JULY 31, 2026 ~ BACKYARDGROWERSGLOUCESTER ~ EDIT

Let’s celebrate another successful growing season in our community! All proceeds support food equity programs in Gloucester’s neighborhoods, schools, and beyond. 

The event will feature entertainment, delicious farm-fresh dinner & drinks from Oak to Ember, a live video premiere and fund-a-need auction.

📆 Thursday, September 10, 6-9pm
📍 Oak to Ember, 9 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA

Get your Tickets Today! 

Big Scoop…

JULY 31, 2026 ~ TRIXY546 ~ 

The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16. A special free parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pancakebreakfast2026/event/pancakebreakfast2025/. 

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will benefit local and international projects of the Gloucester Rotary Club.

Enjoy a delicious Lobster Roll with chips & pickles for only $19.99 + tax — or grab a 16” pizza for HALF PRICE!

🍕 Maximum of 2 pizzas
🚫 Excludes gluten-free pizzas
🚫 Excludes online orders

Come hungry and take advantage of these tasty deals! 😋

We went with friends to 9 Elm on Elm Street in Danvers recently for dinner. It was a first time visit for us. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff helpful. As I’ve noted before, we appreciate the offer of bread at the table and it was worth taking the chance of filling up before the entrees arrived! Jim ordered a ravioli and shrimp appetizer which was unique and tasty. He also ordered the chicken, I got a filet and our friends ordered Bolognese. The food was delicious and we took home more than enough for another meal. As we often do, we planned for an early dinner and the restaurant filled up quickly while we were sitting there on a weekday so I would suggest reservations. A number of seating options are available including bar seating. It was a pleasant evening spent “off island” with friends Susan and Leo.

JULY 29, 2026 ~ HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM ~ 

Getting to ‘the Castle’ has never been easier. The Cape Ann Transportation Authority’s free #6 Magnolia bus now stops directly at Hammond Castle Museum, making it simple to visit without a personal vehicle.

• Arriving by personal vehicle for your daytime visit? Availability is limited, and advance reservations are required.
• Arriving by public transportation or rideshare? Walk-ins are welcome, subject to Museum capacity. Because guests arriving without a personal vehicle do not require on-site parking, admission availability may be increased, even when online reservations for guests arriving by car have sold out.

Leave the car behind, skip the parking, and enjoy an easier way to experience Hammond Castle Museum.

Plan your visit at Hammondcastle.org.

Treat yourself today with:

🦞 $19.99 + tax Lobster Roll
Served with chips & pickles! 🥔🥒

🍕 16” Pizzas HALF PRICE!
Maximum of 2 pizzas

Grab your favorites and enjoy the sunshine! 😎☀️

*Excludes gluten-free
*Excludes online orders

Every now and again, I like to take a stroll around the Essex Shipbuilding Museum Shipyard on Main St in Essex. We intended to go inside to the museum but I didn’t check their hours before we stopped. That will be a post for another day. The shipyard is well worth a walk-around if you have a little time. Something new catches my eye on each visit.

Animal ID61273296 SpeciesDog BreedRetriever, Labrador/Mix Age3 months 24 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorYellow/Golden Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo Adoption Price$400.00 

Meet Dahlia and Petunia!
Originally from North Carolina, these adorable girls are ready to start the next chapter of their lives with families to call their very own. They came into rescue with their mom and sisters after their owner became ill and could no longer care for them. These sweet, social puppies were raised with their mom until they were 8 weeks old in a loving home, giving them a wonderful start in life. They absolutely love attention, enjoy meeting new people, and are sure to make fantastic family companions. Wondering what breed they are? Your guess is as good as ours! While we don’t know their mix, we do know their mom weighs about 35 pounds, so that gives a little clue about their potential adult size.If you’re looking for a loyal companion and a lifetime of happy memories, Dahlia or Petunia could be the perfect addition to your family.

Dahlia has joined our extended stay club, meaning her fee has been reduced in hopes to help her find her forever home!

Apply Today: https://capeannanimalaid.org/dogapp

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