Community Stuff 10/26/13

Invitation to Veterans Memorial Square sign dedication

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NEW SQUARE SIGN


Easter Point Day School Presents
Musicians of the Sun
Monday, November 25th, 6:30 p.m.
Gloucester Stage Company

Please join the children, their families and staff of Eastern Point Day School for an art exhibit and supporting production of Musicians in the Sun. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Patricia Reed, EPDS Art Specialist, and Matthew Recine, Upper School Teacher and Performance Director have been working with students and teachers throughout the fall as they apply their knowledge and skills to expressing and studying the Aztec culture. The result is a wonderful exhibit and production that will be both educational and entertaining.

As described by Mr. Recine, “Musicians of the Sun is based on an ancient Aztec folktale of the same name detailing the birth of color into the world.  It’s a story of heart, life, love, and music – about color and the absence of it.  It’s about song and the joy it can bring to people.” 

Please join us on November 25th for Musicians of the Sun at the Gloucester Stage Company.


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By supporting your local post you are supporting our troops.
If you are interested in having a table please contact
Jennifer Gannet 978-290-7313 or Melissa Cox 978-631-9015.
Tables are limited and will sell out quickly.
Location: AMVETS Post 32 14 Prospect Street Gloucester, MA 01930


Willow Rest From Cat Ryan

Yummy lunch and lots to look at! Rusty Kinnunen linocuts on exhibit along with other creative folks work. His linos range $25- $80, editions from 20 to 50, lobster, beaches, boats, whales…

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Rainer Maria Rilke Quote Of The Week From Greg Bover

October 24, 2013

“The only journey is the one within.”
Rainer Maria Rilke  (1875-1926)

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Rilke is regarded by many as the most significant poet in the German language. Born in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Rilke was sent to military school, but rebelled and studied the humanities at university. He became the protégé, and some say lover, of Lou Andreas-Salome, an older intellectual woman, and traveled extensively with her. He settled in Paris after the turn of the century, writing much of his best work there, including his Requiem poems.  He later lived in Trieste and then Zurich where he continued to examine the nature of life and death. In 1922 he finished his best known work, the Duino Elegies. He died of leukemia at 51 in Switzerland.  His slim volume Letters to a Young Poet, published posthumously, contains advice and encouragement to those who seek fulfillment in an artistic life. I highly recommend it.

Bigtime Tennis Legend Visits Small-town Manchester by-the-Sea

MAC tennis players and coaches train hard, build confidence, win championships and, on occasion, spend the weekend with a sports legend. Now through Sunday, October 27, junior and adult tennis players will have the chance to take private and group lessons with Nick Bollettieri, arguably the most famous tennis coach in history. MAC Tennis Academy Days will be conducted on Saturday from 2-5pm and Sunday from 9am-12pm for juniors in the prestigious academy program designed specifically by Bollettieri for the MAC, leading to remarkable success for the program and its players.

Bollettieri is the legendary tennis coach linked to 10 number-one world-ranked players including Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova, Boris Becker, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Jelena Jankovic, Marcelo Rios, Monica Seles, and Venus and Serena Williams. One of the sport’s most well-respected and influential tennis experts, Bollettieri will impart his considerable wisdom as he visits with hundreds of players during his weekend visit to Manchester Athletic Club, including
many top juniors on their own tracks to winning national and international tennis acclaim.

In addition, the Boston Lobsters—the professional tennis team which now calls Manchester Athletic Club home—and its corporate sponsors were treated to a private Q&A with the energetic octogenarian whose accomplishments reach far beyond tennis. His impressive career includes flying with the Blue Angels, giving back in Iraq and Afghanistan and authoring several books, including a book dedicated to Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe due out March 1, 2014.

“This marks Nick’s eleventh year affiliated with Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis Academy,” said Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis at Manchester Athletic Club. “Our members are fortunate to have this unique opportunity to get tips and strategy from one of tennis’s most famous and celebrated coaches.”

Manchester Athletic Club is located in Manchester by-the-Sea, MA, and is one of only 24 USTA regional training centers in the country. The full-service health club features 13 tennis courts, the Gymazing! Child Center for preschool-aged children, iXl programs for young teens, a fitness and strength training center staffed with certified professional trainers, indoor aquatics center, multiple group exercise studios, and an outdoor pool with playground.

