Thought GMG might like these photos of Sheila and Ron Shrank (aka, The Great Gatsby) enjoying the delightful car Ron built! Thanks, Joey ~ Carol McKenna
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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A Note To All Our Awesome Cape Ann Summer Residents and Visitors- The Clock Is Ticking…
Thanks for coming to the island and making yourself part of the community. Just a friendly reminder before you leave though. We only have a couple of weekends before the summer rental folks head back “up the line” back to their main places of residence.
Before it all slips away I suggest that you take that evening sail on the Thomas Lannon, The Ardelle, the Beauport Princess or a Harbor Cruise Aboard The Harbor Shuttle, get to that awesome restaurant that you’ve been meaning to get to all summer long but haven’t been to yet, visit the museums you haven’t seen, buy that painting or awesome print that you’ve been admiring all summer long and support the community that you’ve been part of for the summer.
We appreciate your patronage and what you bring to our local merchants. It’s a long winter for a lot of these folks and often times toward the end of the summer people tend to just lounge around but then winter comes and there are so many things you wish you would have done.
The best part of the year is right here- squeeze every last bit of fun out of it.
-Joey C
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Let’s go! Load me up @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA
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community Stuff 8/22/15
FREE Adult Education Classes
Registration for FREE adult education classes at Wellspring House in Gloucester is happening now for our Fall Session. Classes begin Monday, September 14.
Wellspring House’s Adult Learning Initiative (ALI) provides 8 weeks of FREE classes in Computer Skills, Career Development, English and math for women and men interested in preparing to pass the high school equivalency test, returning to school or finding a new career. Classes are 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Please call Lisa to schedule an individual appointment at (978) 281-3558, ext. 304. Wellspring House is located at 302 Essex Ave., Gloucester, MA. FREE local transportation is also available.
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Breaking… captain of the Schooner Columbia and this 175′ replica schooner will be arriving in #GloucesterMA Harbor next Thursday morning around 10am
Heads Up Schooner Committee and other key parties – I spoke to the captain of the Schooner Columbia and this 175′ replica schooner will be arriving in Gloucester Harbor next Thursday morning around 10am. (August 27th). The owner and builder, Brian D’Isernia, will be on board.
More information to follow next week but we want to give them a grand welcome and think about best ways to generate a “schooner mob” for this welcome home trip.
Thomas Balf
Executive Director
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-0470
www.maritimegloucester.org
The Schooner Colombia was built in 1923 and sank in 1927. It was built as a racer but has a storied history in it’s short 4 year life. When it sank it lost all hands and those names are on the Cenotaph on the plaque representing 1927.
Watch the video and see the construction in which no expense was spared. What a thing of beauty.
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Passports is looking to hire 2 host/servers.
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Passports is looking to hire 2 host/servers. Both positions offer flexible hours. Great for Moms and students! If you know anyone that may be interested please forward them my info or have them stop by the restaurant. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me! Cheers
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No biggie, just my boy Brian hand feeding A Deer While drinking Champagne
This MFer right here….
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UPDATE MA State House official Governor portraits come and go plus Dorothy Lamour
Cat Ryan submits-
I asked why Governor Baker selected Governor Volpe’s portrait for the Governor’s office at the State House.
Here’s an update and photograph from the State House curator, Susan Greendyke Lachevre:
“I have attached an image of the Volpe portrait, which was selected by the governor himself, as is customary, for display in his office. Governor Baker’s father served under Volpe while he was secretary of transportation In Washington…The State House is one of the oldest state capitols in the country, and the building is on the National Register. Renovations started almost as soon as it was occupied in 1798 with the coppering of the wooden dome. As a functioning seat of government and a popular visitor attraction, it gets a lot of wear and tear, and is constantly undergoing careful historic renovation or updating somewhere within its 600,000 square feet. I doubt if it will ever stop.”
