Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey,
If you would, please assist us get the word out regarding our Open House on Saturday, October 19th.  Also attached is a picture you might use, if appropriate and of acceptable quality.  It shows some of the historical items which are mentioned in the article.

The Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Masonic Lodge located at 27 Eastern Avenue in Gloucester will be holding an Open House event on Saturday October 19th from 9am through 3pm. Very many curios and local historical items pertaining to the Lodge will be available for public viewing. Local Freemasons obtained a Charter from the Grand Lodge in Edinburgh Scotland in 1770 to enable them to work as a regular and recognized Masonic System as it was at that time. A copy of the original Charter, recognized by Paul Revere and with his signature will be available for public viewing. The Lodge in Gloucester is one of the oldest continuously operating Masonic Lodges in the United States and now functions under the umbrella of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts located at 186, Tremont Street, Boston, which claims the distinction of being the third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. The Fraternity, which attempts in Rituals to balance an understanding of Science and Spirituality, is known worldwide for its Charitable and Philanthropic endeavors. Some recent estimates claim the Freemasons distribute many millions of dollars on a regular basis to scholarships, hospitals for children, burns hospitals, eye and sight foundations. More information can be discovered at the website for the Lodge at www.tyrianashleracacia.net

JUDY McKINNON from CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE was among nearly 500 top-producing travel agency owners, managers and agents who recently gathered at the Walt Disney World Resort for the 2013 Disney’s EarMarked Conference – a program especially designed for agencies with the “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” designation.
As a conference delegate, McKINNON heard from key Disney leaders who shared what’s new and what’s coming soon for Disney vacation destinations.
CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE has been in business in CAPE ANN for 11 years, and has been designated by Disney Destinations as an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” based on its strong support in selling Disney vacations. Their expertise includes Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.
Many travel counselors at CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE have received training on Disney theme parks, resorts, cruises, vacations packages and more, and can provide the utmost in professional assistance in planning customized Disney vacations. In fact, one reason the agency has been designated an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” is that all of its leisure travel counselors have completed Disney Destinations Genius online training courses, which are in-depth, comprehensive programs that allows agents to develop their expertise in planning Disney vacations.

” Blue Planet and Green Planet” art show opening at The Hive this Thursday at 5.00pm – 7.00pm. Video presentation at 6.00pm. and short talk by the artist, Ramani Rangan of Gloucester.  This show features life in the oceans and peoples of the Omo valley. Dedicated to my dear friend Asaki.

Hi Joey,

All the  Clark Linehan photos from Celebrate Wearable Art II are now available here.

http://searts.org/wp/wearable-art/

Thought some of your wonderful readers would enjoy them!

Jackie

Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Event Chair

Martin Del Vecchio submits-

The Stop & Shop A+ Rewards program is one of the best ways for local schools to raise money.  Each year, local schools raise thousands of dollars for enrichment programs, classroom materials, etc.

Once you register your card to benefit a school, the school receives money for each A+ item you buy.  It costs you nothing, and it doesn’t even affect your gas points.

It’s free money for schools; who could have a problem with that?

To register:

1. Visit https://www.stopandshop.com/our_stores/bonus_bucks/designate_school.htm
2. Enter your 13-digit Stop & Shop card number, plus the first three letters of your last name
3. Click the Continue to listings button.
4. In the Express: Already know your desired school’s ID? box, enter one of the codes below.

Following are the codes for the schools in Gloucester:

06169  Beeman Memorial Elementary

07891  East Gloucester Elementary

07543  Eastern Point Day School

06922  Faith Christian School

08343  Ralph B. O’Maley Innovation Middle School

06541  Plum Cove School

06555  Veterans Memorial School

06439  West Parish School

You must register your card each year, so if you haven’t done so for this school year, please do it now.

Thanks!

Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, October 29, 2013 7:30 pm

Presents:  The Essex Coastal Byway:  Learn about this exciting new trail through Essex County with Joel Brown. 

Program will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:30 pm at the Waterline Center, Essex Shipbuilding Museum 66 Main Street in Essex.  Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.

Joel Brown has written more than 400 articles for the Boston Globe, many of them on North Shore treasures, including the launch of the Ardelle, the restoration of the Adventure and the rebuilding of the Lane’s Cove Fish Shack. His book, THE ESSEX COASTAL BYWAY GUIDE, follows the new Essex Heritage route along the shore from Lynn to Newburyport, exploring the unique historic, cultural and natural resources along the way. Joel Brown will share how he came to write the BYWAY GUIDE, why the North Shore is different from other tourist destinations and how its future is changing. A Massachusetts native, Brown has lived in Newburyport for 15 years.

For more information call (978) 768-7541 or go to the web site www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

Join Alchemy Café and Bistro Tuesday October 15th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. as the Alchemy Art Gala presents Evie Gariepy, a local artist. Born in Massachusetts in 1984, Evelynn moved around a lot as a child, spending most of her time between Virginia and New Hampshire. She was exposed to many artists early on, including studying under a professional photographer for 6 months in high school.  She went on to study photography and metal working at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA and has hung numerous paintings in various shows over the years.  Currently she is working on a set of paintings for the next hanging, putting together a class on sketchbooks as part of the art process and working on her art blog, www.fortytwoseventy.wordpress.com