Main Street in downtown Gloucester will come alive this Saturday, August 10, from 6 to 10 PM! Visit the free Main Street Block Party to experience a fun night of live music, street performances, non-profits, shopping, great food, and kids’ activities! Many Main Street shops and businesses will be open and offering special deals. Additional Gloucester businesses and non-profits will have a presence on the street. The Main Street Block Party is a long-standing tradition with lots of local flavor! You don’t want to miss it!
Visit https://bit.ly/BlockParty-Aug10 for the full list of entertainment, participating vendors, and food.

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The International Dory Racing Committee will hold elimination races off the Gloucester Heritage Center dock Saturday August 10th at 8:30 AM.  All racing fans are encouraged to attend!!  Those dues paying members who plan to race must attend sign ups Friday evening August 9th at the Dory Shop at 6 PM or email (coachbilly@verizon.net) before 12 noon August 9th.  These races are strictly for 2 person teams in the following categories:  Junior (under 19), Women, Mixed Doubles, Seniors (Men Open) and Master’s (Men over 50).  Also, we will have two (exhibition) races in the following categories.  Women (Over 50) and Junior Girls (under 19) Starting at 8:30 AM.  The races will run from the Heritage Center Dock out towards green nun off Fort playground and back.  
Please share this with friends and family.  It will be a great day of racing, uniquely Gloucester, and fun for all!

August 8, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join the Sawyer Free Library on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the next Community Creations at Cape Ann Lanes with local sculptor Ryan Kelley who will present the unique art of sculpting trees from wire. These bi-monthly workshops celebrate art by inspiring creativity and building community.

Well known for his distinctive wire tree sculptures, Byfield, Massachusetts-based sculptor Ryan Kelley’s art transcends a variety of media to include his recognizable wire trees growing from stone bases, large-scale metal sculptures, custom metal wall art, 3-D art installations, and much more.

All materials and complimentary pizza dinner provided. For ages 18+. Registration required. For questions, email lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

This series is a collaboration between Cape Ann Lanes and the Sawyer Free Library.

August 8, 2024 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

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Things are NEW over at The Cut! We have a new chef, a new bar manager and now a new Instagram account that is run by The Kitchen at The Cut staff with a focus on food specials, drink features and behind the scenes content. You should go give it a follow! See you at The Cut!

We are serving DOLLAR OYSTERS Wed – Sat 4-6pm and Sun 4-10pm!!

SPECIALS THIS WEEK:
* Sparkling Sangria – $12
* Tuna for Two – Bluefin Tuna prepared 3 ways: Spicy Sashimi, Cilantro Lime Tartare, Lemon Butter Rillette
Appetizer – $60
Entree – $80
* Vegetarian Udon – Sauteed Veggies, Ponzu Glaze, Dukkah Spiced Peanuts – $17

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Don’t worry, I’ll remind you next year when they run it so you can get a couple for your freezer.

August 6, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Family Fun Event on Saturday, August 10 at 11:15 am 

Come learn about, meet & handle (if you’d like!) many types of snakes, some of which are from our local area. Rick Roth and his Cape Ann Vernal Pond team will share their knowledge and enthusiasm as they present science in a unique and fun way and help the Sawyer Free Library celebrate the summer reading theme of Read, Renew, Repeat which strives to bring attention to our natural world.

All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event which will be held on Saturday, August 10 at 11:15am at the Trinity Congregational Church, lower level, 70 Middle Street in Gloucester.

No registration required. For more information visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or call 978-325-5500. This special event is made possible in part through the generosity of the the Constance T. Rhinelander Fund.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of ball whacking, great prizes, and bragging rights! All proceeds go towards a great cause. Don’t miss out!

You can book at Tock or visit www.sushisanglee.com