Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Pride Stride April 24th!

Image ~ April 14, 2016 ~ Joey C

Cape Ann Shave to Save

April 14, 2016 ~ Joey C

For more information email dawnburnham_pchef@comcast.net
Jane Shaw janegrayw@comcast.net

Community Support for Autism Panel Discussion

Image ~ April 12, 2016 ~ hannahskimberley

Happy Valley Ventures MA, Inc., the non-profit seeking to construct and operate a medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation facility in the Blackburn Industrial Park, will be holding an open house the evening of April 27. It will be a great opportunity for the residents of Gloucester to learn more about the proposal. I would appreciate if you could post the attached flyer on Good Morning Gloucester. Thanks.

Joel Favazza

My husband and I recently traveled to India for a family wedding. In my mad dash to the airport, I left my GMG stickers at home. While there I was never able to connect to the hotel’s very slow computer to access my email, and truly felt ‘a world away.’ Somehow, I did manage to logonjust once to GMG’s website to catch up on local news and print a GMG sticker. The Indian wedding was 3 days long, and included a Sikh and Hindu ceremony. I took part in the mendhi (henna) and other ceremonies. The family also arranged tours of Old Delhi and the Taj Mahal. We totally immersed ourselves in Indian culture and customs, were charmed by our warm new relatives, and enjoyed delicious, buffet Indian meals. Cows were seen roaming the streets and sidewalks, along with dogs and monkeys, like this one seen at the Taj Mahal. And if anyone thinks Boston driving is crazy, they haven’t been to India! This video is shot from the front of our bus, on the way to the Taj Mahal. :O  
https://youtu.be/3M1JQZRiuqI   ~ Karen Pischke

Why Nubar Alexanian likes shooting in Gloucester
http://www.vimeo.com/161977260

Heading to http://www.capeanngiclee.comto tape a homiecast with the boys.  Nothing easier to bring over a six pax than The Crooked Fish Beer Trap made locally by Enza Iacono

Dear Joey,

 I own Tiny Planet Computer here in Gloucester and I’m currently running a raffle to benefit the Gloucester Angel Program. The prize is a complete computer system built by us and includes a 19” LED monitor, HP all-in-one printer and all the needed accessories to get started.

 Tickets are $10 each and are available at Tiny Planet Computer, 76 Rogers Street, Gloucester as well as Geoff Richon Co., 17 Duncan Street in Gloucester.

He Joey,

We hope you can add our thoughts about this play before Friday, since final performances are this weekend.

Thanks.  Hope all is well.

Sue Bumagin and Paul R. Korn

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The Play, Dogtown Common, is a Stirring Portrayal of Community

Every time we hear about another drug overdose in our community, we are reminded that addiction and mental health are serious issues that are not going away.  This really hit home on Sunday afternoon as we witnessed a remarkable performance by the North Shore Folklore Theatre Company.  Dogtown Common: Never Try, Never Win is at once the history and demise of one of Gloucester’s most unique and misunderstood areas as well as the present-day story of one man’s descent into the opioid quagmire.  An essential theme of the production has to do with the community’s response to his suffering.   Past and present come together in a powerful production that featured Gloucester citizens ranging in age from 8 to 81 as well as some terrific original music. 

The sold-out show was followed by a spirited and substantive discussion between audience members and the cast.  What stood out was how much people could relate the themes of the performance to their everyday lives.  The message we took away was that a caring community is a really important part of the healing process.

The show really rocked.  Final performances take place on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16,at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 17, at 2:00pm in the back room of the Floating Lotus store, 169 Main St., Gloucester.  

SUE BUMAGIN AND PAUL R. KORN

Kangal Dog Club of America Speciality Show!

May 20, 2016

10:00am -11.30am Dog Handling class (spectators welcome)

2:00pm – 4:00pm Four educational discussions

May 21

1:00pm- 4:00pm Dog Show (public invited)

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, 257( R) Granite Street

Rockport, MA 01966

Dog lovers can observe this rare and unusual breed at a Speciality Show for Kangal dogs.  Owners will come from all over the US to participate, including Cape Ann native Mary Hughes.  The unusual profile of the Kangal dog is what makes this show so interesting.  Originally from Turkey, their centuries old history is based on flocking guarding skills that are on display still today, in Turkey and the US, although there is an estimated 800 in this country.