Month: April 2024

First Ice Cream Of The Season

Posted on by Pat D

I needed an ice cream sundae to accompany me while watching the eclipse recently so we went over to Long Maid near Long Beach. Boy, was that sundae good eclipse company! AND Surf Side Subs is now open as well on Thatcher Road. Enjoy your spring.

Mark your calendars! The 2024 Blackburn Challenge will be held on Saturday, July 13th. Registration to open April 2024.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Source: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnchallenge?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The date for the 2024 Blackburn Challenge (BBC) is Saturday, July 13th and we’re looking for chase boats. It’s a fun time on the water watching and helping one of the most iconic events in Gloucester/Cape Ann. 

Please let them know if you’re able to volunteer, The Cape Ann Rowing Club.

-Suzanne Sweeney

Check out their Facebook Page for more info

Cape Ann Pride 2024

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good Afternoon Cape Ann Businesses,

 

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Cape Ann Pride Coalition to present the first-ever Cape Ann Pride Weekend, May 31-June 2!  With the support and coordination of community partners, we are putting together a weekend full of pride, celebration, community, education, fun and support for all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies.

 

We are excited to invite you, the business community, to be a part of this inaugural celebration.  We have prepared a brief survey for your considered participation.  Please use the following link to let us know how you would like partner with us.

 

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/TQiTc7L

Aquarium and Ship Yard Sale Saturday at Maritime Gloucester

Posted on by Pat D

Do you need to check out some nautical oddities and other aquarium/marine tools or supplies? Maritime Gloucester on the Harbor Loop is offering items up for sale tomorrow Saturday April 13 from 9 am – 1 pm. Stop by and help them take some of this stuff off their hands as well as support their efforts. Plus you might get exactly what you need at exactly the right price. RSVP and more info at this link.

Seeds Available At Sawyer Free Library

Posted on by Pat D

Yes, you saw the headline correctly. I stopped by the library this week and noticed a display offering a seed exchange. What a great idea! I did a little digging and found more information at this link about how the library is marking Earth Day throughout April. Check it out. I know many of us are starting to think about gardens and outdoor activities….. AND Happy Library Month to all the wonderful staff and librarians out there.

My friends and I talk about this all the time. Restaurant people if you care to listen I think this is huge.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

There are a lot of Gloucester Restaurants that get this. 💯🫡

A free, two-day safety training for commercial fishermen on May 2-3 at U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good afternoon, Joey,

 

Thank you for your past support in spreading the word regarding Fishing Partnership free trainings.Unfortunately, commercial fishing remains one of the deadliest occupations in the country. North Shore fishermen can access free programming through Fishing Partnership Support Services, a Massachusetts-based non-profit dedicated to improving the health, safety, and economic security of commercial fishermen, their families, and their communities. 

 

Our North Shore Office (located in Gloucester) will be conducting a free, two-day safety training for commercial fishermen on May 2-3 at U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester. We invite your coverage of this training in either pre-date sharing of information and/or coverage of the training itself. 

 

Below, is more detail regarding what transpires during each day of training, and I have also attached our event flyer which has details regarding times and registration: 

 

Day One: Safety & Survival –

This training is designed for all fishermen, including crewmen, to learn or hone fundamental skills. Through hands-on training, fishermen learn about EPIRBs, Signal Flares, MAYDAY Calls, Man Overboard Recovery, Firefighting, Flooding & Damage Control, Dewatering Pumps, Immersion Suits, PFDs, & Life Rafts. Commercial Fishermen who attend are eligible for a 50% rebate off a Lifejacket they purchase after the trainings. 

 

Day Two: Drill Conductor Certification 

During this second day, fishermen dig deeper into what they learned in the Safety & Survival Class, including new information in cold-water survival, helicopter rescues, stability, liability, and emergency procedures. Fishermen who complete these two days of training are Alaska Marine Safety Education Association certified Drill Conductors, which meets USCG requirements under 46 CFR 28.270(c). 

 

While commercial fishermen work in one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, Fishing Partnership works to equip them with the knowledge and skills to fish more safely. At-sea preparedness has been proven to save lives. Please visit, www.fishingpartnership.org to learn more.