Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Community Stuff Thursday
23RD ANNUAL Cape Ann Chamber GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Cape Ann Chamber will tee off at the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at Bass Rocks Golf Club on Monday, May 7 at 1:00 pm. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Business Education Collaborative Scholarship Fund.
Golfer registration is $200 and includes carts, green fees, clubhouse facilities, awards dinner, a gift bag, and chowder donated by The Causeway Restaurant. Additional food will be provided by The North Shore Meat House. Prizes will be awarded at various holes for low gross, longest drive and closest to the line. The grand prize for the first hole-in-one on the 13th hole is a 2012 Buick Verano, compliments of Sudbay Motor Group.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at five levels to area businesses from $100 to $2,000. For a list of sponsorship opportunities or would like to find out more on how to play in the tournament, please contact Tim Burton at tim@capeannchamber.com or call the Chamber at 978-283-1601.
"The Cape Ann Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a program on Tuesday, April 10, at the Rockport Police Station on Main Street in Rockport at 1:00 p.m. The public is warmly welcome to listen to the speaker, Kim Smith; an author, illustrator, garden and interior designer who is a committed conservationist. For more information on Kim Smith, visit her website at: www.kimsmithdesigns.com."
Business After Hours at PACE Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc. is a member of the non-profit, national organization called:
PACE ~ Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Tim Burton of the chamber with Rachel Kestner of PACE
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Midsummer Night’s Dream at the East Gloucester School Photos From James Dowd
Hey Joe, enclosed are some stills from the dress rehearsal of A
Midsummer Night’s Dream at the East Gloucester School.
A couple of fun things to note:
1. As you can tell from the photos, all the costumes and set are
recycled and re-purposed. We used leftovers from home remodeling
projects, bits from other productions, an old fishing net for the
backdrop and the costumes are 100% attic and back-of-closet (Made
AWESOME by the extreme talents of Kelly Montagnino!) In fact, my
daughter Rebecca, the girl in the middle wearing white, is sporting a
rig made from components that includes a dress my wife used to wear
when we were in college. Somehow, it doesn’t seem that long ago.
2. As you probably can’t tell from the photos, a solid number of
adults went irretrievably insane putting this thing together. We had
every imaginable challenge, practically no budget, not a lot of time
and a school built during a period where postwar scarcity meant
exactly zero frills. I swear that the Globe Theater in London where
Shakespeare performed his plays in 1600 was more technically advanced
than EGS (though we have notably fewer plague rats). Remember that
scene in "Shakespeare in Love" when everything goes wrong but the
director says that it will all work out, even though he doesn’t know
how. "It’s a mystery," he says. It’s totally like that. In the end it
turned out way past our wildest expectations. Teamwork, time and crazy
amounts of talent were brought to bear. Incredible. The costumes and
set are almost as cool as the kids.
3. But OMG, the kids. They, on other hand, have been nothing but pure
amazing. The language, the emotion, the physical comedy. They just
picked it up and ran with it. Kids who you thought were quiet
wallflowers are up there belting out 400 year-old lines, calling
people "knaves" and just generally bashing this thing out with pure
style and grace. The play deals humorously with relationships- a
father wants his daughter to marry the guy he favors, but she wants to
be with a "bad boy", there is magic and tricks and every kind of
hilarious mix-up and our Gloucester public school kids just go totally
all-out with it. One kid said to me, "We get it. We totally get it. I
don’t know if our parents will, but we do." Oh those kids with their
hip-hop and their Shakespeare.
Anyway, shows Thursday and Friday at 7pm and the Saturday Matinee at
2. for tix email egsfifthgradeplay@gmail.com
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FOB Kyle Edmonds Honored At The Bruins Game!
