Day: December 7, 2024

DECEMBER 7, 2024 ~ SAM

Chill…

The cold weather is here!  Act now to get your gutters properly prepped for winter!

Atlantic Power Cleaning’s HOT water gutter flushing is much more than just removing the leaves.  Our team:

1. Cleans out the dirt and debris crammed inside your gutters.  
2. Follows with a HOT water gutter flush which unclogs entire gutter and downspout systems
3. Finishes up with a treatment that attacks mold, mildew, and algae growth. 
4. Gently rinses down your home and areas below to clear away the residuals from your gutters.

Your gutters are clean, clear, and properly working for the winter.

Contact us today for a free estimate. 

St. John’s Church on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm for A Festival of Lessons and Carols. Our expanded choir, led by Director of Music, John Churchwell, will be joined by two trumpeters, adding to the hope and anticipation of the season. Nine lessons will be combined with familiar carols and newer choral expressions of the Advent and Christmas Season: This is the Truth Sent from Above, by Ralph Vaughan Williams; Sussex Carol, by David Willcocks; Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, arranged by Joel Raney; All is Well, arranged by Lloyd Larson; I Saw Three Ships, arranged by James Kirby; and Here is the Little Door, by Herbert Howells.

The Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Rocky Neck Cultural District are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trek on Saturday, December 14, from 12 PM – 5 PM. Celebrate the festive season by exploring an enchanting variety of locally crafted gifts, set in the vibrant and creative atmosphere of Rocky Neck.

Twenty participating galleries, shops, studios, and eateries will welcome visitors with warm holiday cheer, spanning the district from Cripple Cove Studios to Mad Fish Wharf on Rocky Neck Avenue. From colorful paintings and sculptures to intricate ceramics and handcrafted jewelry, you’re sure to find unique treasures for everyone on your holiday list!

Download the Holiday Art Trek Passport [HERE] to plan your day. Visit eight or more participating locations, collect stamps on your passport, and earn complimentary Rocky Neck swag! (pick up at Salted Cod)

Event Highlights

• Cove Gallery presents:  Holiday Art Pop-Up Sale: On Saturday and Sunday (11 AM – 5 PM), enjoy a wide selection of artworks, paintings, drawings, ceramic sculptures, glass creations, and fiber art, all beautifully infused with the holiday spirit.
• Salted Cod Café: From 2 PM – 4 PM, warm up with complimentary bites, including soups, grilled sandwiches, and nachos.
• Salted Cod Arthouse: Experience the festive glow as Rocky Neck artists transform the space with holiday decorations, gifts, and ornaments. The Salted Cod Arthouse and Wine Bar also offer Gift Cards – a perfect option if you don’t find the exact gift you’re looking for!
• The Cultural Center: Saturday and Sunday (12PM-5PM) Last show of the year – “YES!” features work by 80+ RNAC Artist Members showcasing all manner of subjects, styles, sizes, and prices.
• Don’t Miss:  PRESENT, Pop-Up at Last Stop and Gloucester Stage’s Craft Market Pop-Up featuring local makers sharing wares that make perfect gifts for loved ones.

·       Be sure to pick up your Passport/Brochure at participating locations or download it (HERE] to start planning your Holiday Art Trek today!

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About the Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC):
The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to fostering excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies, historical tours, and dynamic cultural events for both members and the public. Located on scenic Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three free-to-visit exhibition spaces:

• The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street)
• Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.) gallery and café partnership
• Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), Holiday Pop Up Dec. 14-15

For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org for photos of the swag and a Google map.

Link to donate

It was cold but strikingly pretty at Lane’s Cove on a recent afternoon. Thought you might enjoy it too.