Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

CAPE ANN SKATING CLUB PRESENTS:

Winter Skating Expo
SAT Dec 17 at the Talbot Rink / O’Maley School
Noon- FREE Winter Skating Expo   

1pm Family Skate $5 per family

More info: CapeAnnSkatingClub@yahoo.com

Once again, it’s that time to come and celebrate the New Year with our invigorating celebration. Please join us!! We ask everyone to bring non-perishables to help out those in need. The Open Door will have a van set up at the entrance of the beach !! We also collect cash or checks made out to The Open Door. If you haven’t joined us before, please do so and bring friends!!!!! We start this yearly tradition with a poem from George Sibley and then take our plunge !!
Bring sand/beach shoes as it is a rocky beach !!!!
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Bonavita BV1800 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe

I’m not a fan of Keurig coffee makers.  We use one currently at the house only because it’s what’s there, but honestly, there’s not one K-cup that I’d say I was crazy about.

We’re looking for a new coffee maker for the house that may or may not be a Christmas present for someone ;).

What do you guys recommend?

Leave me a comment on this post on a coffee maker that you love and I’ll list them out and research them.

Right now Gizmodo highly recommends the Bonavita BV1800 8-Cup Coffee Maker

It looks nice and gets good reviews and I’m leaning this way but am curious what my awesome readers have to say.

Check out the Bonavita and read the reviews here

Steve Winslow submits-

Joey..

Another “Babson Boulder?”.. 

Came across this plaque in a spot that hundreds of people go by every day but probably never notice. Been going by there myself for six years and never noticed until I walked by with the leaves off the trees. 

Stephen Winslow, Sr. Project Manager 

City of Gloucester

Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~ 3 Comments

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.

CAFM Winter Market this Saturday!

December 12, 2016 ~ modpodge16 ~

Come join us for the last market of 2016 on 12/17 from 10-1

Pick up the last of the season’s produce, food items to get you you through the busy days ahead, and handmade gifts for all!

This year we are sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive for The Open Door-our goal is to collect 100 items at the market by noon-help us reach our goal-bring in 10 items or more and receive a free CAFM Tote!

We will have our amazing holiday raffle baskets featuring gift certificates and items from area restaurants and shops-also our CAFM membership drive-a memberships makes a great gift!!!!
For more info and to purchase a CAFM membership check our website at http://capeannfarmersmarket.org/
To purchase raffle tickets before 12/17 please email capeannfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Dining for Diapers Fundraiser

December 12, 2016 ~ Gloucester Health Department ~

Dine at Jalapeno’s Restaurant on December 21, 4 PM – closing and portions of your bill will be donated to The Open Door Food Pantry Diaper Fund. There will be raffles and prizes!

Help Backyard Growers spread garden magic across Gloucester!

December 12, 2016 ~ backyardgrowersgloucester ~

Did you know that gardens are magic?

I didn’t think there could possibly be enough room in our little backyard. But Backyard Growers came, and before I knew it, there was our garden. I couldn’t believe that I’d end up with food for my family if I just followed their directions. Plant some seeds. Water. Weed. The veggies appeared. And my kids actually ate them! Magic.

We’ve had our ups and downs. One summer Chris was injured and out of work. I was working, mothering, pregnant and tired, and money was tight. Our garden was the constant. Plant some seeds. Water. Weed. Magic.

Last fall, I got sick. Doctor visits, chemo and long hospital stays threw our family into a tailspin. I told my 3-year-old Dash, “Mom will be better when the plants come up.” I kept looking at my garden, praying that would happen.

Then Backyard Growers came.

I never asked for help, they just came. They planted my garden with such care and purpose. They brought bins of new soil. Their rows of seeds were so straight and evenly spaced. And the plants grew. Magic.

If you ever wonder about what a garden does for a person, a family, a community, come visit me on Harold Ave. Ask any of the kids. You grow a garden, magic happens!

You are part of this magic in our community. Thank you. So many in Gloucester struggle to put food on the table, and with your support, Backyard Growers can help.

Will you help us reach our $10,000 goal and build 40 more gardens next year by giving today? Every $250 raised is another garden. Another family’s table full of fresh, healthy food.

Another opportunity for magic.

Love,

Peggy Lyman, Backyard Growers Participant

Click here to make your tax-deductible donation today. Thank you!

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Image ~ December 12, 2016 ~ lwheels2636