Month: August 2016

I find these “assigned seats” in Prides Crossing a little bit funny.  Don’t get all political on me, but I can’t help but wonder if any arguments have broken out here.

Hi, Being from W.Glou. forever there is a FB page:  “Do you know where Tysvers is?”  My friend Audrey Allenshared this article:

Stone Marks Reveal Civil War Training In West Gloucester – Elliott C. Rogers – November 1954

Men were trained for Civil War services on a nearly forgotten muster field in West Gloucester. This is the conclusion reached by a student of local history and terrain after research and observation. Initials and symbols carved in stone mark the place.

There is some evidence that men trained there for the Revolutionary War, too, says Elliott C. Rogers in a “memorandum” that makes a timely reading at Memorial Day time:

Memo in Re the Old Training Ground or Muster Field at West Gloucester.

Undoubtedly dating from Revolution or Colonial times and probably used as a training ground for militia from then to and including the Civil War period.

After some search, there seems to be no actual evidence that this particular field was used during the Revolution, but it was, as shown clearly by the existing permanent record, in use at the time of our Civil War. (See later re Revolutionary Monument.)

This training ground is located on a height of land overlooking Ipswich Bay, off Concord street, nearly to Sumner street, and above with a view of Walker Creek where in 1860, William Haskell, Jr., and Mark Haskell made a request of the town to “have liberty to set down a corn mill on tidewater called Walker Creek.”

This is a tide water creek from Ipswich or Essex Bay according to the latest map prepared under the direction of the Army Map Service copied by the U. S. G. S. for Gloucester, 1945. The Essex boundary crosses the creek not far from the Conomo Point Road, and the Ipswich line, comes into Essex Bay, so called, on the map just outside of Tommy Island, and crossing a part of it. The creek runs through the marsh and land not far at any time, from Sumner street, crosses Walker street and goes almost to the line of Essex avenue, where the brook or overflow from Haskell’s Pond enters it. This point is hereinafter mentioned in connection with the sawmill formerly there. I give this slight description of Walkers Creek because people, except West Gloucesterites, seem to know nothing about it, or have even heard of it. It has, however, played a prominent part in the industrial development of that region, and our town and city.

Continue reading “Do you know where Tysvers is? Pauline Bresnahan shares some local Civil War history” →

Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Yard Sale is this Saturday 9-1 on 1123 Washington Street:

Clothes, linens, books, CD’s , baked goods, nisu, and sausage and hot dogs!!

Thanks and hope you are having a great summer!

Dianne Richards

Council President

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Seeks Co-Teacher for Children’s Religious Exploration Program

August 16, 2016 ~ Rose~

The Children’s Religious Exploration Program of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church seeks a Co-Teacher to plan and facilitate engaging experiences for a wide age range with the program’s Lead Teacher/Director.
This is a part-time, three hours per week position. Two hours are required on Sunday mornings; a weekly one hour planning meeting will be arranged with the Director.

Qualifications:
• Have values aligned with those of Unitarian Universalism
• Willingness to serve the mission and work of the GUUC congregation
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people in diverse situations
• Minimum of one year experience assisting or teaching in a classroom setting
• Knowledge of mixed age curriculum and experience using story, song, art, nature, movement, discussion, and/or play to engage children is highly desired
• Ability to work supportively with teen assistants
• Experience maintaining confidentiality
• Successful completion of a background check (CORI)

Candidates with experience in Emergent, Nature Based, Montessori, and/or Waldorf curriculum, as well as those with experience in children’s religious education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Pre-service training will begin the week of September 5, 2016. The first program Sunday will be September 18 and will continue most Sundays through June 4, 2017.

To apply:

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and two professional references by August 20, 2016 to info@gloucesteruu.org

Paper applications may be mailed to:
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
10 Church Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
ATTN: DRE

CAPE ANN ARTS ALIVE! – Music and More, August 22 through August 26

August 16, 2016 ~ Rose

One-week Music Day Camp for Children Ages 6-12

A one week morning day camp will be offered Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26, 8:30 – 12:30, for children aged 6 through 12 years old at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA.  “Cape Ann Arts Alive” will offer music and more as we explore Cape Ann through the lively arts.

Campers will have opportunities to sing and make music, participate in movement, creative drama and dance, write haiku and more. The camp experience will culminate with a showcase of the week’s highlights at 11:30 AM for family and friends.

Drama and music will combine as we discover the stories of colorful, local characters Howard Blackburn, the Witch of Dogtown and the Gloucester Sea Serpent.

Gloucester poet/composer Steve Scotti’s “On the Dogtown Common Road” which highlights the Babson Boulder carved mottos will be used to inspire Haiku and other poetry.

Program Staff features veteran teachers and performers from the Cape Ann Interfaith Community including Kathleen Adams, Annisquam Village Church; Rose Sheehan, Gloucester UUC; Kristina Martin, First Congregational, Rockport; Pastor Anne Deneen and Eva DiLascio, St. Paul Lutheran, Lanesville; Jay DiPrima, Mary Jodice and Mark Nelson from St. John’s.

No religious affiliation is necessary to participate.

Camper cost is only $50 for the week. Scholarships are available.

For more information contact Mark Nelson 978-283-1708, ext 2, or email mark@stjohnsgloucester.org. You can download the information and sign up here.

Please consider sending your child(ren), or pass this on to friends/family with children. No matter what your status come for our “Review” on Friday the 27 at 11:30 to see our “results”.  And if you care to help, send your contributions to “St. John’s Music Guild”!

St. John’s Church, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester MA 01930

Seafood Throwdown at this week’s Cape Ann Farmers Market with a Backyard Growers cooking workshop!

August 15, 2016 ~ backyardgrowersgloucester

Join us for an epic 2016 Seafood Throwdown to celebrate Cape Ann Farmers Market’s 10th Anniversary!

Cape Ann Farmers Market, North Atlantic Marine Alliance, Backyard Growers, Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association, and the City of Gloucester are partnering to highlight Cape Ann’s local farming and fishing community.

During the Throwdown from 4-5:30, two local chefs – one team from Passports plus a mystery second team – will compete in a cooking competition inspired by local seafood using the farmers market as their pantry. While they cook, Backyard Growers will lead two short cooking demonstrations designed to help home gardeners find fun ways to use the healthy food they’re growing in their own backyards – and get their kids involved in the process!

After the throwdown, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and founder of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association Angela Sanfilippo will lead their own fun demonstration of how to cook whiting, a local underutilized fish, at home in your own kitchen.

Come by Stage Fort Park this Thursday and pick up some cooking tips with your locally grown vegetables and locally caught fish!

Check out the event on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1728703380725183/

Soccer season starts 8-20-16!

August 15, 2016 ~ coliecatherine ~ Edit

Cape Ann Special Olympics, providing athletic opportunities for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities. If you are interested in being part of our program we are currently offering soccer . Our first practice will be August 20th at New Balance-Newell Stadium – Gloucester High School from 11am to 1pm!

we are also possible adding flag football if interested please contact us via Facebook or in person at soccer practice.

Any special needs athletes interested in participating are welcome to join us!
Athletes medical forms available online or in hand at practice

http://www.specialolympicsma.org/resources/forms-and-downloads/

https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterSpecialOlympics