Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

The lighthouse Project

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Good morning!

The Lighthouse project was designed to look at the social ramifications of small, positive acts of kindness.  The experimental curriculum works directly with a group of students who are empowered to take on miniscule tasks and then report on the social consequence of their behavior.  The group has tracked their progress in order to determine a variety of outcomes.  For example, do they have the ability to impact themselves through these behaviors?  Does this expand beyond themselves to the people close to them in life?  Does it go beyond that to the school and/or community?  Can one beacon of light pave a new direction for the masses? 

The students have been encouraged to take pride in themselves and their school.  Students come together each week to talk about their personal experiences with this task.  In addition, we plan monthly “acts of kindness” done for no other reason than to bring hope to other students and inspire creativity, inspiration and an overall feeling that each student matters.  The program is designed to inspire confidence and pride in positive (even if small) successes.

The students have dedicated hours after school to create inspirational gestures of hope which are randomly distributed to the student body.  It is amazing to see the amount of energy and enthusiasm students put towards recognizing each other’s strengths….not always an easy or popular thing to do in high school!
The project has been recognized by the White House and has inspired students in Gloucester High School’s Cabinet Making program to make an official sign.  I have attached pictures of the projects…
Tomorrow we are embarking on our next random act….leaving colored eggs around the school full of inspirational quotes and candy:)
Follow us on twitter: The Lighthouse Project https://twitter.com/arose_project
I would be happy to talk to anyone interested in running the story….and would be thrilled to be able to prove to my students that kindness and small acts of kindness can change the world.
Thank you!!
Amy Rose

Rockport High School

Guidance Counselor

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Marine Science Internships at Maritime Gloucester

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Marine Science Internships at Maritime Gloucester

Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid High School Internships and College Internships.  These Summer Marine Science Internships focus on hands-on learning in our Sea Pocket Lab Aquarium.  Interns work as interpreters, assist in animal husbandry duties, and participate in the care of Aquarium exhibits.  The summer internship also includes science, fieldwork, and career exploration enrichment activities, and the opportunity to participate in our Harborwatch Citizen Monitoring Program.  Click here for full information on High School Internships or College Internships.     

“I can’t tell you how much I learned about marine life, running an aquarium, and even teaching the public. Every shift I came home with a new story to tell: ‘Today I watched a squid shoot ink!’ or ‘Today I looked at live crab plankton with a microscope!’ and the entire experience was extremely valuable.”  

-Lindsey, High School Intern

Happy Birthday To One Of My Favorite People – John McElhenny

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Here’s John accepting his Community Award From Gloucester Universalist Church for spearheading the revamping of Burnham Field,  Gloucester’s largest downtown green space.
Photo Kim Smith-

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One of the friendliest,  funniest, good-hearted people I know.

Happy Birthday My Man!

Sunrise Service, Breakfast, and 10:30 a.m. Service at Union Congregational Church in Magnolia

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Easter is April 5—Sunrise Service, Breakfast, and 10:30 a.m. Service at Union Congregational Church in Magnolia
Easter in Magnolia begins with a sunrise service on the rocks at 6:15 a.m., just off the intersection of Lexington Ave. and Shore Rd., hosted by Union Congregational Church. An Easter Breakfast, free of charge, will be held in the church vestry at 3 Norman Ave shortly thereafter. Then a second Easter service of worship is in the church sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. You are welcome to join us.

Empowered to Connect Simulcast: April 10 and 11
On April 10 and 11 Union Congregational Church (3 Norman Ave. in Magnolia) will be hosting the “Empowered to Connect” Conference simulcast. The conference is for adoptive and foster parents, social workers, and professionals, and is designed to help them connect with children from hard places, in order to help them heal and become all God desires for them to be. The simulcast broadcast of this conference is perfect for those who have adopted, are thinking about adoption, or who work with those touched by adoption. The conference is from 10am – 6pm both days. There is a $10 registration fee. 11 CEUs are available for social workers who attend both days. For more information feel free to email Danielle at empower.to.connect.magnolia@gmail.com. You can also see a one-page flyer here.

2015 GMG Photographers Show April 10th At Cape Ann Giclee- Hope To See You There!

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Print Sizes 17” x 22” Priced at $60 Theory Being That We Want The Pieces To Be Affordable and Get Them On People’s Walls Rather Than Stacked Up In A Gallery Somewhere.
April 10, 2015 from 5 to 8PM
20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 546-7070
www.capeanngiclee.com

While You’re Here You Can Buy One Of Their Awesome Cape Ann Hometown Graphics Prints. Here’s the link to purchase one
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#GloucesterMA Least Known View: Fisherman’s Memorial Park From Kenny MacCarthy

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For Personalized Cape Ann Real Estate Info-
https://capeannhome.wordpress.com/

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House Hunting Or Ready To List Your Home?
Contact Kenny at 978-758-0983

Contact Kenny For Personalized Real Estate Information Or Just To Chat About Your Real Estate Needs- 978-758-0983

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Chickity Check It! Essex County Greenbelt Osprey Cam Just went Live For 2015!

