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The International Dory Racing Committee will hold elimination races off the Gloucester Heritage Center dock Saturday August 12th 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 11th at the Dory Shop at 6 PM or email before 12 noon. These races are strictly for 2 person teams in the following categories: Juniors (under 19), Women, Mixed Doubles, Seniors (Men Open) and Master’s (Men over 50). Also, we will have two new races (exhibition) races in the following categories. Women (Over 50) and Junior Girls (under 19). 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!
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Rockport Library, August 17, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and August 24, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Speaker: Jorgelina Zeoli
Jorgelina Zeoli will speak about her life, her creative work (paintings, publications, music, film and video series), and the extraordinary experience that led her to become an inspirational author and producer. She will also read from her memoirs.
She was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Argentina. She returned to the States in 1979 to attend The New England Conservatory of Music with a scholarship. She is a former concert singer and organist and specialized in the development of church music programs. She has also taught Tai Chi.
Having lived under a military regime, she has carried through life a deep awareness of the ailments of humanity, the horrors, the suffering, which mirrored her own. At the core of that awareness was a question: “How to stop atrocities and violence? How to eradicate them from the face of the Earth”? Today, that question has disappeared. Her pocket size booklet “The Way Out, Part Four: Arrows of Truth, the Bigger Plan,” describes her philosophy of life: How to lead a meaningful life in a world that is collapsing.
Jorgelina Zeoli’s life has been a passionate quest for Truth and healing. Flashbacks of military violence haunted her for thirty years. In 2009, with the assistance of BevCam (Beverly cable), she produced the film “Over the Mass Grave, God among us,” based on the third book of her memoirs, “The Immigrant” (Flashback Series, Part Three). The flashbacks haven’t returned since. “Over the Mass Grave” won a Religion and Spirituality Award from the Alliance for Community Media (second place) and a Persistence Award from BevCam. It was aired on BevCam and Cape Ann TV (now 1623 Studios). In 2010, again with BevCam’s assistance, she produced the film “Reach for the Stars! Jayzee’s Story” also based on her memoirs and featuring seven of her inspirational songs.
In 2012 she produced the five-part video series “Miracles, a Spiritual Journey from Despair to Hope,” discussions of her two films with holistic practitioners, trauma survivors, interfaith minister Rev. Joel Grossman and Friends (Quakers, peacemakers). BevCam and Cape Ann TV made possible the production of “Miracles”.
In 2018, the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University, expressed an interest in her memoir about clergy sexual abuse, “A Field with a Million Crosses” (Flashback Series Part Six, at the time still unpublished) and welcomed all her self-published books and booklets. Her poem “In the Breaking” was chosen for the 2022 Anthology of the Foundation for World Healing, World Peace. In 2023 she received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
This presentation is intended to reach people’s heart. On August 24th, at 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., there will be a follow up for questions and answers. If time allows it, there will be short readings from Jorgelina Zeoli’s “The Way Out Part Three, Psychological and Spiritual Insights of a Trauma Survivor. A practical Guide to a happier life” followed by discussion.
A video production of “Dawn of the Broken Heart. A Magical true story” is currently in the making.
The Schooner Adventure and Gloucester 400+ Stories Project present a series of storytelling events this summer featuring local writers, poets, and big personalities! All summer long we’re featuring local writers, poets, and big personalities! Be sure to come down (10:30 AM to Noon). We’ll be dockside and this is a great opportunity to hear poetry, mingle, and learn about the Schooner Adventure. All event details are below, and other dates and details will be publicized shortly. This event is part of Maritime Gloucester’s Working Waterfront Weekends.
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The Rockport Farmers Market is back in Harvey Park every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm! We’ve added an extra hour to make sure you have plenty of time to shop and meet all of our amazing vendors. Come enjoy fresh, local produce, artisanal crafts, beautiful flowers, and delicious baked goods.
We are happy to announce that we now accept SNAP payments on behalf of eligible vendors, and SNAP customers can receive a dollar-for-dollar match for up to $10 per market.
Short term parking options are available.For more information, come by the Farmers Market Booth (located next to bike rack) or email us at rockportexchange01966@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at the market!
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Gloucester 400+ is seeking volunteers to assist in parking, greeting, wayfinding and other tasks during our first Gloucester 400+ Signature Festival event!
Volunteers and sig up to cover 3 1/2 hour shifts each day.
