VIDEO INTERVIEW- THE SUMMER RETREAT 2012 PREVIEW WITH LINDSAY CROUSE and RICK BLUE

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The eight annual Summer Retreat is just a couple of months away!

For More Info- www.thesummerretreat.org

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The Retreat is a rare opportunity for people to take a break from their busy lives and experience something wonderful. It’s a chance to:

Rest and revitalize with life-changing happiness teachings from world-class teachers and master practitioners – including the amazing Lama Marut, author of A Spiritual Renegade’s Guide to the Good Life.

Enjoy meditation, yoga at all levels and community in the beauty of pastoral New England.

Understand how to live in happiness for six days…so you can be happy the rest of your life.

The retreat is led by Lama Marut — an American Buddhist monk whose teachings are both profound and completely engaging. He will make you laugh. He will make you think. He will probably change your life.

You can check out his podcasts – including podcasts from last year’s Summer Retreat – on iTunes.

Thanks to Joey and Good Morning Gloucester for supporting the Summer Retreat!

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Update On City Hall Restoration and a Request For Photographer’s City Hall Photos from Maggie Rosa

Hi Joey

Can you post these photos that were recently taken of the restoration project of City Hall? As your site is so popular this is the best way to keep everybody informed as to the progress of the project.

The project has started in earnest but as the work being done is going on behind the green shrouding it’s not easy to detect the progress. These photos were taken of the small towers (ventilator towers) last week.

Craig Herrmann will be posting these photos on our website www.restoreourtower.com and we will be sending you more as we get them.

And I’d also like to invite people who are also taking photos to send them to me so that we can post them on the website as well as keeping a record of this project for posterity’s sake.

Thanks

MAGGIE ROSA

Tea Party Ships Now Partially Rigged Photos From Kathy Chapman

Progress report: Tea Party Ships Eleanor and Beaver are nearing completion in Boston.

Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012

http://www.kathychapman.com

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Discover Gloucester Weekly From Linn Parisi

Hey, Joey!

Fancy meeting you at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock Up fundraiser at LobstaLand yesterday!

Pilar Garro from the Beauport Sleeper-McCann house on Eastern Point (which is open for the season, btw) recommended that I get "arrested" for the truly good cause- Thanks, Pilar!

I had a great time at the event. The best part is that so many friends and family members contributed to my "bail" ahead of my being "arrested" that I didn’t have to make phone calls. Thanks to all who donated to help put a halt to this  horrible disease. We raised nearly $2400!

Thanks to Corey and his crew at LobstaLand for hosting the event and feeding all the participants.

The pics attached are of me being served my warrant by Manny Simoes’ nephew, Officer Simoes; getting into the police car to be driven to the Lock Up  (my first and last time in the back seat of a cruiser :); yours truly behind bars; Pam Macaurelle from CruisePort making desperate calls for bail; and Joey bringing Pam a bail check. Too fun!

The last and totally unrelated picture is a UK Travel Channel TV show called "American Times" filming the star/host, Julian, eating a lobster in the rough at Roy Moore’s on Bearskin Neck- in the pouring rain on Monday. Everything we tried to do that day for their show, which was about fish & fishing, lobsters & lobstering, was derailed due to the nor’easter. Not a fish to be found in the City; too rough to go out on the water. They managed to get enough footage done, but it took us hours and we were drenched and cold at the end of the long day.

Thanks to all of the Discover Gloucester partners who tried to help during the day, and did help to get the job done.

Another TV show film crew will be here on Sunday. This one is from Italy, RAI 3- like our PBS channel 2.

This time the media FAM is about art, culture and history. Hopefully, no rain on Sunday- please?!

Linn Parisi
Discover Gloucester The Seaport Gloucester DMO
PO Box 6103  Gloucester, MA  01930
978-290-9723 Twitter: @DscvrGlstr  FB: Discover Gloucester

Community Stuff June 7th, 2012

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Volunteer Opportunities At The Trustees of Reservations Long Hill

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The Flower Field Program for Teens

Weekly June – August (call 978-921-1944 x1825 for days and times)

Ages 13-17

Get outside this summer and work side-by-side with your peers. Easily increase those community service hours here at Long Hill.  Join the Garden Educator and help in the Flower Field, Demonstration Gardens and the Children’s Garden.  We have a range of projects available for all abilities from planting, weeding, and staking, to deadheading, seeding, labeling, and much more.  Weekly commitment working outdoors.  Opportunity to work with the public during PYO Flower Field hours.  You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each morning of work.

Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

Flower Field Volunteer Hours

Weekly  March – Oct  9AM – 11AM

We need your help to prepare and plant and maintain Long Hill’s Pick-Your-Own Flower Fields.  We’ve extended our garden this year to bring even MORE fresh flowers to the community!  We have a range of projects available for all abilities from planting, weeding, and staking, to deadheading, seeding, labeling, and much more. Opportunity to work with the public during PYO Flower Field hours.  Dig in and have fun with a great group of fellow volunteers! You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each morning of work! Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

PYO Flower Field Shifts

July 12 – Oct 13

Thur 3pm-5pm, Fri 12-5pm and Sat 10am–5pm

We need your help to cover the shifts of the PYO Flower Field.  The garden will open July 12th and close Oct 13th.  There are 6 volunteer shifts per week that need to be covered by a Long Hill volunteer.  Thur 3-5, Fri 12 – 5, and Sat 10 – 5.  A 2 to 3 hour commitment each shift. You will be greeting the public and assisting them with scissors, water and information about the garden. You will be required to do light work in the garden while it is open.   Training will be provided and is mandatory.  You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each shift!Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

Beverly Farmer’s Market Assistant

Every Monday starting July 30 – Sept 20

The Trustees of Reservations is looking for enthusiastic individuals or families to set up and manage our Long Hill PYO Flower Field table at the Beverly Farmer’s Market.  Every Monday starting at the end of July and going through September you will be selling annual cutting flowers from our own annual cutting garden.  We are eager to participate in the local farmer’s market this year but can not send staff at this time.  Do you love fresh, locally grown flowers and hope that more people can have access to the bounty of our local fields? Then this is the position for your summer volunteering!  Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.


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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Committee is now welcoming applications for the Carolyn O’Connor Scholarship. Established in 2005, this non-traditional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is looking to change careers or re-enter the workforce and would require some form of continuing education or training. 

The Carolyn O’Connor Scholarship, named after the first chairperson of the Businesswomen’s Committee, honors Carolyn’s dedication and involvement with the committee and the Chamber through the years. Organized in 1986, the Businesswomen’s Committee aids in the growth of Cape Ann businesses and the professional development of the Chamber’s women members.

Contributions to the Businesswomen’s Scholarship Fund may be sent to the Chamber Businesswomen’s Committee, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA  01930. Checks should be made out to the Businesswomen’s Scholarship Fund.

The deadline for submitting the scholarship application is Friday, June 29. Applicants must have a high school degree or its equivalent, be a legal resident of Massachusetts, and be accepted to an accredited college, university or job training program.

Applications are available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce office, online at www.capeannchamber.com, or contact Sharon Bragg at Sharon@capeannchamber.com.

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June 2012
The Newsletter of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
is now online!
Start Reading!

In This Issue:

Small Business Week
25th Annual Auction
Rockport Booth Opens
Scholarship Information
Membership Spotlight
Business After Hours
Matter Communications
Road and Bridge Report
Upcoming Events
Business Tips & Tricks

and much more!

Video Interview- Meet Goetemann Artist in Residency Program Artist Of The Month Ekaterina Smirnova

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Check out her work at the Goetemann Artist in Residency Studio (GRS) at 51A Rocky Neck Avenue.

Check out her website here- www.katapostrophe.com

Gloucester At Dawn- 4:50AM 6/2/12 Good Harbor Beach

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Bob Represents From Sturgeon Bay Light Station

Ann Kennedy forwards-

Lake Michigan…fun, big water, good fish, lots of boats, nice art and music…but it’s not Gloucester.   Here’s Bob representing from Sturgeon Bay light station.

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Herbert George (H.G.) Wells Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

"Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo."
Herbert George (H.G.) Wells (1866-1946)

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Born in the county of Kent in England, Welles is primarily known for his speculative fiction successes, The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine, although he wrote novels in other genres and a great deal of non-fiction history. His early training as a biologist is reflected in the Darwinian nature of many of his plot lines, though he was a prominent member of the socialist Fabian Society. A controversial figure in English literary circles, Welles supported eugenics and spoke against Zionism until his horror at the actions of the Nazis caused him to reverse both stands. He had several lovers of note, including early contraception proponent Margaret Sanger and Rebecca Sackville-West, with whom he fathered a son, Anthony. Welles was the founder of an organization to promote better industrial design in Britain, as well as another to combat diabetes, from which he suffered. Along with Hugo Gernsback and Jules Verne he is often called  “The Father of Science Fiction.” It is reported that he wished his epitaph to read “I told you so, you damned fools,” but he was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.

