are 7:30 pm onDecember 9 and 2 pm on December 10 and 11. Ticket prices are $15 for Adults; $12 for Senior Citizens, $8 for Students and $6 for Children under 12. For tickets and further information, call 978-281-4433 or visitwww.gloucesterstage.com

The 2016 edition of Holiday Delights features the journey of Meagan, a young girl who discovers the spirit and the joys of the holiday season as she faces the unhappy prospect of leaving her beloved hometown of Gloucester and moving with her family to a new home in Michigan. Meagan’s special Christmas Eve journey helps her to realize and appreciate the importance of her family and friends as well as her own special holiday traditions. During her Christmas Eve travels with Mrs. Claus and the elves, she celebrates Hanukkah, travels back in time to turn of the century Gloucester to see her Italian-Irish ancestors celebrate the holidays, meets famous characters including The Cratchit Family and the young Ebenezer and Fan Scrooge from Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carol, and new to this year’s show. Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch and the residents of Whoville, and Charlie Brown and his friends.

All Photos by Gary Ng

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SHOUT OUT TO THE FANTASTIC TEAM AT WOLF HILL AND TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL TRIM-A-TREE SHOP

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Wolf Hill for their always super helpful assistance. Don’t you love that right here on Cape Ann we have simply the best holiday hot spot for all your decorating needs. I am constantly comparing prices for my client’s benefit and when you are purchasing greens by the carload it pays to shop wisely. Hands down, not only does Wolf Hill provide the very best customer service, but their holiday decor prices consistently beat out big box stores such as Home Depot.

Thank you, especially today, for help from Dave, Collin, and Jackie. 

Wolf Hill has expanded their hours during the holiday season beginning Friday, December 2nd:

Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm

Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9pm

Sunday from 9am to 8pm

See previous posts here:
SHOP WOLF HILL FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING FANCIES!
CHECK OUT WOLF HILL’S FABULOUS AND FUN HOLIDAY DECOR AND TRIM-A-TREE SHOP!
BABY ROBINS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY WOLF HILL

 

Wolf Hill poinsettias ©Kim Smith 2014

Looking for Katie

We’re joining the search for Katie, the bloodhound, who has been missing since running off Singing Beach yesterday morning!! She was spotted at 450 Summer Street and University Lane in Manchester this morning. She was on the road going toward Magnolia. The person who spotted her tried to get her, but she darted up into the neighborhood. Please keep an eye out for her and it can’t be stressed enough: don’t chase her!! She’s friendly but shy. Simply call (978) 578-9757 or call the police and report where you saw her. We believe she might be heading into Gloucester, but would ask all of Cape Ann to keep an eye out. Please share, and thank you for your help!
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Kate and I are Cazeault Solar 125th Install! 

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