Month: March 2016

Keeping the Faith

Posted on by Nichole S.

I love this memorial.  It makes me sad…and it inspires me.

While I’ve previously researched it for my own purposes and have more than likely read about it here on GMG, when questioned about it the other day, I was at a bit of a loss for information.  So, I was happy to come home, look through my photos, and brush up a little.

I actually like to refer to the statue as “them” …because that’s what I see. While clearly it is a statue…I just see the family…a them.  Pained, proud, haunted, hopeful, wonderful, worried, scared, strong, certain, uncertain….and much more.  They are really beyond beautiful.

Please visit the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association here to read about the great work that they do, the Memorial, and more.  Below is a bit of what they include about the memorial.

On August 5, 2001, the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association (GFWA) dedicated a monument to honor the women who have been – and are – the soul of fishing communities.

As Angela Sanfilippo, GFWA president, so eloquently said at the dedication ceremony:

“The memorial serves as a testimonial to what wives, mothers, sisters, and children of fishermen of the world have endured because their men chose to be on the water. They had no choice but to stand on rock, to be on land.”

Envisioned by the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Gloucester fishermen, the memorial honors not only the faith, diligence, and fortitude of the wives of fishermen and mariners everywhere but also honors all women for their unselfish contribution to the well being of their families and their communities.

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Are fishcakes obsolete #9 from Al Bezanson

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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  1. Take a short walk down the street to a just-arrived dragger
  2. Select a couple large hake from the top of the catch
  3. Wait a  minute for a crewmember to fillet the fish
  4. Hand over the fillets to Heidi at the Fort Square Café
  5. Enjoy another cup of Rusty’s coffee as you wait for breakfast
  6. Note that the spuds are on the side – not in the fishcake
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www.capeanncommunity.com Listings for 3/18/16

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann TV Production Class March 31

March 17, 2016 ~ Cape Ann TV

Jim Capillo, Cape Ann TV’s Studio Manager is teaching the basics of field video production on Thursday, March 31 at 6-8 pm. He will show you how to use Cape Ann TV’s cameras and microphones to capture good video and audio, and he will get you on the road to making your own television program.

Jim’s top three reason of why you should take this class is:

1- You will learn the basics on how to produce a tv show.

2- You will become a better camera operator.

3- You will better understand the process of how television is put together (behind the scenes.)

This class is open to any resident of Cape Ann who is Cape Ann TV member (see our website Membership page for details: http://www.capeanntv.org)

Contact Lisa at: lsmith@capeanntv.org or 978-281-2443 to sign up for the class.

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Cape Ann Museum’s Seafaring Women

March 17, 2016 ~ Cape Ann Museum

Captain Laurel Seaborn, a maritime archaeologist and sailing ship captain, will offer an in-depth look at the brave women who went to sea in the nineteenth century during her illustrated lecture on March 26 at 2:00p.m. at the Cape Ann Museum.

During the 19th century, when women chose to go to sea in sailing ships, they contributed as nurses, nannies and navigators, and in extreme cases took command of the ship. Besides the beds, chairs, and parlor organs that might be found during an archaeological excavation of a shipwreck, their personal possessions such as jewelry, sewing kits and children’s toys would also convey evidence of how the culture on ships changed with a woman’s presence. The investigation of these artifacts, as clues into the lives of these seafaring women, is part of Captain Seaborn’s ongoing PhD research at the University of New Hampshire.

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Photo credit: Deck of J.L. Ralston, Canadian salt transport at Pew’s Wharf, 1920. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum.

Seaborn has crewed and captained both modern and historic sailing ships, and has worked on archaeological projects doing underwater excavations on such renowned ships as Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge and Captain Kidd’s Cara Merchant.

This program is free for CAM members / $10 for non-members (includes admission). Space is limited; reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations please call (978) 283-0455 x10 or email info@capeannmuseum.org.

Reservations can also be made online at Eventbrite.

JAZZ, WINE TASTING & SILENT AUCTION EVENING

March 17, 2016 ~ taagloucester

Jazz, Wine Tasting & Auction Evening!

