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Join expert birder and conservationist GINO ELLISON for a guided bird walk around Gloucester’s hidden fall birding hot spots.
Starting at 7:00 am, on Saturday, October 26, join the Sawyer Free Library for an on-location, guided bird walk around Gloucester! Beginners Wanted and Welcomed!
Please note that patrons will need their own transportation for this event. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Patrons will meet at Gloucester’s Fisherman Memorial Statue on Stacy Boulevard, and then car caravan to locations such as: The Jodrey State Fish Pier – Niles Beach – Eastern Point – Brace Cove – The Elks Club Beach Lookout – and finally end at a tbd coffee shop for conversation and sharing ideas on bird books to read!
Patrons should bring the following for this event: binoculars – weather appropriate clothing – sunglasses – water – camera w/ zoom lens (if so inclined) – a smile, and a positive attitude!
About Gino:
Eugene (Gino) Ellison, is a lifetime resident of Massachusetts. He is happily married to his wonderful wife Kate (38 years) and they have 3 fun kids and 4 active grandkids. Gino is now retired from the investment business as well as the Professional Bass Fishing Tournament circuit. He’s been affiliated with Bass Pro Shops for over 25 years and still makes several store appearances each year. Gino is a hunter, fisherman, conservationist and passionate birder who leads dozens of walks in Massachusetts. Gino greatly enjoys volunteering with Mass Wildlife and with Mass Audubon at their family birding & fishing events. Gino just completed a successful ABA Birding Big Year in 2023 and is scheduled to speak at birding festivals and clubs around New England and nationwide.
Patrons will need their own transportation for this event. Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Gloucester Police Community Navigator Tito Rodriguez is being recognized at the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus 2024 Latino Excellence Awards. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Police Department)
Chief Edward Conley is pleased to share that Gloucester Police Community Navigator Tito Rodriguez is being recognized at the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus 2024 Latino Excellence Awards.
The 2024 Latino Excellence Awards will be held on Oct. 25 in Boston and Community Navigator Rodriguez was one ofroughly 25 individuals who will be recognized during an awards ceremony.
Community Navigator Rodriguez has been with the Gloucester Police Department since 2020 when the department implemented the Community Impact Unit. The goal of the unit is to provide and secure relationship-based connections to a continuum of care for individuals with a substance misuse disorder and to guide individuals to other services and resources including, mental health, housing, education, and more. In his role as Community Navigator, Rodriguez provides a collaborative and engaging environment for those who struggle with substance misuse. He establishes working relations with individuals and organizations to help target those in need of assistance and directs individuals to the appropriate support services. Throughout his role, Rodriguez’s main focus has been helping people by establishing connections and implementing harm reduction strategies for those in active addiction.
“I want to congratulate Tito Rodriguez for this well-deserved recognition,” said Chief Conley. “Tito goes above and beyond for our community providing necessary resources and support to those who are struggling with substance misuse or addiction. We are lucky to have him on our team, helping to support every individual in all aspects of life. I am honored to be able to see him grow here at the department and truly expand our Community Impact Unit.”
For more information about the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus click here.
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Are you drawn to the tarot cards but aren’t sure where to begin?
Then join Gloucester resident Diane Fraser at the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for a presentation on the basics of tarot reading.
In this workshop, tarot reader Diane Fraser will give you tips for learning the cards so you can work with them for insight, direction, and knowledge. Bring a notebook and your own Tarot deck if you have one.
Tarot reading is an art form that blends history, art, psychology, and mindfulness, and can be used as a tool for insight and transformation.
Diane Fraser has been working with tarot and cartomancy for over 25 years. She received training in shamanic healing from the Four Winds Society and studied the hermetic arts with Brian Osborne and Mark Stavish. She was a Tarot reader at L’Espalier’s Tarot Tea, Joysource women’s retreats,and MATSU Boston. She lives in Gloucester.
The event is open to all. Although registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Craving something spicy, savory, and satisfying after hours? 🌶️🍻 Your favorite Mexican flavors are now available late! Join us for Late Night Bites – the perfect way to warm up your autumn nights with delicious empanadas, queso and more!
