Happy Super 🏈🏈🏈 Weekend!!! Salty’s Bagels

We’re on week 4 at the Whistlestop and loving it!!! ❀️

The Team at Salty’s πŸ₯―πŸ₯―πŸ₯―
1 Whistlestop Mall | Rockport
Sat. & Sun. 8 – 11 am (or sellout)
www.saltysbagels.com

superbowl #gratitude #bagels #schmears #capeannma #rockportma #gloucesterma #Essex #manchesterbythesea #goodmorninggloucester

Sun and reflections

The winter sky and cold air make for some pretty scenes.Β  At the State Pier on Wednesday the sun was strong on the water.

Booking for Fiesta 2025 is officially open at Beauport Hotel!

Book your room and make your plans for Gloucester’s St. Peter’s Fiesta this summer

Link to book here

Gloucester Opens Search for Next Poet Laureate to Champion Literary Arts

City Invites Local Poets to Apply for Esteemed Honor, Applications Due March 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2025

GLOUCESTER, Mass.β€”The City of Gloucester is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the position of Poet Laureate, a distinguished honorary position that continues the city’s rich literary tradition. The selected poet will serve as an advocate for poetry, fostering appreciation for the literary arts throughout the community and engaging with residents and visitors alike.

β€œGloucester has long been home to an extraordinary literary heritage,” said Mayor Greg Verga. β€œThis program helps to ensure that the literary arts are celebrated and remain accessible to the Gloucester community and its visitors. We look forward to collaborating with our future poet to weave together the many voices and experiences that make up the beautiful fabric of our community.”

The City’s Committee for the Arts has reinvigorated this cherished community tradition and has opened applications for the position. The position, last held by Peter Todd, will be responsible for advocating for poetry and the arts by promoting creative writing accessibility and integrating poetry into Gloucester’s community life.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and a Gloucester resident for at least two years prior to nomination. For a full description of the position, requirements, and selection process, please visit the link below:

Applications are now open and accepted until March 10, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Google Form.

PRE-ORDERS‼️Valentine’s Day coffee & flower bouquetGive them the perfect gift, pick ups available all weekend starting Feb 14th

Order online www.castawaysvintagecafe.com

Grillfriends for lunch

Thursday was a snowy day and cold, so Rick and I decided to go to lunch.Β  Since Grillfriends is close, thank goodness, we went there.Β  The service, food and atmosphere are friendly and relaxing.Β  We had a chicken wrap, and it was delicious.

 

Where There’s Irish Coffee……

Where there’s Irish Coffee….. As heard at the Beauport last night upon seeing an Irish Coffee, Chris L said “tell me Pat D is here without telling me Pat D is here.” Gave me such a chuckle. #facts

Fancypants Friday: Cheese, Cookies, and Collaging for Teens and Tweens

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Teens and tweens, start your weekend off with a fancy flair! Join the Sawyer Free Library on Friday, February 7 from 3:00 to 4:15 pm for an afternoon of collage-making and cheese and cookie pairings from The Cave.

All materials will be provided. No registration is 

Farnham’s Spiffed Up and Opening Soon

We noticed new signage at Farnham’s on Essex Ave in Essex. The March 1 opening date is coming up fast, but maybe not fast enough for some of us.