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Greenbelt’s OspreyCam is located at our 30 acre Allyn Cox Reservation in Essex, MA along the shores of the Essex River. This webcam was installed in 2013, the third year that the same osprey pair, Allyn and Ethel, nested on this platform. For 2014 updates, visit Greenbelt’s Osprey Blog shown to the right on this page or follow Greenbelt on Facebook.

Community Stuff 4/3/15

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EXPLORING INDIA: WORDS, IMAGES AND MUSIC

ANITA PANDOLFE RUCHMAN, NURSE-PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SHARES HER COLORFUL, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND INSPIRATIONAL INDIAN MUSIC FROM HER RECENT MONTH-LONG JOURNEY IN INDIA.

Please join us and be transported to the magical land of India during a fun and informational evening.

LOCATION Wisdom’s Heart Center, 2 Duncan Street Gloucester, Ma.

DATE Friday April 10 7-9 pm

Suggested Donation $15 to benefit Wisdom’s Heart Center

CONTACT ANITA PANDOLFE RUCHMAN 978 546 6599

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Needed: Role of Gustav in Beauty and the Beast ASAP

Hello Friends,

I am playing Papa in Beauty and the Beast with Neverland Theatre.

*They need a male aged 16-40 to play the Villain role of Gustav

Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings 6-9 pm and Saturdays 2:30-6:30 pm

Performance dates: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 ( evenings during April Vacation plus Sunday Matinee)


Please let me know ASAP 

Thanks!
Jape Payette
JapeScape Productions, Acting for youngSTARS!
978-879-9293
japepayette@hotmail.com
www.japescape.com

Live From Production Of Manchester-By-The-Sea Starring Casey Affleck In #GloucesterMA

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Shooting Tonight At East Gloucester School, and East Gloucester Richdale, Here’s Shots Of The Production Equipment In The Old Bob’s Clam Shack Parking Lot On East Main St.

“Wicked Cod” To be Aired Jointly On PBS and CBC

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Al Bezanson submits-

The Gulf of Maine Chapter of the American Schooner Association in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Schooner Association announces a new radio program to be aired jointly on PBS and CBC, “Wicked Cod.” The show will feature a multi-national schooner fleet under sail scouring the Gulf of Maine in search of a codfish. The rules stipulate hook and line fishing only, and if a cod is actually captured it will be measured and released without disclosing its location. The program will be broadcast continually. Further details to follow.

Cod by Phyllis

(Painting credit:  Cod __ 30 X 15 Acrylic on Masonite __ Phyllis Bezanson 1970)   

Al Bezanson

Crushing Dinner Like You Read About

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Super K crushes this turkey burger with avocado, turkey bacon, baked sweet potato slabs, killer kale salad.

That’s called getting it done son.

Product endorsement: Emeril’s dijon mustard with kicked up horseradish- big winner in the condiment aisle!

Poll- Vote For The Best 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championships Team Name

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With The World Championship looming just around the corner on April 12th I thought a poll naming the best Bikini Speedo Dodgeball team name would be a fun idea.
Oh and for more info click here- 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Event Page
Don’t forget to sign up to get your free UBER ride to the event by signing up with free ride coupon code CAPEANN Here- https://get.uber.com/go/capeann
So here goes, vote for your favorite-


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Cape Ann Community Forum to Discuss Recent Updates and Developments at Lahey Health and Addison Gilbert Hospital

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For More Cape Ann Health Fitness and Wellness Information
http://www.capeannwellness.com

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Cape Ann Community Forum

Location: Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe’s Wharf Square, Gloucester, MA

Date: April 9, 2015

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Lahey Health & Addison Gilbert Hospital will host a community forum to discuss recent updates and developments at Lahey Health and Addison Gilbert Hospital. Presenters will include Philip Cormier, President of Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals and Cindy Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President of Addison Gilbert Hospital.

All residents are encouraged to attend this community forum, which will include a question and answer session.

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Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Fans and Participants- Brackets Released and UBER Launching On Tournament Day And Will Give You A Free Ride

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As you all know parking is limited and the smart thing to do is to take up UBER on it’s free ride offer by signing up using the Cape Ann Launch Link And Coupon Code CAPEANN

No-Brainer City! https://get.uber.com/go/capeann

Sign Up Here And Use Coupon Code CAPEANN To Get Your First Ride Free

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(I think you can get the free ride and save it for any time if you use that promotional code so it won’t hurt to sign up for free anyway)

Here Are Your 2015 Brackets

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For All The Bikini Speedo Dodgeball News Like Their Facebook Event Page- 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Facebook Page