Month: December 2008

Chickity Check It!- Sharon Lowe’s New Family Activity Blog

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“Flapping like a Haddock is a new blog for Cape Ann families. If you’re looking for activities and ideas to keep your child from “flapping like a haddock” this winter (and beyond), you’ll probably find it here. As a preschool teacher/director/parent/grandparent, I know how hard it can be staying sane when the colder weather hits. We can share our experiences, vent, and brainstorm. We also can keep up to date on the happenings on the Cape . Share this blog with other parents and caregivers, and we’ll have some fun!”

– Sharon

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Coveted Yarn has a ridiculous number of different types of yarn in all kinds of colors, textures and sizes.  Check them out.

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

View From Cape Pond Ice

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This is the view from up in the ice dispersion tower at Cape Pond Ice.

Beautiful Industry- Cape Pond Ice, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- Lobster Trap Tree Lighting Saturday Dec 13th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Jeff Worthley-

On Saturday, December 13th, at 4 pm the community will gather to light the Lobster Trap Tree at the Gloucester Police Station Plaza (Main Street).

This year’s tree, believed to be the world’s largest Lobster Trap Tree consists of over 300 traps which have been loaned by a half dozen Gloucester lobstermen.

The tree will be adorned with over 50 buoys, donated by Winchester Fishing, which will be painted by children at Art Haven on Friday afternoon and Saturday during the day.

The tree lighting ceremony will feature music provided by DJ Scotti Mac, caroling, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the tree.

The 300 traps were moved by Tally’s Trucking Service and Earth Works where a half dozen volunteers have labored for the past two weeks building the tree and stringing the lights

This year marks the ninth time the Lobster Trap Tree has been built and stands taller than ever.

This year’s celebration is sponsored by BankGloucester, which is opening their renovated building to the public on the same day.

Cannibal Homie

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Mark Ring says the caption should be “The Web Of Life”

Cannibal Homie, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

When you drive by Coveted Yarn at night the bright colors light up the windows of it’s store at 121 East Main Street (next to Smoking Jim’s).  Here’s Robert stocking shelves.  You can see one of the couches where you can sit and knit and chat with other knitters.

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ridiculous Discounts on the clearance racks at Coveted Yarn.  There was some yarn that was $9 per skein that was marked down to $3 and if you bought a whole bunch they further were reduced 20% on top of that.  Well worth it for you to checkout if you are a knitter, or know a knitter that might like a gift certificate for the holidays!

Coveted Yarns On East Main Street, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

What Zat Contest #3 From Sharon Lowe

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“Last week’s contest winner was Karen who identified the photo as the top of the gazebo at Stage Fort Park . She got it within 6 hours of the contest posting! I guess I’d better make this a little more difficult! Karen, please contact me at sharone.lowe@verizon.net to claim your prize. This week’s contest prize is an assortment of 6 Cape Ann photo note cards (my photography, of course!) Good luck and have fun!”

Thanks, Joe! I’m passing your site on to everybody! I’m lovin’ your blog and everyone who I’ve met along the way! -Sharon

Here you Go-

Thanks Sharon for contributing to GMG!

Chickity Check It!- Costello Countdown

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Outstanding Staff At The Chamber have put together a blog in honor of Mike Costello’s final days at the Chamber. Click this text to check out CostelloCountdown

Coveted Yarn Baby Hat Contest

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

At Coveted Yarn they have a fantastic contest in which everyone is a winner.  For every baby hat knitted and donated Coveted Yarn places an entry in for a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.  The baby hats then get donated to children wards at hospitals.  That’s a great idea in my book.  For all you knitters or people that want to learn how, swing by their shop on East Main Street next to Smoking Jim’s from 10-12 on Saturdays for free knitting lessons.

Coveted Yarn Baby Hat Contest, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Coveted Yarn Part Three Interview at 3:00PM

Gloucester Doors- Cape Pond Ice

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

That’s Old School Baby!  Part V Video will be up at 9:00AM

Gloucester Doors- Cape Pond Ice, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

LURE OF CAPE ANN SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT LOGO CONTEST

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The first annual LURE OF CAPE ANN SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT create a logo for the event with a contest. All entries must include the name of the tournament and whatever creative ideas you can come up with. The winning logo will receive a $50 Cape Ann Gift Certificate, and recognition of the artwork. The logo will be highly visible – and printed on brochures, t-shirts, banners, on our website and more. Please email your entry to judy@capeannchamber.com or bring it to the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce no later than January 2, 2009. Electronic artwork must be a minimum of 300 ppi resolution and needs to be provided in a JPG or TIF format. Non-electronic artwork must be camera-ready. will be on Saturday -Sunday, August 22-23, 2009. The Committee would like to extend the opportunity to

Here is the information about the fishing tournament logo contest.  Thanks for helping us get the word out!  Judy

Judy Caulkett
Program Manager
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
978-283-1601