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Big Time Props To The Efficient, Friendly and Hard Working Staff At Cape Ann Insurance

I go to get a sticker for my pick up and the kind folks at Gaybrook inform me that my truck isn’t registered. 

I call up the girls at Cape Ann insurance (they open at 8:30AM) head down and within 3 minutes I have myself a registered truck and sticker for my license plate.

All done with a smile and some friendly banter about how we all dig Tacos Lupita.

But beyond the stellar friendly service, the rates that they give to me personally and our business is far and away less than what we were paying at the old school insurance agency where our family had been for years.  We were loyal to that old company for a long long while and when we asked to re-examine our policies because they seemed way out of line with what our friends were paying for similar vehicles with similar coverage they didn’t seem to be able to compete for one reason or another.

So now we are with Cape Ann Insurance and couldn’t be happier.  I’m not getting any special treatment for writing this, we aren’t doing advertising for Cape Ann Insurance I just want to forward on when I think my readership can benefit from something.

They rock.  If you are happy with your insurance agency then stick with them.  But if you feel like your rates are way out of line, give them a call.  It can’t hurt. (and they’re really really nice)

Cape Ann Insurance

23 Dale Avenue Gloucester (next to the Post office)

978-283-7757

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Chickity Check it! Sandy Leonard Snaps

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Hey, neighbor,

I have been loving your blog for so long.

Thank you.

Here’s a link to some of the Gloucester-based entries on my own blog.

http://sandyleonardsnaps.blogspot.com/search?q=gloucester

Keep up the good work.

And all best wishes from Highland Court.

-Sandy Leonard

Barred Owlet at Ravenswood From Bill O’Connor

Hi Joey,

We had a nice walk through Ravenswood Park this past Sunday, and even though it was pretty wet, we still had a great time!  We were fortunate enough to see the barred owlet perched on the edge of the tree he temporarily calls home. When I scoped the trees with my telephoto lens, I saw the mother owl in the next tree over keeping a close watch!  In the wider shot, you can see the mother blurred in the background near the left edge of the photo, and the owlet on the right edge.

Ramona Latham, Ravenswood’s Program Director,  seems to think he’s getting ready to spread his wings!  When he does, he’ll leave the nest and head deeper into the woods.

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Community Stuff June 6th, 2012

FREE ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS AT NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION

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The following free artist demonstrations will be held at NSAA during the month of June:  Caleb Stone-Watercolor, Sunday, June 17, 2pm; Carole Berren-Yupo Watercolor, Saturday, June 23, 11am; and, Lynda Goldberg-Monotype Printmaking, Sunday, June 24, 2pm.

Demonstrations are given by NSAA artist members, many of whom will be teaching fine art adult workshops throughout the season.  For a complete schedule of demonstrations and workshops please visit our website at http://www.nsarts.org/Workshops___Classes.html.

NSAA’s historic old building, located at 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester, provides the opportunity to view one of the largest collections of paintings and sculpture on Cape Ann. 
North Shore Arts Association is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from Noon to 5:00 pm. In addition to exhibitions, NSAA also offers adult, teen and children’s workshops, lectures, a live art auction and more. Please call 978-283-1857 or visit http://www.nsarts.org for more information


June 19th the Rockport Senior Center will be hosting a FREE Continental Breakfast at 9AM

Come by, Relax  & bring your friends.  RSVP 978-546-2573


Hi Joey,
Wanted to let you know that I am having a one-woman art exhibit at the
Unitarian Universalist Church at 4 Cleaves St. in Rockport for the
month of June. There will be a reception on Saturday, June 9th from 10
am – 12 noon.
My bio :

MeHardMerchandiseAEileen Patten Oliver has been painting in oils and acrylics in both Maine and Massachusetts for 40+ years. She was the Art Chairperson and managed the art gallery at the West Quoddy Head Light visitor’s Center in Lubec, ME for several seasons in the early 2000’s, taught Adult Education Painting at the Lubec Consolidated School, and has had several one woman shows around New England.  She studied with Paul Shea, Peter Nyren and Constantine Sgouras & was chosen to take a class at Mass College of Art while still in high school, but is predominantly self-taught.  Her paintings hang in many private homes.

