Month: February 2012

Community Stuff Saturday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Bob Jobe submits-

There is a benefit on March 29th to raise funds for the fish shack restoration project. The more people who attend the benefit the more money will be donated to the fish shack restoration fund.

Come one, come all, enjoy an evening out at a great play and donated to the restoration fund at the same time. It’s a "win…win" for all. See the poster here…

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Museum reopens in March with Ships at Sea exhibition!

Ships at Sea: A Celebration of Cape Ann’s Role in the Maritime Trades will open at the Cape Ann Museum on March 3 and remain on display through May 27, 2012. The exhibition features a selection of marine paintings, prints and ephemera from the collections of Roswitha and William Trayes and the Cape Ann Museum. There will be an opening reception on March 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.

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Essential Skills for Alzheimer’s Care

It Starts with Communication

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Gloucester Council on Aging

Rose Baker Senior Center

6 Manuel F. Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930

Presented by Jill Seiler-Moon and Debra Katt-Lloyd,

Alzheimer’s Association

Pre-registration required – www.alz.org/MANH or 800-272-3900

Great Clean up this morning

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

So many great volunteers came out this morning to start the clean up

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Cleaning up the playground

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Fixing up the fence

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Our Melissa Cox ready to pick up

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The field looks great

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Thanks Clean Pro for your help

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LOOPTWORKS- Gloucester’s Brand Group International Jon Lawler Explains Upcycling

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jon writes-
Joey,
Tim, Anne and myself just wanted to again thank you so much for coming by the office and sharing with your readers what we do in the community.  We are all daily readers of the blog and can’t wait to see how it all came out.  I know I had mentioned that if someone wants to buy something on the website they need to use promo code BGI10 to get a 10% discount.  I also forgot to mention that for businesses they can contact me at the office.  We would love to get a large restaurant on board with us for t shirts.  Thanks again Joey and I will see you at the dodge ball game.
Jon Lawler
Brand Group International/Looptworks
67 Main St
Gloucester MA 01930
978-282-3330 office

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NEIGHBOR BRIGADE IS HERE ON CAPE ANN

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

NEIGHBOR BRIGADE IS HERE ON CAPE ANN

WE ARE A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS FOUNDED TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS

BESET BY SERIOUS ILLNESS,CATASTROPHIC INJURY, OR ANY

TRAGIC EVENT…

SERVICES INCLUDE NON-MEDICAL DAY TO DAY TASKS SUCH AS..

*delivering meals* driving patients to and from appointments

*running errands *and so much more!!

To join the network of volunteers

or to find out how we can help you or someone you know

email us at RockportMA@neighborbrigade.org

or call Gina Fettig 978-290-3259

State of Massachusetts Birds

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Chris Leahy spoke to a packed house at the Sawyer Free Library last night.

As is usually the case with Chris, his talk was brilliant and depth of knowledge inspiring. Aren’t we fortunate that he resides in Gloucester and always gives so generoulsy of his time and knowledge. Thanks, too, to the Sawyer Free for hosting this event. Chris gave out to our community twenty-five copies of the beautiful and densely illustrated 60 page seminal report on the avifauna of Massachusetts. If you did not receive a copy last night, it is available to read in convenient online magazine form here: State of the Birds: Documenting Changes in Massachusetts Birdlife. 

From the forward of State of the Birds, written by Edward O. Wilson, University Professor Emeritus in Entomology Harvard University. ”

Dear Friends,

It is with tremendous enthusiasm that I mark the release of Mass Audubon’s seminal report on Massachusetts avifauna, State of the Birds 2011. Though our Commonwealth is one of the smallest, most populous states in the union, it is blessed with spectacular landscapes filled with an astonishing biodiversity. The Berkshire Hills in their autumn splendor, Bald Eagles soaring over the Quabbin wilderness, the majesty of the sea at any season from Cape Ann to Cape Cod—these and many other treasures inspire our imagination and lift our spirits. These landscapes are home to birds—birds that can show us, when we watch and listen, how our environment is faring and how it is changing.

…Birds inhabit our myths, appear in our poetry, and inspire our music. Since ancient times, birds have been used in auguries to make critical decisions or predict the future. Now science rather than superstition is interpreting what the birds are telling us. We need to listen carefully.”

Sincerely,

Edward O. Wilson

Did you know Allen Estes wrote a Top 40 Hit?

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

That’s right, folks.  It’s called Next to You and was Tammy Wynette’s last top 40 hit.  See her Next to You video here.

Watch the Local Music Seen video, above, and see Allen sing his version of the song.  Which do you like better?

Six excellent choices for music tonight with lots of dancing options.  See full lineup here.

A Sign From Paul the 3rd

Posted on by capeannpainter

Paul loved the muppets. His friends went down there and tied a bunch of balloons to the bench there was a big kermit the frog balloon. we went down there later and while we were talking the Kermit balloon took off. It flew over the greasy pole and headed for good harbor beach. his friends thought it was cool. They said Paul wanted the balloon.

