My View of Life on the Dock
Link to purchase https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/
Iāll have this stuff at @castawaysvintagecafeglo with a bunch of other awesome vendors for the sip and shop 5-8pm Thursday night. Buy a quarter zip get a free GMG or American Flag Cap. Buy a cap get a free GMG Christmas Coozie! We have plover merchtoo including the oversized super soft beach towels!!! While they last!
Boat puppy in training Rosalita Arabella
Thin Ice…
Operating in its temporary location at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, the Sawyer Free Library is a vibrant hub where the future comes alive through education and cultural enrichment and where knowledge is accessible to all, free of charge. From early literacy programs nurturing the youngest minds to cutting-edge STEM after-school programming for students to assisting digital learners in finding their way in the online world to a plethora of local community events for every age, the Library plays an integral role in shaping Gloucesterās educational, cultural, and social fabric.
The Sawyer Free Library relies on this important yearly fundraising effort to provide a wide range of new collections and resources, technology, innovative programming, and critical services to respond to the changing needs of the greater Gloucester community.
āThe Library enriches, informs, and strengthens every corner of our city,ā said Mern Sibley, President of the Libraryās Board of Trustees. āWe hope the community will carefully consider our appeal and join us in supporting the vital work of the Sawyer Free Library. Every contribution ensures that the Library can be exceptionally agile, relevant, and inventive while remaining completely accessible and free of charge.
āWe provide library services that make a significant difference in the lives of our patrons and our community,ā said Sawyer Free Libraryās Director Jenny Benedict. āEvery contribution to the Annual Appeal is a direct investment in the Libraryās meaningful programming, diverse resources, and crucial services that create opportunities for individuals of all ages to connect, learn, grow and thrive throughout Gloucester and beyond.ā
Contributions to the year-end Annual Appeal can be made online at www.sawyerfreelibrary.org or by check to the Sawyer Free Library, Annual Appeal, P.O. Box 415, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Holly Tanguay
tang163@verizon.net
(978) 430-2530
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Annual Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 9, 2023; 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is excited to announce the return of its Holiday Fair in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the cityās Middle Street Walk. All are welcome to enjoy a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and community spirit designed to bring neighbors together in celebration on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Stroll down historic Middle Street in Gloucester to the 1806 Unitarian Universalist Church and Meetinghouse to enjoy live holiday music, local artisan wares, a fine art sale, warm food, and tours of the Church Meetinghouse featuring a Paul Revere bell, a Willard gallery clock, and a chandelier originally lit by whale oil and later converted to electricity. Tours of the church will occur at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. The Holiday Fair is part of Gloucesterās Annual Middle Street Walk offering revelers horse drawn wagon rides on Middle Street, a gingerbread creation contest at City Hall, music, and children’s crafts at multiple locations.
Immerse yourself in the joyful sounds of the season with live performances by the West Parish School Childrenās Chorus at 11:30 am, followed by a concert from the Jambalaya Horns inside the church sanctuary at 12:30 pm.
Shop unique handcrafted gifts and support local artisans showcasing their talents. Indulge in the warmth of the season with a cup of cocoa, a hearty lunch, and a delightful Cookie Walk where you can fill a plate with an assortment of cookies. Gather with family and friends on the Meetinghouse lawn to enjoy free sāmores from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Event: Lanesville Congregational Church Annual Christmas Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, December 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Place: Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Description: Join us for Lanesville Congregationalās annual Christmas Fair, featuring lots of great sale items (white elephant gifts, crafts, baked goods, books, Christmas greens, etc) and delicious hot breakfast and lunch items (including homemade fish chowder). All proceeds will benefit our 2024 service and misisons trip to Canton Mississippi. See you Saturday!
Link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheOrthodoxCongregationalChurchInLanesville/
Thanks very much, and let me know if you need anything else!
-Glenn Deckert
G400+ Partner Art Exhibit and SaleĀ – Ā Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event
Event Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Point of Contact: Joy Buell/ joy_buell@hotmail.com or Elsje Zwart / Elsje.zwart.g400plus@gmail.com, or events@gloucesterma400.org (978) 231-3771
Title: Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event
Where: OāMaley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA
Together with Gloucester 400+, Joy Buell and her fellow artists from in and around Cape Ann, present Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event that is free and open to the public. OāMaley Middle School is the site for this festival of fine arts and crafts featuring works by Tom Amend, Elizabeth Bish, Denise Brown, Joy Buell, Sara Collins, Jane Gardner, Joanne Hurd, Ann Lafferty, Juliet Lockwood, Toby Milgrome, Kathy Morris, Dawn Pratson, Evy Stewart, Sue Van, and Leslie Wind amongst others.
Each artist has created some exceptional pieces that best express their Cape Ann experience. They are eager to display and talk about their art and how they set about creating their pieces. The entire festival offers a variety of artistic styles that should appeal to a wide audience.
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GHS Fishermen Girls Basketball is gathering socks, hats, and gloves for students in need in collaboration with The Gloucester Giving Elves and Together Gloucester Inc. Please click on this post to learn more! Bring donations to their home opener on Friday, December 8th at 6:00. They are also collecting $10 gift cards to local restaurants to further help students in need. What a great way to spread cheer and give back to our community if you are able. Much thanks to all who are working to make this happen.
This year’s Lobster Trap Tree is located on Solomon Jacobs landing near the Harbormasters office. It’s a spectacular location. The tree is not yet adorned with its traditional handpainted buoys but does brag an additional number of lobster traps in honor of Gloucester 400+. It already looks fantastic from the water as well as from land. Looking forward to the tree lighting Sat Dec 9 at 4:30. You might notice the celebratory VIVA letters! You just may see them again……
Good Morning Gloucester 