Tag: Things to do

Pop Gallery is celebrating Pop-tober this Saturday, October 23

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Pop Gallery is celebrating Pop-tober this Saturday, October 23

Our Gallery will host a Pop-toberfest featuring the incredible one of a kind work by our core of talented Pop artists, as well as NEW and never-before-seen in Gloucester, artwork and design by newly selected and juried artists arriving weekly. Visit us as we develop a FRESH and lively, collector-worthy, grouping of designers!

New work includes: Donna Ververka’s horsehair jewelry, Steve Murphy’s handthrown and built earthenware and raku fired clay work, Maryanne Davis’s amazing color palette of handthrown Porcelain ware, More Glass, More Fiber, More wax, More metal by our Core, devoted alliance of POP Gallery artists!

It’s a great way to herald in the Fall and early Holiday stress-free browsing.  POP on in for a Lager and a snack on Saturday Pop-tober 23, 12-8pm at 67 Main Street.

Person’s or pets in costume receive an additional 10% off purchases that day!

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Pop Gallery

67 Main Street

Gloucester, MA 01930

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Haunted Hayride sponsored by the Friends of Scout Hall in Rockport Saturday Night

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Hi Joey:

I was hoping we may be able to post information about a

Haunted Hayride sponsored by the Friends of Scout Hall in Rockport. 

This Saturday Night October 23 from 6:00 – 9:00. 

At the top of Summit Hill in Rockport.

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chowder and Baked Goods Available.

Suggested Donation $4.00 per person.

Attached are some pictures before it got dark and scarier.

Attached is a flier also.

Thanks

Mike English

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Talkin Essex Clamfest With Sue Lufkin

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Here’s GMG contributor Laurie Lufkin’s Mom Sue-

Thanks For Watching

Elyssa East Reading from Newly Published “Dogtown”

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Please join us for a reading and signing with Elyssa East
The event will be held at the Bookstore at 7 P.M.
on Thursday October 21st.
Elyssa will be reading from her newly published paperback
book Dogtown, a true-crime story, an art appreciation course,
and an American history lesson about the 3000-acre
woodland in seaside Gloucester.
      Hope to see you,
      Janice (The Bookstore)

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Cape Ann Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey October 22

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Here we go again

Cape Ann Restaurant Week-

Friday October 22

Cape Ann Restaurant Week Last Night Friday October 22

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Friday Night Under The Lights-

GHS football vs Peabody at Gloucester High School 7PM

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Saturday October 23,2010

Essex Clamfest

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Sargent House Museum Writing Closet Exhibit Thinktank

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Things To Do- ESSEX CLAMFEST 2010

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ESSEX CLAMFEST 2010

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The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the twenty-eighth annual Essex ClamFest on Saturday, October 23 (rain date: Sunday, October 24), from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in Essex.

The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann. Several local restaurants are expected to serve up their favorite chowder recipes starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 2:00 p.m.

The chowder will be judged by Legal Seafoods President & CEO Roger Berkowitz, Senator Bruce Tarr, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Essex Town Selectman Jeff Jones, Chamber President Kathy Low, Amy Harnois of TD Bank and local personality Ed Collard. The public will also have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite chowder.

In addition to the Chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities has been planned, including an arts and crafts area; entertainment throughout the afternoon; the Lions Club food pavilion; an Ipswich Ale station; organization, church, and non-profit tables; a number of rides and games for the children; a health fair, a free flu shot clinic from 11am-3pm, and a raffle for a catered clambake by Woodman’s to benefit the Essex Elementary School. The crafts area and the rides will be open to the public starting at 11:00 a.m.

For more information:
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, 978-283-1601

Operation Troop Support

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Operation Troop Support

Operation Troop Support of Danvers and the Cape Ann Families Military Support Group of Gloucester will be  teaming up to collect items for our troops.  In addition to the holidays, these groups provide gift packages
throughout the year.  Items collected are distributed to over 450 units in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar,
Kirgizstan, etc.  In addition, packages are provided to combat support hospitals in Iraq, Germany and five military hospitals from Washington, D.C. to California.

