Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Theatre in the Pines Prepares for spring performance

Nan Webber, Director, Theatre in The Pines, announced recently that The Heiress, by Ruth & Augusus Goetz will be the spring program in May.

The Heiress, takes place in New York in the 1850’s and the story tells of a shy and plain young girl , Catherine Sloper who falls desperately in love with a delightful young fortune hunter. Catherine lacks the worldliness from realizing the young man proposing to her is not entirely drawn to her by her charm.

Performance of The Heiress will take place on May 15, 16, 17 & 18. at Sprian Hall, located on the corner of Broadway and School Street in Rockport.

Plans are also underway for the September performance of Romeo & Juliet in September at the Shlin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport. 

Further details regarding both performance will be shared as these date near.

Hi Joey,

I’m excited to share the news that a free community sing-a-long to celebrate the life, spirit and music of Pete Seeger has been planned for Friday, February 7 at 7:00 PM at the Lanesville Community Center.
Pete Seeger, one of America’s best-loved folksingers, an untiring activist, environmentalist, and an inspiration to many, passed away on January 27th, 2014.
This will be a participatory evening.  Though a number of seasoned Cape Ann folk performers (roster is still growing!) will attend prepared to lead songs, all are welcome to bring acoustic instruments and a song or story to share.  Song sheets will be available.

We hope the 7:00 start time will encourage families with young children to attend.  It’s fine to bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share if so desired. Spread the word! Bring friends! Bring family! And remember, there is no charge for admission.

Rose Sheehan,

Folk Life Studio

News From Cape Ann Animal Aid
January 2014

Shelter Happenings

Starting 2014 Off Right!
The New Year started of right here at our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter! Big Sally, who spent over a year, in total, waiting for a new home, was finally adopted in early January! Hooray for Sally!
New Hours in 2014
Our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter will now be open for adoptions and visitors 6 days a week! We’re now open on Tuesdays from 11am-5pm. Come visit us soon!
See Complete List of Open Hours
Give a Helping Heart this Valentine’s Day
Make a donation in honor of your valentine, loved one, friend, or family member for Valentine’s Day and we’ll hang a heart and message of your choice in our shelter.
Learn More About Helping Hearts

Meet Our New Volunteer and Event Coordinator: Zoë Murray
Zoë Murray, a Rockport native, comes to Cape Ann Animal Aid after many years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, where she gained valuable experience in management and event planning. With her creativity, positive attitude, and friendly nature, Zoë is a strong addition to our team.

Hello Joey,

Hope you can use this on Good Morning Gloucester.

Thanks,

Joseph

Featured in CAST’s Valentine celebration are Stephanie Cochran, Henry Cooper, Jeffrey Ellis, Madeleine Harlan, Ashlee Holm, Ray Jenness, Alison Landoni, David McCaleb, Nick Neyeloff, Dominic Parry, Thomas Rash, Annegret Reiner, Donald Roby, Jessie Sorrells, Carl Thomsen, and Daria Whittaker. Directors are Ashlee Holm, Ray Jenness, Thomas Rash, and Jessie Sorrells. Each performance will be followed by a reception with refreshments and door prizes.

NORTH SHORE UNITED WAY GRANTS $5,000 TO OLD FARM ROCKPORT

The Board of Directors of the North Shore United Way (NSUW) have voted to award a $5,000 Discretionary Grant to support the outside deck project at the Old Farm in Rockport, a Cognitive Living and Learning Center for survivors of brain injury, expected to open this spring. When completed, Old Farm Rockport will offer eight units of affordable housing for moderately or severely disabled survivors of traumatic brain injury.  NSUW funding will ensure the deck will be 100% handicap accessible, which is an important part of ensuring future residents enjoy a rich quality of life.

The North Shore United Way awards one-time Discretionary Grants up to $5,000 to launch new or innovative programs on the North Shore or for agencies with emergency needs.  Margo Casey, Executive Director of the NSUW, said “We are very pleased to lend support to this important program.  It not only furthers our goal of developing more affordable housing, but it also opens a supportive community to the growing population of adults with traumatic brain injuries. We were moved to put our support behind a project founded and supported by the family and friends of local residents whose lives have been forever impacted by a traumatic brain injury.”

Peter Noonan, Executive Director, Old Farm Rockport, explains that the deck, “adds a great final touch to the project.”  Peter Robbins, Board Chairman, adds, “Old Farm Rockport couldn’t be more pleased and grateful to partner with and receive North Shore United Way’s support, affording us the opportunity to build a place for the residents to enjoy the seaside sun, air and access to outdoor activities.”

