Year: 2011

Magnolia Library Ice Cream Social August 4th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Magnolia Library Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 4th from 6 to 8 pm.  Admission is FREE to ALL.  Ice Cream enthusiast from all corners of the globe are welcome.  At this time, we will be serving Captain Dusty’s of Manchester by the Sea ice cream along with a full complement of your favorite toppings.  Sundae’s will be severed along with cones.  The board of directors wants to show off the newly installed air conditioning in Richard Jones Hall.  Richard Jones Hall is a venue for meetings, showers, weddings, receptions and parties of all kinds.  The hall has a full kitchen, men and ladies rest rooms.  The hall can accommodate up to 150 people and is available to rent at very reasonable rates.

What’s New in Jenna’s Garden? Week Seven

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

What’s New in Jenna’s Garden?

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Pleasant Street resident Jenna Howard is providing updates on the chard, cauliflower and other vegetables growing in her plot at the new Burnham’s Field Community Garden. The reports and photos allow GoodMorningGloucester viewers to follow the garden’s progress with a weekly answer to the question, “What’s New in Jenna’s Garden?”

By Jenna Howard

Week Seven

Over the past few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of “housekeeping” in the garden. As you may have read in last week’s update, I had to re-stake the tomato plants and remove the squash from the garden. This left a lot of free space and possibilities for new additions.

On the right side of the garden you will see a small fence. This is simply three sticks (that I took from my yard) tied together with twine. This structure was made for the green beans with hopes that as they grow they will climb the fence. This should keep them from interfering with any of their neighbors!

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The newest additions to the garden are Bright Lights Swiss Chard, cauliflower, Romaine Lettuce and Wooly Thyme. While the far end of the garden is looking very mature with 6+ foot tall tomato plants, the middle of the garden is filled with young plants that are just starting to grow.

You may also notice the wild-looking vine growing at the foot of the plot. That is a pumpkin that I grew from a seed! (Yes, I’m very proud to have successfully grown something from a seed!) It has been doubling in size every week. And this week I was so excited to see that a small green pumpkin has appeared!

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2 Events at The Cape Ann Healing Center

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From the Cape Ann Healing Center:

Cape Ann Healing Center
85 Eastern Ave, Para Research Building
2nd Floor, Room 205
Gloucester, Mass
 

Call For Dates and Times!

1. Level 2 REIKI:  is an advanced level where students are able to treat themselves and others physically and emotionally.  The students will learn how to do distance healing and how to use reiki in various life situations.

Cost: $200.  The number of students in class is limited so pre-registration is required with a non-refundable $60 deposit at least 7 days before the class date.  Call 978-412-5400 to register. For info contact Silvie at silvielocker@hotmail.com

2. Feel Better Look Younger with Acupuncture

With Licensed Acupuncturist Greta Williams

Have you heard about Acupuncture but are not really sure how it works or if it works?  Learn how this ancient & systematic medicine has been helping people with pain and illness for over 2,000 years addressing both acute symptoms and underlying imbalances creating lasting health. We will explore what health issues acupuncture can benefit to help you feel better, how it is also being used as a non-invasive beautiful treatment, and explain how it creates wellness.
 
Cost: Free, donations accepted

Please call (978) 282-1191 x1 for registration

Thank you in Advance
Sarah Gauthier Lynch
Cape Ann Healing Center
978-2821191 x1
 

Gloucester Water Taxi – 1900 Style

Posted on by Sharon
Gloucester Harbor, circa 1900 Russell Robins/©Fredrik D. Bodin
Ten years ago a woman came into my gallery with fourteen 4×5 inch glass negatives that she found in the attic, and was going to sell them in her yard sale. They were in good condition, and all were harbor scenes. The only information she could give me was the photographer’s name: Russell Robins, and that he may have worked for Gorton’s Seafood. I bought them for much more than a yard sale price. As it turned out, they were all of Gloucester’s working harbor.
This photograph shows how busy the harbor was, with motor, sail, and rowing boats. The man rowing into the picture on the left is wearing a derby and looks like a businessman. He could be on his way to check out a fishing schooner’s catch and negotiate a price. Behind him are two schooners and the tug Startle. The distant shoreline is East Gloucester, and Rocky Neck is on the right. Over time, I realized that people in the fishing industry commuted by boat, unless a ship was tied up at the dock. Hundreds of people, including fishermen, shipwrights, fish company agents, provisioners, and owners, would row out to conduct the fishery’s business. And that’s probably why Russell Robins was out there too– with his camera.
Printed from the original 4×5 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Negative # A9945-009
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

CAPE ANN CHAMBER ON-LINE AUCTION UNDERWAY

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The 2011 Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce On-Line Auction is open for bidding. 
Donations include trips to White Mountains of New Hampshire, art, sports tickets to  Bruins and Red Sox games, restaurant certificates, jewelry, automotive services and much more.
The on-line edition of the Cape Ann Chamber Auction will continue through 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 15th. New items are added daily – check in often so you don’t miss a great value.
For more information and a complete list of items go to the chamber’s website at www.capeannchamber.com.

