We haven’t done a fundraiser in a while but, we still want give our love, hugs and prayers to those who have /are dealing with cancer. With this bitter cold weather I purchased a hat from Joey Ciaramitaro, oh my I said what a perfect way to send someone a hug from us. So Joey sold us his hats at cost. Thank you Joey. I want thank Anthony and Warren for always trusting me and allowing me to be the receiver of all the wonderful hugs that l’ve been getting from all of our friends who are battling or have battled cancer.
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Final weekend: Saturday Feb 22nd from 1-5pm and Sunday Feb 23rd from 1-4, with a closing reception from 4-6pm. Join us and support the beautification of Gloucester. The gallery is immensely grateful to artist Adin Murray for his generosity in offering 20 unique drawings, each framed, at a very special price.
Jane Deering, Jane Deering Gallery
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Good Harbor looked so lonely on Wednesday, with cold weather. We know withing a few months happy beach goers will be enjoying the ocean, sun and sea breezes.
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I needed dinner and did not feel like preparing anything so we decided to check out what was available at The Mill on Eastern Ave in Essex. They have a wide variety of sandwiches, prepared dinners, salads and more from which to select your favorites. I got baked haddock and laoded mac and cheese in addition to coleslaw. I also got a turkey and swiss wrap for the next day’s lunch so we left with our hands full and our stomachs looking forward to some good food! It’s a convenient place to stop and now we have some meals planned (always a bonus).
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Looking for great food, refreshing drinks, and a little friendly competition? Machaca has you covered! Join us every Friday from 8:30 PM to 11 PM for FREE TRIVIA and your chance to win awesome prizes!
🏆 Prizes Awarded Every Hour!
🎁 Win gift cards, tequila, and tequila brand swag
⏳ The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win!
All you have to do is download the free Tap TV app, play along, and show off your trivia skills.
So grab your friends, enjoy authentic Mexican flavors, sip on some tequila, and play to win! See you this Friday at Machaca! 🍹🔥
Machaca
Tacos & Tequila
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, MA
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The Bookstore of Gloucester, 61 Main Street, is happy to be partnering with East Veterans Elementary School’s parent volunteers for a BOOK DRIVE to help fill the school’s library!
As seen on their Facebook page, “We know the importance of literacy, kids having access to windows & mirrors stories, and the value of community support. Help us fill those shelves by buying books for the library at The Bookstore. Books purchased for EVS at the store will be 20% off – just mention EVS at checkout! We have a collection box in store for donated books, as well as a list of books the library would like. We are always happy to make suggestions as well!”
We rode over to check on the progress of the former Good Habor Beach Inn on Salt Island Road recently. Despite the cold and wind that day, the work was continuing at the new Inn at Good Harbor Beach. I understand they plan to re-open sometime this year following the complete reconstruction you see here: “blending modern luxury with its storied past to create an unparalleded guest experience”. We look forward to the results.
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Award winning local author JoeAnn Hart to kick off series on Saturday, Feb 23
The Sawyer Free Library, in collaboration with Gloucester’s Writing Center, is thrilled to announce “Nature’s Voices,” a three-part writing workshop that invites participants to step away from everyday demands and reconnect with the natural world. Much like the French Impressionists who painted en plein air, the program invites participants to venture outside to observe shifting light, gentle breezes, and the soothing sounds of nature—only this time, capturing the scene on the page.
Led by professional writers, each session begins with a 30-minute guided walk to gather impressions and inspiration, followed by 90 minutes of writing indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or new to writing, these sessions promise fresh perspectives, a deeper connection to nature, and invigorating creative exercises.
All sessions are free (ages 18+), rain or shine, and registration is required for each at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Dress for comfort and the elements, and bring your own rain gear if needed. Pens, notebooks, and an open mind are encouraged!
WORKSHOP 1: It Was a Dark & Stormy Night: The Natural World in Fictionwith JoeAnn Hart
Sunday, February 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM at Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester
Award-winning local author JoeAnn Hart will guide participants in exploring how nature’s drama can add depth and tension to fiction. JoeAnn’s acclaimed works—such as her recently released novel Arroyo Circle (Green Writers Press), prize-winning environmental fiction collection Highwire Act & Other Tales of Survival, the crime memoir Stamford ’76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s, as well as Float, a dark comedy about plastics, and Addled, a social satire. Widely published, her short fiction and essays have appeared in Slate.com, Orion, The Hopper, Prairie Schooner, Terrain.org, and many others. Her work explores the relationship between humans, their environments, and the more-than-human world. REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP 2: Rocks, Trees, and Me: Exploring the Self through Ecopoetrywith Rachel Dillon
Saturday, March 11 | 1:00–3:00 PM at Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester
Local writer Rachel Dillon, Managing Editor of Ploughshares and author of a chapbook on Gloucester’s Dogtown, will lead this hands-on workshop focused on ecopoetry. Drawing on poets from Dante Alighieri to Emily Dickinson to Donika Kelly, participants will engage with the landscape to discover new ways of expressing their personal and environmental connections. REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP 3: Immersion, Observation, Reflection: Communicating Sense of Place through Essay
Saturday, April 5 | 2:00–4:00 PM at Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester
Photographer and essayist Mark Thayer offers a final session on crafting essays that illuminate the natural world. Through immersive observation and reflection, participants will learn to convey a vivid sense of place and personal insight into the environment around them. REGISTER HERE
For more information or to register for any of these workshops, please visit the Sawyer Free Library in person or online at sawyerfreelibrary.org, or contact Meg O’Neill at 978-325-5562 or moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org.
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