Brand Group International Slide Show

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Doing business right in the heart of Gloucester’s beautiful West End of Main Street!

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Community Stuff Friday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc., a member of the non-profit, national organization called PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) dedicated to maintaining the health of older adults so they may continue to live in their homes independently in the community, has announced the addition of Essex resident, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, PCA, HHA, to their team.  Elizabeth’s role will be in be in the Nursing Department at the PACE day center located in Gloucester at 29A Emerson Avenue.  Elizabeth graduated from Manchester Regional High School and has both her Liberal Arts Degree from North Shore Community College and certification as a Personal Care Attendant.  She hopes to complete her degree as an RN soon.  She loves working with the older population and is excited to be joining the PACE team in Gloucester.UMW Church 2-21-12

The UMW Group (United Methodist Women) of the Gloucester United Methodist Church stand together at a presentation yesterday given by Carol Pallazolla of Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc., a member of the non-profit, national organization called PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) dedicated to maintaining the health of older adults so they may continue to live in their homes independently in the community, located in Gloucester on 29A Emerson Avenue.  They also learned about programs being offered at the Gloucester Senior Center with TRIAD.  A very educational day!

North Shore United Way Women in Action Breakfast February 16, 2012.

Jonathan Gay, Playworks, Brian Flynn, Cape Ann Y, Margo Casey, North Shore United Way, Julie LaFontaine, The Open Door. www.nsuw.org for more info.

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In the spirit of romance this February, Oasis Rockport is looking for YOUR story.  Send along your romantic story. Did you get engaged this Valentine’s Day?  Do you have an incredibly romantic story of love you would like to share?  Oasis Rockport will give away a Wedding Photography Package, including an Engagement or Bridal Session for $500 to the winning entry. Send your story in to acook@oasisrockport.com to enter the contest, along with your contact info so we can let you know if you won.  Entries must be submitted before February 28th.  Winning entry to be determined March 9th and will be featured online.

Brand Group International’s Tim Oullette Lands Crocs- Chooses Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here is another example of a business that could do business anywhere but they choose Gloucester.  Landing a huge international account with Crocs Apparel we sit down with the President of Brand Group International, Tim Oullette.

Ruby ~ Pet of the Week!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ruby ~ Pet of the Week!

Ruby

My name is Ruby and this could be your lucky day because I am  available for adoption!  Please stop by the Cape Ann Animal Aid so that we may discuss how fun your life will be with me in it!

I am a three-month-old female Lab/Hound mix; who is affectionate and playful.   I need a little training, but I am willing to learn and I am very smart.   If you would like to see some photos of me, visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or stop by our non-profit shelter located at 260 Main Street in Gloucester.  

I am so excited about thinking about being adopted, I just can’t wait.  I know this is hard to believe, but I have siblings here who are just as cute as I am.   My sister is yelling at me right now saying she is cuter than I am, but I am pretending not to hear her.  Why don’t you come down and decide!    

Burnham’s Field clean-up this Saturday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

John McElhenny forwards-

A clean-up of Burnham’s Field will take place this Saturday morning, Feb. 25. Volunteers will fix fences, paint basketball backboards, remove graffiti and pick up litter. Local cleaning company CleanPro has kindly offered to donate supplies and staff to erase graffiti. Ben’s Wallpaper & Paint of Gloucester has generously offered to donate paint for the backboards. Free coffee will be served.

Burnham’s Field across from St. Ann School is the largest green space in central Gloucester. There’s been a resurgence of pride in Burnham’s Field, including a 20-plot community garden created last summer. GoodMorningGloucester readers got to meet the gardeners in a GMG exclusive video serieshere.

The clean-up of Burnham’s Field will be held rain or shine this Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. All are invited!

Questions? Contact John McElhenny, jmcelhenny@gmail.com

Who does Peter love to forget to thank?

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Our good friend and multi-talented sound man, recording engineer, guitarist, sax player, singer/songwriter Will Hunt.  Among many other things, Will does sound for Local Music Seen with Allen Estes, and on this week’s show, Peter and Allen  thank everybody else who works on this show EXCEPT for Will!  Peter almost forgot to thank me too 😉

Then, at the sold out Mardi Gras concert at Minglewood on Tuesday, Peter thanked everybody else EXCEPT Will, who gave us excellent sound.

Now, Joey C. remembered to thank Will at Celebrate Gloucester, so we were afraid Will might begin to think we don’t like him or something.

We want to make sure Will doesn’t get a complex, so we’re dedicating this entire post to say just one thing:

THANK YOU WILL!   WE LOVE YOU!

You’ll get to see Will on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes some time in the next couple of month — and that will be a real treat.  This time he’ll be performing, so somebody else will do sound.  We’ll forget to thank him too.  That’s just what happens with sound men . . .