From the Bruins Website:
The Boston Bruins organization is proud to announce the 2012 recipients of the Boston Bruins Ice Hockey Sportsmanship Medal. These student-athletes were selected for best exemplifying a commitment to the ideals of sportsmanship throughout the season. These young men and women demonstrated a tremendous commitment to teamwork and exhibited respect both on and off the ice. For 10 years, the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) and the Boston Bruins have partnered to honor one worthy student-athlete from every boys and girls ice hockey league statewide. Boston Bruins Hall of Famer and hockey legend John Bucyk will present each of these deserving athletes with their awards.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 27 during the second intermission of the Bruins/Lightning game beginning at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 (on the Bruins bench)
BRUINS PARTICIPATING: Hall of Famer and hockey legend John Bucyk
From the Rockport High School Website:
RHS junior Kyle Edmonds was named by the Commonwealth Athletic Conference the winner of the 2012 Boston Bruins – MIAA Sportsmanship Award winner! Congratulations Kyle. The award is given annually to one individual from each league who best exemplifies the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship in high school ice hockey. Kyle will be presented his award on the ice on Tuesday, March 27th at the TD Garden during the 2nd intermission of the Boston Bruins game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Congratulations Kyle we are all very proud of you!
From the MIAA Website:
2012 BOSTON BRUINS-MIAA ICE HOCKEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
For the tenth consecutive year, the MIAA and Boston Bruins have partnered to honor a student-athlete from every boys and girls high school ice hockey league in the state for best exemplifying a commitment to the ideals of sportsmanship throughout the season. These student-athletes were selected by representatives of their league according to the following award criteria:
· An exemplary record of complying, both in spirit and letter, with all league and MIAA rules and regulations during the season.
· A demonstrated record of respectfully accepting the rulings of game officials during the season.
· A record of conduct, on and off the ice that brings honor to self, team, school, and community.
· An exhibited commitment to teamwork by providing all members with recognition of their talents, an opportunity to contribute them to the team, and a spirit of camaraderie.
· A demonstrated respect for opponents before, during, and after games.
These student-athletes were honored on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the TD Garden during the second intermission of the Boston Bruins game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Kyle Edmonds (Gloucester, MA)
Rockport High School
Commonwealth Athletic Conference
A junior defenseman, Kyle served as a captain on the Rockport team that advanced to the semi-finals in the MIAA Division 3 North Tournament this season. Rockport Head Coach Derek Papalegis says, “He is adisciplined player. That’s why we put the ‘A’ on his jersey. He’s not a vocal leader but he leads by example. The way he plays is the right way, he always gives 110% and he does the little things. He makes smart passes, he will give up his body to make a play. You don’t necessarily have to be vocal to be an on ice leader, he does it by doing the right things.”
Woot! Kyle’s a great young man! Congrats!
Here’s Kyle with Joey Ciolino in the International Dories-
Bailing out the practice dories-
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Blooming Baby!
Is this a Magnolia tree? I’m clueless as to plant species.
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FOB Deb Clarke Gallery Demonstration At Cape Ann Museum Saturday March 31st
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present a gallery demonstration with artist Debbie Clarke on Saturday, March 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clarke’s residency will take place in The Rule of Four exhibition gallery where her verre églomisé fish are on display.
Also available for visitors will be a related self-guided tour throughout the Museum that highlights the artwork that has inspired and influenced Clarke’s own work. Families are invited to attend and to participate in related activities in the CAM activity center. This is an ongoing drop-in program that is free with Museum admission.
Debbie Clarke, Merluccius Bilinearis –Whiting, 1995. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum.
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Video- Leeny’s Stinky Diaper At Giuseppe’s Ristorante
Leeny performs one of The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad’s Favorite Tunes at Giuseppe’s Ristorante 2 Main Street Gloucester MA.
Every Sunday afternoon Giuseppe’s has a fantastic children’s sing along around their piano
Sundays
KIDS EAT FREE! (all night)
with the purchase of one adult entree
or
pasta specialty
and enjoy the kid’s piano bar!! 4:30-5:30
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Community Stuff
Joey,
Don’t know if anyone asked you to help us publicize our upcoming 2012 Volunteer Day Mug-Up scheduled for Saturday March 31 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon at the museum 66 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929. I’ve attached our volunteer application as well as our poster for this event. We need volunteers! Anything you and GMG can do to help spread the word would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Jim (Penn State) Diedrich
Judith Montferrante writes-
Attached, see info about the new Wicked Tuna TV show premiere based on the Gloucester Tuna fishing industry – with some segments shot at the Topsider Bar & Grill – bar area. Some of my photography may be on view (I had to sign a National Geographic release). Stay tuned. Thanks, Judith
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Shop Local Downtown Gloucester Easter Basket Promotion
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Ask Joey C- Active Widow Asks About Dating
Active Widow asks-
I am a 65 year old widow. I am still active and live on Cape Ann. I am not sure how to go about dating these days, or how to start. Or should I even start?
