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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Chamber Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend- 2015
DESCRIPTION:For information on accomodations\, go to the end of this message.Birdwatchers from New England and beyond flock to Cape Ann to participate in the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend each February. Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds\, and the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce\, working with the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, plans a weekend full of events for all levels of birders. Expert speakers offer presentations\, exhibitors showcase their programs and products\, and artists display their art and give demonstrations at the event headquarters at the Elks at Bass Rocks and at other venues in Gloucester.  On Friday afternoon sign up for a drawing workshop at Trident Gallery\, 189 Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA. Sandy McDermott will lead  aspiring bird artists from 1-3:00 pm.  Space is limited (20) so sign up early.  Email events@tridentgallery.com to reserve your spot.On Saturday morning\, expert guides lead bus trips to the winter birding hot spots of Cape Ann\, and guides stationed at the Elks (itself a hot spot) offer drop-by visitors a chance to see and learn about the winter birds of Cape Ann. In the afternoon Eyes on Owls will be hosting a live owl demonstration! On Sunday morning\, weather permitting\, an excursion aboard a  Gloucester Whale Watching boat offers a chance for closer encounters with many species.  Registration is required for the bus and boat trips\, and space is limited.  Friday\, February 27\, 2015Trident Gallery\, 189 Main Street\, GloucesterDrawing Workshop- Sandy McDermott - 1:00-3:00 pm Space is limited so sign up early!Friday\, February 27\, 2015Elks at Bass RocksCheck-in / materials pick-up- \n1:00 pmExhibitor Venue (Open to public)\n1:00   7:00 pmWelcome Reception (cash bar)\n5:00   7:00 pmWinter Birds of Cape Ann Presented by : Robert Buchsbaum\, Mass Audubon\n5:30 pmSaturday\, February 28\, 2015Coffee\, light breakfast and late check-in7:00 amGuided Bus Tours\n8:00 am   12:30 pmExhibitor Venue (Open to public)\n10:00 am   5:00 pmAn intro to Cape Ann's Winter Birds:  Birder Naturalist Jim MacDougall puts local birds in focus with his spotting scope and wealth of knowledge.     10:00 am Lunch Available for Purchase\n12:00 pmGuided Bus Tour\n1:30   3:30 pmAn intro to Cape Ann's Winter Birds:  Birder Naturalist Jim MacDougall puts local birds in focus with his spotting scope and wealth of knowledge.    2:00 pm Eyes on Owls\n2:00 pmLecture & Slideshow- 'Osprey's'\n4:00 pmPresented by:   David RimmerSunday\, March 1\, 2015 Birding Boat Trip: Join Captain Jay Frontiero aboard the Privateer IV for a three hour trip to Stellwagen \nBank\, or around the Cape. (Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean\nconditions.)\n8:00 am   12:00 pm (be there by 7:45 am)Wrap Up & Checklist at the Gloucester House Restaurant.\n12:15 pmFollowing is a list of our Accomodations who are offering a special to Birders:Blue Shutters Beachside Inn: 10% discount to any birders who stay Friday\, January 30- Sunday\, February 1\, 2015.the Harborview Inn: Reserve one night and get the second night half price. Cape Ann's Marina:  $77.25 per night.call 1-800-626-7660 and mention the code 'BIRD'.the VISTA Motel:  15% discount.Book directly with th VISTA at 1-978-281-3410.  Offer good until April 1\, 2015.the Wingaersheek Motel:  10% off already discounted off-season rates. Call 1-978-281-0100.the George Fuller House:  Stay for two nights and the second night is half price.1-978-768-7766.FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OUR YEAR 'ROUND ACCOMODATIONS CALL THE OFFICE AT: 1-978-283-1601.Birding Photos from 2014
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>For information on accomodations\, go to the end of this message.</p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">Birdwatchers from New England and beyond flock to Cape Ann to participate in the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend each February. Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds\, and the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce\, working with the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, plans a weekend full of events for all levels of birders. Expert speakers offer presentations\, exhibitors showcase their programs and products\, and artists display their art and give demonstrations at the event headquarters at the Elks at Bass Rocks and at other venues in Gloucester. &nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">On Friday afternoon sign up for a drawing workshop at Trident Gallery\, 189 Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA. Sandy McDermott will lead&nbsp\; aspiring bird artists from 1-3:00 pm.&nbsp\; Space is limited (20) so sign up early.&nbsp\; Email <a href="mailto:events@tridentgallery.com">events@tridentgallery.com</a> to reserve your spot.</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">On Saturday morning\, expert guides lead bus trips to the winter birding hot spots of Cape Ann\, and guides stationed at the Elks (itself a hot spot) offer drop-by visitors a chance to see and learn about the winter birds of Cape Ann.