The collection will take place from October 19 – November 2.
Requested items include:
Quart size and gallon size zip-lock bags
White athletic socks for men and women
Playing cards
Non-perishable energy bars
Frisbees
Batteries for electronic games
Body wash
Candy:  Boxes of Star burst, Swedish Fish, etc.
New CD*s
Disposable cameras
Handheld games
Writing paper
Envelopes
pens
Donation of these items may be brought to the following locations:
Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street Gloucester *
Telecommunications * Main Entrance
Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple Street, Danvers  – inside Café
Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly  *  Café
133 Brimbal Avenue * Kitchen
Northeast Health System, 55 Tozer Road * Lobby
Thank you for your consideration to help!
Tina Ketchopulos
Community Relations Coordinator
Northeast Health System

2010 Cape Ann Restaurant Week Menus

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The following restaurants are participating in the 2010 Cape Ann Restaurant Week. Click on the restaurant name for their special menu offerings.

Click on the following community names for a list of restaurants participating in that community only:

Gloucester
Rockport
Essex
Manchester

Updated:10/12/2010

Alchemy Tapas & Bistro
3 Duncan Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-3997

The Azorean
135 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-5500

Bistro 127
at the Yankee Clipper Inn
127 Granite Street
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-0001

Cala’s Restaurant
7 Beach Street
Manchester, MA 01944
978-525-3304

Dog Bar
65 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-6565

The Fish Shack
21 Dock Square
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-6667

Franklin Cape Ann
118 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-7888

The Grand Cafe
at the Emerson Inn by the Sea
One Cathedral Avenue
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-6321

The Landing
@ 7 Central
7 Seven Central Street
Manchester, MA 01944
978-526-7494

Latitude 43
25 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-0223

Lobsta Land
10 Causeway Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-0415

My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin Neck
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-9667

The Patio
12 Lexington Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-525-3230

Periwinkles
74 Main Street
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6320

Seaport Grille
6 Rowe Square
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-282-9799

The Village
55 Main Street
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6400

Windward Grille
109 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-0050

Sargent House Museum Writing Closet Exhibit Thinktank

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Hi Joey,
The Sargent House Museum would like to invite people to tour Judith Sargent Murray’s writing closet this coming Saturday at 11am and 2pm.  It’s one of only four remaining in the U.S. and the place where she wrote some of her most important work.  We are interested in the thoughts and questions that people have about the space.  The Musuem has a small grant to develop an interactive exhibit focused on the writing closet and Judith Sargent Murray.  Email us at sargenthouse.org if you’re interested in attending one of the tours.
Thanks for helping us get the word out!
Judith Nast

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4th Annual Cape Ann Restaurant Week- It’s On!!!! Poll

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4th annual Cape Ann Restaurant Week is upon us!

It starts on Sunday, the 17th and finishes up on the 22nd. Lots of great restaurants on Cape Ann and should be a blast.

Here is a list of all the restaurants on it along with their menus www.capeannchamber.com/rw.

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CAPE ANN RESTAURANT WEEK
October 17-22, 2010

Brought to you by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

You won’t want to miss the tastiest week in fall! For six delicious days, participating Cape Ann restaurants will entice you with a delicious three-course dinner, all for one low price of $25.00 (not including beverage, tax or gratuity)! With no passes to buy or cards to punch, this mouth-watering event is designed to put a smile on your face! You’ll want to eat out every night of the week!

Do you plan to participate?

How Could You Not Want To Go On A Whale Watch After Seeing This?

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I’ve never been on a whale watch but every single person I’ve ever talked to that has gone on them said it was awesome (yes I used the word awesome)

This video is from 7 Seas Whale Watch Co. Telephone #978-283-1776

There are also other Whale Watch companies listed on the Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce website

7 Seas Whale Watch

7seasww@verizon.net
7 Seas Wharf on Route 127
P.O. Box 1225
Gloucester, MA 01930
888-283-1776
978-283-1776
978-283-8000 (fax)

A Cape Ann Whale Watch

whale.watch@verizon.net
415 Main Street
Rose’s Wharf
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-5110
800-877-5110
978-283-0181 (fax)

Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watching

info@captbillandsons.com
24 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-6995
800-339-4253
978-281-6659 (fax)

Yankee Whale Watching & Deep Sea Fishing

25 Rogers St. whale watch, 1/2 day fish
121 East Main St. all day fishing
Gloucester, MA 01930
800-WHALING
978-283-0313

Cape Ann Skeptics Meet October 19th At Dog Bar

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Cape Ann Skeptics is an informal group of people interested in looking at issues from a skeptical point of view. Skeptic thinking is rational, critical and scientific. A skeptic is not a cynic nor a contrarian. Rather, it’s someone who searches for the truth based on what is provable by rigorous science-based reasoning. At the meetings we start with a presentation followed by questions, sometimes answers, and always a lively discussion.
Skeptics in the Pub is an international phenomena with meetings occurring in most major and many smaller cities.