While I feel very confident in how to answer many questions that come in, there are questions where I don’t feel qualified to answer. This is one of these questions.
On one hand even reaching out to ask about how to go about starting to date makes me think she is interesting in getting out there. On the other hand “Active Widow” ends asking if she should even start. This leads me to believe that there is a certain hesitation. So perhaps our older readers can give some advice here from personal experience.
I like the idea of older folks dating and not just ending their romantic lives once their spouses pass but I imagine it has to be a very personal thing and there can’t be one answer that’s right for everyone.
I often wonder if people in their sixties lose their spouses and then start dating and end up having great sex lives. Like are people in their sixties getting all freaky in these retirement communities? Can’t you just see Wilford Brimley on the set of the classic 1985 movie Cocoon just drilling all the old broads in his trailer in between scenes?
While I like the idea of older folks getting their groove on I don’t really even want to picture it to be honest. Like the most gruesome thing any kid can ever encounter- “the dreaded walking in on your parents having sex horror” it’s the same type of thing. You’re happy if it’s happening but you don’t want to know under any circumstances.
If anyone has been in this situation or knows people that have gone through this please chime in in the comments below this post. If you can’t find the comment section because you subscribe to the GMG evening email, click the title of the post and you will see the comment section below the post.
Please send in your advice questions to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com they will sure to be kept anonymous.
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Tuffy Joins DC Protest With His Tibetan Monk Buddies
Hi Joey,
Here’s a pic of my dad "protesting" with the Tibetan monks when he came to visit me in DC.Hope all is well.
Degelis
What, no shocker?
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Cultural Center At Rocky Neck Open House Sunday
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David Anderson Represents! from Alyeska, Alaska
Hi Joey,
David Anderson representing from Alyeska, Alaska! The most snow in the whole world this past season! over 800 inches since last October.
OMG THE DUCK!!!
ARGHHHHH!
I dare say I think that may be our first from Alaska
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A Gloucester Random Act Of Kindness- Jamie the Animal Control Officer
Jeffrey B French writes-
Hi Joey, i enjoy your blog, especially the photos, we live in such a beautiful place.You show me places I have not seen yet after living here 47 years. Last week, in broad daylight, someone tied a 9 year old Husky to the front stairs of my office, the Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital on Essex Ave, and took off. The person left an envelope tied to his collar containing $20 and a note saying they could no longer take care of "King". I called Jamie the Animal Control Officer, who came right away, and has been caring for the dog, walking him and spending time getting him to trust people again. He also comes on his day off. I know some people may think being an Animal Control Officer is kind of a heartless job, but I wanted you to know that the one we have in Gloucester is a special kind of person, and has gone out of his way to try to turn a bad situation into something good. As far as I know, "King" will be available for adoption at the end of a ten day confinement period.
Jeffrey B French, D.V.M.
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Horribles Parade Fundraiser Update
I hope everyone goes to the Fishtown Horribles Parade Fundraiser saturday night. Go, make a few bids and then pop on over to the GMG Spring Fling at Bodin Historic Photo on Main Street after. Both events are going to be great times!
Here’s the latest update-
Please join us for the Fishtown Horribles Parade Fundraiser with Frank Santos, Jr. Saturday March 31 @ Cruiseport Gloucester. Doors open at 7pm for the silent auction and the show starts at 8pm!! Tickets are still available. Contact us at fishtownhp@gmail.com or 978-631-9015.
Basket from Ryan & Wood-includes a bottle of Vodka and a bottle of Gin
$50 gift certificate to Coveted Yarn
$25 gift certificate to Topside Grill
Hat & Sweater from House of the Raven
Angle statue from The Weathervane
Necklace-Natual stone and sterling silver
Baked goods from Laurie Lufkin
One week at Camp Spindrift 2012-YMCA
This is Gloucester DVD-Good Morning Gloucester
Birthday party for 10 at the Firehouse- Gloucester Fire Dept.
Family fun pack to Topsfield Fair
2-Four packs to the Shriners Circus in April
4 passes to each of the Boston Derby Dames Roller Derby 2012 games. These will be auctioned off by date, there are 6 dates.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!! Thanks Joey for helping us promote the fundraiser. Fishtown Horribles Parade Committee
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Video- Shakespeare is coming to East Gloucester Elementary!