🔥 NEW Fall/Winter Hours:
Late Night Bites | Dine in only
SUNDAY – TUESDAY 9PM – 10PM
THURSDAY – SATURDAY 9PM – 11PM
Whether you’re wrapping up your night or just getting started, we’ve got the flavors to keep the party going. Bring your friends and enjoy some late-night fun with the best bites in town! 🎉
Don’t miss out on food in the late hours – only at Machaca Late Night Bites! ✨
Machaca
Tacos & Tequila
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, MA
$6 Mini Poblano Chicken Chimichanga $10 Mexican Style Smash Burger with fries$1 Wings, apricot-chipotle, chipotle, habanero
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The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe (CAST) opens its 2024-25 Season with Shakespeare’s lively comedy “Twelfth Night,” on November 8-10, and November 15-17, 2024, at the Gloucester Stage Theater, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. (Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees, 3 p.m.) Tickets, $28 side section seating and $35 for center section seats, may be purchased at the door and online at www.gloucesterstage.com.
In Shakespeare’s fantasy island world of Illyria, a lovesick Pirate Governor sends a young servant to woo Olivia, the proprietress of the local tavern. But, in true Shakespearean fashion, the servant is actually a young woman, Viola, who after finding herself shipwrecked alone on the island, has dressed as her twin brother for safety sake while seeking a position serving the Governor. This deception leads to a preposterous plot, mistaken identities, misunderstandings, deception, humor, misrule, and romance. Meanwhile, in the Tavern Courtyard, there are more romantic entanglements and hijinks as two aging Knights, a Minstrel and the Barmaid, sing, conspire, drink, cavort, and play cruel pranks for everyone’s amusement. Masquerading lovers result in misguided marriage proposals which only Olivia’s long lost twin can resolve.
Share the laughter and music as, tossed on a stormy sea, the characters navigate life and ambition in an all too familiar turbulent world. “Twelfth Night” will tickle you right from the start as the world and society are turned upside down in the name of love.
CAST’s fresh production of “Twelfth Night”, directed by Mark Efinger, features a variety of actors from professionals, to community players, to those making their stage debut including: Kavika Babson, Patrice Benjamin, Andrew Bove, Cole Brown, Allegra Dubus-Brandolini, Olivia Gale, Kristin Harris, Frances Hellums, Jena Jekums, Billy Jenkins, David Lee Vincent, Ashley Olsen, Brian Weed, Deirdre Weed, and Samson Willcox. The Crew includes Mark Efinger, Director; Billy Lewand, Co-Director; Cindy Efinger, Stage Manager; Kevin Lee, Technical Director; Nick Neyeloff, Assistant Technical Director; and Eric Sayre, Tech Crew.
The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe, a non-profit community theatre group formed in 2008, is devoted to bringing the works of Shakespeare and other notable playwrights to Cape Ann audiences.
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Tonight’s the Night! We are thrilled to kick off the opening of The Terror of Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum!
As you travel through the Castle’s darkened corridors and rooms, you’ll encounter some of the most peculiar guests ever assembled. Are they members of a secret society, social and Hollywood royalty, or leaders straddling the boundaries of science and the occult? These stories are based on Hammond’s original ghost stories. Hammond’s writing style, reminiscent of the 1920s Weird Tale and the 1950s Pulp Fiction offers a unique blend of supernatural intrigue and kitschy charm
Featuring an incredible cast:
Gloucester’s own James “Jimmy T.” Tarantino as the Sailor
Anthony Lentz as John Hays Hammond Jr.
Shari Chaplin as Mrs. Irene Hammond
Lauren Casey as the Reporter
Michael Yussef Greene as Hillman, Hammond’s trusted Butler
Alison Landoni as the Mason
Join us for performances on October 21, 22, 23, and 25! Tickets are still available, so be sure to reserve yours now for an unforgettable night of suspense and theatrical magic inside our historic castle. 🎟️🔮.
Roaring 1920s and similar attire are encouraged but not required. Not intended for audiences under 13 years of age.Admission: $25
Hammond Castle Museum member discounts apply! All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
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