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From Paper Pods to Pea Pods: An Artist’s presentation by Lara Lepionka

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FRESH presents Lara Lepionka, an artist and executive director of Backyard Growers, presenting From Paper Pods to Pea Pods. Lara will share the inspirational story of Backyard Growers, focusing on her journey as an artist to a nonprofit founder and the myriad connections between creating art and growing food.

$15 per person, limited tickets – Reserve your tickets here!

FRESH is a six-week exhibition, with accompanying workshops and presentations, hosted by the Rocky Neck Art Colony and Backyard Growers

This is an exciting collaboration by two inspiring non-profits—Backyard Growers, which encourages an active relationship with food and the earth, and Rocky Neck Art Colony, which encourages and promotes excellence in the arts.

In this exhibition, artists from all over New England will present works that reflect on the theme FRESH, exploring the ways in which food connects us to the earth, nourishes us, and ties us to warmth, family, friends, and memories. Join…

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The Seaside Garden Club presents The Art of the Vignette

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The Seaside Garden Club kicks off 2017 with The Art of the Vignette on Tuesday, February 14th at the Manchester Community Center.  Social time begins at 7 pm and the program starts promptly at 7:30 pm.   All are welcome.  Guest fee is $5.

The Art of the Vignette: A fun design presentation illustrating how to effectively use small spaces in the garden to convey a sense of drama and personal style and how to avoid common faux pas. Cheryl Monroe will teach us how to use color, design features and objects d’art to draw the eye and create fabulous vignettes that will have your visitors admiring your savior -faire.

Cheryl Monroe is one of the Seaside Garden Club’s favorite speakers.  Her entertaining style and plant knowledge make her programs memorable.  Cheryl is a self-taught gardener for 20 years, now a graduated Master Gardener specializing in clematis and…

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Joseph invites you to check out the Amazon App and get $5

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Use my link to get $5 for signing into the Amazon App the first time:

  http://amazon.com/mrp?refcust=JOSEP32174N&ref_=mrp_10005_shr_ss
Unless you hate money.  I use it all the time.

One Billion Rising Event 2/14

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On Tuesday, February 14th at 3 PM, the Gloucester Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse, Strong Men Don’t Bully, HAWC, the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center and the Mayor’s Office invite you to join ONE BILLION RISING TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.

Please wear RED and bring pots, pans, and other noisemakers to rise together and demand a change!

For more information, please contact Kelley Ries, Public Health Nurse, at 978-325-5266.

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Meals on Wheels Valentines Breakfast this Friday!

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SeniorCare Inc. will hold its annual Valentine’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser Breakfast at The Gloucester House, located 63 Rogers Street in downtown Gloucester on Friday, February 10, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.  Tickets are $12 per person and include a buffet breakfast. Tickets are available online at www.seniorcareinc.org or may be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit SeniorCare’s Meals on Wheels program.  For information about the breakfast or to become a sponsor, contact Paula Curley at 978-281-1750 x-560 or paula.curley@seniorcareinc.org.

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HOMEMAKERS NEEDED

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Want to Make a Difference in the Life of a Cape Ann Senior Living at Home?

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Join ABC’s team of caregivers assisting clients in their homes with meal preparation, shopping, laundry, and light housekeeping. Work PART-TIME HOURS in our community with a flexible schedule that meets your needs.

ABC Offers:
Excellent Pay • 401K • Medical & Dental Insurance
PLUS! Pay for travel time and mileage reimbursement.

IF YOU ARE CARING, COMPASSIONATE AND ENJOY SENIORS
DON’T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Call Christine at: 781-914-3273 to apply or for more information, or visit us online.

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281R East Main Street, Gloucester
ABC Home Healthcare Professionals is an equal opportunity employer

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The $59.95 10 Day School Vacation Family Membership At Mile Marker’s Pool Is The No-Brainer Of The Century

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We went yesterday.  The kids just do not want to get out of the pool.  It’s beautiful, it’s clean, the food is great and affordable.  You gotta have your head examined not to take advantage.  Get on it!

Valentine’s Brunch Cruise

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12, JOIN US FOR A ROMANTIC WINTER CRUISE WITH YOUR SWEETHEART…CALL 978.865.3210 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS OR VISIT BEAUPORTCRUISELINES.COM.brunch-cruise-1up

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Jeffrey Bolster and “The Mortal Sea”

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Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cape Ann Museum

Join author and Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire, Jeffrey Bolster, for a discussion of his book The Mortal Sea: Fishing the Atlantic in the Age of Sail (Harvard University Press, 2012).

