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June 20-21, 2026
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester MA

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Happy Wednesday, Gloucester!
You already know what day it is…
Kids Eat FREE all day with the purchase of an adult entrée! 🙌

Plus our fan-favorite $20 Burrito & Beer combo is back tonight, the perfect midweek pick-me-up.

Swing into Machaca, 14 Rogers St, grab your favorites, and let us take care of dinner. See you tonight! 🌮✨

November 16, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library is pleased to announce the election of Geoff Bradford as President of its Board of Trustees. Bradford succeeds Mern Sibley, who has skillfully led the Board for the past five years and will continue to serve as a trustee for one additional year, completing her six-year term.

Bradford joined the Sawyer Free Library Board of Trustees in 2023 and most recently served as Chair of the Saunders House Stewardship Committee. The committee oversees the preservation and restoration of the historic Saunders House, built in 1764, ensuring it remains a vibrant and accessible part of the Library campus for generations to come. Under his leadership, the committee finalized construction drawings for the ongoing building restoration projects and guided essential infrastructure upgrades, including the modernization of the HVAC system.

As a member of the Board, Bradford also played an active role in the Library’s Sawyer Free 2025 revitalization and modernization project, contributing his expertise from a successful career in technology to advise on the integration of cutting-edge systems, digital infrastructure, and technology policy development.

Raised in Gloucester, Bradford brings both deep community roots and a forward-looking perspective to his new role. “As a technologist and pragmatist, I’m passionate about bridging the digital divide and ensuring that everyone—regardless of age or background—can access the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the modern world,” said Bradford. “I’m guided by purpose, not precedent, when it comes to ensuring that our Library remains vibrant, relevant, and accessible for generations to come. I’m committed to leading with both realism and optimism about what it takes to keep the doors—and minds—open.”

Bradford assumes leadership at a defining moment in the Library’s 168-year history. The newly transformed Sawyer Free Library— with its expanded children’s and teen spaces, state-of-the-art Digital Learning Lab, Local History Center, and welcoming areas for gathering and collaboration—sets a new standard for public libraries in Massachusetts and beyond. The Library stands as a testament to what can be achieved when history, architecture, and community vision come together to create a civic space built for the next century. 

In his new role, Bradford will also focus on closing out the Library’s capital campaign to fully fund the renovation and expansion project. While the ribbon has been cut, the work is not yet done. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the support of city leaders, community partners, and friends, the Sawyer Free Library has reached 65% of its $28 million fundraising goal. The Library Corporation remains committed to raising the remaining $8 million needed to cover the full project costs and ensure that every aspect of the new Library reaches its greatest potential for the community.  For more information or to donate to the capital campaign visit sawyerfreelibrary.org. 

As Bradford leads the Board into this new chapter, he will serve alongside returning officers Fran Aliberte, Vice President; Joe Grella, Treasurer and Chair of the Budget, Finance, and Investment Committee; and John Day, Secretary. Newly elected trustees Peter Lawrence, Jeremy Melvin, and Leora Ulrich also join the Board this year, bringing valuable expertise in business, education, sustainability practices, and community engagement.

SFL Board members serve staggered three-year terms and volunteer their time, energy, and professional skills to ensure that the Library continues to thrive as Gloucester’s cornerstone for learning, creativity, and connection.

For more about the library programming, offerings, and ways to donate to the Library’s Building Campaign, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.

November 18, 2025 ~ chasnaz ~ 

As Thanksgiving approaches, we know that the holiday season is nearly here, so it’s time to start marking your calendars with December concerts and gatherings.

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is pleased to present the Dashing Rock Trio in a Celtic Christmas Concert with timeless melodies reimagined, on Saturday December 6^th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.

Based on the isle of Nahant in Boston Harbor, Dashing Rock Trio explores the music of the Celtic nations and beyond with varied instrumentation, including fiddle, nyckelharpa, flute, whistle, guitar, accordion, Scottish smallpipes and voice.

Elizabeth Ketudat, Dave Cabral, and Sarah MacConduibh have performed together for decades in multiple ensembles. They bring their deep friendship and experience to create the ensemble’s unique sound, a blend of tradition and fresh interpretation.

Dashing Rock Trio performs at festivals, concerts, and private events. Whether on a grand stage or a cozy local venue, they bring vibrant energy and musicianship to every performance.  We are delighted to present them to the community in the fine acoustics of our historic 1806 Meetinghouse.

Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information on our website.  General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free.

Parking is available on the Green, entered between the granite pillars at 50 Middle Street, and around the Historic District.  The side entrance at 10 Church Street offers elevator access.

Wicked BEX. Fresh big eye Tuna with delight vegetables and wicked BEX sauce. Bex lunch available Thursday-Sunday, 12pm – 4:30pm at Sushi Sang Lee @sushisanglee

www.sushisanglee.com

Facebook Page For The Project-

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560487433405

Website-

https://www.jasongrow.com/PORTFOLIOS/THE-FORGOTTEN-WARS-%E2%80%A2-KOREAN-&-VIETNAM-&-COLD-WAR-VETERANS/thumbs

People are welcome to bring copies of photos or memories of the vets in their lives and attach them to a couple of “memory walls” — please don’t bring originals as I can’t guarantee their safety or return, so copies only.

Credit- doublelazyj

Great morning! We are just 4 days away from the launch of Trusted Adult North Shore! 

Trusted Adult Conversation for Parents, Guardians, & Caregivers

November 20 | Cape Ann YMCA | Gloucester | 6-7:30 pm

Registration Appreciated

This free community education program supports adults to feel prepared as they connect with and respond to today’s youth. Local exhibitors and expert panelists, including youth, are eager to dialogue about strategies and services available to our parents and caregivers. 

Attached are fliers for you to post and share with individuals in your personal and professional worlds. Youth don’t need perfect adults. They need trusted adults. 

Thank you for being trusted adults in our North Shore communities. And I hope to see you there.

Courtney

St. Ann’s Christmas Bazaar

St. Ann’s Lower Church

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 9:00 AM -2:00 PM

A Day of Fundraising Fun!

Fresh Holiday Greens

Gift Basket Wheel

Cookie Table

Raffles

Food & Crafts

SANTA DROP-IN VISIT

All proceeds goto Holy Family Parish

St. Ann’s Christmas Bazaar

St. Ann’s Lower Church

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 9:00 AM -2:00 PM

A Day of Fundraising Fun!

Fresh Holiday Greens

Gift Basket Wheel

Cookie Table

Raffles

Food & Crafts

SANTA DROP-IN VISIT

All proceeds goto Holy Family Parish

978-283-3331

Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift?

Give the gift of Auto Care!!

Detailing, Tinting, New Tires and MUCH more!

For a limited time only 

For every $100 gift certificate purchased

You’ll receive a $10 gift certificate for free!

Come down to 209 Essex Ave Gloucester to purchase!

www.route133auto.com 

*must be purchased by Nov 28, 2025 for this deal

*cannot use any other offers towards gift cards

*$10 gift certificates only issues per $100 spent

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 BY ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS

Do You Have A Senior Pet Suffering From Joint Pain? We Can Help!

The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation. Conventional pharmaceuticals commonly used to treat pain sometimes have a negative impact on the immune system, GI tract, liver, and kidneys. Additionally, they don’t always work as well as we would like them to – for humans as well as our pets.

CBD is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory which can help your senior pet experience better joint health in their Golden Years. Please stop in for a free consultation for your pet Friday or Saturday 11-4 to speak with a Certified CBD Consultant or call 978-985-4592.

12 Rogers Street- Gloucester

Friday and Saturday 11-4

978-985-4592

angelwingscbd.com