Search Questions I Get

Joey,

Could you please tell me where I can find the promo you ran about my new book.  I’ve been looking through today’s GMG and I can’t locate it.
Thanks,
Barry Stacks

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Go Ahead Click The Google Search Button.  Please.  I know you have it in you.  I just know it can’t be that difficult to grasp that there is thing on the interwebs called Google that actually allows you to find things that may be posted about a certain subject you may be interested in.

If you have a thing against the word “Google” and it sends shivers up your spine perhaps you could try Bing.

Googlephobia- the fear of using a friggin search engine to find something on the internet.

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I swear to Christ I get 3-5 of these questions a day.  Every day.  It’s maddening.

On top of being able to search anything on the internet there’s also a Good Morning Gloucester Search Engine.  I swear it’s there.  I promise

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You can go to the homepage here- www.goodmorninggloucester.com  Bookmark it for easy reference.  The search engine is in the top right corner.

You can use it to search.  I promise you won’t get herpes or anything.  It’s been tested.

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Community Photos 10/15/13

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Lanes Cove photos from Anthony Marks


Sea Monster, a driftwood sculpture by Rockport artist DR

Photo by Matt Cegelis
Cegelis Art Group

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Sea Monster by DR


New visitors in Annisquam

 

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We hear their cock-a-doodle-do day and night!
Gary Hasselschwert

Community Stuff 10/25/13

 

The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann conducted a televised debate between the two mayoral candidates.   This will be  broadcast on CATV:

    Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 pm

    Friday, October 25, 1:00 am

    Saturday, October 26, 8:00 pm

The League also contacted the candidates for School Committee and City Council requesting that they participate in a website forum.  The candidates responses to several questions can be found on the League website at www.lwvcapeann.org.   All Voting Information will be posted on this site.  

October 29th at Lanesville Community Center will be a debate for council/school committee/mayor from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

November 5th – Gloucester city elections

June Michaels, co-president

League of Women Voters of Cape Ann

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Joey:  The Rockport Garden Club provides donations to Open Door, scholarships, etc.

If you would be so kind to place this flyer up, I know they would appreciated it.

Thank you for your consideration!

Best,

Tina

 

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Hello Joey!

Did you know that at the last Community Dance our dancers ranged in age from 3 years old to 82?

It is great to have such a fun, multi-generational event with live music and lots of socializing.

We hope to see old faces and new at our next dance, Sunday,October 27.

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Veterans of Cape Ann

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Hi Everyone!

We have a pretty exciting event happening at Local Colors from 6-8 on November 2nd including light refreshments. Several members got together and created art in the Mexican tradition (updated with a New England flair) for this holiday.  It is believed departed ones come back to visit their loved ones on the 2nd of November. The family often prepares for the visit with their favorite food, drink, flowers, brightly decorated sugar skulls and a special altar with photos and fond memories. We have created a humorous display at the Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street in Gloucester to celebrate art and those who have been our inspiration. Feel free to write your own dedication on our public altar. The exhibit is going on now through November 8th with a reception that is open and free to the public on November 2, from 6 to 8 pm.  Please come and join us!

For photos of the display and art work visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterArt and http://www.local-colors.org/ You can also read more about Dia de los Muertos and how it differs from Halloween at my blog at http://anisoulmusings.wordpress.com/

We hope to see you there!

Best Always

Kathy Bucholska

ANI SOL Designs

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2013 GHS Field Hockey Kudos From John Nasser

Hello Joey,

I just thought that the 2013 GHS Field Hockey team should get a little recognition for qualifying for the State Tournament this season following a 3-1 victory over Peabody this past Monday night.

These girls worked their tails off this year.

Right now their record stands at 8-6-1 which puts them in 4th place in their division. They have one more game to play before the tournament begins.

I believe it’s been six years since they last qualified.

The team is led by head coach Lauren Riley and assisted by her Dad, Don Riley.

Congratulations Ladies!

2013 GHS Field Hockey

Community Stuff 10/24/13

 

Fall Park Cleanup
October 26 @ 8am!

(…and the park will be closed until we’re done.)

Dog parks do need maintenance! This fall we plan to add a few yards of gravel, move larger rocks, fill in holes, install some gravel guards at the entrance, and generally spiff the place up!
We need your help. And if you have the following tools bring them along: garden and leaf rakes, hand garden tools, a weed eater, wheel barrows and shovels. Don’t forget your work gloves!
We’re using VolunteerSpot  to organize cleanup day.  To  register:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/myFnU6
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up!    VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please reply to this email and I can sign you up manually.

Coffee will be served. We hope to be done in a couple hours. The park will be closed during the work session. Please leave your dog at home.


