North Shore Kid Stories, Events, Activities, Camps and Recipes

Ipswich Public Library is hosting a Manga Workshop with Andy & Veronica Fish. Manga is a form of Japanese story telling created in the late 18th century, that has transformed into a style of comic art. Learn about Comics, draw characters, learn about story-telling or how to make your own! Event is free and open to teens ages 12 and up. Reservation required. For more information contact Paula Grillo, Young Adult Librarian, at 978.356.6648.

Generous Gardeners has a great fundraising idea for gardeners this Spring that helps the gardener, the garden, the environment and the Gloucester Education Foundation! If you're an avid gardener like we are, you know that the time to split your perrenials is now, and you'll also be in the process of raising seedlings for planting after the last frost. So split your perennials and plant some extra seedlings, because now there's a place to send them! Donate your split perennials with Generous Gardeners, and they'll end up in a garden sale on May 18 at Stage Fort Park that will raise funds for the Gloucester Education Foundation.

The Open Door will hold its annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8 pm at Cruiseport Gloucester.  Share in a simple meal of soup, bread and a cookie and take the dinner bowl home as a reminder of someone in need of a meal. Empty Bowl events are held nationally to generate awareness concerning hunger and to raise money for local hunger-relief programs.

Children 2-5 and their parents, grandparents, or guardians are invited to play in our Children's Room. The children's room depicts Gloucester Harbor and includes 14 wooden buildings, 6 piers, 5 schooners, a dory, Ten Pound Island Lighthouse and various wooden people. Not surprisingly, a 3-5 year old can play in this room for hours.  One of our educators will also read a seafaring children's book during this weekly event. We hope you can join us.

Developed by artist and educator Dawn Southworth, Annisquam Arts tips off its 19^th season by offering a variety of morning workshops and a host of NEW specialized workshops for young artists. Conducted at Dawn’s open and professional home studio on Goose Cove, we have easy access to Gloucester’s cultural center and Cape Ann’s most scenic spots.

Sports Performance Training is designed for athletes ages 10-18 who are seeking excellence at the next level of performance. This is an intense one-hour session focusing on mastering key athletic movement patterns which will support the development of strength, power, speed and flexibility. Most importantly, these athletes will decrease their risk for injury, and build confidence to meet the demands of their specific sport. Get strong, fit and confident for fall!

My First Camp! is for campers that are 3 years old and are ready for their first camp experience, My First Camp! is the perfect option. With a 4 to 1 camper to counselor ratio, working with our most mature staff, campers get lots of hands-on attention and supervision introducing them to all of the activities in our Kids Camp. While not offering pool activities, there are plenty of water games to stay cool in the warm summer sun.
Early Bird Discount when deposit is received before April 1st, 2013.

Marblehead Children's Center is a preschool that serves children ages 9 months to school age. MCC offers flexible scheduling and a teacher qualified and professional staff. MCC is open all school vacation weeks and offers fun-filled summer programs.

Attend the Open House and explore the expansive facility including the infant and toddler classrooms, meet the Preschool teachers, see our gym and Imagination Blocks, expansive outdoor play area and learn about the supervised and safe programs offered.
Light refreshments will be served.

Call today to RSVP or to schedule a tour at your convenience - 781-631-1954.

Anna Jaques Hospital and Women’s Health Care is having a baby photo contest to give local parents the chance to have their baby featured in an upcoming Women’s Health Care advertisement and win a $150 Visa gift card. To enter, a parent can submit a photo of their child (or twins/triplets) through the Anna Jaques Hospital Facebook page. All photos submitted will be displayed in an online Baby Photo Gallery on the hospital’s Facebook page.

Join geologist James Matz and farm manager Gretta Anderson for a tour of Moraine Farm in Beverly. A geologist and member of Beverly's Planning Board, James Matz will present information about the geology and soils of the farm. Farm Manager Gretta Anderson will introduce participants to the 23-acre organically-managed community vegetable farm which is owned by The Trustees of Reservations.