Month: January 2018

Martin Luther King Volunteering at Market Basket, Saturday January 13, 2018

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

We will be meeting at Market Basket starting at 9:00 a.m. and collecting until 3:00 p.m.  The 3:30 p.m. shift will meet at The Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester to unload the truck.  We will be handing out flyers to Market Basket patrons asking if they could spare a donation. I have assigned a shift captain to each time slot.  They will be assigning tasks to volunteers, providing volunteers with flyers and buttons that identify us as democrats, I will also ask that they take a picture of their group and email it to me for Facebook and possible submission to our local newspapers.  If you don’t want to be in the picture that’s fine.

Please dress for the weather, it looks to be 47 degrees (but falling fast) and raining.  Please try to be on time for your shift as you are replacing someone else.  Most importantly remember to have fun!  We are fortunate to live in a great community of very generous people making this project a pleasure.  Attached is the schedule  please look for your name under a specified time slot and you will see the name of your shift captain.  For those of you not on the schedule, you expressed an interest and I welcome you to join where you can.  One last thing, at the end of this signature you will find my phone number, please take that number down and put it in your phone in case there is an issue.

 

Catch a Ton of Tuna
9:00am-11:00am

Shift Captain: Bernadette Merenda
Dave Marro
Donna Ardizzoni
Nicole Altieri
Jackson Altieri
Suzanne Newman
Florence Williams
Jane Marchurs
Rosie Sagall

11:00am-1:00pm
Shift Captain: Liz Murray

John Van Ness
Dylan Benson
Peg Leeco
Meredith Fine
Roz Smith
Joan Sweeney
Christy Park
Pat Doran

1:00pm-3:00pm
Shift Captain: Susan Only

Sean Recroft
John Recroft
Tom Denman
Mark Williamson
Ivan Williamson
Michael Wheeler
Candice Wheeler

Bernadette Merenda
GDCC Public Service Director
978-852-7165

Tonight! Toni Lynn Washington, Mike DiBari, Steve Bankuti.fire tube one! & Dear Ol`Dave, too : ) Davesag’s blues party 8:30pm The Rhumb Line 1.11.2018

Posted on by Joanne

Toni Lynn Washington
Mike DiBari
Steve Bankuti.fire tube one!
&
Dear Ol`Dave, too : )
Davesag’s blues party
8:30pm
The Rhumb Line
1.11.2018

 

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

2$ bar snacks tonight from 4-6:00 @Tonno

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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2$ bar snacks tonight from 4-6:00

But Next week we are doing a $2 Barbecue Theme so don’t eat starting Monday!
-Brisket Sliders
-Pork Sliders
-Ribs
-Wings
-Fish 🌮

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Nichole’s Picks 1/13 + 1/14

Posted on by Nichole S.

Pick #1:  New England Auto Show

It’s that time of year again!

READ MORE HERE

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Pick #2:  MLK Day Free Admission to Zoos

Monday, January 15th

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will offer free admission on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. At Franklin Park Zoo, guests are invited to write messages of hope and peace on the mural that will be located within the Tropical Forest Pavilion.

This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a memorable day with family and friends while learning about fascinating wildlife from all over the world.

Please note: Last admission will be at 3:30 p.m.

READ MORE ABOUT STONE ZOO HERE

READ MORE ABOUT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO HERE

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

Backyard Growers Presents: Fermentation Workshop

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Join Backyard Growers as we partner with Pigeon Cove Ferments at our two-part fermentation workshop learning all about the benefits of fermentation!

Part 1 will be held at Backyard Growers where we will learn more about lacto-fermentation and the benefits of incorporating fermented food into our diets. All ages welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: this workshop will be at Backyard Growers’ office: 271 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Part 2 will be held at Pigeon Cove Ferments kitchen where participants are fully engaged in the sauerkraut making process and will leave with their own jar of homemade kraut. All ages welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: this workshop will be at Pigeon Cove’s kitchen: 10 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA, 01930

If you have any questions, contact: community@backyardgrowers.org or 978-281-0480

Hope to see you there!

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One Less Critter in Joe’s Yard

Posted on by Pat D

While recording the podcast Wednesday morning from Joey’s kitchen, we noticed these tracks in the back yard.  Anyone know what critter makes these tracks? They aren’t very big–I should have placed something there so you could judge the size.