Barry Hallet’s Skiff Was Stolen He’s offering a reward:
$250 REWARD for information leading to recovery of my 2000 Johnson 8hp. The engine was stolen from Gloucester on July 15, 2023. If you know me, you understand that this is not just another outboard, she is a part of my soul. She has been worked hard and put away wet, but truly loved, her entire life. She has been the little engine that could, pushing 11 boat shit show breakaway raft ups back to safety off of Wingaersheek Beach. She has circumnavigated Cape Ann, traveled through the tiniest creeks of Essex, and made multiple mid night runs breaking every conceivable navigational law. With your help, I will find her. Her battle scars make her easily identifiable. Please share this! Let’s leave no Skiff behind.
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Their ongoing efforts to provide live coverage of high school sports on social media platforms like Youtube and Facebook.
To date, their self-funded efforts have resulted in coverage of “over 200 games and events that normally wouldn’t be covered by local cable.” As stated in their award-winning proposal, “Being livestreamed, the games are available for parents and relatives who are not able to make it to the game in person as well as the athletes themselves having a record of the games.”
Please join us in thanking Jim and Lisa and in congratulating them for winning an Awesome Gloucester micro-grant.
To learn more about this awesome initiative, visit the Awesome Foundation website:
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Are you interested in Gloucester’s West Parish during the Victorian period?
On this in-person tour “The Families of West Parish ” presented by Lois Hamilton and Dani Stotzer, you’ll discover the captivating tales of the individuals buried in this historic Victorian cemetery. A guest speaker from Wellspring House Inc. will share the amazing story of a wealthy African American family, the Freemans, who are buried in Bray Cemetery and Cedar Rock Gardens of West Parish have generously donated flowers so that guests can lay a flower at each grave.
Park at the West Parish School parking lot at 10 Concord Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. It is a short 0.2 mile walk from the school to Bray Cemetery.
Bray Cemetery is small but lies on a steep downward slope and the ground is uneven. The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring your sense of adventure.
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to confirm the schedule and learn more details for all Cemetery Tours.
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MATT BROOKS OF CYNTHIA HURLEY WINES
Cynthia Hurley French Wines began in 1984 when Cynthia and Robert Hurley started importing French Bordeaux into New York and New Jersey. Cynthia and Robert had been living and working in Paris and became enamored with French wine. Many of their weekends were spent driving to the different wine regions of France to find those undiscovered bottles of great wine from small family producers.
When the Hurleys returned stateside, they began to import the wines they loved, but couldn’t find in the U.S. The business expanded to include top producers and everyday drinking wines from Burgundy, Loire, and Rhone.
Cynthia relocated the business to Newton, Massachusetts, when they moved from New York City. They found distribution and began to sell their wines in restaurants and wine shops. Robert Hurley has continued to run the business since Cynthia’s death in 2011. He remains committed to the company’s founding principle of, “developing a portfolio of domains all family-run no negociants, no cooperatives, just dedicated winemakers.”
WINES
Domaine J. Laurens, Crémant de Limoux, La Rose No.7, Sparkling Rosé NV, Limoux, France
Domaine J. Laurens is located near the city of Carcassonne in France’s wine region of Limoux. Since the Domaine’s beginning in the 1980s, they have been recognized for the high quality of their sparkling wines. In 2021 the Domaine received an HVC3 (“High Environmental Value” Certification) the highest level, indicating farming practices are conducted sustainably. This area is where Blanquette de Limoux, considered to be the first sparkling white wine in France, was produce in 1531. The Limoux zone of production was the first to create a DOC in the Languedoc with Blanquette and Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale in 1938, both of them made with the traditional white grape variety of Limoux: Mauzac. A decree published in 1990 added a new appellation, Crémant de Limoux, and following a recent change to the decree, Cremant de Limoux is now produced with Chardonnay and Chenin. Mauzac and/or Pinot Noir can also be added. La Rosé No. 7 is fresh and dry with delicate bubbles. The light cherry-pink color and ripe aromas give way to a palate that boasts red fruits and vigorous fullness of flavor. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with brie and bread, grilled oysters, green salad with fruit vinaigrette. $24.99
Bodega Nivarius White Rioja, Rioja, Spain
Varietals: 95% White Tempranillo, 5% Malvasía Riojana, Alc. 13.5%