Skeptics in the Pub

The second meeting of Skeptics in the Pub will be October 19, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Dog Bar, 65 Main St. The meeting will kick off with time to meet, greet and order food, then Bob Bowles will give a talk entitled “Internet Lies and PCs” followed by Q and A’s and discussion. This gathering is  sponsored by Cape Ann Skeptics and is the second of the regularly scheduled meetings to be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. All skeptics or those interested in skepticism are invited. For more information or to join our mailing list, visit www.capeannskeptics.com or email rich@capeannskeptics.com.

The Spooktastic Halloween BooHaHa!!! Saturday October 30th

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Wear your Halloween costume and come to this family-fun fall event!
Who:                    For kids of all ages
When:                 Saturday October 30th 2:30-4:30pm
Where:                 Rockport Golf Club, (Country Club Rd, Rockport)
What:                   Featuring harvest games, fall food, a costume contest, and even a haunted house!
Admission:          ONLY $5/kid or $15/family
Why:                    All profits benefit the YMCA’s Prom Goes On Party for Rockport students.
Contact:               Nikki Klink, YMCA Teen Director, 978.283.0470 x1703

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2011 Boston Derby Dames Tryouts Registration Closes 10/17, Tryouts 10/24

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Do You Have What It Takes???  God I would Love To See One of Our Readers Tryout.  If anyone is up for the challenge We will send a full staff to cover your tryout for the DBoston Derby Dames for GMG.

Here’s The Details from the Official Boston Derby Dames Newsletter-

Click here for the Boston Derby Dames Website

2011 Tryouts Registration Closes 10/17, Tryouts 10/24

(This could be you! Yes, really!)

You can has roller derby!

photo-David Andrew Morris

You’ve been to every bout this season and now you daydream of knocking some ladies on the track, dramatically leaping out of the way of a gnarly block, or donning the jammer star and racing to a 30 point jam.  Well, the first step to your road to glory is coming to tryouts which are in just a few days!
Our final skate clinic before tryouts is this Sunday, October 17th from 1-3pm at Roller World in Saugus, MA.
You must register online to try out.  The deadline to register is this Sunday, October 17th.  Register now!
Tryouts are next Sunday, October 24th! 
All of the information for tryouts is available on our website.

Get ‘Officially’ Involved with BDD

© davidandrewmorris.comThe Boston Derby Dames are recruiting officials for the 2011 season! We are looking for skating referees, penalty trackers, scorekeepers, statisticians and timers.
Good bouts can’t happen without a good officiating crew. If you’re interested in being involved with roller derby, learning the rules of the game and new skills, please contact us at bddrefsearch@gmail.com.
No skating skills necessary!

“Art, Rocks!” State Fish Pier 10/16/2010

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I let one loose today!  I mean an “Art, Rock!”

Down at the State Fish Pier at 11:45am.

I think it will take awhile to find because it’s cold and windy, not too many people walking around.

Here are two photo clues.

http://twitter.com/capeannpainter

http://somethingsketchy.wordpress.com/

http://www.frontierogallery.com

North Shore Blogger Consortium Weekend Picks October 14th

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My Picks followed by the rest of the gang-

October 14th

Thursday Night Under The Lights

GHS vs. MASCO football game Thursday at 6:00pm

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Friday October 15th

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Cape Ann Film Festival

On Friday, October 15 at 7:00pm, Rockport Music Cinema will host the Festival’s Guest Of Honor, David Newell, and Carl Kurlander’s comic documentary about Pittsburgh’s rebirth called “My Tale Of Two Cities.” Newell is the director of public relations at the Pittsburgh-based Family Communications, Inc., the producers of the long-running children’s program, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” He also played neighbor Mr. McFeely, the “Speedy Delivery” guy on the show. After the film, he and Kurlander both will participate in a Q&A, and Newell will lead the audience in a “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” singalong.

Additionally, Newell will host the documentary “Speedy Delivery” (Sun. Oct. 17 @ 2:00pm, CACC), all about him and the Mr. McFeely character, after which he will take questions from fans and host one last “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” singalong.