Catherine adds:
The official Governor portrait for John Anthony Volpe was painted by Pietro Annigoni, 1963. Governor Romney and Governor Cellucci also picked the Volpe portrait by Pietro Annigoni. What about Governor Volpe? For his first term, Volpe selected a portrait of Governor Christian Herter. Herter’s father was artist Albert Herter who painted the murals in the House chamber. His grandfather, Christian, owned Herter Brothers, the legendary 19th-century cabinetmaking and decorating firm. I don’t have a picture of the Governor Herter portrait.
For Volpe’s second term, he displayed the Robert Gordon Hardie portrait of Governor Marcus Morton (1840-1841, 1843-1844).
For Volpe’s third term, he chose a portrait of Governor Leverett Saltonstall III. The Saltonstall portrait remained on view through 1975 for Governor Francis Sargent. At that time the predecessor portrait was displayed behind the governor.
I don’t have a great photo of the Saltonstall portrait, but I liked the signing ceremony with Hollywood star, Dorothy Lamour, visiting the State House promoting and presenting a War Bond prize:
“To the winners of the Ward Bond prize awarded to the first set of twin War Bond Babies Contest…Whereas the Motion Picture Industry has been designated as the spearhead of the US Treasury Department September Billion Dollar Drive for the sale of War Bonds and Stamps…extend thanks to the Massachusetts Division of the War Activities Committee and the undersigned managers and theater owners for untiring efforts…” The Governor’s office looks packed.
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Sandy Bay Historical Society will hold a reception, discussion and signing by Paul St.Germain and his new book entitled Cape Ann Granite.
Sandy Bay Historical Society will hold a reception, discussion and signing by Paul St.Germain and his new book entitled Cape Ann Granite.
On Thursday night August 27 at 7:30, local author, Paul St.Germain will discuss and sign his new book at the Sandy Bay Historical Society Museum at 40 King Street in Rockport.
Telling a story in pictures is Cape Ann Granite, the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. The book was just released on July 20, 2015. It boasts over 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and showcases memories of the granite industry that prevailed on Cape Ann for over 100 years.
St.Germain will discuss his book and explain some of the photographs on display in the museums granite exhibit. He will also sign his book which will be available for sale. Admission is free.
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Spork You!
Just got my new Spork for the dock. Soooo tired of using plastic utensils, having them break off inside my chicken or melt inside my pizza slice, not to mention how bad plastic is for the environment.
Ordered it on Amazon and can not believe how sturdy it is despite being unbelievably light. I guess that’s the thing about titanium and why it’s such a highly regarded material that they use it in surgical equipment.
order yours here- Light My Fire Titanium Spork
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And the mother of the year award goes to…
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A BOOK EVENT WITH AUTHOR ANITA DIAMANT SUN, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 @ 5:00pm at Ohana
Cape Ann Dining News-
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Come meet local author Anita Diamant as she speaks about her latest book, New York Times Best Seller, The Boston Girl. The event is free.
A cash bar is available and copies of the books are available for purchase courtesy of The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Following the author’s presentation and Q&A period, we invite you to keep the conversation going and join us for dinner. Reservations are suggested.
Great books and great food – a winning combination.
About the Author: Anita Diamant, the Boston-based author of 12 books, is best known for her first work of fiction, The Red Tent. The Boston Girl is the 2015 New York Times Bestseller which features Cape Ann as do two of her other novels, Good Harbor, and The Last Days of Dogtown.
About Ohana: In Hawaii, Ohana means “family”. It carries the meaning of relationships that are genuine and supportive with deep feelings of belonging…
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Community Stuff 8/20/15
Hi Joey!
Hope you can help us remind everyone that the Cape Ann Contra Dance Summer Series wraps up this Friday, August 21 at the Magnolia Library and Community Center.
The dancing starts at 8:00.
We hope to announce our autumn series soon.
It’s been a busy Summer!
And Fall will be even busier!
New e-books, new paper books, a new web site, and an exciting new opportunity to win books and Kathleen’s hand-knit “furry” cowls for the cold weather a head!
Finally, after years of procrastination KathleenValentine.com has been updated to be mobile friendly and to offer more information on both paperback books and e-books. A contest page has also been added and the prizes are quite special we think you’ll be impressed!