Bodega Nivarius is a unique winery in Rioja because it exclusively produces white wines from native varieties such as White Maturana, Viura, and Garnacha Blanca. The white Maturana, a variety that was practically extinct in the territory, is one of the bodega’s mainstays, along with the old vines of Viura and Garnacha blanca that are scattered throughout the headlands of red vineyards. They also work with white Tempranillo.The winery and vineyards are at elevations of 800 meters, with north-facing vineyards influenced by an Atlantic climate. These conditions create impeccable white wines that express the character and genuine personality of the region’s local white varieties. The estate practices farming with little intervention to respect the biodiversity of the environment, resulting in a genuine expression of the land and the wines. Nivarius is a Latin term for a natural well where the snow was stored all year round. The white Rioja pours a straw-yellow color, with greenish rim. On the nose, hints of apple, pears, and stone fruits are accompanied by a slight aroma of white flowers and a subtle mineral hint. Fresh and balanced on the palate, it has ample texture and a long finish with dried fruit hints. Pairs well with shellfish, grilled fish, and gazpacho. $17.99
Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau, Vouvray,Loire, France
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, Alc. 12.5%
Since 1875, the Vigneau-Chevreau family has farmed the chalky soils of this 69-acre Vouvray domaine, planted entirely to Chenin Blanc. The late Jean-Michel Vigneau began steering the family domaine in an organic direction in the early ’90s, and by 1999 Vigneau-Chevreau received certification from Ecocert. Shortly thereafter, the new generation of Vigneaus took the next step by adopting a biodynamic vineyard regimen. Today the winery is run by Jean-Michel’s two sons, Christophe and Stephane. “Vigneau Selection” is a new designation, indicating that the wine was not made from estate-grown grapes but rather from fruit brought in from sustainably farmed sources. Like all of their wines, this is a fresh and flavorful version of Chenin Blanc, with a wonderful stony minerality and bright acidity. The Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Selection is a Sec (Dry) wine characterized by a slight residual sugar and pleasant acidity. Notes of flint with apple, quince and citrus. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with sushi, salmon, and lobster. $22.99
Domaine Lagneau, Beaujolais Cru Côte de Brouilly, Burgundy, France
Varietals: Gamay%, Alc.15%
Domaine Lagneau is owned by the Lagneau family, Gerard, Jeannine, and their son Didier. They purchased the property in 1978 in the village of Quincie-en-Beaujolais, located on the slopes of Mt. Brouilly. It has its own cellar that dates to the 12th century. Currently, Didier is the winemaker, having taken over the reins from his father. This wine is a Vieilles Vignes, meaning the fruit comes from 75-year-old vines. The Lagneaus make the wine in the traditional Beaujolais method. Didier lets the Gamay grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration (the grapes ferment in their own skins) and then the wine is aged in neutral concrete tanks. This technique gives the Côte de Brouilly its endearing fruity, freshness. Domaine Lagneau Côte de Brouilly is juicy, fruity, and fresh, with aromas of red fruit and plums, combined with floral, peppery and mineral notes. Cru Beaujolais at its finest. Can be served slightly chilled. Pairs well with charcuterie, ham, Andouille sausage. $23.99
Domaine La Font de Notre Dame Rasteau,Rhone, France
Domaine La Font de Notre Dame, situated in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail, is a family estate managed by the Roux family. In 2016 Jean-Pierre Roux handed the reins over to his sons, Frédéric and Boris, who continue to impress with their commitment to showcase the beauty of their terroirs in a bottle. While the Domaine is based in Gigondas, they also have holdings in Lirac and Rasteau. The Domaine has 13 hectares of 80-year-old vines in Rasteau. The sun-soaked plots are planted in clay soils with an abundance of heat-retaining pebbles. This Rasteau has a deep purple color. Concentrated aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, licorice, spices, and a hint of chocolate appear on the nose. An explosive palate offers ripe fruit and spicy, enduring tannins. Pairs well with cured meats, grilled eggplant and mushrooms, leg of lamb. $23.99
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And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:
Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with
each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines
at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.
9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!
14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!
19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Matt is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar
Savour Wine Tastings!
July 15 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road wines
July 22 – Tomasso Mistretta of Vinifera Italian Wines
July 29 – Matt Brooks of Cynthia Hurley Wines
August 5 – Gordon Alexander, Owner Terroir Wines
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Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!
We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.
We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455
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