Month: January 2022

John Prybot caps a 35-year career at Sawyer Free Library

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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After close to four decades, there is likely no book contained in theSawyer Free Libraryunfamiliar to long-time library assistantJohn Prybot.

This month, John Pyrbot will retire after working for 35 years at the Sawyer Free Library. Through eight library directors and so many changes in the Library, John has remained a constant and reassuring presence, busy reshelving stacks with the latest titles, helping young and old alike find a book or an answer, and chatting with patrons most of whom he knows by name.

“I have always tried my very best to serve our library patrons. That’s been my overriding and unwavering goal, as well as the Sawyer Free Library itself as an institution,” said John Prybot about his long tenure at the Library. “My life in Gloucester revolves around the Library. It is the true cornerstone of the community. I believe that libraries are precious…

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Dinner in the North End

Posted on by Nichole S.

We enjoyed a night in Boston on Tuesday and had dinner in the North End before the Bruins game. While the final score of the game was fairly horrible, a night in the city is usually a good cure for the winter blues.

Everything Old Is New Again

Posted on by Pat D

Here are a couple of headlines from February 1956 Gloucester Daily Times. Does it feel a little bit like history is repeating itself with news about vaccinations for children and Gloucester tuna fishermen?

Nightly Menu Specials + Live Entertainment Every Wednesday & Thursday at 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Starting this week, join us at 1606 for Nightly Menu Specials, Live Music on Wednesday and Live Piano on Thursday evenings!  Menu Specials are available in the 1606 Main Bar, Dining Room and at the Oyster Bar.

Monday – Burger + A Beer
Choice of Burger Feature + Draft Beer – $16.06

Tuesday – Pasta Night
Weekly Changing Pasta Dish – Chef’s Choice

Wednesday – Mussels
Blue Hill Bay Mussels – Chef’s Choice – $15

Thursday – Wine & Dine
Starter, Entree + Dessert Paired With Bottle Of Wine – $85

Sunday – Prime Rib Dinner
Slow Roasted Prime Rib – $38

Live Music – Wednesdays 6-9pm – Main Bar

January 19 |Satch Kerans | 1606
January 26 | Chris & Joe | 1606

Live Piano – Thursdays 6-9pm – Dining Room

January 20 | Renee Dupuis | 1606 Dining Room
January 27 | Jane Potter | 1606 Dining Room

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Happy Humpback Café’s official Grand Opening will be Friday, January 21, but will also be open every day until then.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Happy Humpback Café’s official Grand Opening will be Friday, January 21, but will also be open every day until then. It’s a fast-casual style café where people can order food at the counter to go or to eat at one of the tables in the dining area. The café proudly carries Karma Coffee out of Sudbury, MA. The coffee roaster sources his coffee beans from farmers all over the world and is extremely passionate about creating quality coffee. Stay tuned for their espresso menu—their machine is almost finished being built in Portland Oregon and will soon be shipped. They’ve loved meeting so many new people in the Magnolia area and beyond and are looking forward to being a part of the community. Happy Humpback Café accepts online orders for take out and is open every day from 6am to 2pm. www.happyhumpbackcafe.com

Feather and Wedge re-opening THURSDAY 1/20 for IN-HOUSE DINING + TAKEOUT!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Don’t miss LIVE MUSIC
by Sahil Warsi + Emily Mazz
Thursday, January 20 from 6-8pm
reserve your table at this link!

5 MAIN STREET ROCKPORT MASSACHUSETTS
978.999.5917 
featherandwedge.com

Sushi Sang Lee Sushi Making Demo/Lesson Sunday Jan 23

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SPOTS ARE LIMITED! –> NEXT SUNDAY 23rd, join Chef Sang Lee for a demonstration at the bar (1 hour) starts at 6pm, and even learn to make your OWN sushi, by also signing up for the additional, hands-on lesson (1. We can accommodate 14 people for the demonstration, and 8 people for the sushi-making class, which will immediately follow.

