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Community Stuff 11/13/15

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Give A Gift That Can Save A Life…Give Blood

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The Rockport Navy Committee is sponsoring a Holiday Blood Drive at the First Baptist Church

4 High Street, Rockport on Saturday December 5, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). There’s limited parking at the church. Additional blood drive parking is available at the former Masonic Hall on the corner of Broadway and School Street.

This year’s blood drive is dedicated to those who have served and are still serving in the US military and Rockport firefighter Kris Juncker Jr. who was treated at Mass General Hospital earlier this year. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with written parental permission). Donors over 65 please call 617-726-8171 for special guidelines. Most healthy people over 65 CAN donate.

To make donating as easy and comfortable as possible, MGH will bring a state of the art bloodmobile completely staffed with a RN, phlebotomists, and/or LPNs. The bloodmobile is entirely self-contained with four donor beds, two soundproof medical history booths and snack area.

Blood is a medicine that can only be given from one person to another – no other source is currently available. Blood supplies often run low during the holiday season due to increased need and donors feeling they’re too busy to donate. A half hour can save three or four lives! Challenge your friends and family to give blood. The bloodmobile can accommodate three to four people every fifteen minute. Make your appointment early and donate as a group!

For those who cannot give blood there’s another opportunity to help by donating small stuffed animals, hand-held games and tween/teen puzzle/crossword books to be distributed to the children in MGH and at Shriners Hospital. The stuffed animals must be NEW and 6-10 inches. Donating a gift to a hospitalized child is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about compassion and the spirit of giving.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Sharon at 978-290-1393 or go to www.rocnavcom.org

Hi Joey,

The next Cape Ann Contra Dance will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 7:00pm at the Magnolia Library Community Center, 1 Lexington Street, Gloucester, MA.

We hope the early start time of 7:00 PM will encourage families to attend. Contra

dancing is family friendly and appropriate for ages seven years through 90.

No experience is necessary, nor do you need to bring a partner. Live music and dance instruction are provided by the Cape Ann Contra Dance House Band.

There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer/sit-in, dancers/sit-ins younger than 16 are free.

This will be the final dance for 2015. We plan a break in December, but we’ll be ready to go again in January 2016.

For more information,  contact us at capeanncontradance@gmail.com.

Thanks!

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Bacheler Coat Caper youcaring page for the High School Civil War Coat

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Hi Joey,

In the spirit of just do it and one person CAN make a difference: the parent that called attention to the Civil War coat is…Kim Minnaugh! She saw the display label and coat when she was at the High School and looked so closely she saw the damage. Then she did something about it. She reached out for help. Maybe it’s the photographer in her that had her looking closely. Her actions have inspired us and kids, too.

Bacheler Coat Caper YOUCARING page

https://www.youcaring.com/the-gloucester-fund-467104

The Committee for the Arts will use the money to pay for the necessary textile conservation, display form and case. James’ Cape Ann Giclee poster really helps. Look for it at City Hall and a few more spots coming soon!

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Our Grandfather Captain Joe’s Any Gross Tons Master Of Uninspected Fishing Vessels and Cousin Larry’s 100 Ton Passenger License

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Don’t Lose Your Dental Benefits for 2015 Book Your Dental Visit Today At Harbor Cove Dental!

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December 31st marks the end of the year for most insurance plans.  That means if you have remaining benefits or dental care on your plan, it’s a great time to schedule your appointment.

Edited - Cosmetic DentistYearly Maximum
The yearly maximum is the most money that the dental insurance plan will pay for dental work within one full year.  This amount will vary by insurance company, but the average is around $1,000 per year, per family member.  Unused benefits do not typically rollover, and the yearly maximum usually renews on January 1st.

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If you are paying your dental insurance premiums by the month, you should be using your benefits!  Even if you have healthy teeth and aren’t in need of dental treatment, it is important to have your regular dental cleaning to help prevent and detect any early signs of cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and other dental problems that may exist…

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Time Lapse Video from Present Grand Opening Courtesy Martin DelVecchio

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Present, Gloucester’s pop-up holiday craft store, had its grand opening on Sunday. Here is a time lapse video I made.

