Day: November 16, 2023

Magnolia Historical Society presents John Hays Hammond

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from the Magnolia Historical Society

It happens Sunday November 19th at 4:00.
Step into the fascinating life of John Hays Hammond Jr. with our lecture titled “The Expansive Life of John Hays Hammond Jr”. We are excited to have Caleb McMurphy, the Director of Visitor Services and Education at Hammond Castle join us at the Museum to present.
What do you know about the man behind the Castle?
As one of American’s foremost inventors he has 120 patents in the field of wireless radio ship and weaponry control systems becoming know as “the Father of Remote Control”. He had over 700 patents in total.
He met Thomas Edison at age 12 and they remained in contact throughout Edison’s life. He was also friends with Nicola Tesla who was known to visit Hammond at the castle. He was a skilled pianist and organist, and a passionate collector of art and antiques, and his castle houses a vast collection of medieval and Renaissance artifacts.
Hammond was also deeply interested in the occult. His marriage to Gloucester artist Evelyn Fenton in 1925 introduced an abiding interest in spiritualism. Seances, and reportedly many an all-night party were held at Hammond Castle. The Hammonds maintained deep connections to the equally successful and avant garde circle at Eastern Point.
John Hays Hammond Jr. was a true Renaissance man, with a remarkable range of talents and interests. His inventions had a profound impact on the world, and his legacy continues to inspire innovators today.
Be sure to join us for a one-hour exploration of the seeming contradictory facets and periods of the Hammondsā€™ life. Our lecture will be preceded by half-hour social with light refreshments at 3:30.
The Magnolia Historical Museum is located at 46 Magnolia
Ave in the historic Blynman Schoolhouse.

 

Bases readied! Stacy Boulevard Dedication. Generous Gardeners Chris Williams Bronze Suite #GloucesterMA 400+ Legacy Project

Posted on by Catherine

Bases readied for Stacy Boulevard Chris Williams public art & commission, four bronze planters, a 400+ Legacy Project, led by Generous Gardeners for Stacy Boulevard landscape design by Ann Gilardi Johnson. Save the date: Saturday December 9, 2023, 3pm

Working with DPW, Ann Gilardi Johnson and Generous Gardeners design enhancements have been incorporated all along the Boulevard. See the plans and read more about that scope in a prior GMG post from 2017 here. The new flower beds and curved bench design astride the Fisherman at the Wheel replaced bench pairs and barrels long present.

Before | prior (no landscaping/flower beds 2019, 2021)

Original concept designs for Stacy Boulevard in 1908 were by Thomas Warren Sears,  major 20th century landscape designer and Olmsted student.  Recent garden expansions were designed by Ann Gilardi Johnson with DPW for the City of Gloucester and with Generous Gardeners. Gloucester Fishermenā€™s Wives memorial by Morgan Faulds Pike. Gloucester Fisherman at the Wheel Memorial (Man at the Wheel) by Leonard Craske

This Saturday: Support The Open Door Thanksgiving Food Drive

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ TODTHEOPENDOOR

The Open Door Thanksgiving Food Drive is this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donate and help stock the shelves at The Open Door to feed local people through the holidays and beyond. Participating locations include:   

  • Market Basket at 101 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester MA 
  • Stop & Shop at 6 Thatcher Road, Gloucester MA 
  • Shawā€™s at 127 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester MA 
  • Shawā€™s at 146 High Street, Ipswich MA 
  • Crosbyā€™s Marketplace at 3 Summer Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea MA 
  • Market Basket at 231 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley MA 
  • NEW THIS YEAR: Clothing Donation Drive at Second Glance at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA. No appointment needed, November 18 only.  Clothing donations at Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, help raise revenue for local hunger-relief programs 

ā€œThe Thanksgiving Food Drive is more than just a collection of food. Itā€™s an act of kindness given by a community that cares,ā€ President and CEO Julie LaFontaine said. ā€œDonating an extra couple boxes of your favorite breakfast cereal, pancake mix, or a can of coffee is one tangible way to establish traditions of gratitude and show support for our neighbors not only at the holidays but in the tough winter months ahead.ā€ 

Instead of holiday fixings which have already been secured for the Thanksgiving Baskets, The Open Door is encouraging items of shelf-stable breakfast foods this year, including cereal, oatmeal, coffee, tea, maple syrup, pancake mix, waffle mix, 100% fruit juice, and granola bars. Donors are asked to please avoid donating anything in a glass container.  

