Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

S.O.S. Magnolia Needs You
This Saturday and next weekend (weather permitting) your Magnolia Library & Community Center will resume painting the Center. Many of you assisted in painting the first two sides of the building; we thank you and want you to know we have received MANY compliments on your fine work.
The last two sides are now ready for painting. This Saturday and next weekend, we’d appreciate it if you could join your neighbors, friends, and soon-to-be friends in finishing up the building. No equipment is necessary; MLCC will supply the necessary equipment.  Any amount of time you can help is appreciated and we need all levels of skill & experience, newbie to novice to expert.
In addition to working side-by-side with your neighbors & friends for a good cause that benefits the entire neighborhood, you will be treated to a barbeque of hot dogs and burgers by Magnolia’s own Doug Shatford. Many of you know Doug; he has assisted in numerous neighborhood fundraisers and endeavors for adults & children alike.  Jamie O’Hara has as well, and will also be organizing the painting effort; both are serving as contacts for the painting project. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please come by for an hour or four, whatever you can do, this Saturday & next weekend.
The MLCC of MAGNOLIA THANKS YOU.

“Mothers Day Brunch 11am-2pm with live music at the Castle Manor Inn”

This year, St. John’s Episcopal Church on Middle Street is celebrating 150 years of
being a place of sanctuary, service and solace to the people of Gloucester and Cape
Ann.
The church was founded in 1863, with the idea of creating an open and free church to
the maritime community, and that mission continues into the present. By combining a
tradition of worship with serving the needs of the people of today, St. John’s helps
those in the community face the challenges of the present and the future.
St. Johns stands where it stood nearly 150 years ago, not as a imposing stone edifice,
but a simple jewel box of a church in the heart of Gloucester’s historical district, one
whose signature red doors are open to all people, not just Episcopalians. The mission of
the church is not only to honor the works of the fisherman and maritime families of the
past, but to be a vital part of today’s social fabric in Gloucester’s changing community.
The church continues that tradition of service to this day, serving as a gathering place
for those in need of succor both physical and spiritual, hosting the Grace Center on
Wednesdays and in providing space for twelve-step recovery programs several times
each week. The church is frequently used by civic and social groups as a gathering
place for meetings and events. Its art and music programs are open to all who wish to
participate.
St. Johns’s, like Gloucester, is proud of its history. It was the first Episcopal Church on
Cape Ann, where a hundred years earlier the first Anglican service was performed at
Fisherman’s Field (now called Stage Fort Park). Many of the family names of those who
helped build St. Johns are still recognizable today, including Thompson, Babson,
Gorton, Weber and Hall.
The church has adopted a theme for its 150th anniversary year: “Remember, Celebrate
and Serve.” In 2013, St. John’s plans to hold several events to commemorate its 150
years of service to the community;
The first is a Choral and Organ concert on May 19.
The second will be a simple outdoor service later in the summer in front of the
“Fisherman’s Memorial” on Stacy Boulevard followed by a cookout for past and present
parish members.
Finally there will be a special liturgical service with a guest homilist, festive music and a
gala celebration in October.
Throughout the year there will be other activities associated with the 150th including the
preparation of an oral history, a video depicting the life of St. John’s ,and notes from a
booklet in preparation called “Windows in Art & Spirit “ describing the great stainedglass
windows for which the church is renowned.

Come join garden-loving volunteers at the Sargent House Museum, 49 Middle Street,  who work 1-2 hours a week making the garden shine. Volunteers receive a free tour of the fabulous home of Judith Sargent Murray, first feminist writer in the New World.  Please come join us between May 30 – August 29 on Thursdays  11 am-2pm, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays noon-4 pm. Flexible schedule.

Contact Jo-Ann Michalak 781-729-9052.

Kim Smith Photo

Blue Lilac ‘President Grevy’

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy,’ hybridized by Lemoine in 1886. “Pure blue, immense panicles of sweetly scented starry florets.”    -Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities!

Announcing “Cape Ann ReImaged”

Gloucester, MA, May 9, 2013: Local artist Clare Higgins is pleased to announce the launching of “Cape Ann ReImaged.”

“Cape Ann ReImaged” is a series of digital art works depicting some of Cape Ann’s best known icons and events. While Cape Ann has long been a favorite subject for such masters as Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper, Clare has chosen to explore what would’ve happened if other great painters had visited the area – like Leonardo Da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. “Cape Ann ReImaged” depicts the Man at the Wheel, the Annisquam Lighthouse and more as they might have been envisioned by these artists and others, on tees, tanks, posters and other fun items. There’s also a charming portrayal of Motifs No. 1 and 2 together, and a very cool rendering of Gloucester’s Greasy Pole event.

If you’d enjoy an innovative way of viewing your favorite parts of Cape Ann, take a trip to http://www.cafepress.com/theyresounusual and be sure to bring your imagination!

Addison Gilbert Hospital Celebrates national Nurses Week

Ruth George (L) nurse manager, Emergency Department and Julie Young, nurse manager Steele I and ICU at Addison Gilbert Hospital kick-off National Nurses Week (May 6-12), by helping serve cake to the nursing staff.

Rockport Cub Scouts Free Car Wash Saturday

Hello Joey.

I was wondering if you could put something on your site about our upcoming car wash.

FREE Car Wash Saturday, May 11^th from 9am to 1pm at the DPW Yard, Upper Main Street Rockport. All donations to benefit Rockport Cub Scouts Pack 55. Please support the Scouts.

Thanks so much.

Lisa Leahy