Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The second Block Party of the Summer will take place this Saturday night!  Join us on Main Street from 6-10 PM for the festivities.  Enjoy al fresco dining, live outdoor entertainment, free children’s activities, and street performers for a fun night on the town. The Block Parties offer local shopping, food and non-stop fun!

Follow Gloucester Block Party on Facebook or check out gloucesterblockparty.com for details and updates!

Come enjoy your local Cape Ann Farmers Market TODAY for National Farmers Market Week! If you haven’t made it to Stage Fort Park yet this summer, join us this week!

We’ll be there enjoying the ocean breeze from 3:00-6:30 with farmers and artisans selling all sorts of beautiful, delicious things from tomatoes to textiles!

Come to shop, stay for dinner, live music, and good company.

CAFM accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, and cash. Use your HIP benefits with participating farmers to earn bonus SNAP dollars!

capeannfarmersmarket.org

Contact Topside Grill (978) 281-1399

Starting Wednesday August 23rd we will be offering a fun mommy and me fitness class for moms with children 0-3 years old. The class will be every Wednesday morning from 9:00 – 10:00am.  Mommy and Me Fitness will feature fun kid friendly music, and exercises that include the kids and give Mom a great workout. Children who can not sit up on their own should come in their car seat for easy mobility. We have a separate, comfortable area available for breastfeeding mothers to nurse. Bring water, towel, your little one, and your sense of humor!

We are also excited to announce that starting in September Phia will be offering childcare during select classes. Now there’s no need to arrange for a babysitter or wait until your spouse is home. We’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more details and the release of our fall schedule.

For more information and…

Come for the Pancakes, Stay for the Waterfront Festival!

The Rotary Club of Gloucester MA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 19-20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. A special FREE parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.

Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $8 per person and are available from any Gloucester Rotarian or at the following Gloucester locations:

• North Shore Health Project, 5 Center Street, Gloucester, MA
• Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis Street, Gloucester, MA
• Bank Gloucester, 160 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
• Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109…

Backyard Growers is hosting it’s second summer cooking workshop this Tuesday, Aug 8, 6:30-8pm at The Open Door.  Come share knowledge about summer gardening, harvesting, and cooking with BYG and local community gardener Patricia!

Tickets and more information here