Already in 2023, The Open Door has seen more than a 28% increase in visits to its food pantries over 2022. The nonprofitā€™s kitchen also prepares approximately 3,000 meals each week.  

The Open Door will also be accepting clothing donations only at its thrift store, Second Glance, with no appointment needed on Saturday, Nov. 18. Donations at Second Glance help raise revenue for hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.  

Turkey for Every Table 

Also on Saturday, Nov. 18, The Open Door kicks off its Holiday Basket program. Hundreds of local people will pick-up everything they need to make a special Thanksgiving meal at home, at no cost, at a drive-thru on Emerson Avenue. Holiday Baskets will continue to be distributed by The Open Door right up until the day before Thanksgiving. Holiday Baskets are also available for the December holidays.  

Plenty of Holiday Baskets are available, with a turkey and all the fixings, and can be picked-up by appointment. Many pick-up slots are also available. Sign up today for a Holiday Basket for Thanksgiving and December at FOODPANTRY.org.  

Members of the community who wish to make a monetary donation to help feed local people through the holidays and beyond can do so at FOODPANTRY.org/donate.  

This Saturday: Support The Open Door Thanksgiving Food Drive

GloucesterCast 695 Livestream Talking Proposed Leafblower Ordinance 11/16/23 Link to Join Here-www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 695 Livestream Talking Proposed Leafblower Ordinance 11/16/23

Link to join here-Ā  www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucesterĀ 

Press play to listen (audio)-Ā 

Press play to watch and listen (video)-Ā 

When you subscribe you need to verify your email address so they know weā€™re not sending you spam and that you want to receive the podcast or GMG in your email.Ā  So once you subscribe check your email for that verification. If you donā€™t see it, check your spam folder in your email acct so you can verify that youā€™d like to get them via email subscription.Ā 

Ā Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā img_1312Ā  Ā  Ā Ā 

Ā 
Ā 
Ā 
Topics Include:
Ā 
Please share the podcast! If you share the podcast while we are taping we will write down your name and you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize that we will choose about 2/3 the way through the podcast.
Ā 
Ā 
Join the livechat here: www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester
share the podcast while we are live and type “shared” in comments to be entered to win prizes we draw at the end of the podcast.

Ā Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

Ā 
Ā 
Ā 
Ā 

GLoucester HS Baseball is Having a Bowling Fundraiser on December 3rd

Posted on by Nichole S.

Gloucester High School Baseball Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes. Let’s Bowl for Baseball! Click post to read more. A Bowling fundraiser on December 3rd from 4-6. 3 strings and shoes for $30 per player or grab 5 friends to make a team of six for $180. Email rgentile2@gloucesterschools.com to reserve your spot!

Cape Ann Museum Library Is A Hidden Gem

Posted on by Pat D

One of our very loyal followers, David C., asked me recently to see what I could find out about the Oak Grove Cemetery on Washington St on behalf of a cousin seeking her ancestor’s gravesite. It’s EXACTLY the kind of challenge I relish. First off, I checked with Linn Parisi to ask her for guidance. Her advice led me to the Cape Ann Museum Library and Archives. (Thanks a bunch Linn!) The staff guided me to the right resource and I was able to find some leads to share with David and cousin Janet. We didn’t get all the way to actually locating the gravesite (yet) but we found the information we needed. I haven’t done family history research in an actual archive much lately and this was a welcome reminder of how fortunate we are in Gloucester to have such a rich collection of materials available in the City of Gloucester Archives, the Cape Ann Museum Library and Archives and the Sawyer Free Library local history section.

The Cape Ann Museum seems to be preparing for its upcoming special exhibit Above The Fold: The Photographers of the Gloucester Daily Times 1973-2005 opening Dec 2 as there are a number of older cameras on display in the library. It’s a lovely place just for a browse-around. There are amazingly specific titles available to cover all aspects of Gloucester history.

Dungeons & Dragons at Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Join us for a 3-hour fantastical adventure at theĀ Sawyer Free LibraryĀ thisĀ Saturday, November 18Ā from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with localĀ Dungeon MasterĀ (DM)Ā Ephraim Weaver. Beginner and experienced Dungeons & Dragons players in grades 5-12th graders are welcome! Pizza will be served. No registration necessary. Event at Sawyer Free Library located at 21 Main Street, Gloucester. For more information visit,Ā SawyerFreeLibrary.orgĀ or 978-325-5500.

Dungeons & Dragons at Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street