Sunday, April 10th at 6:30 pm

Come listen to wonderful jazz (“Jazmen” Trio feat. Mark Arnold will perform! An acclaimed vocalist Mari Martin will be joining us that evening!), bid on wonderful auction items and taste some delicious wines!

Space is limited to 80 people, so please buy your tickets early.

CLICK HERE TO BUY A TICKET

and

CLICK HERE TO BID ON THE AUCTION ITEMS!

Purim Celebration!

March 17, 2016 ~ taagloucester

TAA Purim Celebration

Wednesday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm

Please join us for the Purim celebration!
Megillah reading! Carl Woolf will be joining us! Music! Beer from the Cape Ann Brewery! Potato pancakes! Blintzes! And delicious hamantaschen cooked by Abe Baron!
Suggestion donation – $5.

We will be also collecting gifts for the poor (Matanot L’evyonim).

CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Essex Elementary PTO is raffling off 2 Stand up Paddle boards and more. Check out the raffle and we will be following it up with an online raffle of local goods and services from Cape Ann. If you would like a ticket you can contact Kendra at Double Exposure. 978-283-0870 

Thank you Joey

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What are the chances…

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

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…of seeing this truck, with a rainbow on St. Patrick’s Day!  This was taken by my cousin Wendy Murrin on her way home from work today on Route 1 North…couldn’t get any luckier than that!

Italian St Patrick Day Fun Raiser at the Tavern

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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A St Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Tavern a Fun Raiser  for Sefatia.

A Fun Day of being Irish with a great meal at the Tavern.

@WeberGrills Restoration Project

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The trust Weber Kettle That Provided So  Many Great For Us Down Here At the Dock Got A Whole Lot If Love Today.
Full details tomorrow on http://www.northeastbbq.com
She went from this-

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@WeberGrills Smokey Joe Lower Vent Mod

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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With inspiration and advice from far more mechanically inclined contributors @Bustin Butt and @addicted-to-smoke on the Weber Kettle Club Message board I successfully added a nice lower vent knob to my often used Smokey Joe Grill that I use for lunches at the dock.

First she needed some cleaning from a heavy year of use and neglect in the most brutal of saltwater dock conditions (our lobster company).

Before-

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After scraping with a razor blade handle to remove the heavy crud, I gave it a good scrubbing with some dish soap and fine steel wool.  This Smokey Joe is pretty banged up already so I didn’t get too crazy but the results are pretty remarkable with only about 40 minutes of elbow grease.

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For really great Weber Kettle cleaning instructions check out Weber Kettle Clubs guides-

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NOVENA BALLERINA

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Madison’s grandmother Geri informs that this was Madison’s idea on how to dress for the Novena! I think it perfect, her colors coordinate beautifully with Nina and Jane’s vibrant pink and orange altar roses.

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BREAKING EXTRAORDINARY UNBELIEVABLY GRAND NEWS: BACKSHORE LOTS SAVED BY NEW PLAN TO PURCHASE!!!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

EDITOR’S NOTE ~ PLEASE READ TO THE END AND DONATE TODAY. EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR DONATED WILL HELP GET US ONE STEP CLOSER! Link to donate: SAVE OUR SHORES

 

Save Our Shores Gloucester (SOSG), a group working to protect Gloucester’s undeveloped coastline, signed a purchase and sales agreement for $75,000 to buy 4 lots at 166-178 Atlantic Road owned by Cheryl Soones.  The group intends to protect and preserve this land for the public in perpetuity. The sale will close in mid-April.

For months, these lots have been under assault by developers who wanted to build houses on the ocean side of Atlantic Road and prohibit public access.  SOSG members fought them every step of the way- at the Conservation Commission, the Planning Board, and City Council, where hundreds of people turned out in protest.  Undeterred by community opposition, the developers returned with larger and more elaborate plans.  Last week Cheryl Soones filed a lawsuit against the City requesting that the Back Shore Overlay District be declared invalid.

In light of these realities, SOSG is prepared for a long and expensive legal battle.  The group hired land use attorney Jamy Madeja, of Buchanan and Associates, and sought out the best experts in land conservation, and protection of natural habitats. They worked closely with Marilyn Hyde, a local real estate broker, to secure the land.