The North Shore United Way invests almost $1M each year in projects that transform lives and improve communities now and for future generations.  NSUW is all about local impact by rigorously vetting and supporting 25 causes that serve children, families, and seniors in eight North Shore communities, including Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester, Gloucester and Rockport.  For more information about funded projects and how to get involved, visit nsuw.org or call 978-922-3966.

BEARSKIN NECK LEATHERS

We are proud to be a business that is Open Year Round!

Even though it looks like Rockport is closed, Bearskin Neck Leathers is open year round. Also OPEN 24/7 on our Web site.
The great thing about being our Fans is all the awesome exclusives available on our website! We introduce to you an early exclusive of the 2014 Womens Spring and Summer Sandals from Dansko and Noat! You’re favorite styles and colors are now available and you don’t have to wait till Spring to get them! And as a special treat, we offer Free Shipping on all Naot and Dansko, from sandals to shoes and boots!
We didn’t forget the men! Stay subscribed to our newsletter and we’ll keep you updated with new products for men real soon!
The following is just sample of what will be in the store this spring and summer season. Click the link to our Facebook Page and like us if you haven’t already! That way you’ll stay up to date with New Arrivals, Special Sales, and Fun Local Events.

Tickets and Tables Still Available!
Single: $50.00 | Couple: $100.00 | Table of 10: $500.00
Purchase Tickets Online or Call 978-283-6055 x23
See a Sneak Peek of Select Auction/Raffle Items

Hi Joey,

  We would like to invite everyone to our event coming up on Feb 28th.  We are trying to raise money for our Cape Ann Relay for Life team: AMVETS, Angels & Friends.  We will have a lot of fun while raising money for a wonderful cause.  Prizes will be given for the BEST Chili and the Runner up.  In addition tickets for a 50/50 raffle to be drawn at the event will be sold all month long.  This event is being Co-Sponsored by Club C, who will also be providing dance instructions for everyone courageous enough to get out on the dance floor.  We hope to see you there

Visit our website for more information:
http://amvetspost32ma.org/LadiesAUX.html

Hi Joey,

I hope this e-mail finds you well. I am not sure if you remember me but we worked together on a project for “Taste of the Times” with Jackson Cannon at my home. My Aunt Terri Gallo and Uncle Gianni Gallo had also worked on the piece. I am writing to you today in the hopes that you will take a few sentences from your blog to help us better reach this community. I am so lucky to be part of the All Star Foundation for UCD. The Urea cycle disorder is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation that results in a deficiency of one of the six enzymes in the urea cycle. These enzymes are responsible for removing ammonia from the blood stream. The urea cycle involves a series of biochemical steps in which nitrogen, a waste product of protein metabolism, is removed from the blood and converted to a compound called urea in the blood. Normally, the urea is transferred into the urine and removed from the body. In urea cycle disorders, the nitrogen accumulates in the form of ammonia, a highly toxic substance, resulting in hyperammonemia (elevated blood ammonia). Ammonia then reaches the brain through the blood, where it can cause irreversible brain damage, coma and/or death. We are on our 4th annual All Star Benefit and would love it if you could mention the event and help us spread awareness. I have attached the sponsor letter and a brief history of Mary Grace (Sanfilippo) Vestal and Michael Vestal. They are both amazing parents who fight every day for this cause and their children. Michael and Marisa both have UCD, older sister Mia is a spunky, healthy, loving big sister. Michael and Grace are both from Gloucester as well as their Families. They now live in wilmington. Grace takes care of Michael and Marisa full time so she can not work. They hold this benefit to help spread awareness, talk about new born screening, and hopefully someday have a cure! They worked in clinical trials for years and last year were able to have a new drug approved by the FDA. Lets help them make this bigger and better! 

Thank you for your time!

As many of you know the kids go to New York to get their medicine. To this point the medicine HPN 100 has been in clinical  trials. We received this email Friday that we wanted to share with everyone. This is a hugh step in the standard of care for kids with born with a UCD’s. The Allstar Foundation can take pride in knowing that we took part in making this happen. Our money helped support the fellowships for the physicians collecting the data for this trail. Thank you so much for all your hard work and support of your special cause.

