Tuesday, January 61:30—2:30 PMCommunity Room – 003Sawyer Free Library2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Do you enjoy coffee? 

Led by coffee cupping guru Rob Fitzgibbon, this program is like a wine tasting, but with coffee. We will begin with an informal half hour presentation, covering coffee as an agricultural commodity, how it’s grown and processed, how it’s been consumed throughout history, and an introduction to concepts such as roasting, aroma, taste and mouthfeel.

We then do a fun interactive exercise in which participants try three different coffees and document what they smell and taste using stickers and a flavor wheel.

We end by reviewing our shared perceptions of taste and aroma, have Q & A session and finish the coffee. The purpose is to to pay attention to coffee – to gain more appreciation for the complexity and wonder of a drink that we typically take for granted in our day to day life.

Link for more- https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-cupping/

Questions? Contact Meg O’Neill at 978-325-5562 or moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org

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Or dumpster rental by 

December 31 2025

And get $75 off!!

Call or text 978-879-9684

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Community members are invited and encouraged to attend the second Trusted Adult North Shore workshop happening this Wednesday, December 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Landmark Elementary & Middle School Cafeteria (167 Bridge Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea). You can join in person or via Zoom. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-aiz5Ac_Sr_5yaRJ8JfHMPztciNpQnJpkobLakuqIbkJXSg/viewform?usp=header

This session is open to all trusted adults including teachers, coaches, afterschool staff, neighbors, bus drivers, youth leaders, and anyone who supports young people. We’ll spend the first half of the workshop engaging in discussion and shared learning, followed by a youth panel featuring voices from communities across the North Shore. They will share firsthand perspectives on the impact of trusted adults in their lives.

Our first workshop received excellent feedback, with participants reporting they felt more prepared and confident in talking with youth about their needs.

Please help us spread the word! Invite friends, family, and colleagues, and join us for an engaging and meaningful evening and an opportunity to add a few new tools to your toolbox.

December 8, 2025 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Friday Don’t Stop Believin’ Karaoke with DJ Lou is BACK! This isn’t you’re run of the mill bar karaoke. Come and sing up on the BIG stage in the venue. Or just come hang and watch. There is some unbelievable talent in our little seaside city! Standout singers may even be invited to sing in our Live Band Karaoke Showcase with Groove Therapy in February! Doors at 7pm. Karaoke at 8pm. $5 at the door. No presale. Seating is first come, first serve.

We will also have Peter Tentindo playing in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday is Holidays & Wintertide! This tradition is one of our favorites! Enjoy a fun show that includes many of your favorite holiday tunes, plus fun surprises, all with some of the very best in local talent – Chris & Joe, Renee & Joe, Dennis Monagle & friends! There are a few high-top tables left, as well as one premium table on the floor. Grab it before it’s gone! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

We are also bringing back Saturday Night DJs in the restaurant from 9 to close! DJ Vito Ferrara & Friends, every Saturday night. No cover. Follow us on social media for guest DJ updates!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and at noon on Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Holidays & Wintertide Tickets

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND 1/1-1/7 FOR STAFF APPRECIATION BREAK.

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO OPEN AT NOON ON SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

HOURS:
MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 5PM, SUN 12PM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This page was organized to help support my mom, Julie, during this devastating time. As all of you know, Julie and Chuck are rarely seen apart. She continues to stand by his side while he is in the ICU and we’re hoping to lighten her burden a bit, while helping ensure she also takes care of herself. Having meals dropped off a couple times a week would would be a huge help (meal sign ups below), along with any gift cards for gas, food on the go, or other needs that arise while she is not working and traveling back and forth daily to the hospital. But most of all, we need prayers. Status Update: Chuck experienced a cardiac event on Sunday December 7th, while out to dinner with his wife Julie. CPR was performed right away on site, he was rushed to the hospital, and later transferred to the ICU at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, MA. He was without oxygen for quite some time during the event and has continued to be unresponsive at this time. Doctors have stated his condition is very serious and at this point, we are taking it hour by hour, we are all staying hopeful and praying he will pull through.