A collection of paintings by local artist William Beal will be on sale at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport, on Saturday, October 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Born and brought up in New York City, and  after a long career at WABC-TV in NYC, Beal retired to Rockport. Pursuing his love of art, he became an artist member  of both the Rockport and North Shore Art Associations. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the UUSR.
Light refreshments will be served.


Year Round Cottage Rental-

It is located at 6 Eastern Point Road in the backyard gardens of the main house.  Privacy plus! One small bedroom, full bathroom, living-room/galley kitchen, sun porch, garden terrace with grape arbor, basement with laundry.  Parking in driveway for one car or two tandem.  Walking distance to Rocky Neck, Last Stop, Theater and beach access right across the street.  $1,200.00 per month available November 1st, great for one person!

Please pass this information along.

Thank you,

Barbara


The long awaited sequel to Ann’s Eyes: The Twins of Thacher Island by local author, Barry Stacks, is ready for your reading pleasure.  Ann’s Eyes II: Double Vision picks up exactly where the first book ended on September 11, 2001.  Of course, as he always does, the story takes place in the author’s hometown of Gloucester, Mass.  This is Barry’s tenth book with Publish America.  This prolific author has  regaled his readers with fanciful tales of vampires, haunted houses, his childhood pool hall hang-out and a new imaginary sleuth. 

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     The two books in the Ann’s Eyes series address a question that has long nagged the author: would it be possible to write a book about historical events using fictional characters?  That question was answered in the pages of Ann’s Eyes: The Twins of Thacher Island.  That book begins on November 22, 1963 and ends on September 11, 2001.  Double Vision begins on 9-11-2001 and delivers the reader through to a horrific ending.  Once again your author takes the reader through twists and turns that have become part of our collective history.

     Please check the author’s website, gloucesterlostboy.com, for news about two other books that are still in the developmental stages.  Barry’s books are edited by long-time Cape Ann resident, Paige Kippen Holmes.  She is currently editing the sequel to Tucker Norman (pronounced Tuckah Nawmin), while Barry is writing a third book about Tucker and his serious but comical friends.  Look for the second book in the Tucker Norman series in February, 2014.


Rockport Senior Center

There is still room for a couple of daytrips!

December 3rd We are heading to the Merrimack premium Outlets by motor coach. We will leave from the Rockport Depot at 9AM and leave the outlets at 3PM to return home after a day of shopping. Cost is $10.00 and is due when signing up. For more information, Call 978-546-2573.

December 10th We head out to Salem Cross Inn for a delicious luncheon, we also go to the Yankee Candle’s Bavarian Christmas Village in Deerfield, then to Bright Nights, new England’s most elaborate light display, where we will ride through on the motor coach and view the artistry of the lights. $68.00 is due when signing up. Call 978-546-2573 for more information.

Cooking demonstration and discussion  by Linnea Hagberg, Senior Care’s registered dietician will be held at the Rockport Senior Center on Tuesday, October 29th. You will have the opportunity to sample some freshly prepared soups and pick up some recipes. Please RSVP, 978-546-2573.

Beginner Computer Classes, Wednesdays, November 6-27th. 10-11:30AM This will teach you  the basics. 4 sessions/$40.00

Intro to Facebook 1-2:20PM Wednesdays, Nov 6th-27th You will learn the how to set up an account, learn about all the important privacy settings, create posting and messages, come learn how to become comfortable while joining the world of Facebook. 4 sessions/$40.00

Duplicate Bridge Thursdays 12-4PM

Traveling Chef, November 6th,  Brazilian BBQ, chicken craved off the skewer, rice& bean pilaf, creamed spinach, Brazilian cheese bread, dulce de leche cake $3.00. Please call Freda for reservations, 978-546-5027.

Free Continental Breakfast & Social Hour, Wednesday, November 13th from 9-10. Please RSVP 978-546-2573.

How to be Heart Smart program sponsored by AGH. November 12th 12:30PM. Come learn how to have a strong, healthy heart. Get the facts on how to live a heart healthier life.

Knitting & Hand Work Group Thursdays from 1-3:30. All are welcome to attend.

Exercise Classes

Strength Resistance Class Monday & Friday from 9-10  $4.00/class

Tai Ji  $4.00/class

Beginners 9-9:30

Intermediate 9:30-10:30

Yoga 9-10  $3.00/class


Did You Know It Was Cape Ann Restaurant Week?

First I heard of it was from one of our readers Vic Semensi, Thanks Vic!