Present is the perfect place for hand-made holiday gifts. It is located at 120 Main Street this year, and is open every day until Christmas Eve. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 12-5.

NON-Smokers Get Lung Cancer Too – Know the Risks

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Lung Cancer Affects Non-Smokers as Well as Smokers

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 80% of the cases of lung cancer deaths are linked to smoking cigarettes; that leaves 20% not linked to smoking.

Cigarette Smoking Remains the # 1 Cause of Lung Cancer. 

Smoking is the #1 Cause of PREVENTABLE Death. 

STOP SMOKING STOP SMOKING

  • Risks by Gender – While the risk of lung cancer deaths are higher in men that smoke (85%) than woman that smoke (70%), the risks for Lung Cancers in NON-Smokers is higher for women (20%) than men (8%.)

According to a report by the American Cancer Society (written by Stacey Simon,October 30th 2015,) “as many as 20% of the people who die from lung cancer in the United States every year do not smoke…

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Rose Baker November Artists 

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November Artists Natalie Daley (left) and Kay Carpenter (right) pictured with Juni Van Dyke Director of the Rose Baker Art Program

Watercolor artists Natalie Daley and Kay Carpenter are the November artists of the month at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Each month Juni Van Dyke, Director of the Art Program at the Senior Center selects one or two artists to honor with a show of their works. The works are displayed in the main lobby of the Senior Center and can be viewed weekdays from 9am to 4pm. We hope you will stop by to enjoy the works of Natalie and Kay.

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The Latest Cape Ann Community News

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ONLINE AUCTION BENEFITTING EASTERN POINT DAY SCHOOL!

It’s that time of year again, friends and families! Our ONLINE AUCTION through biddingforgood.com is OPEN! Museum memberships, sports tickets, spa treatments, jewelry, restaurant cards and so much more!! Check it out, bid and pass it on! Last bids will be accepted December 6th by 6 pm! When you participate in our online auction, you are helping our school continue to offer affordable tuition and financial assistance to ensure that ALL families in our community have access to the unique and rewarding educational experience we provide! THANK YOU! http://www.biddingforgood.com/epds Auction Flyer - Final

Temple Ahavat

COCONUT MACAROONS! A Delicious Temple Ahavat Achim Fundraiser! I Love Lucy Chocolate Factory THE PERFECT GIFT for family, friends, hostess and teacher gifts… or keep them for yourself! *** COCONUT MACAROONS (6 plain and 6 chocolate) – $15 for 12 macaroons *** Made in the TAA kosher kitchen with 100% all-natural kosher ingredients: coconut, pure cane sugar, ground almonds, egg whites, pure vanilla extract, salt. Chocolate macaroons also include chocolate and cocoa. The macaroons are parve and gluten-free! MACAROONS CAN BE – PICKED UP (ready at the Temple beginning Wednesday, December 9th) – DELIVERED (local Cape Ann towns only) – OR SHIPPED ($6/per package, continental US only) PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER AND PAYMENT NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd!! We accept cash, checks (payable to “TAA”) or credit cards (call Natalia at (978) 281-0739 with your credit card information)!

Hanukkah Party Hanukkah Saturday, December 12th at 6 pm Join us for candle lighting, dairy supper cooked by Abe Baron and crew, and enjoy the music of the Temple band! Bring your Hanukkah menorah – we will light the candles together. This event is open to TAA members of all ages, including kids! Suggested donation – $5/person $10/family. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Community Lobster Trap Hanukkah Lighting

Tuesday, December 8th at 6 pm hanukkiah Please join us on Tuesday, December 8th at 6 pm as we light our famous Lobster Trap Hanukkiah! There will be signing, dancing and latkes. Everyone is welcome! This event is free of charge.

