Beautiful Industry down at the State Pier.
Month: August 2017
Sea to Supper–August 24th
HONORS PLANNED FOR LEADING ADVOCATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
Proceeds from Dinner Event Will Boost Services for Fishermen and Fishing Families
A woman widely considered to be the most effective long-term advocate for commercial fishermen in the history of New England will be in the spotlight during an upcoming seaside dinner event in Gloucester.
Angela Sanfilippo, President of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association, is to be the guest of honor at the Sea to Supper Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar, 75 Essex Street, in the Cape Ann Marina Resort.
Beginning at 6:00 o’clock, the Sea to Supper Celebration will feature local, fresh seafood specially prepared for the occasion by Todd Snopkowski of Snapchef, fine wines, oral tributes and displays on Cape Ann fishermen, and more. The set-up of Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar will allow those attending to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Annisquam River and the Cape Ann Marina Resort at sunset.
Tickets, at $75 apiece, may be obtained by going to: sea-to-supper.eventbrite.com, or by calling 978-821-1590.
All proceeds will go to Fishing Partnership Support Services, which Angela Sanfilippo helped found in the late-1990s and on whose board of directors she has served ever since. A non-profit organization, Fishing Partnership Support Services helps commercial fishermen and their families through a variety of free services — from safety trainings, to health coverage enrollment assistance, to disaster relief support.
While honoring Angela Sanfilippo, the Sea to Supper Celebration will also highlight the contributions commercial fishermen have made to coastal communities and to the health of seafood consumers, according to J.J. Bartlett, President of Fishing Partnership Support Services.
“Fishermen risk life and limb every time they go to sea to harvest the healthiest source of protein there is,” Bartlett pointed out. “Fishing was the founding industry of Massachusetts. Fishermen have made imperishable imprints on the history, culture, traditions and economy of our state and region.”
Speaking of the night’s honoree, Bartlett said, “For 40-plus years, there is no one in New England that has done more to call attention to the plight of the fishermen and the condition of the oceans than Angela Sanfilippo. At great personal sacrifice, Angela has worked tirelessly to ensure that fishermen and their families are treated with fairness, dignity and compassion.”
Bartlett noted that, in 2009, Salem State University awarded Mrs. Sanfilippo an honorary doctorate in human letters in recognition of her work in enhancing the health, safety and economic well-being of fishermen and protecting marine environments. She is always quick to remind any audience that “fishermen are environmentalists, too. Fishermen understand and value the oceans more than anyone.”
In addition to her employment as a community health navigator for Fishing Partnership Support Services, Mrs. Sanfilippo serves as president of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association, a position she has held for 40 years; as executive director of the Massachusetts Fishermen’s Partnership, an organization of commercial fishermen’s associations from all gear and geographic sectors of the Massachusetts fishing industry; and as president of the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund.
Mrs. Sanfilippo is also a member of the Gloucester Fisheries Commission and serves on the boards of the Northeast Seafood Coalition, the Boston Fisheries Foundation, and the Governor’s Commission for the Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program.
The Sea to Supper Celebration is one of several special events this year commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of Fishing Partnership Support Services. Originally a direct provider of health coverage, the organization has functioned since 2009 as a virtual human resources bureau for the fishermen of New England. It operates out of offices in Gloucester, Plymouth, New Bedford, Chatham and Kennebunk, Maine, and offers, year-round, more than 20 distinct services.
In 2016, the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers named Fishing Partnership Support Services its Community Health Worker Program of the Year.
The 20th anniversary observances will include a large gala and fundraiser at the conference center on the Boston Fish Pier in September
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Marshall’s Farm Stand 50th Anniversary Party
Come help us celebrate our 50th year in business. We will be cooking up some samples of Dom’s marinated meats, refreshing slush and our own delicious sweet corn. Farmer Bob members will be getting a special gift.
Saturday, August 19, 2017, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
144 Concord Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Also remember to visit the animals that Marshalls Farm Stand has. Great take in for kids.
