Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

APRIL 16, 2024 ~ TODTHEOPENDOOR 

Mussels, a welded-bronze sculpture by Chris Williams available for bid through The Open Door Empty Bowl Artists’ Bowls Online auction. 
(Photo Courtesy of The Open Door)

Tickets are available NOW for The Open Door’s annual Empty Bowl fundraiser! This year’s Empty Bowl Circus brings a one-of-a-kind circus-themed marvel to Cruiseport next week, all in the name of raising funds to connect local people to good, healthy food this summer. 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24 from 4-8 p.m.  

WHERE: Cruiseport Gloucester 

6 Rowe Square, Gloucester MA 01930 

CLICK HERE for tickets. Proceeds support summer hunger-relief programs of The Open Door!

WHAT: A circus-themed fundraiser to remember, proceeds from The Open Door Empty Bowl Circus will support the nonprofit’s summer food resource programs including Summer Meals for Kids and Mobile Market.  

The Open Door has partnered with Seaside Circus Cape Ann to feature circus performers at the event. Attendees will walk through the doors at Cruiseport and be transported to a colorful spectacle featuring skilled performers, and vibrant displays of bowls hand-painted by community members.  

Last year, The Open Door met a 30% increase in requests for food assistance. In 2023, The Open Door helped stabilize the lives and health of 9,836 peoplefrom 4,952 households through the distribution of 1.98 million pounds of food. 

Participants on Wednesday, April 24 will choose a hand-painted bowl, and take home soup and bread to-go from a local restaurant, caterer, or The Open Door kitchen. Cookies, fruit, and water will also be available to-go. 

Online Artists’ Bowls Auction 

An online auction featuring bowls painted by local artists is also live at 32auctions.com/EmptyBowl2024 through Sunday, May 5 at midnight. The auction is held in conjunction with the Empty Bowl event each year to raise funds for The Open Door’s summer hunger-relief programs.  

Local artists who donated bowls to the auction this year include Chris Williams, David Montgomery, Captain Sam Nigro, Betty Lou Schlemm, Jeff Weaver, Ted Bidwell, Mary Salerno, James Watson, Kevin Ellis, Nina Testaverde Goodick, Barbe Ennis, Anni Melançon, David Archibald, Gina Russo, Marty Morgan, Miranda Thomas, Tom Howlett, Pat Baker, Leon Doucette and Melissa Cooper, Danette English, Suze Collinson, Susan J. Schrader, Sandy Shaw, John Early, Marilyn Swift, Mari Bergeron, Scott Tubby, Deb Schradieck, Bill Stevens, Sara Collins, Ronald Pouliot, Karen Ellis, Natalie Daley, Pauline Bresnahan, Hannah Morris, Ann Ziergiebel, Mi Robertson, Sinikka Nogelo, Jayn Gardner, Peter Sinard, Mary Lee, Miranda Aisling, Evelyn Stewart, Britta Magnuson, Mayor Greg Verga, and State Sen. Bruce Tarr. 

For more information visit FOODPANTRY.org.  

FOODPANTRY.org.  

The Incoming Tide by David Montgomery. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door) 

Jonah Crab by Jeff Weaver. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door)

Fish by Miranda Thomas. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door)

Schooners by James Watson. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door)

🦞Tuesday Lobster Roll Special 🦞 $13.99 +tax
Additional Special 🚨
🍕 Half Price 1Topping & Cheese 16” Pizzas 🍕
excludes gluten free crusts
Open 11-9 Daily

I’ll be at the shop at 44 Main til 5pm today, Tuesday

Monday Madness 🍕 Open 11-9
Additional Specials for today 4/15
🍕 Half Price 1 Topping & Cheese 16” Pizzas 🍕
🦞$13.99 + tax Lobster Roll 🦞

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Don’t forget to review with the draft vision, core themes, and goals for Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan! We are in the public review period until May 5th. You can learn more about this important planning process and sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date here: https://tinyurl.com/45pt7zks

🔍 Explore the draft vision, core themes, and goals on our project website.

💬 Share your feedback during the Community Review Period, featuring a virtual questionnaire and an in-person Open House at City Hall on May 4th at 10AM.

👂 Tune in to the Planning Board meeting on May 16th to hear the City’s final draft vision, core themes, and goals.

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Don’t ask if it’s available in Gloucester, it’s not. Don’t try to order the Detroit Style online, it’s only by phone.

They’re only making 20 and are taking pre-orders by phone so call to reserve yours!!!

Tell ‘em Joey sent you!

💜 Bluefin Blowout Family Fun Run 5K 💜

Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group – Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association

Sunday, May 19th, 2024

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester  for the Bluefin Blowout Family Fun Run 5K, Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group – Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.

Run, walk, or stroll from Stage Fort Park to Hammond Castle and back to Stage Fort Park for a 5K loop. Enjoy the beautiful Cape Ann waterfront and fresh ocean air while raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Start a team, invite family, friends, colleagues. 

💜 

SCHEDULE 

7:00am- Volunteers Check-In

7:30am – Registration & Participant Check-In

8:30am – Race Start

After the 5K let’s  gather for an appetizer and refreshments at Oak to Ember / 9 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA  

Sunday Funday! Open 11-9

Special for today 4/14

$13.99 + tax Lobster Roll

• Half Price I Topping & Cheese 16″ Pizzas

*excludes slices & gluten free crusts*

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APRIL 12, 2024 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~

Join us for a Seaside Mother’s Day Celebration to remember! 

We’re welcoming families and friends to gather and celebrate as we serve our Mother’s Day Buffet and Prix Fixe here at Beauport Hotel and 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Dine on a variety of spring-themed gourmet dishes while taking in sweeping ocean views. 

Our Mother’s Day By The Sea Buffet in our Grand Ballroom is from 10AM-2PM and features a Chef’s Station with our Hand-Carved Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Sirloin, a Waffle Bar, and a Make Your Own Omelet Station! This is the best Mother’s Day Buffet in Gloucester with sweeping ocean views and top-notch service. 

For a more formal sit-down experience, join us for our Mother’s Day By The Sea Prix Fixe in our Main Dining Room at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar from 12PM-6:30PM! This three-course prix fixe menu features a complimentary Prosecco Toast for the whole family (non-alcoholic bubbly available) and our three-course prix fixe menu, featuring Mom’s favorites, such as Rack of Lamb Persillade, Chicken Galantine and Spring Asparagus Risotto. 

Reservations are required for either dining experience. Reserve with us today at the links below to join us this Mother’s Day! 

Mother’s Day Buffet Beauport Grand Ballroom Reservations: https://bit.ly/49iEZXT

Mother’s Day Prix Fixe 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar Reservations: https://bit.ly/3VMPyiS