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Finding “The One” at Beverly Tree Farm
Exactly one year ago I was waxing poetically (well, maybe not poetically) about how much we love cutting down our Christmas tree each year at the Beverly Tree Farm.
This year was no different.
Click HERE to read more about the Beverly Tree Farm
With a gorgeous red “barn”, a roaring fire, cider, hot chocolate, Christmas Cookies, holiday decorations, the friendliest staff going, and beautiful decorations, our time there each year screams Warm Fuzzies.
To some, the trees may seem pricey at $90 each, but the experience of living the good cheer, walking the fields, searching for THE ONE, sawing it down, and tagging it is honestly, truly priceless.
Another thing that you should know, is that every penny over the expenses of operating the tree farm goes to a worthy charity. Over $110,000 has been gifted in just the four short years that the Bertolon family has been running the farm. This year’s charity is the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem.
This year we spent a good hour searching for our perfect tree. CERTAINLY not because there were not hundreds of good options, but simply because it was fun to take our time.
We went on Saturday after gaining confidence that the rain was over. In talking to the owners we learned that more than 450 trees had been sold on Friday. Which, they also pointed out, was one tree every 48 seconds!
Sadly, if you are feeling inspired to go find the tree that speaks to you, you only have one more day to do so. With so many fans, friends, and returning customers the tree farm sells out quickly. They plan on being open Saturday, December 5th but that just may be the end of the season! Please check the link above to be certain.
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5:58AM @CaptJoeLobster A Light snow is falling and the #beef #ribs just hit the @webergrills kettle
Follow along this morning at http://www.northeastbbq.com for the live updates
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Community Stuff 11/30/15
It’s becoming a beloved Christmastime tradition: Local author and actor Doug Brendel will present two original holiday stories at a free event on Friday, December 18th, at 7 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 59 Main St. in Essex, MA. “Dirty” is the amusing, heartwarming story of the first Christmas told from the perspective of an unsophisticated shepherd. “The Day After Christmas” is a story in rhyme about an old man who works in “Refunds & Complaints.” This year’s event will also feature a third story, “Christmas, Inc.”, a whimsical look at Santa’s own struggles with the season’s commercialism. Voluntary donations will be received for Family Promise, an interfaith group dedicated to helping homeless families on the North Shore. For more information, contact Doug via Unconventional@DougBrendel.com.
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GloucesterCast 161 Taped 11/29/15 With Guests @KimSmithDesigns, Leslie Heffron, Desi Smith and Host @Joey_C #GloucesterMA
GloucesterCast 161 Taped 11/29/15 With Guests @KimSmithDesigns, Leslie Heffron, Desi Smith and Host @Joey_C #GloucesterMA
Topics Include:
gmg holiday party is holiday party december 5 at cape ann giclee
desi gloucester boxing portrait project
ranking turkey on the scale of thankgiving food
real tree vs fake tree vs cut your own
18 up under 30 recap
lobster trap tree
christmas presents/ christmas shopping/ black friday/ cyber monday have you started your shopping
art rundown with leslie heffron
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Stress Management Workshop With Nana Dunn
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Only 3 Days Left Til The GMG Holiday Party At Cape Ann Giclee December 5th!
COME PARTY WITH CAPE ANN MAGAZINE’S 2015 BEST BLOGGERS
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 5th! 7PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
Saturday, December 5, 2015 – 7 to 11pm (ish)
Location:
Cape Ann Giclée
20 Maplewood Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
It’s pot-luck and byob
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SUPER GIFT IDEA FOR THE YOGI ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST!
Recently my friend Lyn Fonzo became the new proprietor of Harbor Yoga, located at 114 Main Street. I stopped in to say hello and just fell in love with her clean, well-organized, and beautiful light-filled studio. The full class schedule is posted on the Harbor Yoga website, which you can read here. Look for exciting new programs and events upcoming in the new year, including a 200 hour teacher training program taught in conjunction with Yoga Joy.
A class card from Harbor Yoga that can be used anytime over a six month period would be a much appreciated gift for the yogi in your life and is easily purchased online. For more information about class cards and rates, click here.
Lyn’s super organized props department
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SUGAR MAGNOLIAS FANTASTIC BRUNCH!
While out and about shopping local during this holiday season, be sure to make Sugar Magnolias one of your destination lunch spots. Pictured is my husband’s Goatie omelette, which was devoured, and I had the Florentine Eggs Benedict, which could not have been more perfect and delicious. Sugar Mags never disappoints!
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Red reflection in the sand
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Did you “miss” Black Friday? So did we.
Cape Ann Wellness News http://www.capeannwellness.com
Because we are thankful for you, our community, from now through January 1 Cape Ann Power Yoga is offering special holiday prices.
We are offering:
UNLIMITED YOGA
One year – $1,150
Six months – $650
One month – $100 (limit two)
AND 20% off all merchandise!
All of the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, downtown shopping nights, post Christmas Sales, and New Year’s Specials can be overwhelming. It feels to us like if you walk in on the wrong day or at the wrong time – you’re the one sucker paying full price. So we are eliminating that possibility and making you the winner. Yoga is an awesome gift for a friend, loved one, or yourself. Come, and find happiness and health in a warm room in the company of other hard working and clear headed members of our community.
Merry Christmas!
Click Here for more information about our retreat. February…
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Call for the Best Cookie Bakers
A Call for Cookies!
3nd Annual RNAC’s “Season’s Best Cookie Competition”
Saturday, December 5, 2:00 – 4:00PM
At The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
The 3nd Annual Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival will feature the annual “Season’s Best Cookie Competition”. Any kind of home-baked cookie may be entered, except chocolate chip – everyone makes good chocolate chip cookies – as we are looking for competitors to come up different, unique and prize-winning entries.
To enter the competition:
- Please email to Kristie Bernard: k_ber@hotmail.com with “cookie competition entry” in the subject line and your name, type of cookie you plan to enter, and your phone number in the email body.
- Entries will be limited to the first twelve unique cookie entry submissions received (we want to have diversity and be considerate of the judges’ waistlines).
- Please be prepared to bake at least three-dozen cookies, for the judges and party attendees to taste.
First, second and third place prizes will be awarded, as well as a popular ballot vote (new this year! come vote!).
- Cookie drop off will be between 11:00AM – noon on Saturday December 5th, the day of the contest. If you need alternative arrangements, please email Kristie.
- Judging will begin at 2PM.
- Winner will be announced around 3PM.
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Dominic the donkey getting ready for parade
Walt Kolenda Will Be Liquidating Fred’s Shop
Breaking News! A Whale Swimming Along The Shore Line of Back Shore!
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Gloucester Smiles ~ 84
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A wonderful exhibit at the Hive on Saturday
Really enjoyed the POP UP Thanksgiving exhibit which was held at The Hive on Saturday. Young artists show their wonderful artwork. Here is a few photos of this exhibit.
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Christmas…
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Week of November 29, 2015
More Cape Ann Community News-
http://www.capeanncommunity.com
December Matz Gallery artist: Laura Rooney
Thursday December 3: Resume writing workshop. 9:30am-12noon.
Also Thursday December 3:
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COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT YOUNG LOCAL ARTISTS AT THE OVER 18 AND UNDER 30 SHOW NOW AT THE HIVE
Show closes tonight at 8pm!
Jon Cooney Productions
Kate Bresnahan
Good Morning Gloucester 