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Cutting Stone At The Deer Isle Hostel
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Seafood Throwdown Brings the ABCs of GMOs to the Market Chefs from Common Crow and Addison Gilbert Hospital Set to Compete
Seafood Throwdown is coming back to Cape Ann Farmers Market Thursday, August 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Stage Fort Park. This unique cooking competition brings local chefs, fisheries advocacy organizations, local food vendors, and food advocates together to talk about why local seafood should matter to us.
This year, the Seafood Throwdown will focus on the current efforts to label genetically modified foods. Market goers will get a chance to learn about the threat of GMOs to the marine environment, local seafood, fishing communities, and the rest of our food as well as opportunities to weigh in on the issues surrounding GMOs, including labeling campaigns.
The two teams going knife-to-knife at this year’s Seafood Throwdown are Mark Delaney of Common Crow Natural Market and Chef David Gauvin Dining Services Director at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Steve Parkes of Maritime Gloucester will hold his annual fillet demonstration. Secret seafood for the chefs and the fish for the fillet demonstration are provided by Ocean Crest and donated by the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association.
Judges for this year’s event include Nancy Sullivan of Cape Ann Nutritional Therapy, Rebecca Peters Campaign Organizer with MA Right to Know GMOs, and Sean Horgan fisheries reporter for Gloucester Daily Times. Angela Sanfilippo of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association and NAMA staff will be on hand to talk about our local fishing economies and the impact of GMOs on local fisheries and marine environment. We’ll also be pulling at least one audience member to join the judging team so come prepared.
The Seafood Throwdown is a collaboration between Cape Ann Farmers’ Market, the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) and the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association and their Community Supported Fishery project Cape Ann Fresh Catch. Seafood Throwdowns started here in 2008 and now spread up to Canada, down the east coast and up the west coast. NAMA partners with local communities to host Seafood Throwdowns in order to promote the ecological and social benefits of locally caught seafood, the impact of local fishing fleet on the local economy, and role of seafood in our food systems.
Cape Ann Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 3 – 6:30 through October 9th. Always plenty of FREE parking right across the street on Market days. Seafood Throwdown is a free event and begins at 4pm.
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Sunset From The Prettiest Vessel In #GloucesterMA The Thomas E Lannon
Once again a spectacular night aboard the Lannon. Sista Felicia crushed it with the food and the wine from Mike DiFazio and the hospitality of The Ellis Family.
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Beach Goers Beware – August is Skin Cancer Prevention Month
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Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
August is Skin Cancer Prevention Month – Here Are Some Important Sun Safety Tips
Summertime means beach vacations with locals and tourists alike flocking to Cape Ann’s Many Beautiful Beaches – Cape Hedge, Cressy, Good Harbor, Half moon, Front/Back, White/Black, Long, Lighthouse, Magnolia, Niles, Pavillion, Pebble, Plum Cove, Singing, Wingaersheek … each one beautiful and unique.
Be Safe From the Summer Sun
Days at the beach signify relaxation and ‘fun in the sun.’ But too much sun can lead to early wrinkles and worse … Skin Cancer. You can still enjoy exercising outdoors and a fun day at the beach, but it is in your best interest to take precautions and practice ‘sun safety’ to best avoid the damaging effects of the sun and skin cancer.
Facts from the American Cancer Society:
- The skin is the largest organ of the body
- Skin cancer is…
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Willa Mamet + Paul Miller concert Friday @ 7:30
Hi Joey,
We’d love for people to experience this amazing event.
Thanks for all of your help!
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Willa Mamet + Paul Miller bring the sound of “Americana” to Gloucester.
Inspired by the music of rising stars like Gillian Welch and Alison Kraus, their latest album, “Let Somebody Love You,” features newly recorded versions of Depression-era classics from the American south.