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Three Course Prix Fixe Menus at either $25.13 or $33,13

You can find the menus on the Cape Ann Chamber Website Here

ESSEX

Village Restaurant
55 Main Street, Essex, MA 019290
(978) 768-6400
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

GLOUCESTER

Latitude 43
25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-0223
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

Alchemy Cafe & Bistro
3 Duncan Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-3997
Restaurant Website

Ohana
151 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-3200
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

Seaport Grille
6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-9799
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

Jalapeños Restaurant
86 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-8228
Restaurant Website

The Sea Glass Restaurant at the Castle Manor Inn
141 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 515-7386
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

Franklin Cape Ann
118 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-7888
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Cala’s Restaurant
7 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
(978) 525-3304
Restaurant Website

The Landing at 7 Central
7 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
(978) 526-7494
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

ROCKPORT

The Grand Café at Emerson Inn by the Sea
1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-6321
Restaurant Website
View The Cape Ann Fall Restaurant Week Menu Here

Community Stuff 10/23/13

Two members of the Cape Ann Community will be discussing their experiences as visitors to Haiti and the Dominican  Republic on Sunday, November 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street,  Rockport. Rockporter Mary Ann Camp, RN, has been a frequent volunteer at the Partners in Development Medical
Center in Blanchard, Haiti, since the devastating earthquake on January 12, 2012. She will speak about the current  situation and needs, including the urgent need for children’s sponsors, as well as the progress that has been made since  the earthquake.

Heidi Wakeman of Gloucester, a Spanish teacher in the Rockport schools, will offer information on her  trip to the Dominican Republic as an educational envoy with Friends Beyond Borders. Light refreshments will be served following the talks. All are welcome.


he Student Assistance Program Team

The Student Assistance Program Team represented Lahey Health Behavioral Services and community partners such as the  North Shore United Way at Rockport’s Harvest Fest, Saturday October 19th.  Pictured here is Kelsey Tam, SAP Counselor at Ipswich High School and Wendi Smith, SAP Counselor at Gloucester’s O’Maley Innovation Middle School. SAP hosted a raffle and offered three different gift baskets themed School, Yoga and Art. All were geared towards middle and high school aged youth and featured donations from Dragon Speech Recognition Software and the Tree Top Yoga and Art Haven Studios in Gloucester. The event helped to raise awareness of the Student Assistance Programs in the North Shore area, key partners, and its focus on youth mental health and well-being.


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GLOUCESTER MEDICATIONS DISOSAL DAY!

Protect your children, parents, pets, and the environment.

https://www.facebook.com/events/644714878883877/

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Saturday, October 26 at 6:30pm at Holy Family Parish: Docksiders performance at the Ladies’ Guild Dinner. Ham & Bean Supper. Open to the public.


Hello friends,

Please come see my beautiful show with Brad Story!

I don’t often have the opportunity to show these big pieces, and am very pleased with the show.

only one week left!

Thanks, and hope to see you all soon.

Best, Camilla

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The Stevedore

Hello, Joey:
I hope you’ll share this YouTube link to my new original song, “The Stevedore.” It’s a sea chantey with a twist of contemporary realism: rather than the typical sea song that features drunken sailors, this one is about a stevedore (or lumper or longshoreman) who develops an addiction to painkillers. It’s a tribute to the very tough people who have made a living unloading the cargo from fishing boats and, I hope, a way of honoring Gloucester’s recovery community. I hope the song touches a chord with your readers.
The song is performed by The Dorymates (Janet Ruth Young and Tony Hilliard) with our friend Tim Perkins. It was recorded by H. Nat Stevens.
Best wishes,
Janet Ruth Young

Passports Restaurant Closed for a Month or so for Olive Kitteridge HBO Miniseries Taping

Filming Olive Kitteridge HBO miniseries Tom Hanks co-produced.
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/?s=olive+Kitteridge
Re-Opening November 20th or thereabout.

Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”

Read the original story here-

Missing In Magnolia July 25, 2013

Hi Joey,
My husband and I have been residents of Magnolia for the past couple of years. We read your blog everyday and love everything about Gloucester and Cape Ann.  Our neighbor, Terry Weber, did a post in the blog while relaxing in our pretty garden the first year we were here.  This is our piece of heaven. We have felt very safe in our neighborhood.  Sadly, I writing to express my disappointment.  Someone stole a hand painted wooden sign that hung next to our front door.  I bought it from an artist at a craft fair in Manchester soon after we moved here.  I am attaching a picture.  If any of your readers happen to notice someone with a new Cape Ann sign in or our of their home, I would hope that someone might contact you at your blog.  This is not a piece of art that would have been purchased locally. We would love to have our sign back.
Lynn and Bob Bird
Magnolia, MA

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Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”

Earlier this summer I wrote to you with a heavy heart as I expressed my dismay at having a lovely Cape Ann fish sign stolen from our home in Magnolia.  Sadly it was never returned to us.  