Friday October 15th

Rockport Harvest fest Community Picnic

Festival Kickoff

Join us under the big tent on T-Wharf in downtown Rockport for a Harvest Community Picnic

(bring a dish & your own tableware), Live Music with Alek Razdan & the Polygroove Orchestra and a screening of the new film Fresh on Friday, October 15th from 6pm to 9pm.

Saturday October 16th

Rockport HarvestFest Schedule of Events*

The Latest Festival News
  • The Polygroove Orchestra to usher in HarvestFest Join The Polygroove Orchestra, five Rockport high school students, as they usher in Rockport’s Harvestfest with an upbeat musical performance on Friday, October 15th, from 6-8 PM on …
    Posted Oct 1, 2010 10:26 PM by Rockport Festivals
  • Seafood Throwdown: Laurie Lufkin vs. The Emerson It’s a match made in hospitality heaven.  Two of Rockport’s venerable historic inns will face off in a friendly match to see who can make the most of …
    Posted Sep 26, 2010 11:11 AM by Rockport Festivals
  • Brad Byrd to play with full band at Harvest Fest! Critically acclaimed indie-rock singer/songwriter Brad Byrd is bringing his talents and backing band from Boston to Rockport for our annual HarvestFest.  Brad’s music has been featured on …
    Posted Sep 26, 2010 11:04 AM by Rockport Festivals

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For Specific Information About:
Local Fare Fair
The Great Scarecrow Chase
WOCA Fair
The 3rd Annual Scarecrow Stroll

All Day Events

Information Booth in Dock Square
Local Fare Fair on T-Wharf.  Featuring food made locally on Cape Ann and in New England, with Cape Ann Brewing Co. offering a taste of some local brews from noon to 5pm.  Click here for more information and check back for updates.
Scarecrow Stroll throughout Downtown.  Don’t miss Rockport’s unique collection of scarecrows from Front Beach to Bearskin Neck to Atlantic Avenue!  (And be sure to vote on your favorite.) For more information click here.
Kids’ Art Zone in Harvey Park.  Climb the hay bales, enjoy an art project and more!  Suggested donation to support festival programming.
Dock Square HarvestFest Food Booth in Dock Square. Serving our famous baked goods and more! Suggested donation to support festival programming.
WOCA Fair in Harvey Park.  The What’s On Cape Ann Fair highlights area non-profits, organizations and sponsors.  Enjoy interactive booths as you learn just what resources are available to Cape Ann residents and visitors!. Click here for information on how your organization can participate.
NYRE Food Booth at Harvey Park.  Proceeds to benefit New Year’s Rockport Eve, an annual tradition in Rockport.
11am to 1pm
Michael O’Leary with Steve Levy & Linda Shields Swicker on Bearskin Neck.  Celtic music.  Click here.
11am
Cooking Demonstration on T Wharf with Cabot Creamery and food writer Heather Atwood.  Sponsored by the Taste of the Times.

12 noon
The Market Restaurant serving a ticketed lunch on T-Wharf.  Join chefs Nico Monday and Amelia O’Reilly as they host a Harvest lunch featuring the best of food that is both local and seasonal.  Tickets are limited and can be pre-purchased online by clicking here or on the day of the festival at the Information Booth in Dock Square.  Proceeds to benefit Harvest Fest programming. Click here for information on The Market Restaurant.

12pm to 2pm
Merrimac Valley Rounders playing on T-Wharf. Bluegrass.

Hayride! Pick-up and drop-off in Harvey Park.
Daniel Dye & the Miller Road Band playing in Dock Square.  Indie Americana. Click here and here.
103.3 WODS radio station in Barletta Park. Join the WODS street team where they will be giving away tons of great prizes with their WODS prize wheel!
2pm
Seafood Throwdown on T-Wharf featuring Rockport’s historic inns: Emerson Inn-by-the-Sea and The Yankee Clipper Inn.  Sponsored by NAMA and emceed by Heather Atwood of the Taste of the Times. For more information, click here.
2pm to 3pm
Fresh the Movie: Screening in the Old Firehouse Trust building. Click here for information on this fresh documentary.
2pm to 3:30pm
Rockport Legion Band featuring Creagan More Pipes in Harvey Park. Click here or here to watch a video clip.

