Day: September 25, 2021

Join the livechat at http://www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester at 9 am Sunday morning

We are just back from a week in the Southwest, with family in the small town of Ridgway, Colorado, and a side trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. My sister and family moved west in the 1970s and became successful ranchers, as well as advocates for local culture and preservation. I post these photographs here, because I see connections with our values on Cape Ann.

Self-admittedly I have very little bird knowledge. These two were right next to each other at the dock.

Freshwater….

If you haven’t yet been to see Cape Ann Museum’s ‘new’ space- now is your opportunity- it is fabulous! Join us as we help the Museum celebrate their new Green and officially welcome them with a Ribbon Cutting (6 PM).
Please note that due to very limited parking at the Green, we will be shuttling people to and from the event from the Pleasant Street campus.Please plan to park downtown and gather at the courtyard of the museum’s downtown campus, 27 Pleasant Street.

On October 21, 22 and 23, volunteers from across the North Shore will gather to pack 100,000 lunches for schoolchildren in the remote mountain village of St. Louis d’Ayiti, Haiti. Volunteers will gather for six two-hour shifts at Christ Church (Episcopal) of Hamilton and Wenham, 149 Asbury St., Hamilton. Given the continuing Covid problem, we will offer participants both indoor and outdoor packing stations.

Participants will be trained to work assembly lines to pack vitamin-fortified meals of rice, beans and dehydrated vegetables. They will experience the satisfactionof hands-on work to help others, and will come away from the experience with a better understanding of profound, “no-safety-net” poverty, and the importance of education in building a more resilient future for Haiti.

All ages (5–105) and abilities are welcome to participate. To sign up for a packing session (and/or to donate to help defray the cost of the 100,000 meals), go to northshorepackathon.org

We took family visitors aboard the Thomas E. Lannon Schooner for a sail last Saturday. Even though the skies were a little cloudy and grey, it was another wonderful experience with Capt Heath Ellis and the crew. There was a small incident with an inexperienced boat crew at the dock as we were returning, but the crew handled it professionally and calmly so we felt very safe. The season will be coming to a close very soon (mid October) and we still have some great weather days coming up so give some consideration to a sail! Kids (to age 16) free with paying adult on Saturdays! Tickets and information here.

Email me at katelyn@fivemarkrealtygroupllc.com to schedule a showing!

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Centrally located, 3 bedroom rental. In unit laundry is an added bonus! Open concept living space with a large dining and living room. Brand new carpets and flooring. This unit offers a large, private deck with ample space to dine, entertain and watch the beautiful sunsets. Seasonal view of Gloucester Harbor. Great, shared outdoor space in the back. Walking distance to Gloucester Crossing that includes Market Basket, Marshalls, HomeGoods and more! Pets are negotiable. Available as early as October 1st. Twelve month lease, first, last & security required. Application, references and credit check required. *Broker fee of $1,000.

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If you are like me, you have started to think about the holidays with the potential of “supply chain delay” effects on your shopping. No issues with such delays when you shop local and at a craft fair such as the one being held today Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM at 44 Commercial Street (kind of behind Mom’s Kitchen). Stop down and say hi. I have a couple of gift baskets like this one ready for you! Also, notecards, prints, puzzles and other items featuring local scenes. Pat D’s Photos is ready to help with your holiday plans!