Shabbat Lunch & Learn

Kabbalat Shabbt Come on Saturday, November 14th to share a Shabbat lunch and participate in Torah study with the community! Please RSVP if you would like to attend the lunch. We will also be dedicating a plaque in memory and in honor of Josh Horowitz. Shabbat services begin at 9 am Lunch at 11:15 am Suggested donation to cover the cost of lunch: $8 members, $15 non-members

Plant Shack Pop Up This Saturday Featuring Kara, Of Needle and Knot

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Hey there Joe, 

Wanted to let you know the Plant Shack will be kicking off it’s holiday season of “Pop Up” events this Saturday. We are planning on hosting events every weekend with different local artist’s through the end of December. 

This Saturday, Kara, of Needle and Knot, www.needleandknot.com, will be bring her amazing woven wall hangings and intricate macrame’s, and will be also be taking custom orders. Please join us at the Shack, 186 East Main Street, from 11am-6pm, be there or be square!

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Bouchard fundraiser for Children’s Hospital

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Hi Joe, 

My son Griffin started a fundraising campaign last year to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital, as a way to give back for the exceptional care he received there during two successful surgeries. This year, he has partnered with the Boston Bruins Foundation, the Corey C. Griffin NHL Pro-Am Alumni Tournament, and Bruins Alumni, and he has raised his personal fundraising goal to $3,000. Hoping you can put a link up on GMG to help raise money and awareness. Griffin is also coordinating a charity open skate for Christmas week, where all proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital. Last year Rick Middleton was kind enough to attend and give his support. More info will follow as we get closer to the event.

Griffin’s donation page: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=3164484&langPref=en-CA#&panel1-2

Griffin’s fundraiser profile in USA Hockey Magazine: http://touchpointmedia.uberflip.com/i/472828-march-2015/15

Newspaper write-up of last year’s event: http://boxford.wickedlocal.com/article/20150108/SPORTS/150107253

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Boston Children’s Hospital is ranked #1 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals honor roll. More than offering great care, the hospital is known for its commitment to the Boston community—serving as the largest provider of health care to low-income children in our state. The hospital is also home to the world’s largest research center at a pediatric hospital, making discoveries that benefit both children and adults. Just one area of research we’re leading: concussions and injury prevention. Children’s Sports Concussion Clinic is a national leader in understanding and treating pediatric concussions, with a multidisciplinary research team and a clinical setting that receives more than 350 patient visits each month. Philanthropic support will advance critical research into this skyrocketing problem.

Thanks,

Andre

Community Stuff 11/11/15

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Hi Joey,  Here’s the latest from Holy Family.  Thanks for your help.  Janet Lucidp

On Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Holy Family Parish will hold its annual Christmas Fair.  As always, there will be something of interest for all age groups.  We will have homemade Italian and American cookies, candy, knitted and crafted items, books, dolls, Chinese Auction, Christmas decorations White Elephant table, beautiful fresh pine decorations and much more.  There will also be the Basket Wheel.  Take and chance and see the Wheel comes up with some wonderful prizes!  See you at the Holy Family Country Christmas Fair!

Rockport Police Debut New Polaris eBike

Chief John Horvath is pleased to announce that the Rockport Police Department acquired a new Polaris eBike to expand its policing efforts in town.

Police are now riding the Rapid Response Team Safety Model, which is specifically designed for police use. It can reach up to 20 miles per hour with the assistance of a 750 watt motor. Officers Michael Anderson, William Budrow, Daniel Mahoney and Philip Wesley are certified for patrol on the eBike.
“The bike will be a valuable addition to our community policing efforts and provide our officers with an effective means to navigate the neighborhoods of Rockport while interacting with residents,” Chief Horvath said.

The department received the bike on Oct. 27, through asset forfeiture funds from Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, who is committed to furthering community policing in his cities and towns.

“This was a great opportunity to use drug money to enhance this department’s ability to patrol areas not easily accessed by a cruiser, as well as to be more accessible to the citizens they serve,” District Attorney Blodgett said.