In her collaborations with Miller, Mamet stakes her claim by hunkering down and proceeding to sing the sultry soul into every song. Miller provides classy pared-down guitar and vocal accompaniment that turns out, somehow, to always sound lush and right. Miller has been providing guitar and vocal harmonies for a wide collection of acoustic groups since before Willa Mamet was born. He is currently one of six featured vocalists in Vermont’s Bluegrass Gospel Project and spent years before that as an indispensable member of Breakaway and for Coco and the Lonesome Road Band. The stars really begin to shine, onstage and on disc, when these two harmonize.
Mamet + Miller’s second recording project (their first, a lovely 8-track EP entitled “East Hill Road,” was produced in 2013) includes favorites like Joni Mitchell’s River, Old Crow Medicine Show’s version of Wagon Wheel, and Richard Thompson’s Dimming of the Day (Bonnie Raitt’s version, not Linda Thompson’s!). The ability to choose classic material, and to arrange it so that people can appreciate it, either “all over again” or for the first time, is an art, and, just like “You Are My Sunshine” and “Don’t Fence Me In” and dozens of other popular American songs familiar to almost everyone a few generations ago, this music deserves to be preserved, and celebrated, and performed. Mamet + Miller have exactly what it takes to get the job done.
Mamet + Miller will perform only one concert in Gloucester, Friday, August 21st, 7:30pm at Wisdom’s Heart, 2 Duncan St., Gloucester. Seating is limited. See widomsheart.org for more information.
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Community Stuff 8/19/15
Good morning,
We are very pleased to invite you to our Open Studio this Saturday August 22nd from 2:00 to 8:00 at the Kismet Gallery located on Rocky Neck, betweenThe Studio and the Rocky Neck Art Gallery.
Our latest collection is all about putting the F-U-N in Funky! One-of-a-kind necklaces, scarves, bangles, and Liberty London print wrap bracelets will be on display at great prices.
There’s something for everyone.
And let’s not forget – wine and cheese, please!
We hope to see you there and share a little bit of summer.
Anne and Lisa
The Divorce Center Offers Workshop on What You Need to Know About Divorce in Massachusetts
Professionals to Discuss the Legal, Financial, Family and Personal Issues Encountered in the Divorce Process
The Divorce Center, a non-profit organization of professionals from multiple disciplines providing support and education for people going through separation or divorce, is offering a half-day public education workshop entitled “Divorce Matters for You! ─ What You Need to Know About Divorce in Massachusetts” on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Barn at 10 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA.
The workshop will cover the legal, financial, family and personal issues that are often encountered during the divorce process. Trained professionals will provide knowledge and information that will empower anyone who is contemplating divorce or currently overwhelmed with the process, increasing their confidence and peace of mind.
The topics to be covered in the workshop include:
Legal Issues:
· Your options for the divorce process in MA
· What is Mediation, Collaborative, Litigation and Pro Se and how do they differ?
· Understanding the Alimony Law and Child Support Guidelines
· Protecting Yourself Legally
Understanding the Financial Issues:
· Taking an Asset Inventory
· What are considered Marital Assets and how are they divided?
· Do you keep or sell the Marital Home?
· What about retirement? Will I be ok?
Family Issues:
· Dealing with a hostile spouse
· Protecting the children
· Strategies for coping with the stress of divorce
· Rebuilding your self-esteem
The workshop fee is $25 and includes light refreshments and snacks. For more information on “Divorce Matters for You! ─ What You Need to Know About Divorce in Massachusetts” and to register for the workshop, visit http://thedivorcecenter.org/events/event/divorce-matters-need-know-divorce-massachusetts-2/.
About The Divorce Center
The Divorce Center is a non-profit organization of legal, financial and mental health professionals working to empower people before, during and after divorce or separation by providing education and resources.
Since 1983, The Divorce Center’s focus has been on improving the divorce process and its impact on the family. The organization’s mission is primarily to:
· Support families experiencing divorce;
· Educate the public about divorce and its effects; and
· Help professionals improve the service they provide to their divorcing clients.
The Divorce Center offers its expertise and compassion to all those who need it — individuals and families, divorce professionals, religious groups, parent organizations, non-profit groups, and others who can benefit from the public education, professional programs and support.
For more information, visit http://thedivorcecenter.org.
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