A little Vitamin D…

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

It’s been dreary since Sunday and it’s not looking good for another few days so I thought we could all use a little Vitamin D today via sunset from Lighthouse beach last year.   Soak it up!   Happy Hump day!

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I’m So Grabbing My Best Mom Friends For This

Posted on by Nichole S.

I can’t wait to sneak some wine into the movie theater and watch this new mom flick with a bunch of my best mom friends. Yoga pants, unshowered, split ends flying, some bon bons, and a botabox.

No I-totally-have-my-act-together-have-perfect-kids-make-no-mistakes-and-every-day-is-amazingly-awesome types allowed.  Sorry….but that would totally defeat the purpose.

 

Hash Browns, Onion, Thick Ham and Egg On Texas Toast At Fort Square Cafe

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Heidi has under two weeks left before Rusty Takes Over So Get Down To See Her and Wish Her Well!

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Cape Ann Symphony Features Trio of World Class Soloists for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto

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Lucia Lin, Owen Young and Robert Levin Share Stage with CAS for May Concert

Cape Ann Symphony’s May Concert features The Three B’s: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms: a trio of renowned composers; and world class soloists: violinist Lucia Lin, cellist Owen Young and pianist Robert Levin on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 8pm at the CAS performance venue at Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. These three powerful soloists join the orchestra for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano. The Three B’s Concert program also includes the orchestra playing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.3 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in F Major. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Ticket prices are $40 for adults, $35 for senior citizens, $5 for Youth age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org

 

 

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 5/4/16 www.capeanncommunity.com

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

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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.

Sign up Today!

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Whales: An Unforgettable Journey” Tonight

May 2, 2016 ~ Cape Ann TV

“Whales: An Unforgettable Journey” premieres tonight at 8pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12. Originally shown in IMAX theaters, this 45-minute documentary shows breathtaking close up encounters with whales and dolphins. It’s narrated by Patrick Stewart.

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The movie is produced by the Ocean Alliance (the Snotbot people, whose world headquarters are at the old Paint Factory on Rocky Neck.) They were kind enough to give give us permission to show this movie on Cape Ann TV.

Here’s more about the Ocean Alliance and the remarkable work they do: Ocean Alliance collects a broad spectrum of data on whales and ocean life relating particularly to toxicology, behavior, bioacoustics, and genetics. From that data they work with their scientific partners to advise educators and policy makers on wise stewardship of the oceans to: reduce pollution, prevent the collapse of marine mammal populations, maintain human access to fish and other sea life, and promote ocean and human health.

The movie also airs on Tuesday, May, 3 at 7 pm; Wednesday, May 4 at 10 am and 2 pm; Thursday, May 5 at 5am and 6:30pm; Friday, May, 6 at 7:30pm; Saturday, May 7 at 2pm and 10pm; and Sunday, May 8 at 12pm and 11pm.

Open House ~ for the mind, body & soul

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Meet the staff at Ayurveda Wellness Healing and enjoy our beautiful new office (25 Lexington Ave, 2nd Fl, Magnolia, MA)

We will be offering mini massages, tea & oil sampling and special savings on services!

Special guests:
An Eye 4 Diamonds by Fay Puopolo – see her one of a kind custom made jewelry pieces

Beauty Counter with Susan Zampell – try the latest in organic make-up & sunscreen

Also~
Meet the satff at Harmony Barre + Healing – get the low down on the latest in Barre Fitness & the benefits of Acupuncture (25 Lexington Ave, 1st Fl, Magnolia, MA)

Featured guest:
A photographic exhibition featuring the works of Kristine Sadler

Wine & Hors d’ oeuvres

Bring your friends this is going to be a fun event! 🙂

We look forward to seeing you,

Wyndee, Kim and Lynn

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SKUNK-HEADED HOEDOWN!

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Surf Scoter Cape Ann Massachusetts Kim Smith 2016Although described as common along both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, this raft of velvety black ducks was new and different to my eyes. The Surf Scoters were here for several days gathering along Cape Ann’s backshore and feeding heartily several hundred yards off the beach. Both in the evening and the following early morning that I found them, they were first to arrive on the scene, soon joined by a paddling of Buffleheads and then several Common Eiders, and all amicably diving together.

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Fairly far off shore at least we can catch a comparative glimpse of the difference between the male and female Surf Scoter (the female is far right).

The male Surf Scoter’s well-defined stark white patches against ebony feathers lends this seaduck its common name, “Skunk-headed Coot.” But it is the scoter’s bulbous-at-the-base orange, black and white patterned bill that I find interesting and almost comical. The female is a plainer dull blackish-brownish with light colored patches, one behind each eye and at the base of the bill.

I would love to know if any of our readers have seen Surf Scoters, when and where, if you have a moment to write. Thank you!

Surf Scoter Cape Ann Massachusetts male female Kim Smith 2016

While watching them feeding and courting in the surf, several times it appeared as though they were squaring off, as in the top photo, and preparing to promenade in a hoedown!

 

SEVEN SEAS REPORTS ANOTHER SPECTACULAR WHALE WATCH!

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7 Seas Whale Watch Privateer IV Captain Paul Frontierro predicts a fantastic season for whale watching and so far his predictions are accurate!
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It was another incredible weekend of whale watching on Stellwagen Bank. On both Saturday and Sunday we saw dozens of Humpback Whales (and 1 Finback Whale on Saturday) on the northern of the Bank.

Feeding was no doubt the main theme of both trips, as we had near constant surface feeding from just about every whale we saw.

On Sunday afternoon in particular, the feeding was right at the surface and we spent a good amount of time with an amazing group of 6 Humpback Whales who were blowing enormous rings of bubbles at there surface and then rising up through bubble with mouths wide open.

Here are just a few of the many, many photos that we took this weekend. Some of the photos were taken by our good friend and wildlife photographer Oktay Kaya. Thank you as always for sharing your images, Oktay!

SEE MANY MORE PHOTOS AND TRIP INFO HERE ON THE 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH FACEBOOK PAGE

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Photography Workshop!!!

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From FOB Barry O’Brien

Those incorrigible old coots are back again to get you taking fabulous photos this Summer. In just 4 hours on June 4th – from 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM, we’ll have you mastering composition, color, light and portraiture, with a visible difference from your starting image to the end of the session.

All you 2014 attendees get first dibs on the 20 open spots. Double the fun and bring a friend!

I have taken this a few times and it is a great way to learn and have fun.

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Comedian John Cleese speaks his mind about political correctness. It’s an opinion informed by his entire career in comedy.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Is this not what I’ve been preaching for 8 years now on this blog?

Thanks Bex for sharing this

A ‘Gift of Bliss’ for Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is Just One Week Away!    

Stuck for ideas for mom? Want something unique?

Gift your mother a session of blissful relaxation – Reiki and Hypnosis Gift Certificates Are Available.

Both Reiki and Hypnosis Sessions offer a deep relaxation. Comments heard from clients after their session – 

~ “I never felt so relaxed before.”

~ “I feel restored.”

~ “I felt like I was enveloped in a warm blanket.”

~ “The hypnosis session felt like a massage of the mind.”

~ “Wow.”

Deep relaxation can offer a variety of health benefits – 

  • Relief of tension (emotional and physical)
  • Increased sense of calm and inner peace
  • Improved blood flow
  • Improved comfort
  • Improved energy
  • Improved sleep

After her session, mom will be sporting a smile and a ‘pink glow’ that comes from relaxation.

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To order a gift certificate email: info@dreamtimewellness.com…

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