Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

APRIL 8, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Grab a spoon and satisfy your sweet tooth. In case you haven’t seen, the Sawyer Free Library has partnered with Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe to make Cocoa Berry Chip, a raspberry-infused chocolate ice cream loaded with chocolate chips! Award winning Holy Cow Ice Cream created a new flavor celebrating Earth Month in partnership with the Sawyer Free Library and Cape Ann Climate Coalition. 

This delicious special chocolate and raspberry-flavored all-natural ice cream treat embodies the organizations’ commitment to environmental advocacy and the understanding that every day is earth day. A portion of sales of this limited time special flavor will support the Cape Ann Climate Coalition’s educational programs. This delicious ice cream be available in pints only at the Gloucester and Peabody locations, so get some while you can!

For more information visit, SawyerFreeLibrary.org 

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online here.

Maybe I’ll see you there!

Thanks for your help!

Brandon Blatchford (of local Kicked Off The Bus fame) has just released his first original single, “Ocean Song,” through his side project, Brandon Blatchford & The Wannabe Teenagers. You can stream the new single on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2yH7wfakuzI0qeAAqOQ0tK?si=75e6f57563aa4017 or on any other streaming music platforms.

The Wannabe Teenagers are composed of local musicians, Trevor Blank, Philip Corey, Joel Favazza, and Christian Palmisano. “Ocean Song” also features KOTB guitarist, Sam Pallazolla, as well as guest backup singers, Lila Barry and Giuseppe Favazza. Brandon continues to play at numerous local venues with Kicked Off The Bus and can be seen across Cape Ann throughout this upcoming spring and summer.

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APRIL 7, 2024 ~ CHAMBERCACC

Proceeds from Sale of 11 Remaining Low-Number Plates Will be Used to Support Local Charitable and Community Initiatives

The 11 remaining low-number Cape Ann license plates will be made available to the highest bidders through an online auction beginning Monday, April 8, with all proceeds going to the Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF), which supports local charitable initiatives and organizations.

The auction will conclude on Patriot’s Day, Monday, April 15. Any Massachusetts resident who wants to display their love and support for Cape Ann will have a chance to secure the 11 remaining Cape Ann license plates between 1-100. The remaining plates are numbers 4, 8, 55, 66, 78, 79, 87, 88, 90, 91 and 92. 

In addition, this year CACF will for the first time allow those who make a donation to the foundation to choose available 3-digit and 4-digit license plates.

For more information on the auction and to register to bid, visit www.lovecapeann.com. The site also has information on how to request a specific plate through the foundation and the easy steps to order a random Cape Ann license plate through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Visit bit.ly/CALP24 to bid today!

beauport_hotel Join us on April 8th for the celestial phenomenon of the century!

At 93% coverage over Gloucester Harbor, Beauport Hotel is the perfect viewing location, and to help you make a memorable evening of it, we are offering a special package for this once in a lifetime event.

The night of April 8th only, we invite you to stay the night with our Best Available Rate, a $75 Food and Beverage Credit and a pair of solar eclipse glasses! •

The eclipse starts at 2:15PM, so head to the hotel early, grab a drink at the bar and head to our deck with your solar eclipse glasses for prime viewing of the eclipse with breathtaking views of the ocean as your backdrop – we look forward to having you!

Link here- Booking The Beauport Hotel

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March 31-

Experience the thrill of a true fishing tournament as anglers from around take on the giants of the ocean, the Bluefin Tuna. Dive into three days of excitement at the stunning Cape Ann Marina from July 16th to July 18th.

Enjoy in live music, entertainment, vendors, games, raffles, and don’t miss the highlight: the weigh-in station for the giant bluefin tuna.
Want to be part of the action? Registration is now open!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and be sure to follow us on our social channels:
Website: bluefinblowout.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bluefinblowout/

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable event and support a great cause!

BOAT REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/2024BFBCaptain
BECOME A SPONSOR: https://bit.ly/2024BFBSponsorship
July 15 – Bluefin Bash Fundraiser
July 16-18 – Bluefin Blowout Tournament
*Tournament dates subject to change

CONTEST TIME!!! To enter:
Follow @thirstyseagull and @patdsphotos on Instantagram. Share this post. Tag four friends. Every friend you tag over four gets you an additional entry into the drawing which we will pull on Sundays livestream! @goodmorninggloucester @pdalpiaz @gmgjim @realtor_katelyn Winner will receive a five pack of Gloucester Chart Coozies, a pick of any in stock cap at 44 Main and a small glass print