2pm to 4pm
Steve Westgate playing on Bearskin Neck. Indie Americana
3pm to 5pm
Brad Byrd with full band playing in Dock Square.  Indie Rock. Click here.
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Merrimac Valley Rounders playing on T-Wharf. Bluegrass. Click here.

4:30pm
Food Bloggers’ Summit & Cooking Demonstration under the tent at T-Wharf hosted by Heather Atwood of The Taste of the Times.
The Great Scarecrow Chase!  Children of all ages can join us for a costumed parade throughout downtown, ending up with a very special surprise and treat!  Parade begins in Harvey Park.  For pre-registration or more information, click here.
6pm to 8pm
Festival Finale with Jake Pardee & Friday Night Bingo under the tent on T-Wharf.  Enjoy a hot drink and some hot music while celebrating Fall in New England!
*subject to change; additional events to b

Saturday October 16th

Georges By Night Dinner and Music-

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Sunday October 17th

Cape Ann Restaurant Week Kicks Off

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and now for the rest of the gang-

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Jane Ward writes fiction and is the author of Hunger (Forge, 2001) and The Mosaic Artist (to be released).  She is currently at work on her third novel, The Welcome Home.  She also writes about food – in a weekly blog called Food and Fiction, and as a contributing writer to the online regional food magazine, Local In Season – because she loves to cook and eat.  And so does everyone she knows.

Click Here for Author Jane Ward’s Weekend Picks

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5thjoy is a blog about the things that make life shimmer: Food, Fashion, Feathering the Nest and whatever glinting Flotsam floats our way.

Click Here For Abby Cahill O’Brien’s Fifth Joy Weekend Picks

Good Morning Gloucester brings you the best of Gloucester MA and surrounding communities. From the docks to the restaurants, the sporting fields to the art scene and anything in between, if it’s happening in Gloucester it’s generally covered on GMG.

Click here for Joey’s weekend picks

North Shore Dish is your guide to restaurants and all things food related on the North Shore. Whether it’s gourmet dining or a hole-in-the-wall, if these gals have tasted it, they’ll dish up the inside scoop.

Click Here For Weekend Picks From The Dish

The Two Palaverers are the husband and wife team of Rob and Laura Ciampa, two passionate New Englanders who have spent decades exploring the highways and byways of New England in search of regional character, culture and cuisine. Their goal is to recognize the people, places and things that exemplify the character of New England. Join them as they palaver about New England.

Click Here For The Weekend Picks From The Two Palaverers

At its core, LynnHappens.com is a place to find out what’s happening in Lynn. It features an events calendar, local weather, arts and events coverage, photo galleries, complete City Council videos, letters to the editor and more.

Click here are for LynnHappens.com editor Seth Albaum’s picks for the weekend

Food For Thought- Heather Atwood

As a painter and writer, Heather Atwood spent a lot of time waiting on tables in great restaurants. While struggling with color and line, she was also learning how to roast a great chicken, and what it means to balance textures in a dish. She’s been interested in good food ever since. Married, the mother of two daughters, Heather now lives in Rockport, Mass. and is the food columnist for the Gloucester Daily Times. She is featured regularly in Taste of the Times videos and her writing can also be seen in the Wednesday food section of the Times.

Click here for Heather Atwood’s Weekend Picks

Cape Ann YMCA Youth Floor Hockey League Starts November 6th

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The Cape Ann YMCA will be running its annual Youth Floor Hockey League, starting November 6th.

Dyno-Mites- Age 3.5-5yrs in Preschool    11:30AM

Mites- Grades K-1st                               10:30AM

Rookies Grades 2-3                                9:30AM 

Juniors Grades 4-5                                  8:30AM

Members: $50 Community: $75

Floor Hockey is a great way for youth to have fun and stay active.  This league provides school age children with a chance to socialize and compete with friends in a safe and instructional setting.  Players will be placed on teams with volunteer coaches.  Teams will be separated by division based on grade.  Referees and team t-shirts included.  Season length is 6 weeks.

Contact Katy Milne at the Cape Ann YMCA for volunteer coaching opportunities or league information @

978-283-0470 or milnek@northshoreymca.org .

Games/practice will be held on Saturdays with 30 minute practice followed by a 30 minute game. Registration deadline is October 30th.

League begins Saturday, November 6th

Katy Milne | Youth & Sports Director