Here are a few of the items up for bid-

One coffee per day for a year

Think of how much fun you will have getting a FREE cup of coffee at Cape Ann Coffees every day for a year! You can experiment, try different kinds and find your favorite all while saving that extra cash for other things.

Donated by

Cape Ann Coffees, Gloucester

Bid Now!

Tennis Lesson with Nick Bollettieri

Improve your game at Manchester Athletic Club (www.manchesterathleticclub.com) with a 30-minute tennis lesson with world famous tennis teacher Nick Bollettieri in October.

Donated by

Manchester Athletic Club

Bid Now!

Red Sox Tickets on August 17

Two tickets to the 1:35 afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Grandstand- first base, Sec/Box 17, Row 11, Seats 5 & 6.

Donated by

Todd Oil, Rockport

Bid Now!

Pet Care & Supplies

Stock up on pet supplies with a $50 Gift Certificate from The Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply, and get your dog groomed with a $35 Gift Certificate from K-9 Kuts in Gloucester.

Donated by

Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply, K-9 Kuts, Gloucester

$45.00

Preservation Awards -Shore Road 80

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Presented to Marion and Anthony Cirella by The Gloucester Historical Commission

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Patience- Cape Ann Animal Aid pet of The Week

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Patience

Hello, my name is Patience and I am a two-month-old, tiny girl kitten.   My lovely coat is brown-and-black.  If you would like to meet me in person, I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester.   The shelter is located at 260 Main Street in Gloucester. 

The volunteers and staff here are so kind to me.  This is a non-profit shelter and although I have no idea what that means, I do know when people come in with items such as gas cards for the shelter van, everyone is so happy and grateful.   I know they also like receiving toys for the shelter cats and dogs and postage stamps for their mailings. 

Please stop by to see if I will fit into your life, heart and home.  I know one – thing, I probably can fit into your pocket, too!

Lily and Erik Steiner Represent! Atop Kilimanjaro

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Lily and Erik Steiner represent Good Morning Gloucester atop Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa and its highest peak at 19,331 feet.

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Awesomeness!

Gloucester Hospitality From Mary LoJacono

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Mary LoJacono writes-

Joey –

As Gloucester’s #1 spokesperson, I thought I’d share this with you…

Whoever gave Southerners all the credit for their hospitality has never been to Gloucester!  We’ve just spent a week up here for my daughter’s wedding at the Elks at Bass Rocks and have experienced nothing but warm, welcoming, wonderful people.

We invited 150 to join in the celebration and most of them came from the DC, North Carolina, Delaware areas.  So we’ve definitely tapped most of the resources Gloucester has to offer:

· 1 Beach Road – the best house for hosting a main event and our landlords could not be more accommodating and generous (during last week’s heat wave, they offered rooms in their own air-conditioned house so the bride-to-be could be more comfortable!)

· The Best Western has several of our more rowdy friends, but they have all thoroughly enjoyed their stay and can’t stop talking about the amazing views.

· LaRosa’s restaurant – Chef Terry not only fed droves of us throughout the week, but also managed to cater the wedding reception – more than a few people commented that it was the best food they’ve ever had! I agree. And his servers were quick, efficient and patient throughout the whole evening.

· The Elks at Bass Rocks – although Kelly Barusso was fantastic and I was nervous when I learned of her departure, Samantha Dennis was a total delight.  She had everything in order and kept things moving.  She took every worry away. IT was a perfect venue for the ceremony and reception.

· Rick Perry – Rick presided over the ceremony and his son, Jonathon, provided the sound and music.  Fantastic.  Such a genuine and warm feeling was felt by all.

· Redline – the Murray Hill Talent Band out of the Boston area had everyone on the dance floor from the first dance at 7:30 until almost midnight.  Their range included everything from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga – unbelievably fun and really great sound!

· The Gloucester House – our rehearsal dinner was picturesque and perfect.  From Leo’s stories about Gloucester and Cape Ann, to the wonderful soft-shelled lobster, to his wife’s nursing of my elderly father after suffering through Friday’s heat – could not have been more accommodating.

