Ted Reed submits-
This just appeared from beneath a melting snow bank in front of our house–cover date January 27, 2015. If only we knew then….
Poll- Vote For The Best 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championships Team Name
With The World Championship looming just around the corner on April 12th I thought a poll naming the best Bikini Speedo Dodgeball team name would be a fun idea.
Oh and for more info click here- 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Event Page
Don’t forget to sign up to get your free UBER ride to the event by signing up with free ride coupon code CAPEANN Here- https://get.uber.com/go/capeann
So here goes, vote for your favorite-
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Nichole’s Picks of the Weekend 4/4 and 4/5
We celebrated an early Easter with my extended family last weekend, so our plans for this weekend are kind of minimal…which is really nice! I plan on clocking some time at the pool in the Aqua Room at Cape Ann Marina and Mile Marker One and hopefully taking some long walks in the woods and/or on the beach. Never forget how great it is to walk out at Halibut Point, Ravenswood, around Goose Cove, etc. Those destinations and more will be a future blog post when the weather gets just a tad bit better.
If you’re looking for something to do that screams “Easter” please don’t forget about last weekend’s pick about Appleton Farm’s Egg-cellent Easter Adventure! It is happening again this Saturday from 10-12 and sounds like a great time!
Pick #1
Easter Cruise on the Beauport Princess
Sunday, April 5
Easter Brunch Cruise!Join us for live jazz, a gourmet buffet brunch, a cruise around our lovely harbor and even an appearance from the Easter Bunny himself! It’s a perfect way to enjoy Easter with your family! 1:00-4:00pm. $58 adults/ $26 children. Call early for reservations, this cruise always sells out!
978-865-3210
Pick #2
Easter Brunch at Tupper Hall!
My disclaimer is that I can’t promise that this event is not sold out!
Pick #3
The Seacoast Science Center
I love this place! While summer weekend visits are a no brainer…weekends such as this one are nice too because all the inside activities are open, but the weather is getting nice enough to walk around Odiorne Point State Park to explore and take in the gorgeous view too!
For a more comprehensive list of great family activities please visit our friends at North Shore Kid!
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Cape Ann Community Forum to Discuss Recent Updates and Developments at Lahey Health and Addison Gilbert Hospital
For More Cape Ann Health Fitness and Wellness Information
http://www.capeannwellness.com
Cape Ann Community Forum
Location: Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe’s Wharf Square, Gloucester, MA
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lahey Health & Addison Gilbert Hospital will host a community forum to discuss recent updates and developments at Lahey Health and Addison Gilbert Hospital. Presenters will include Philip Cormier, President of Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals and Cindy Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President of Addison Gilbert Hospital.
All residents are encouraged to attend this community forum, which will include a question and answer session.
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Paul McGeary for Mayor Campaign Kickoff
Campaign Kickoff 2015
Celebrate a City of Opportunity
You are cordially invited to join us
as Paul McGeary begins his campaign for Mayor of Gloucester
Saturday, April 25, at 9:00 a.m.
Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street
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Meet Paul McGeary
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Hear Paul’s vision for the City of Gloucester
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Show your support
Light refreshments
All are welcome – bring a friend
RSVP to mcgearyformayor@gmail.com or 978-283-8425
978.283.8425 // mcgearyformayor@gmail.com
GMG DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY CANDIDATES. THIS IS A CAMPAIGN KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY OTHER CANDIDATES KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ALSO BE POSTED IF SUBMITTED
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One Long Day In #GloucesterMA Shot by Michael Scully
Mt. Vernon Street on Sunday, March 22.
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Meet Backyard Grower’s Chicks!
Read More About Backyard Grower’s Brand New Chicks Here
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Breaking News! Ebay Paintings
Breaking News! Ebay Paintings
Two Days Left.
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Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Fans and Participants- Brackets Released and UBER Launching On Tournament Day And Will Give You A Free Ride
As you all know parking is limited and the smart thing to do is to take up UBER on it’s free ride offer by signing up using the Cape Ann Launch Link And Coupon Code CAPEANN
No-Brainer City! https://get.uber.com/go/capeann
Sign Up Here And Use Coupon Code CAPEANN To Get Your First Ride Free
(I think you can get the free ride and save it for any time if you use that promotional code so it won’t hurt to sign up for free anyway)
Here Are Your 2015 Brackets
For All The Bikini Speedo Dodgeball News Like Their Facebook Event Page- 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Facebook Page
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Brief Encounter
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My favorite view on Shore Road
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BREAKING NEWS: BACKYARD GROWERS CUTEST BABY CHIC FUNDRAISER EVER IS UNDERWAY!!!
https://instagram.com/p/08JlRPDypg/
Welcome adorable chix!
Backyard Growers was kind enough to allow GMG to photograph Main Street’s newest residents (albeit temporary). There are four different families of chickens, with a triplet in each. The babies must be sold in groups of three because, as Meghan explained, when a new baby chicken is introduced to a flock, if they don’t come with their own posse, they may be bullied by the flock. The four chicken families are Rhode Island Reds, Silver and Gold Laced Wyandottes, Buff Orpingtons, and Easter Eggers, which lay blue eggs!