December 8, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Timeline: Cape Ann Screening — The Flying Santa
Friday, December 19 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Community Room | Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester

The Sawyer Free Library is delighted to welcome Kory Curcuru of 1623 Studios for a special screening of Timeline: Cape Ann — The Flying Santa.

More than 90 years ago, a Maine pilot began a heartfelt tradition: air-dropping Christmas packages to lighthouse keepers and their families who guided him to safety. Over time, the route expanded to Cape Ann and eventually reached Coast Guard stations and lighthouses across the country. Remarkably, the Flying Santa tradition continues to this day.

This captivating film tells the story of one man’s generosity and the enduring spirit of community that helped shape Gloucester’s identity. A Q&A with Kory Curcuru will follow the screening.

This free public event is open to all. Registration is requested at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

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Gloucester, MA

WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Looking for a perfect gift?

Come to Route 133 Auto and get a gift certificate for auto care

From detailing and tinting to brakes and tires, we offer gift certificates for any amount!

December 6, 2025 by Angel Wings Wellness

What are you waiting for? Sleep better tonight with a free sample of sleep promoting CBD gel caps or gummies.

Need Better Sleep? CBD and CBN may help with their remarkable sleep promoting properties!

Please visit us Fridays or Saturdays 11-4 at 12 Rogers Street Gloucester

Get a free consultation and grab some free samples and see for yourself if CBD can improve the quality of your life!

And while your here check out our Wicked Cool locally hand made Tie Dye!

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Home Grown Tie Dye! 12 Rogers Street

The holidays are officially here, and Machaca is PACKED with fun, food, and festive community events all month long. Whether you’re stopping in for a family moment, supporting a great cause, or ready to ring in the New Year Machaca-style… December is the month to be at 14 Rogers Street.

Grab your calendars, here’s what’s happening:

🎁 

TOY DRIVE — FINAL DAY!

📅 Wednesday, December 10

🕔 5–7 PM — Photos With BATMAN!

It’s the final push for our annual Christmas Toy Drive! Bring the kids, bring the family, and bring a new unwrapped toy to donate.

Our very own superhero Batman will be here from 5–7pm taking photos, striking superhero poses, and helping us wrap up this incredible community effort.

Remember!!! Every Wednesday, Kids Eat FREE with adult entree, dine in only

Let’s make these last donations count and end the drive strong!

🏫 

WEST PARISH ELEMENTARY PTO FUNDRAISER

📅 Wednesday, December 17

⏰ 4:30–9:00 PM

We love our Gloucester community, and this month we’re teaming up with West Parish Elementary PTO!

20% of all food sales during this timeframe will be donated directly back to the PTO.

Remember!!! Every Wednesday, Kids Eat FREE with adult entree, dine in only

Come hungry, bring friends, and support our local students with every bite!

🎅 

HOLIDAY HOURS

To give our hardworking team time with their families, Machaca will be:

• Closed Christmas Eve — December 24
• Closed Christmas Day — December 25

We’ll miss you, but we’ll be frying chips and shaking margaritas again the next day!

🎤 

NEW YEAR’S EVE KARAOKE BASH!

📅 Wednesday, December 31

⏰ Karaoke starts at 8:30 PM and runs straight through to closing

Ring in 2026 with bites, tunes, and the most fun crowd in Gloucester!

Whether you’re belting Whitney, Backstreet Boys, or your best 80’s power ballad, the mic is yours all night.

PLUS…

🌙 

LATE-NIGHT BITES UNTIL MIDNIGHT!

Keep the party going—our Late Night Bites menu will be available right up until the clock strikes twelve. Perfect for pre-countdown snacking or post-solo-performance refueling.

🎉 

NEW YEAR’S DAY

📅 January 1

Machaca will be closed on New Year’s Day so our team can rest and reset after the big night.

❤️ 

See You This December at Machaca!