These tactics worked!  SOSG is thrilled that the land purchase is the least expensive and quickest strategy by far, for ensuring preservation of these lots on the Back Shore. As Madeja exclaimed, “The best way to assure public safety and public access, visual and physical, for centuries to come, is to buy these properties and preserve them, on the deeds.  These local heroes are doing this for everyone.  I’m proud to be associated with them. This is the best possible outcome. “

Now the group needs to raise $100,000 for the sale and purchase, closing costs, and legal fees.  As Marty Del Vecchio, a leader of the group points out, “”We urgently need to raise this money and have it in hand by April 12th, just a few short weeks away.  We need the support of those who love the Back Shore; please donate so that this tremendous opportunity to preserve this land is not lost.”

Donate now and own a piece of the Back Shore Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to the Gloucester Fund, 45 Middle St., Gloucester MA 01930.  Please add SOSG to the memo line.  Donations may also be made through GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/sosgloucester.

For more information, contact Barbara Silberman at barb@sosgloucester.org.

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This Weekend in the Arts

Posted on by James Eves

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BankGloucester is hosting a
public reception for artist Marilyn Swift

Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 11 am to 1 pm
in BankGloucester’s lobby on Main Street.

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The reception is a great opportunity to meet Marilyn personally and speak with her regarding her work. Light refreshments will be available.

To learn more about Marilyn Swift, visit her website at www.MarilynSwift.com

Go mbeannai Dia duit (May God Bless You)

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

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Sunflower Field, Buttonwood Farm, Griswold, CT

Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow, searching for that pot of gold!

Nichole’s Picks 3/19 + 3/20

Posted on by Nichole S.

Pick #1:  The Power of Play Festival

This has received a lot of press…and rightfully so!  What a fantastic event this will be and with such an important message.

See Kim Smith’s post from yesterday to read more

The festival, open to families and children of all ages, will feature games, art projects, dance, sports and other activities to celebrate the importance of play in educating children.  The Power of Play Festival will feature giant building blocks; tiny, 3-D house- and boat-building; Lego-building challenges; sensory play tables with water, sand and goop; giant floor puzzles; collaborative art projects; taekwondo and yoga; puppet workshops and shows; and an obstacle course.

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Pick #2:  The Boston Flower  & Garden Show

March 16-20, 2016

Seaport World Trade Center, Boston

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CLICK HERE FOR ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION!

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The Boston Flower & Garden Show will return to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston on Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, 2016 with the theme “Nurtured by Nature”.   The care we put into our gardens comes back to us a thousand-fold.  Well-designed landscapes rejuvenate by offering places to connect with nature and each other. Floral arrangements, houseplants and containers enliven and refresh our living spaces.  Homegrown food and the results of popular urban agriculture activities like beekeeping fill our tables with nutritious delights.  Celebrate the bountiful benefits of the garden and learn how to keep yourself, and your garden, growing strong!

Please share your photos on our Facebook page and check back often to watch the show take shape!

Package and coat check is available.  There are a limited number of wheelchairs available on a first come first serve basis.

Don’t forget to bring your camera and video recorder to the Show!  There are tons of great photo opportunities and the pictures will help you plan your new garden long after the Show is over.  Share your best footage with your family and friends, and of course with us!

Pick #3  Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 20th at 1:00 pm.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Did you know that “the South Boston, St. Patrick’s Parade is Listed as the second largest parade in the country, being viewed by nearly 600,000 to 1 Million people every year!”

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As always, for a more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid

From Brother Walnut’s Kitchen

Posted on by capeannpainter

Brother Walnut’s “official Authentic  Irish Boiled Dinner”

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Ingredients;

1 head Chopped Cabbage
5 Chopped peeled potatoes
4 Chopped carrots
1 slab of Corned beef
Absolutely no flavorful Spices
Gloucester Tap Water

Toss all ingredients in a large pan.
Make sure all ingredients are covered by Gloucester tap water.
Cook on high for approximately 3 hours.
Boiling time may vary.
Just make sure all flavor of the ingredients are removed before
Serving.
SERVE AND ENJOY! Or not.
LUCK OF THE IRISH TO YA!
Your gonna need it.

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