A couple of weeks ago I returned home to find a beautiful copper dory placed on a bench in our front yard.  Neither my husband, nor I knew where it came from but admired the beautiful craftsmanship.  We asked several neighbors about the dory, but no one knew anything about it.

A couple days later my husband and I were walking along Shore Rd. in Magnolia and came upon a local man in his truck pulled up on the side of the road. We didn’t know his name but we see him on our daily walks, enjoying his coffee and newspaper at Magnolia Beach.  As we approached he called out, “That’s for plants.” Upon realizing that he was the creator of this beautiful dory, we introduced ourselves.  His name is James (Jim) Fialto.  He’s a coppersmith.  Apparently he had just heard that we lost our sign, and had some free time on a Sunday afternoon waiting for the Patriots game to begin.  When asked why he made us the dory, he said, “I felt bad about your sign being stolen and I see you picking up trash every day on your walk…”

We shared this story with many people and all agree what a lovely gesture this was.  Residents of Magnolia acknowledge the kindness of Jim and agree that we live in a very special place.

Sincerely,

Lynn and Bob Bird

Magnolia

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Community Stuff 10/22/13

Gloucester Better Together

Your Community.  Your Conversation.  YOU’RE NEEDED!

You’re invited to join Healthy Gloucester Collaborative on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 PM at Rose Baker Senior Center for a FREE event featuring a light dinner and relaxed evening of community conversation while participating in a World Cafe. Together, we can building on existing relationships, programs, and energy within Gloucester to strengthen our community and connect our neighbors and families.

This is a free event, please bring your family & friends, all ages welcome. Childcare available onsite. RSVP’s appreciated. Walk-in welcome too. jwhitney@gloucester-ma.gov or 978-281-0908.

For more information, please visit, facebook.com/HealthyGloucesterCollaborative.


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A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS & NOTES FROM DISCOVER GLOUCESTER:

Time to RSVP for Thursday’s Mug Up/Season Wrap Up Meeting (Oct. 24th)!         With thanks in advance to Manager Greg Halle, we’ll enjoy a 5:30PM Tour of the new Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck.  Then we’ll move down the street to The Rudder Restaurant to share how everyone’s season went; news for the 2014 season, networking and more. Appys, and cash bar. RSVP now to info@SeaportGloucester.org

Representatives & partners of Discover Gloucester are attending the MA Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the State House in Boston on Monday Oct. 21. We’ll join MA tourism partners from all areas of the State to hear remarks by Governor Patrick; MOTT ED Betsy Wall; Christopher Thompson, CEO of Brand USA (the federal effort to bring International visitors to the US); Senate President Therese Murray; Patricia Rojas-Ungar, United States Travel Association and others. We’ll also hear a presentation of MOTT’s FY14 Marketing Plan and much more. A full day!

Because Discover Gloucester has an extensive data base, we were asked to share this announcement with Gloucester voters who own or work in tourism based businesses: You’re all invited to attend an event “Mac on Tourism” with Mayoral candidate Mac Bell on Monday evening, October 21, 6-8PM at the Cape Ann Community Cinema, 21 Main Street to chat about the future of tourism in Gloucester. Sponsored by Cape Ann Community Cinema, Short & Main Restaurant and Alprilla Farm.

The Seabourn “Sojourn” cruise ship will make a surprise port of call visit to Gloucester on Wednesday, October 23, docking at Cruise Port Gloucester.Passengers will be ashore approximately 9AM to 4:30PM. The high end ship is carrying a full load of 450 passengers. Three shore excursions are planned for scenic tours of Gloucester & Rockport with scheduled shopping time in Rockport. All passengers will have time to walk around Downtown, the waterfront & the Boulevard. 

The Discover Gloucester co-op ad for the North of Boston CVB’s 2014 Destination Planner for the Group Tour, Small Meeting, Wedding & Special Events markets is full. Thanks to the ten partners who are advertising in the 4 page Discover Gloucester co-op ad. You’ll represent our destination very well!

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, October 24, 5:30PM at the new Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck!

Linn Parisi & the Discover Gloucester Board of Directors


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