A member of the Rocky Neck Artist Colony and Newburyport Art Association, Eileen is originally from Waltham, MA and lived in Lubec and Randolph, Maine from 1998-2010. She currently lives and paints in Rockport, MA with her husband, James Oliver, a Rockport native, who is also an accomplished painter, illustrator and print maker (etching).

The photo I’ve attached is me with my painting of the "Hard Merchandise" at the Best of Rocky Neck show that just ended at the Rocky Neck Art Colony gallery. I’m also going to be hanging work at Khan studio and Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Rocky Neck in July.

LOVE Good Morning Gloucester!
Eileen Patten Oliver


Calvo Studio Sculpture Class Starts June 11th Sign Up Now!

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Gloucester At Dawn- 4:47AM 5/27/12 The Miss Sandy and Razzo Tied Up At Felicia Oil

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Congratulations Beasly and Amandacakes!

Congratulations on your graduations.

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We couldn’t be prouder of you both.

You are both beautiful, smart and kind and to say that we are proud of the young adults you have become would be the understatement of the year.

Also kudos to Sista Felicia the maniac and the guy who does so much and leads their family with quiet strength Barry.  You both are inspirational as to how to shower your children with love and always put them first.  The results speak for themselves.

You guys have always been great kids.  Kids that any family would be proud of.  Now you’re great young adults.  Keep on the track you’re on. Smile

And So It Begins. T Minus- 22 Days

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2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Altar construction begins.  Kudos to those who do the work behind the scenes to bring us the best time of the year.

Saint Peter’s Fiesta Dates 2012-

Click below for a schedule of events

The 2012 festival starts on Wednesday June 27 thru Sunday July 1

Get your hotel reservations now while there may be some availability.

Check out the live views from Gloucester Inns and Hotels on www.gloucesterwebcam.com

New Good Morning Gloucester Series: Tips For PR Professionals

Hey I just created and edit a blog that reaches an average of 38,000 people a day and won CBS Boston’s Most Valuable Blogger Award.   What do I know, right?

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I’m no professional but I’d like to offer up tips to the PR professional who may be responsible for getting out their client’s messages or their community organization’s message.

From an editor’s perspective who gets to decide what makes it on our pages I’ll offer up some tips on how to get the stuff you are interested in promoting, promoted.

Tip #1

Make it easy for the editor.

I’m running a business and get to tend to the blog in the sparse down time that I have from running the business that pays my bills.  Make shit easy for me.

The best press releases are interesting stories that provide some type of payback for my readership.

In the email that you send me pitching your idea, type it out the way you would like it written and in the subject line type the title of the post the way you would like to see it on the blog.

I’m not too proud, I’m a goddamn professional copy and paster, believe me.  If I can easily copy and paste your copy without it being in some crazy font or weird formatted margins that makes me happy.  The worst is when I  have to backspace 40 lines of copy to make it look like a normal paragraph and I tend to get irritated when I get something preformatted in some weird 7 words of copy per line.  The absolute worst.  I have better stuff to do than to realign your message.  I can create much more interesting stuff for my readership in the limited time I have to work on my publication than what I will be editing for you, believe me.

In the email you send, include the hyperlinks to the corresponding organization or where you want the reader to go for more info.

Provide a nice pdf and think about where it will be displayed.  For example: if your organization is making flyers to post on standard sized 8.5 x 11 inch paper for around town and you send that to me with standard sized font, when it gets shrunk down for display on the blog, the column which we display it will be about half that.  So the standard sized font you used for a coffee shop flyer will be half that size when posted the blog and barely legible if legible at all.

If you continually send me stuff that I need to edit the shit out of to make work I will ignore you (unless I really like you and you bring me food).

This will be a weekly feature.

Pass it on.

Boston Tea Party Museum and Gloucester Built Beaver Photos From Anthony Marks

Hi Joey
Was in South Boston the other day and shot these pictures of the Tea
Party Museum and the Tea Party ship Beaver .
                Anthony

Check Out The Construction Of The Beaver In Web Videos By Clicking Below-

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