Day: August 28, 2012

BankGloucester giving away $15,000

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

BankGloucester will be giving away a total of $15,000 to 15 community organizations in October. The way the winners are chosen is by votes from the community itself. Voting begins on Monday, August 27th. Most of the organizations are from Gloucester, with a few from the surrounding area. This is the 5th year that BankGloucester has given back to the community in this way. Since your blog is such a part of Gloucester, I am hoping you could help put the word out for people to vote.

BankGloucester will donate a total of $15,000 to 15 community organizations on Cape Ann!

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Supporting organizations that are important to the residents of Cape Ann is one of the ways that BankGloucester gives back to the community. Over the past four years BankGloucester has given at total of $60,000 to non-profit and community organizations through their “Banking for the Community” Program.  This year, their 125th anniversary, they will again award a combined $15,000 to fifteen organizations. The funds will be distributed based on the number of votes received. The organization with the most votes will receive $5,000. The organization receiving the second most votes will receive $3,000. The organization with the third most votes will receive $1,000. 12 other organizations with the next highest number of votes will each receive $500.

Winners are chosen by the votes cast by community members. Beginning Monday, August 27, 2012 anyone can come into the BankGloucester for a ballot or may complete a ballot online at www.BankGloucester.com . Please one entry per person/email address. Voting closes on September 28, 2012. Information about the organizations is available on the bank’s website and in the lobby located at 160 Main Street in Gloucester.

The following organizations are included on this year’s ballot: Action, Inc., Cape Ann Animal Aid, Cape Ann Museum, Cape Ann YMCA, Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary, Gloucester Education Foundation, Healing Abuse/Working for Change (HAWC), Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, Open Door Food Pantry, Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Rose Baker Senior Center, Senior Care Inc., The Gloucester Fund, and Wellspring Inc.

Community Photos 8/28/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey, it almost looks like lobster pots are stacked around the
vents at city hall.
                Anthony Marks

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Community Stuff 8/28/12

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Maritime Gloucester Heritage Day

Maritime Gloucester will hold its 9th annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, September 1st, from 10 am – 5 pm. The Center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day.
The Schooner Ardelle will be berthed at its home on the Harriet Webster Wharf at Maritime Gloucester. The Ardelle, built and operated by Harold Burnham, will be joined at the dock by other visiting schooners, Spirit of Massachusetts and Summerwind, in the city for the schooner races.

The festivities will feature music by local favorite, Daisy Nell at 12 noon. Daisy will also be reading from her children’s book, The Stowaway Mouse.
Many local crafters will demonstrate their skills and sell their work. Windrush Books will feature vintage local history and maritime related books.
The Cape Ann Ship Modelers will offer ship model building and ship-in-a-bottle demonstrations. Art Haven will help the visiting children create their own work of art. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum will display its 15’ long model of the schooner Evelina Goulart. Exhibitors also include the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, Ocean Alliance, the Gloucester Gig Rowers and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Marine Archaeologists from Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary will be exhibiting the Wreck of the Portland.
Lunch food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
Maritime Gloucester is located at 23 Harbor Loop in Gloucester. For further information, call 978-281-0470.

Hi Joey…

Any chance you could post an art show announcement for "Absence of Color, A Collaboration" a unique exhibit of Quill Pen Art, Sculpture and Photography. Public welcome to the reception Sept 1, 7-9PM, Newburyport Art Association.

Thanks,

Skip

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North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com

Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com

phone: 508-395-5871 (C)

Bishop Gregory Mansour  of the Maronite Eparchy of the Eastern  United States will celebrate a Pontifical Maronite Mass for living and deceased members of the Lebanese-American community of Cape Ann on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at St Ann Church, Gloucester.  A reception will follow in the lower church hall.  All are cordially invited to attend.