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John Prybot caps a 35-year career at Sawyer Free Library

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After close to four decades, there is likely no book contained in theSawyer Free Libraryunfamiliar to long-time library assistantJohn Prybot.

This month, John Pyrbot will retire after working for 35 years at the Sawyer Free Library. Through eight library directors and so many changes in the Library, John has remained a constant and reassuring presence, busy reshelving stacks with the latest titles, helping young and old alike find a book or an answer, and chatting with patrons most of whom he knows by name.

“I have always tried my very best to serve our library patrons. That’s been my overriding and unwavering goal, as well as the Sawyer Free Library itself as an institution,” said John Prybot about his long tenure at the Library. “My life in Gloucester revolves around the Library. It is the true cornerstone of the community. I believe that libraries are precious…

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Nightly Menu Specials + Live Entertainment Every Wednesday & Thursday at 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

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Starting this week, join us at 1606 for Nightly Menu Specials, Live Music on Wednesday and Live Piano on Thursday evenings!  Menu Specials are available in the 1606 Main Bar, Dining Room and at the Oyster Bar.

Monday – Burger + A Beer
Choice of Burger Feature + Draft Beer – $16.06

Tuesday – Pasta Night
Weekly Changing Pasta Dish – Chef’s Choice

Wednesday – Mussels
Blue Hill Bay Mussels – Chef’s Choice – $15

Thursday – Wine & Dine
Starter, Entree + Dessert Paired With Bottle Of Wine – $85

Sunday – Prime Rib Dinner
Slow Roasted Prime Rib – $38

Live Music – Wednesdays 6-9pm – Main Bar

January 19 |Satch Kerans | 1606
January 26 | Chris & Joe | 1606

Live Piano – Thursdays 6-9pm – Dining Room

January 20 | Renee Dupuis | 1606 Dining Room
January 27 | Jane Potter | 1606 Dining Room

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Happy Humpback Café’s official Grand Opening will be Friday, January 21, but will also be open every day until then.

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Happy Humpback Café’s official Grand Opening will be Friday, January 21, but will also be open every day until then. It’s a fast-casual style café where people can order food at the counter to go or to eat at one of the tables in the dining area. The café proudly carries Karma Coffee out of Sudbury, MA. The coffee roaster sources his coffee beans from farmers all over the world and is extremely passionate about creating quality coffee. Stay tuned for their espresso menu—their machine is almost finished being built in Portland Oregon and will soon be shipped. They’ve loved meeting so many new people in the Magnolia area and beyond and are looking forward to being a part of the community. Happy Humpback Café accepts online orders for take out and is open every day from 6am to 2pm. www.happyhumpbackcafe.com

Feather and Wedge re-opening THURSDAY 1/20 for IN-HOUSE DINING + TAKEOUT!

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Don’t miss LIVE MUSIC
by Sahil Warsi + Emily Mazz
Thursday, January 20 from 6-8pm
reserve your table at this link!

5 MAIN STREET ROCKPORT MASSACHUSETTS
978.999.5917 
featherandwedge.com

Sushi Sang Lee Sushi Making Demo/Lesson Sunday Jan 23

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SPOTS ARE LIMITED! –> NEXT SUNDAY 23rd, join Chef Sang Lee for a demonstration at the bar (1 hour) starts at 6pm, and even learn to make your OWN sushi, by also signing up for the additional, hands-on lesson (1. We can accommodate 14 people for the demonstration, and 8 people for the sushi-making class, which will immediately follow.

The best news? Free sake! For our 21+ guests, of course, kindly provided by Savour Wine and Cheese.

We look forward to sharing sushi with you! Sushi Demo(14 people Max) $40.00 ,

Demo & sushi lesson(8 people max)$100.00

To sign up send us Email : sushisanglee@gmail.com

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Check out sushi sang lee website here- www.sushisanglee.com

Gloucester’s So Salty at the Sawyer Free Library this Saturday, 1/20 – it is all about SALT ISLAND

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GLOUCESTER’S SO SALTY!at the SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

As a part of Gloucester’s So Salty celebration, the Sawyer Free Library invites you to learn more about Salt Island. This Saturday, January 22 at 2 pm join researcher Mary Ellen Lepionka for a virtual presentation on the history of Salt Island. After, Jayne & Andy Knott of Save Salt Island and Denton Crews of Friends of Good Harbor Beach will present on recent efforts to preserve this area.

Click HERE to register for your Zoom Link or contact Julie Travers at jtravers@sawyerfreelibrary.org for more information.

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Lin Medwid Back Shore Storm Photo

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Hi there,
My husband and I joined the throngs looking at the spectacular surf off the Back Shore today. I took this photo – got a little wet in the process but what a beautiful sight!
Best,
Lin (Medwid)Gloucester, MA

GloucesterCast 543 Live From The Bliss Bites Cafe At The Cape Ann Y With Erina McWilliam-Lopez, Kelly Canniff, Mike Codair, Chris McCarthy and Joey C Livestreaming 1/18/22

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@PhilStacey_SN: Video of postgame between Beverly and Danvers hockey from this afternoon at Essex Sports Center. Beverly head coach Greg Fonzi and Danvers assistant Colby Mulry have words — you can see a Fonzi stick out his hand to shake before he shoves Mulry down to the ice.

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Bliss Bites At The Cape Ann YMCA Might Be The BEST Healthy Food Option In Gloucester

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After Pickleball and the elliptical machine I wandered down to the Bliss Bites Cafe at the Y and had this delicious Quinoa, toasted sweet potato, chickpea and feta bowl for $6.50.

Healthy, delicious, reasonably priced and satisfying. I’ve been longing for a place I can reliably go and not blow my diet in one meal. Bliss Bites Cafe is that place!

Traditional Arts Apprenticeship – Shipbuilding in Essex

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Join National Heritage Fellow Harold Burnham, and his Apprentice KD for an update on their progress for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship. After a hiatus for the summer sailing season Harold & KD are back working on the rehabilitation of Sylvina W. Beal, the return home of Schooner Isabella, and all manner of shipyard nonsense.

This series of events will run through the spring of 2022, kicking off on January the 25th at 7PM via Zoom.

These are free to attend, find more details at the link below:

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/new-events/zoom-talk-mcc-traditional-arts-apprenticeship-with-kd-amp-harold

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Local Colors Valentines Special

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What: Locals Colors is proud to partner with four very worthy local charities for our annual Valentines day card celebration. Our artists have donated cards for the cause so that 100% of what is raised can go to the charity with the most votes. The ads are attached for you to share in your newsletters!
When/Where: From now until Feb 14th the cards will be on sale at Local Colors, 121 Main Street.
How it works: For every purchase of a predetermined selection of Valentines day cards the buyer will be able to vote for their charity of choice. Each card equals a vote. At the end of the sale the votes will be tallied and the one with the highest vote will be awarded the funds.