Before you go to too much trouble, perhaps it doesn’t really matter what critter this is because I noticed the tracks come to a dead stop. Upon closer examination, it appears this guy fell prey to a hawk or other flying predator.  Despite the poor quality of the photo taken in the shadows, I think you can see what looks like claw marks at the end of the line of tracks.

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Circle of life.

GloucesterCast 259 With Jim and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/10/18

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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GloucesterCast 259 With Jim and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/10/18

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When you subscribe you need to verify your email address so they know we’re not sending you spam and that you want to receive the podcast. So once you subscribe check your email for that verification. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder in your email acct so you can verify that you’d like to get the GloucesterCast Podcast sent to you for listening at your convenience..

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Topics Include:

Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website

Brother’s Brew Donuts and Bloody Marys

DPW Shoutout- Jim Cantore

Mayor Exploring Disaster Relief

GoFundMe Page For Ruined Cars At Gloucester High School

Ronda Faloon Resigning From The Cape Ann Museum

Cape Ann Art Haven Buoy Auction-Join us at this year’s Buoy Auction
Come celebrate Art Haven’s tenth year at this year’s Auction at Cruiseport in Gloucester, January 26th, 5-8 p.m.

Kim Went To The Franklin

Breaking News The Niles Pond Swan Is A Male Not A Female

Tacos Lupita

Destinos Happy Hour

Big Push For Cats In The House

Montreal Dilemma Bruins/ Habs or Patriots Playoff Game

Canada Goose Jacket Justification Here’s a Link

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DNA SEXING TEST FOR THE RESCUE SWAN RESULTS ARE IN

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

We’ve all been hoping so much that the Young Swan would be a female and that romance, or at the least friendship, would blossom between it and Mr. Swan. The results are in and our little she is actually a he. The news is somewhat dismaying because we do not know how Mr. Swan will react once he makes a determination. Will he allow the Young Swan to continue to live at Niles in the spring or will he drive him off? Perhaps Mr. Swan, who is at least 28 years old this year, will not be as territorial as would a much younger male Mute Swan and the two will live peaceably. For now, he is in the good care of Lyn and decisions won’t need to be made for a few months.

Notice how greatly the Young Swan’s plumage has changed over the past few months. In the photo on the left, he is four months old. In the next two photos, he is approximately eight months old.

Mr. Swan and the Young Swan

 

BACKSHORE BIRDERS

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Diana Peck reports that today along the backshore, the birders were finding Buffleheads, Goldeneyes, Red-breasted Mergansers, Common Eiders, Black Ducks & Mallards, and I overheard someone say when stopping to take a photo, Black Scoters.

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POOP IN A TREE – WHY?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Does anyone have a clue as to why a tree over in West Gloucester at Greenbelt’s Wingaersheek Headlands has multiple bags of (what looks like) dog pooh and sand dangling from its branches? Just curious.

CFCA Kids Programs are Here!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Did you miss the January 8th kick off of Crossfit Cape Ann’s Kids Programs? No worries – it’s not too late! We offer open enrollment for all sessions. Just want to check it out? No problem. Drop in and try it anytime for $16/class.

Crossfit Kids uses a combination of skill practice, workouts and games to build strength, conditioning, teamwork and self confidence.

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For more information: http://www.crossfitcapeann.com or call us 978.325.1829.

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Help Wanted

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

For information email Patty:

Shipper/Reciever

Gloucester, Ma

  • Please email resume Patty Shofner at Patty.Shofner@yoh.com

Electro/Mechanical Assembler

Contract- up to 18 months

All shifts

  • Please email resume Patty Shofner at Patty.Shofner@yoh.com

Perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine electrical / mechanical assembly operations including installation of power distribution cables, harnesses.

· Follow work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, sketches, and written and / or verbal instructions to build electro-mechanical and or pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components.

· Complete rework on assemblies and / or systems as a result of testing.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

· One to two (1-2) years electro-mechanical experience. Auto Mechanics is considered electro-mechanical.

· Basic computer skills necessary.

· Vacuum experience preferred.

· Ability to lift and / or carry up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to work in an environment which is subject to cold, heat, and noise.

· Willingness to work off shifts.

· Adherence to safety guidelines and Lean initiatives.

· Ability to work with flexibility in accomplishing tasks and minimal supervision.

· Ability to be a team player with good communications skills

· Responsibility for maintaining timely accurate records and logs.