Buff Orpington is on the left, Easter Egger on the right (I think)
Lara and Meghan have named each family of chicks after a TV show, Downton Abbey and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, for example, and each chicken is named after a character in the show. See Backyard Growers Facebook page to find out the names of the chicks and visit their beautiful new website for more information on the Cutest Fundraiser Ever!
Stop In and Have a Peep!
Meghan and Rhode Island Red
Happy Spring!
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This has been sent to me at least twenty times today.
I KNOW I’M KINDA CYNICAL BUT DOESN’T IT JUST SCREAM APRIL FOOLS?
FOR THE RECORD I’M NOT BUYING IT .
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Get ready for another themed first Friday at Minglewood to get April off to fun start with Groove Therapy!
April’s theme is….
DISNEY: Heroes vs Villains!
Always wanted a chance to rock Aladdin’s vest? Want to know how you’d look as Jafar or a bad ass evil queen? Or hey, that whole Ursula sea witch/half-octopus thing seems kind of fun…This is your night to shine! It’s time to get in touch with your inner Disney and dress up as your favorite hero or dastardly villain while you party all night long to the infectious “groove” of Groove Therapy.
THERE WILL BE A COSTUME CONTEST.
A $25 gift card hangs in the balance, so make it good!
This is a night you won’t forget!
25 Rogers StGloucester, Massachusetts
(978) 281-0223
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Kids Easter Bunny Cookie Day at Sista Felicia’s Kitchen!
Before noon yesterday, I had received numerous requests and inquire to purchase an “Easter Bunny Cookie.” Unfortunately because of the exorbitant costs to build and permit a commercial kitchen space I do NOT currently sell Sista Felicia Foods, and simply share my dishes and confections with family and friends. Hopefully in the near future an opportunity to hurtle this giant obstacle presents, enabling my cooked foods to be sold to the general public, but for now I continue to share my passion for food, tradition, and the gathering of family and friends with the public here on GMG. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to and share my Step-by-Step recipes and personal experiences celebrating the three “F’s”, Family Friends & Food with the general public though my “Sista Dish” post daily on this website, created by my brother Joey.
I quickly turned yesterday’s frustrating morning of “sorry they are not for sale” into a fantastic afternoon, the moment I decide to whip up another massive batch of cookie dough,( my Italian Cookie Dough recipe is included below) and extended an open invitation “treating” the children of my family and friends with an opportunity come to my kitchen and bake a Bunny Cookie with me! Within hours an impromptu afternoon of baking Eater Bunny Cookies with all kids in and around my life was well underway! The afternoon couldn’t have been more perfect! As the word got out, three waves of kids between 3 and 6pm found their way over to my kitchen, to craft Easter Bunny Cookies, followed by daughter Amanda, Columbia tennis exchange student Laura, and mother Pat,who latter in the evening after tennis academy training and work made the 4th and final wave of bunny cookie makers ending yesterday’s baking extravaganza!
Sisters Lexi & Lola Carollo
GMG Contributor Nichole Schraft’s son Finn intently frosting his bunny!
The smiles on the kids’ faces were priceless!
Several Easter Bunny Cookies left the kitchen with missing ears and feet…Maybe GMG Contributor Alicia Cox DeWolfe’s son, Tyler DeWolfe can explain?
Thank you all for joining me last minute yesterday afternoon!
XO Sista
See video below for my Step-by-Step Italian Easter Egg Bunny Cookie Tutorial!
Click read more for “Basic Italian Cookie” recipe and photo gallery of Kids Day At Sista’s Kitchen
Continue reading “Kids Easter Bunny Cookie Day at Sista Felicia’s Kitchen!”
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line ~ Special Guest: Orville Giddings 8pm 4.1.2015
Dinner Specials Every Week!
Wednesday, April 1st – 8pm
Special Guest: ORVILLE GIDDINGS
Orville gets better and better each time we get together. Great
music, great personality! We start at 8! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
4/08
Jon Butcher
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Brackets To Be Released At 5PM
2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Facebook Page
THE BRACKET SEEDINGS AND PAIRINGS WILL BE RELEASED TONIGHT AT 5PM AND PROMISES LOTS OF CONTROVERSIAL MATCHUPS.
IN AN EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD OVER GEORGE’S COFFEE SHOP BREAKFAST BOATS THE BRACKETS WERE FILLED OUT BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. CHECK AT FIVE TO SEE WHO YOUR SQUAD IS FACING IN ROUND ONE.
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Bluefin Beatdown Wicked TUNA!
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Another Fun Auction
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Special Olympics program for cape ann 4/4/15
Hello Joey,
Just wanted to tell you about special Olympics coming to gloucester and see if you could help spread the word.
Special Olympics is now in Gloucester. Starting with Track and Field and adding other sports soon. Any special needs athlete interested in participating is welcome to join us Saturdays at Gloucester High School from 10-12 starting on April 4th. All skill levels and abilities are eligible to join. Volunteers are also needed to assist in training. Attached are links for the athlete application and class A volunteer forms. Forms will also be available on the 4th.
Athlete application: http://www.specialolympicsma.org/assets/Athlete_Application.pdf
Volunteer form: http://www.specialolympicsma.org/assets/new_class_A_form.pdf
Good Morning Gloucester 