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Glosta Got Talent

Hey Joe,
Can you help me spread the word? MAGMA is doing a Talent Show series, Glosta Got Talent, open to anyone on the North Shore ages 16+!
Here is our video ad: 
Here is the info page on the website: https://magma.center/ggt/
Attached is the poster for our first audition, next Saturday October 5 @ 3pm. 
Thanks for any help you can give to spread the word to the talented among us 😉
All best,
Sarah

Turmeric Facial Mask

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Ayurveda Wellness Healing we love the overall benefits of using natural products on ones skin…seeing it is the largest organ of the body.

Make your own #Ayurvedic Mask by using ingredients that are safe to eat…honey, cucumber, almonds, milk, rose water, yogurt and lemon to name a few.

Try our favorite Turmeric Mask by clicking the link for the recipe:

http://www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com/turmeric-face-mask/

Blockage is disease/Flow is health”

http://www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com

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Clamming in The Boat We Built

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The Essex Shipbuilding Museum took a group of students, from Topsfield Vocational Academy,  that built the clamming skiff on a  trip last Friday.  They left from Conomo Point and rowed the clam skiff, with two of the museums fleet of Sharptown barges to two clam flats (Seal Bank and Town Nub), where the students learned how to clam with a fork and by hand. Their teacher Mark Webster and professional clammer and project partner Ian MacDougall, of Hermit Crab Industries, showed the students how to harvest the clams.  When they had dug enough clams (soft-shell and razor), they had a clambake on the flats followed by a row back to Conomo Point. A great way to end a tremendous project, they built the boat and then put it to work.

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Anybody Else Need This Today?

Sometimes you just need a baby whale relaxing and rejoicing on its back in the ocean. Thank you for the Zen moment Cape Ann Whale Watch!

Ward 1 Meeting POSTPONED

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Ward 1 Meeting POSTPONED – – This morning I reached out to Ward 1 City Councilor Scott Memhard to request that the Ward 1 “State of the City” meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30 be postponed in deference for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

The meeting has been postponed until Monday, October 21 and will take place at the Gloucester Stage Company from 6 PM – 8 PM. We look forward to meeting with Ward 1 residents then.

For those celebrating Rosh Hashanah – Sending my best wishes for a new year that finds you in good health and happiness.

Sefatia Romeo Theken

Mayor, City of Gloucester, MA
City Hall – 9 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

THE SCARY “EYES” OF A BUTTERFLY

The colorful concentric and contrasting circles, or eyespots, that we see on butterfly and moth wings function in two ways as defense against predators.

The first theory is that the false eyes evolved as a way to intimidate a predator by mimicking the eyes of a snake or mammal. The attacker thinks they are facing a large dangerous animal. The wings that have the most glistening eyespot centers are found to be the most effective in deterring predators.

A second use for the eyespots may be to draw attention away from the main body parts, the head, thorax, and abdomen. If the predator takes a snip out of the butterfly’s colorful wing, the butterfly is more likely to survive than if its head is attacked.

Eyespots don’t just appear on butterflies–fish, reptiles, birds, and many other species of insects have developed false eyes.

The beautiful eyespots of the Common Buckeye Butterfly

 

Coast Guard Cutter and Helicopter

Off of Shore Road, the Coast Guard was practicing rescue maneuvers on Thursday afternoon.    Thank you Coast Guard.

 

Ward 1 meeting change of date

Scheduling update from Mayor:

Monday’s Ward 1 Meeting POSTPONED  – This morning I reached out to Ward 1 City Councilor Scott Memhard to request that the Ward 1 “State of the City” meeting scheduled for this Monday, Sept. 30 be postponed in deference for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

The meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, October 21, at the Gloucester Stage Company from 6 PM – 8 PM.

We look forward to meeting with Ward 1 residents then.

For those celebrating Rosh Hashanah – Sending my best wishes for a new year that finds you in good health and happiness.

Sefatia Romeo Theken

Mayor, City of Gloucester, MA

City Hall – 9 Dale Avenue

Gloucester, MA 01930

facebook.com/MayorSefatia

 

 

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Nichole’s Picks 9/28 + 9/29

Pick #1:  More Trails and Sails Fun! 

It isn’t over yet, so keep on exploring all kinds of free family activities.  For your reference, here is the link again.

CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Pick #2: Fish Box Derby

Sunday at the top of the hill near Flanagans and Gorton’s.  Races begin at noon!

Come join us this Sunday, September 29th for the “Thrill of the Hill”

Races will begin at 12pm!

We have some new additions to this years race day-
Classic Cooks will be joining us this year serving food and beverages.
Tom Mackey will be bringing his race car back for the kids to explore.
There will be a bouncy house as well for all to enjoy!

READ MORE HERE

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Pick #3: Salem Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

September 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Food Truck Festivals of America is coming to Salem Common for this year’s Salem Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival! Featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks, dishing out fan favorites. Along with dozens of regional and national craft breweries, FTFA will be bringing the ultimate food truck experience to Salem on Saturday & Sunday, 9/28 & 9/29 from 11 am to 6 pm.

Free Admission!

Beer packages available online only (This gets you discounted beer for the event!)

This event is family friendly

Leashed dogs are allowed

Cash & Credit available at beer tent and most vendors

ATM available at Easter Bank at Pickering Wharf, and Salem 5 on the Pedestrian Mall

Lawn chairs are welcomed and recommended

No refunds on beer packages

For more information and our full 2019 schedule visit foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com

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

Lobsta Land!

It was a pretty day so I thought Lobsta Land might be a good idea for dinner. Blueberry cider, steak and key lime pie! Too bad Jim is out of town……..sorry, not sorry.

And, a bonus visitor to the marsh. Can you see the deer out there?