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Music Around Town ~ August 14-20, 2017
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Half Off Menu Excluding Sushi At The Rudder/ Half Off Sushi After 5PM At The Studio Restaurant On Rocky Neck August 14, 2017
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Cape Ann License Plate
Now is the time to get your Cape Ann License Plate. The proceeds from these plates go directly to support economic development and education/job training and promotion for the four towns of our region.
Anyone with a car registered in Massachusetts can get one of these beautiful plates. Just sign up online @lovecapeann.com . . . Your plate will be mailed right to your door. No trip to registry needed!
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Gloucester Smiles-713
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Visitors from Rhode Island
A very loving family who now live in Cranston Rhode Island, but originally lived in Brooklyn New York. We spoke at length about the Italian history in Gloucester. She was very out spoken and said she is in a mixed marriage, she is Sicilian and he is from mainland Italy. They were headed on a whale watch at Seven Seas. A wonderful encounter from a very colorful family.
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Game Changer- Double Insulated Soda/Beer Can Cooler-Insulator
Craig Kimberley told me about these and while I’m a huge fan of my double insulated cups for keeping my iced beverages cold all day long- I didn’t see the need for the beer one that locks down your beer and keeps it icy cold. That was until my beautiful wife Kate surprised me with one- a Yeti branded one last week.
I was using neoprene coozies and they don’t do a fraction of the job. Like 10 percent of how awesome these work.
Super thoughtful of her. I tried it and my beer doesn’t usually last long enough to get cold anyway but honestly these things keep your beer or soda super cold right down to the last drop. I don’t like mine- I LOVE IT!
Just like the Yeti double insulated cups, you don’t have to buy the Yeti brand ones that are $25 each, you can get the same exact ones but they don’t have the Yeti name on them for $9.99 on Amazon. Here’s the link to buy, and let me tell you, you will 100% absolutely love them.
You know when I say no-brainer, that it’s a total no-brainer? This is a no-brainer. Your husband will love you for it. Your wife will love you for it. Your of legal drinking age kids will love you for it. if you don’t have one, get one, you can thank me later.
Game changer.
The link to buy on Amazon here
Kenley Beer Can Cooler Insulator – Holder Colster for Cans Drink Beverage Soda – Stainless Steel – Double Wall Vacuum Insulation
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Maplewood Car Wash and Cape Ann SNAP Team Up Sunday August 13th
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GloucesterCast 237 With Terry Weber, Kathy Day, Eric Magers, Jamie Mathison, Sarah Steward, Charlene Delaney, The Kids From Plastic Pick-It Up, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/13/17
GloucesterCast 237 With Terry Weber, Kathy Day, Eric Magers, Jamie Mathison, Sarah Steward, Charlene Delaney, The Kids From Plastic Pick-It Up, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/13/17
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Topics Include:
Thanks to Terry Weber for bringing me a bagel from Dunkin Donuts WITHOUT BUTTER
Kathy Day Volunteer Organizer 7th Annual Gloucester Overdose Vigil
Plastic Pick It Up Donation To Cape Ann Maritime Partnership (CAMP) Â One Ocean One Love
Clean Harbor Initiative For more Info-  www.seasidesustainability.org www.facebook.com/capeannmaritimepartnership
Hannah Kimberley On NPR ‘s All Things Considered talking about her book about Annie Smith Peck
Block Party
Happening at Beauport Hotel- SUPahBowl, Art Show August 22 Call To Painters, Lobster Fest Every Wednesday At Seaport Grill, North Shore Accappella
Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast August 19th
This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 19-20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days.
Mommy & Me Fitness Class Coming Soon! Starting Wednesday August 23rd we will be offering a fun mommy and me fitness class for moms with children 0-3 years old. The class will be every Wednesday morning from 9:00 – 10:00am.  Mommy and Me Fitness will feature fun kid friendly music, and exercises that include the kids and give Mom a great workout.