Polaris develops and designs their eBikes using the latest green, electric power technology in conjunction with a sleek design. This allows riders to navigate narrow streets and lanes, which are often difficult for emergency vehicles and patrol cars to reach quickly. In turn, first responders expand their range and arrive faster while conserving energy.

“Polaris eBikes are proud to be supplying the Rockport Police Department with our Rapid Response Electric Bicycle to enhance their bike patrol, to assist in their community outreach initiative and numerous town events,” Polaris President Adam Rand said.

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Breaking #GloucesterMA Restaurant News: Former Blackburn Tavern Space To Be Occupied By Tonno

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Prezza’s Anthony Caturano Announces Gloucester Restaurant & Raw Bar: Tonno
Famed North End restaurateur & chef to open coastal Italian seafood concept

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North End restaurateur and chef, Anthony Caturano Prezza), has announced he will open a restaurant this spring in Gloucester: Tonno, Italian for “tuna.” Tonno is slated to open in May and will be housed in the former Blackburn Tavern space. Blending together Caturano’s favorite culinary styles, Tonno will feature coastal Italian seafood and a raw bar.

The 4,000 square foot venue will undergo a full renovation over the winter and the new space will be outfitted with a dining room, a lounge complete with a fireplace, a cocktail bar, a raw bar and a private events room. Seating 99 people, Tonno will have partial ocean views and will be open year-round.

Chef Caturano will design a culinary program that is rooted in coastal Italian seafood classics with specials…

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Three days- three New Podcasts- new HomieCast, Gloucestercast and Alisha Unleashed For Your Commute

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Saturday-Sunday-Monday Three new podcasts for you to listen to-

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HomieCast 10 Taped 11/7/15 At Casa De Enrico Pallazzo With Chris @CoachDeWolfe, James @Eves3, @CraigShoots Kimberley and Host @Joey_C

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GloucesterCast 158 Taped 11/8/15 With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 10 Taped 11/9/2015 With Special Guests Kyle Danikas, Bridget Ernest and Host Alicia DeWolfe

Yale Student Loses Her Shit Over Halloween Costumes To An Administrator

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Here’s the story from the Washington Post:

A clash between administrators and students at Yale went viral. Why that is unfortunate for all concerned.

 

David Calvo December 9-13th Five-Day Woodcarving Class- Get On It!

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Props To MFing Nordstrom!

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Damn straight skippy.  I LOOOOOVE THIS!!!!

I’m all in on shopping Nordstrom after I get what I’m getting locally for Christmas presents!

Nordstrom holiday sign getting attention

Retailer Nordstrom is getting a lot of attention for a sign posted to let shoppers know about its holiday plans.

The sign taken by a Facebook user at an unknown location and posted on the social media site has been shared again and again.  It reads “at Nordstrom…we won’t be decking our halls until Friday, November 27.  Why? Well, we just like the idea of celebrating one holiday at a time. “

Nordstrom announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving.  They’ll reopen on Black Friday with a holiday display.

Community Stuff 11/10/15

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Rockport PTO 2015 Holiday Fair
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Featuring:

Crafters and Artists

Gingerbread House Kits

Surprise Jars

Enchanted Gift Shop

Children’s Games & Face Painting

Baked Goods

Coffee and Lunch

Rockport High School

Saturday, November 14th

9:30 to 2 PM

Cape Ann World War 2 Veteran’s Celebration

Hi Joey, Cape Ann World War 2 Veterans Reception and exhibition of photographs by Jason Grow

at the Kyrouz Auditorium, City Hall on Saturday, November 7, 2015 was an amazing event.

Bob and I keep remembering how his Mother’s Prayers have been answered time and time again,

as we celebrate our 62nd Wedding Anniversary on Thanksgiving Day at 91 and 86 years young. 

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and “Thank You for Your Service”

Bring Copies of Pictures of Deceased Veteran’s to City Hall open tomorrow from 12-4 for Memory Wall.
Special Public Viewing.

WW2 Exibiy City Veteran's 2015