Day: June 13, 2023

G400+ Track&Field event this Sunday June 18

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Name: Youth Track & Field Day

When: Father’s Day, June 18

Where: Newell Stadium, Gloucester High School, 32 Leslie O. Johnson Road, Gloucester

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registration open at 9:00 am

Cost: Free

To reserve a spot: Pre-register or register on the morning of the event at www.gloucesterma400.org/event/track-field-day/

Event host: Gloucester 400+ Athletic Committee

Press point of contact: Bucky Rogers tylin7@comcast.net 978-290-6563 or Elsje.zwart.g400plus@gmail.com 978-231-3771

This is a free event for kids, organized by the Gloucester 400+ Athletic Committee, and sponsored by Gloucester 400+. It is designed for children who are in Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Bring the whole family to this special event to celebrate the 400+. 

The meet begins at 10am Sunday.  And for those families that didn’t register their children ahead of time, there will be time to register on the day of, starting at 9am. There will be water available for participants and a free t shirt for those that register up to 300. 

The track and field meet has four events: the 100m and 200m, Softball Throw, the (soft) Javelin, and Long Jump. Each child will receive a free t-shirt at registration.

Background: The Gloucester 400+ is led by Tri-Chairs Bob Gillis, Ruth Pino and Bruce Tobey, and Executive Director Elsje Zwart, with more than 100 City and community leaders organized on committees as well as many organizational partners and volunteers. The vision of the Gloucester 400+ is to inspire future generations to honor the past and work collectively to frame the future. The mission is to commemorate, celebrate, and promote knowledge of Gloucester’s 400+ years of cultural, social, ethnic, and economic diversity. Leading up to and throughout 2023, significant programs and events will highlight Gloucester’s rich history and heritage that encompass its extraordinary ethnic diversities, art and culture, remarkable industrial achievements and stellar natural resources.

June In Bloom Fashion Show Wednesday June 14th 2023

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Such a fun, high-energy event!
Join us on the patio for an exciting evening viewing our latest Spring/Summer fashions! You don’t want to miss this!  By Design Of Mine 

 RSVP  978 491 7495

 

65 MainStreet

 

https://www.castawaysvintagecafe.com/

 

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SAWYER FREE LIBRARY UNVEILS EXCITINGSUMMER READING PROGRAM “FIND YOUR VOICE”

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Community

Get creative and express yourself all summer long at Gloucester’s Public Library with free events for all ages, programs for kids and teens, reading recommendations, and much more.

Sawyer Free Library(SFL) is thrilled to announce 2023 summer reading program,“Find Your Voice”and invites the community to embark on a summer-long journey of creativity, self-expression, and exploration.

Summer at the Sawyer Free Library officially kicks off this month with an overflowing calendar of free events and programs to inspire, educate, and entertain patrons of all ages. From innovative reading challenges and interactive workshops to book discussions, author talks, live music, field trips, and much more, the Sawyer Free Library is the ultimate destination this summer for kids, teens, and adults to unleash their imaginations and find their unique voices.

“Our voices have the power to share stories, express ourselves and spark change,” said the Sawyer Free Library Director

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Gloucester Education Foundation recaps a great year of programs for Gloucester students

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Cape Ann Community

“With so many remarkable GEF powered opportunities returning to our schools this year, it has been wonderful for our community to once again experience the full impact of GEF’s support.”

~Superintendent Ben Lummis

With the 2022-23 school year wrapping up tomorrow, the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) has released their FY23 Impact Report. Built around the theme of “Discover, Connect, Belong”, this year’s report is full of images, stats, and stories from current GPS students and alumni; teachers and administrators; GEF supporters and champions. This was a big year for GEF, with the return of The Power of Play and Gloucester Student Arts Festival, continued growth in arts, STEM and vocational investments, and the integration of their new Student Advisory Committee. See below for lots of images from this school year and the incredible array of learning opportunities supported by GEF.

And don’t miss the remarkable (and long!)…

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