Martin DelVecchio forwards-
Shakespeare is coming to East Gloucester Elementary School!
The 5th-grade class presents three performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Thursday, March 29th at 7:00p (Stratford cast)
Friday, March 30th at 7:00p (London cast)
Saturday, March 31st at 2:00p (Stratford cast)
Tickets are $5.00 each; contact EGSfifthgradeplay@gmail.com for details.
And bring a food donation for The Open Door!
Thanks!!!
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Community Stuff Tuesday
Cape Ann Animal Aid is J.M. Walsh Oil Company’s February "Pick of the Litter" in its Community Choice Campaign.
Barbara Ellis of Rockport (right – holding kitten "Ratatouille") cast the winning ballot, and Cape Ann Animal Aid’s general manager Brenda Brancaleone accepts a $100 gift from J.M. Walsh Oil president Janelle Favaloro. The company is giving away $100 every month in its 30th anniversary "Community Choice Campaign" where anyone can vote for their favorite cause. A winner is drawn monthly. Votes can be cast on-line at www.jmwalshoilcom or ballots can be obtained by contacting the company at 978-283-4815, jmwalshoil@msn.com
Discover the Warrior Within — Meditation for Those Who Don’t But Want To
FREE
Fridays, 5:30 — 7 PM, April 6th – June 8th
Drop-ins Welcome. Come to all classes or just one!
Designed to Help Beginners Get Started & Help Others Jump Start a Languishing Practice.
The point of meditation is to learn to be happy but how do we create a beautiful life, filled with happiness, in the face of family troubles, illness, violence, poverty or fear? Look around. Do you know anyone who doesn’t face some of these "troubles" to some extent?
Through meditation, we can discover a warrior within. One of Joey’s favorite people, Lama Marut, a Buddhist teacher who has been regularly visiting Cape Ann for the past 7 years, calls this "…the big rage-in-the-cage smack-down with … the demons that undermine the happiness we all seek."
Explore how meditation can calm the mind & ease some medical conditions. Learn how to meditate & create mindfulness. Generate a consistent meditation practice. Learn to be happy. Take on what it means to be a spiritual warrior.
Classes will include short meditations and the opportunity to share your experiences – and get some help with your practice.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn meditation from a secular and a spiritual point of view.
Please arrive on time so that you don’t run the risk of disturbing others during guided meditations, which may be in progress.
You do NOT have to be Buddhist to attend. Everyone is welcome.
ACI-Cape Ann 154 Granite St.
Rockport for more info: www.aci-capeann.org
email: register@aci-capeann.org
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Poll- Does Paul Morrison Need A Duck Intervention
Lest any of our FOBs think that I, Joey am the man behind R. Duck I would like to clear up that misconception immediately. People have been sending me ducks and I’m not sure why. The official logo is a seagull (homie) and the popular segment where I would feature a seagull with a caption is the”What up Homie?” category here on GMG. You can see the 550 “What Up Homie?” posts here
The wonderfully quirky Mr. Paul Morrison has introduced GMG to the world of one R. Duck. Since R Duck’s introduction I have yet to see Paul Morrison travelling without his trusty sidekick. This includes Mug-Ups, The Blackburn Challenge, breakfasts, and even Wine Dinners at Passports.
Now you, as I, might think that to be a little strange- a grown man lugging a rubber duck around everywhere he goes. But to know Pal Morrison you also know that something isn’t quite right to begin with. His poor wife simply rolls her eyes at a mention of the duck.
So I ask you, does Paul Morrison need a Rubber Duck Intervention?
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Boston Derby Dames First Bouts Of 2012- Photos From The Rabbit
Click here for the hi def slide show from the Rabbit
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Christopher Vincent Produces An Action Packed 2012 Boston Derby Dames Home Opener Video
Love the track and the editing Chris used!
What many may or may not know is that there are many Boston Derby Dames Living Right Here in Our Community!
Video: Christopher Vincent (christopher.r.vincent@gmail.com)
Check out his YouTube channel here
The Boston Massacre shot their Calendar here at our dock Captain Joe and Sons-
Click here for the slideshow of photos from David Cox that day
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