&nbsp\;In the afternoon Eyes on Owls will be hosting a live owl demonstration!&nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">On Sunday morning\, weather permitting\, an excursion aboard a&nbsp\; Gloucester Whale Watching boat offers a chance for closer encounters with many species. &nbsp\;Registration is required for the bus and boat trips\, and space is limited.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;"></span></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Friday\, February 27\, 2015</strong></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Trident Gallery\, 189 Main Street\, Gloucester</strong></p><p style="text-align:center\;">Drawing Workshop- Sandy McDermott - 1:00-3:00 pm Space is limited so sign up early!</p><p style="text-align:center\;"></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Friday\, February 27\, 2015</strong></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Elks at Bass Rocks</strong></p><p style="text-align:center\;">Check-in / materials pick-up- <br />1:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)<br />1:00 &ndash\; 7:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Welcome Reception (cash bar)<br />5:00 &ndash\; 7:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Winter Birds of Cape Ann Presented by : Robert Buchsbaum\, Mass Audubon<br />5:30 pm</p><h2 style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Saturday\,</strong>&nbsp\;February 28\, 2015</h2><p style="text-align:center\;">Coffee\, light breakfast and late check-in</p><p style="text-align:center\;">7:00 am</p><p style="text-align:center\;"></p><p style="text-align:center\;">Guided Bus Tours<br />8:00 am &ndash\; 12:30 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)<br />10:00 am &ndash\; 5:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">An intro to&nbsp\;Cape Ann's Winter Birds:&nbsp\; Birder Naturalist Jim MacDougall puts local birds in focus with his spotting scope and wealth of knowledge.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; 10:00 am </p><p style="text-align:center\;">Lunch Available for Purchase<br />12:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Guided Bus Tour<br />1:30 &ndash\; 3:30 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">An intro to&nbsp\;Cape Ann's Winter Birds:&nbsp\; Birder Naturalist Jim MacDougall puts local birds in focus with his spotting scope and wealth of knowledge.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; </p><p style="text-align:center\;">2:00 pm </p><p style="text-align:center\;">Eyes on Owls<br />2:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Lecture &amp\; Slideshow- 'Osprey's'<br />4:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Presented by:&nbsp\;&nbsp\; David Rimmer</p><h2 style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Sunday\,&nbsp\;March 1\, 2015 </strong></h2><p style="text-align:center\;">Birding Boat Trip: Join Captain Jay Frontiero </p><p style="text-align:center\;">aboard the Privateer IV for a three hour trip to Stellwagen <br />Bank\, or around the Cape. (Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean<br />conditions.)<br />8:00 am &ndash\; 12:00 pm (be there by 7:45 am)</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Wrap Up &amp\; Checklist at the Gloucester House Restaurant.<br />12:15 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;"></p><p style="text-align:center\;">Following is a list of our Accomodations who are offering a special to Birders:</p><p style="text-align:center\;"><a href="http://www.blueshuttersbeachside.com/" target="_blank">Blue Shutters </a>Beachside Inn: 10% discount to any birders who stay Friday\, January 30- Sunday\, February 1\, 2015.</p><p style="text-align:center\;">the <a href="http://www.harborviewinn.com" target="_blank">Harborview Inn</a>: Reserve one night and get the second night half price.&nbsp\;</p><p style="text-align:center\;"><a href="http://www.capeannmarina.com" target="_blank">Cape Ann's Marina</a>:&nbsp\; $77.25 per night.call 1-800-626-7660 and mention the&nbsp\;code 'BIRD'.</p><p style="text-align:center\;">the <a href="http://www.vistamotel.com" target="_blank">VISTA Motel</a>:&nbsp\; 15% discount.Book directly with th VISTA at 1-978-281-3410.&nbsp\; Offer good until April 1\, 2015.</p><p style="text-align:center\;">the <a href="http://www.wingaersheekmotel.com" target="_blank">Wingaersheek Motel</a>:&nbsp\; 10% off already discounted off-season rates. Call 1-978-281-0100.</p><p style="text-align:center\;">the <a href="http://www.georgefullerhouse.com/" target="_blank">George Fuller House</a>:&nbsp\; Stay for two nights and the second night is half price.1-978-768-7766.</p><p style="text-align:center\;">FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OUR YEAR 'ROUND ACCOMODATIONS CALL THE OFFICE AT: 1-978-283-1601.</p><p style="text-align:center\;"></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152580489806724.1073741918.331742901723&type=1" target="_blank">Birding Photos from 2014</a></p>
LOCATION:The Elks at Bass Rocks 101 Atlantic Road\, Gloucester\, MA 01931
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