The best news? Free sake! For our 21+ guests, of course, kindly provided by Savour Wine and Cheese.

We look forward to sharing sushi with you! Sushi Demo(14 people Max) $40.00 ,

Demo & sushi lesson(8 people max)$100.00

To sign up send us Email : sushisanglee@gmail.com

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Check out sushi sang lee website here- www.sushisanglee.com

Frozen Little River at mid tide

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Saturday as the temperature rose to 10 degrees went to Little River.

The Rhumb Line – Wed. Jan. 19th Two of Cape Ann’s finest finest entertainers, John Jerome with special guest: Chris Fritz-Grice

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Weezie’s Pick ❤ ❤ ‼
photos: Joanne Silva
Antonius Maximus Rex
photo art: Weezie


https://www.therhumbline.com/

40 Railroad Ave . Gloucester, MA

 

2022 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES! BRUCE J. ANDERSON AND ESSEX HERITAGE DEADLINES ARE DUE IN FEBRUARY.

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What ideas would you submit? See below for application details and links.

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We are pleased to announce the 2022 Request for Proposals for the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, a supporting organization of The Boston Foundation. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation has been making grants on Cape Ann and in the Nashoba Valley for over 30 years. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation provides grants for programs, direct services and new initiatives in the fields of mental health (treatment, research and suicide prevention, with a particular interest in mental health services supporting LGBTQIA young people), environmental protection, historic and archival preservation, and the arts.  

Please review the guidelines carefully and note that the application deadline is Monday, February 14, 2022. Grant announcements will be made in mid-June.  

Applications must be submitted online. Please find the application here: https://bostonfoundation.submittable.com/submit.  

We hope you will consider taking advantage of this Bruce J. Anderson Foundation funding opportunity. Questions regarding program eligibility can be directed to the attention of Sophia Hancock at shancock@tpi.org.  

The Bruce J. Anderson Team 
Sophia Hancock
Program Associate
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) | The Boston Foundation

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 25

The Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program is a reimbursable, matching grant program for municipalities and qualified non-profit organizations whose activities support our mission to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area (Essex County, MA). Interested applicants have until Friday, February 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM to submit applications for eligible projects focused in one of four categories:

Education: Create or further develop educational opportunities for youth 
Interpretation: Increase awareness and understanding of the region’s heritage 
Preservation: Preserve or enhance historic structures, landscapes, or cultural resources 
Access and Inclusion: Enhance access to the many resources offered within the Essex National Heritage Area through structural or programmatic updates or transportation. Examples of this category can include projects such as social justice-focused presentations, transportation for youth to access natural and cultural resources within the heritage area, or ADA improvements including wheelchair lifts, ramps, and interpretation aids.

Detailed information about the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program, including application materials and guidelines can be found here.

-Please email Charles Smith with questions at charless@essexheritage.org or call 978-226-8154.

Intricate

Posted on by Nichole S.

When I looked up at City Hall I immediately noticed the reflection in the windows and I had to pull over for a quick photo. Lines, geometric shapes, and light always catch my eye. This would be great in a classroom. How many different shapes can you find? Pretty intricate!

Barns Along the Byway in Manchester

Posted on by Pat D

This lovely little barn in Manchester might actually be a garage but its design is certainly barn-like, so it gets a spot in this series! A bonus sighting of a Great Blue Heron across the way added to the beauty of the stop.

Gloucester’s So Salty at the Sawyer Free Library this Saturday, 1/20 – it is all about SALT ISLAND

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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GLOUCESTER’S SO SALTY!at the SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

As a part of Gloucester’s So Salty celebration, the Sawyer Free Library invites you to learn more about Salt Island. This Saturday, January 22 at 2 pm join researcher Mary Ellen Lepionka for a virtual presentation on the history of Salt Island. After, Jayne & Andy Knott of Save Salt Island and Denton Crews of Friends of Good Harbor Beach will present on recent efforts to preserve this area.

Click HERE to register for your Zoom Link or contact Julie Travers at jtravers@sawyerfreelibrary.org for more information.

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