Beauport Hotel News
Sticker Art- Carol Krieks Graphic Arts Custom Stickers By Carol www.sandtocitystyle.com
Shout Out To Louise and Jerry Fatta
Kudos To Annisquam Village Players for Singing in The Rain
Gloucester Stage Out Of The Mouths of Babes opened August 11th
Winged Creature Update
Tickets Still Available For The Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund Monday August 28th
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL GALE AND ERIN FRAZIER ON THEIR ENGAGEMENT!!!
Congratulations to our dear friends the Gale Family on the engagement of their son Bill Gale to Erin Frazier! ❤
Annisquam Lighthouse at Dusk
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Pompeii
On our recent trip to Italy we visited Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried under 20 feet of ash and pumice when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Â When we arrived, we discovered that there were a number of wildfires burning on the slopes of Vesuvius. At times, giant plumes of smoke floated above the ruins, perhaps giving us some sense of what the doomed inhabitants of Pompeii saw on that fateful day.
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Summertime in Magnolia
Went kayaking on Friday afternoon in Magnolia Harbor and watched the kids enjoying the summertime and our beautiful Magnolia Pier.
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Half Off Menu Excluding Sushi At The Rudder/ Half Off Sushi After 5PM At The Studio Restaurant On Rocky Neck August 13, 2017
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Cape Ann SUP – SUPahBowl 2017
Yesterday’s Cape Ann SUP event at the Beauport Hotel Pavilion Beach
Registration
Course Lobsters.. I mean markers
Starting line buoys
Someone paddles better than holds onto car keys…
Start
The Start
Splash!
Seems these boards don’t turn too quickly…
Still this close near finish
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Sunday Morning Niles Beach
11:00 am parked at the top of the street, beach is filling up, it absolutely a beautiful day!
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Visitors from Rhode Island and Washington D.C.
Visitors from Rohde Island, and their grandchildren from Washington D.C.
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Gloucester Smiles-711
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Manchester Summer Chamber Music at Rocky Neck Aug 17, 2017
Manchester Summer Chamber Music Concert
August 17, 2017, Doors at 6:30 PM Concert Starts 7 PM
Tickets $25, sold online and at the door ~ Buy Now:
http://rockyneckartcolony.org/event/manchester-summer-chamber-music-concert/
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY presents the Manchester Summer Chamber Music Concert at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, Thursday August 17. Doors at 6:30 PM, music begins at 7 PM.
Manchester Summer Chamber Music (MSCM) celebrates its ninth season this August. Combining the magic of warm summer nights with dynamic interpretations of both chamber music gems and vibrant new music, MSCM offers an exciting performance that welcome audiences of all backgrounds and ages. MSCM is dedicated to sharing classical music of the highest caliber with the communities of the North Shore. Twenty-one musicians from around the world will come together to create a joyful, engaging concert, as audiences have come to expect from MSCM.
MSCM was founded in 2009 by Manchester native Sage Cole and Andover native Lorna Tsai.The childhood friends spent their summers exploring the North Shore’s beaches and playing music festivals across the country. The pair decided to combine these beloved activities to create MSCM: a music festival on the North Shore where musicians and appreciators can share in the beauty of the music, region, and community.
This season will be the first time MSCM performs in Gloucester. MSCM at Rocky Neck is a joint presentation between MSCM and the Rocky Neck Art Colony and will be held at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street, Gloucester MA). MSCM musicians, including renowned contralto Emily Marvosh, will perform a selection of pieces by American composers, such as Pulitzer-award-winner Caroline Shaw’s “Cant voi l’aube” and Antonin Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, “American.”
“A Manchester Music Festival concert is what chamber music is all about — intimate and joyful performances of great music.”
– Jim Lowe, Southern Vermont Arts Center
“Manchester Summer Chamber Music has established its own identity after eight seasons.” – Keith Powers, Metrowest Daily News
Manchester Summer Chamber Music
Sage Cole, co-director
(978) 704-1041 manchestersummerchambermusic.org mscm@manchestersummerchambermusic.org
The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. The Cultural Center is becoming known as a new listening room for eclectic musical programming. Concerts are scheduled throughout the year.
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