· The West End Salon – the hairdressers and make-up artists worked their magic on several bridal party members, grandmothers and cousins.  While I may be a little biased – we looked AMAZING when they were through with us.  They were so nice, they listened to what styles we were going for, they applied makeup so we looked great without looking made-up – they are artists and lovely ones at that.

· Jenny’s Cakes – Again – one of the best wedding cakes we’ve ever seen and tasted.  The beach theme was expertly executed and the flavor of the cake – out of this world!

· The Madfish Grille and Cap’t Carlos where dozens of us went for dinner Thursday and Friday evenings and thoroughly enjoyed their food and live music.

· The Vista – where the bride and groom spent their wedding night before heading off to Punta Cana, DR was a perfect site for a special night.

· Audrey’s Flowers – beautiful bouquets made the bride and bridesmaids outfits pop.  And the starfish on the groom and groomsmen’s boutonnieres provided a perfect touch!

I’m quite sure I’m missing someone or something, but these are just a few examples of the wonderful Gloucester-area establishments that went all out for our special event and we certainly appreciate all the effort.  It was a fantastic wedding – from rehearsal to ceremony to reception – and it would not have been possible without the Gloucester hospitality we’ve been shown.  I’ve attached a couple of my favorite photos that really show the Gloucester setting that is so unique and made everything so special. Thanks to all of you.

Most sincerely,

Mary LoJacono

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Scout Vintage Finds 186 East Main St (across from Beacon Marine)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check out Karen’s Scout Vintage Finds on Facebook here- Scout Vintage Finds Facebook Page

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Love the coffee decanter!

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Did You Know? (Linnet)

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That the Linnet is currently Red Listed in the UK?  The linnet is a small Old World finch that was common in the British Isles up until the 1970s, when changes in farming practices, and the use of herbicides to kill weeds, drastically reduced the Linnet’s food sources

The Linnet is about six inches long, has a rapid twittering song, and migrates in flocks across the British Isles sometimes going farther south in the winter. The male has a grey head with a crimson crown, and the female is plain brown. The English name, Linnet, comes from the Latin lin and linum, for linen, through the Middle French Linnette, because the bird feeds on flax seed. The scientific name, Carduelis cannabin, comes from the Latin carduelis—of the family of small finch-like birds, and cannabin—of the hemp seed—because the bird also feeds on hemp seeds.

The bird was a popular pet in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Tennyson mentions “the linnet born within the cage” in part 27 of the poem In Memoriam A.H.H, the same section that contains the famous lines “‘Tis better to have loved and lost / Than never to have loved at all. 

An appropriate name for Greg Bover’s sailboat.  It is the same name his wife’s family always gave to their boats.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

 

Chickity Check It! Brad Byrd To Play This Weekend’s Sidewalk Bazaar

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Just wanted to follow up w/u and say that it was a pleasure to meet
you a week or so ago out on Rocky Neck.  Congrats again will all of
your success with your blog!  Brad and I are subscribers and look
forward to following along.  Just a quick heads up, Brad actually was
asked to perform this Sat Aug 6th from 3-5pm for the annual sidewalk
Bazaar.  We are looking forward to it…  I know you had mentioned
sending over a youtube clip so here’s a link to a video and also a
link to Brad’s website which will bring you directly to all of his
pages, fb, twitter, youtube, myspace, etc.
Anyway,
Hope to see you around soon!
Marnie Valley Byrd

www.bradbyrdofficial.com

Lanesville Community Art Show August 12 through August 14th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey C.,

Everyone loves your "Good morning Gloucester".

Thank you for talking about Local Colors on different occasions.

If possible would you please talk about the Lanesville Community Art Show. It helps to raise money for our newly renovated community center.

    The 9th annual Art in Lanesville exhibition will take place at the Lanesville Community Center on 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, August 12 through August 14th. There is no admission charge to the public.

Opening night with free refreshments is Friday August 12 from 5-8 PM.

Saturday August 13th the show runs from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Sunday August 14th the show runs from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

A percent of all sales goes to the Community Center.

All the art exhibited is created by artists who live and/or work in the Lanesville section of Gloucester.

Thank you for your help.

Pat Doherty

Sasquatch Joins Fly Amero This Wednesday Night

Posted on by Joanne

 

 



Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, August 3rd
Special Guest: SASQUATCH!

In music as well as in life, Sasquatch has captured his own
personal hold on Cape Ann’s cultural history. He has written
a mini-catalog of moving songs of the sea, including the
unforgettable anthem: “Wrapped in the Arms of Gloucester”
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner –$9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!

Upcoming Guests:
August 10: ALLEN ESTES (tentative)

August 17: J.B. AMERO

Sincerely…
I hope to see you there! 🙂 ~ Fly