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to report that the FDA approved Ravicti (clinical trials were performed under the name HPN-100) this morning for ages 2 years and older.  This is an incredible victory for UCD patients and families!  It has been a 10-year battle, but it has been worth every moment. Thank you to everyone for your support, and for all the patients and families who participated in the clinical trials.  For more information from FDA about the approval:

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm337639.htm

Maritime Gloucester TALKS: Adaptive Sailing Program Aboard the Schooner Sugar Babe

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014, 7:00 PM

REGISTER : FREE(DONATIONS APPRECIATED)

Come and learn about Capt. Boynton’s program that brings people with disabilities sailing aboard the Sugar Babe.  Ed will recount the schooner’s traditional past and exciting new mission.

Sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank

Register here: https://maritimegloucester.org/orders/register2.php?id=62

At The Rose Baker Center

Something new and Free every Tuesday morning!  BabyBoomers and all senior adults are invited for the opportunity for light and fun water aerobics class held at the YMCA.  Low impact, moderate cardio class in 85 degree pool, will include full body work out, range of motion and balance while rocking to fantastic tunes, while in the pool.  Offered by the Cape Ann YMCA in partnership with the Addison Gilbert Hospital.  Please register at the senior center to take advantage of this water aerobics class.

Offer valid January 15, 2014 – February 14, 2014
Valentine coupon expires May 14, 2014 / Limit one per customer

Offer valid January 15, 2014 – February 14, 2014
Valentine coupon expires May 14, 2014 / Limit one per customer

Docksider & Elementary Concert – Thursday,  February 13 at 7pm. Gloucester High School auditorium. Come hear great music & support music in our schools! FREE admission! Baked goods will be available for purchase during intermission.

Special Event

“To Light the Fires” 
A Guest Sermon by Lise Breen

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday, February 9th, 10AM

Join Gloucester UU parishioners on Sunday, February 9th for a guest sermon by Lise Breen: “To Light the Fires: A Sketch of The Daltons, Black Citizens of Gloucester and the World”

Lise will remind us of Gloucester’s indisputable, tangled history with slavery with some accounts from Gloucester. One former enslaved African American, Gloucester Dalton, joined other Universalists at the laying of the cornerstone for the Gloucester church. Lise will introduce other Dalton family members and discuss their roles and identities as slaves, as fugitives and, finally, as extraordinary political activists. She hopes to meet with you afterwards to answer questions and discuss plans for an African American Heritage Trail.

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About Lise Breen: While selecting content for the Gloucester HarborWalk, Lise came across evidence of our African American history. She hopes to garner support for an African American Heritage Trail to reveal the extent of slavery here and, more happily, recognize those who worked so hard to end it. Lise worked as a Research Associate with The Brooklyn Museum and, more recently, as a consultant documenting accounts from the rapidly changing fishing industry. She is a member of the Sargent House Board and the Gloucester Harbortown Cultural District Steering Committee.

Gloucester Better Together Cafe – Healthy Gloucester Collaborative…. FREE EVENT

Wednesday, February 12 (5:30-7:30 pm)

Where:  Rose Baker Senior Center-6 Manuel F. Lewis Street, Gloucester

Your Community, Your Conversation. Free event starting with a light dinner, and a relaxed evening of conversation as we continue our work to make Gloucester ….Better….Together, Cafe Style. Participants will move forward to the next step of action on themes developed at the October Cafe event. New participants are encouraged and welcome to attend. Bring family and friends and together we can build relationships, programs, and energy within Gloucester to strengthen and connect our community in a productive way. Free Event,  All ages Welcome; Childcare available onsite. RSVP appreciated, but walk-in are welcome! Sponsored by Healthy Gloucester Collaborative, with special thanks to the Gloucester Council on Aging.

Email to: asatterfield@gloucester-ma.gov or: 978 281-0908

Get ready for our second monthly tequila tasting! In honor of Valentine’s Day, come share in our love of tequila with one of our most-adored brands- Milagro. Cupid’s arrows will be flying around providing shot after shot of agave to warm your hearts. Prepare to fall in love with Casa de Luis even more deeply than we’re sure you already are.

So join us for a night of fun and debauchery for our tequila tasting on Thursday, February 13th from 7-9pm. One $30 ticket will allot you 6 samples of Milagro, one of each type, samples of our signature Milagro margarita concoction, and 6 courses of tapas from our menu. In honor of the holiday we will have some extra fun planned out including a door raffle and photo ops with the most interesting man alive!

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Come into Casa for a drink and a bite and grab your ticket or contact Izzy at 978-407-7640

IMPORTANT: Casa de Luis will not be seating non-tasting patrons for dinner after 5pm and will not be taking take-out orders after 5:45pm on the night of the tasting. We also will not be accommodating walk-ins for the tasting on the night-of, so buy your tickets in advance!