Cost is $5 for Museum members / $10 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Registration required; please call (978)283-0455 x10 or register online at Eventbrite. For more information email info@capeannmuseum.org.

Jeff Bolster

Licensed for many years by the U.S. Coast Guard as “Master of Motor, Steam, and Auxiliary Sail Vessels of not-more-than-200-tons upon All Oceans,” Bolster continues to mess about in boats. He earned his undergraduate degree at Trinity College, his MA from Brown University, and his PhD from Johns Hopkins University. He lives with his wife Molly in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and when not in Plymouth they can likely be found sailing their Valiant 40,

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Rotary Polar Plunge Video

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Hi Joey – As requested, I’ve uploaded a video of the hardy souls who did the Polar Plunge today to support the Rotary International campaign against polio. There were about 200 plungers and watchers. And, a good time was had by all.

Long Beach at Cape Ann Motor Inn: air temp 35◦F, ocean temp 43◦F, wind 13 mph

 

The footage [approx. 9 minutes] is not edited so here are some time stamps:

 

0:00 Prelims and herding the Plungers

4:20 Introductions

6:00 Running and plunging into the ocean

6:38 Running out of the ocean

7:00 Recovery: Finding clothes and warming up

 

Please post. Thanks very much, Lucinda Seigel, Cape Ann Communications

 

2016 Pigeon Cove Ferments Harvest Is In The Books

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Gloucester Public Schools Kindergarten Information Night Wednesday March 1st

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www.gloucesterpublicschools.com for a registration packet

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‘Leven & Sorellanza Valentine’s Concert

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leven-sorellanza-poster-for-feb-11-2017-concert-at-the-gloucester-meetinghouseWHAT TO EXPECT:  ‘Leven and Sorellanza performed in concert together for the first time at the Gloucester Meetinghouse in February 2015 and return this year with the Valentine’s Day theme.  They began their debut by flying a long banner over the audience as they produced ethereal sounds that set a magical tone to the whole evening.

The varied repertoire of these talented women and their evident exuberance for singing a cappella was hugely entertaining as well as moving for the audience with playful solos, duets and rhythmic gymnastics adding spice to their superbly blended ensembles.  Prepare to relax, laugh, remember, and allow the theme of love to permeate your soul with music sung from the heart. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL? Two Cape Ann a cappella  women’s vocal ensembles raise their voices in songs of Love…and Home…and Love…and Work…and Love…and Life…and Love…and Strength…and Love…and Peace…and Love some more…

WHEN: …

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Who wouldn’t want to make Rick Doucette Dye His Facial Hair Blue? 

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​Howdy Joey –

Members of YMCA TEEN LEADERS each rocked in rocking chairs for 24-straight-sleepless hours over MLK Weekend.  For that extreme effort, they are asking folks to donate non-perishable food items for friends, families and neighbors in need.  So far they have collected the equivalent of 5,181 non-perishable food items for our community.


They would like me to ask you to help them reach their goals, so that they may help more folks AND dye my hair electric blue. 100% of all donations will go to support The Open Door and/or the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Cash or cans…whatever is easiest for you. Accepting donations at the Y through February 9.

Rotary Polar Plunge Tomorrow At Cape Ann Motor Inn 

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Hi Joey – As you know the Rotary Polar Plunge is tomorrow Saturday Feb 4 at Cape Ann Motor Inn/CAMI.  Timing sounds a little casual, but check-in is supposed to end ~10:45 a.m.   “Plunging” begins at 11 a.m.     Everyone will be gone by 1 p.m.

 

The event URL  is  http://www.gloucesterrotary.us/fund-raising/polar-plunge-2017/ 

Cape Ann Motor Inn is   http://capeannmotorinn.com/

 

The Inner Sanctum @mwcoastalgoods 

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Blanks Ready For New Designs-

New prototypes for internally lit openers-

Kate and I became infatuated with Mike and Wendy’s Instagram Pages a couple of years ago,  stalking their interesting coastal lives in Mystic Seaport and admiring their cool business creating custom Bottle openers,  key chains, coasters, and shavers.  

Finally we made it down to Mystic where they treated us to a great night of dinner,  drinks and conversation.  

You need to check out their website and Instagram pages-

www.mwcoastalgoods.com

@mwcoastalgoods 

@mwhille 

These are about the coolest gifts ever and I can think of about a million different scenarios where these would be appropriate.  Think of a wedding party gift.  Perfect, right?

I’m not sure how Mike and Wendy are doing this morning but Jesus did we get after it last night. #alchoholpoisoning