never ever going on a kayak again

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Re-Discover Magnolia with Special Fall Discounts

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In collaboration with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the businesses on Lexington Ave in Magnolia have come together to provide visitors and residents with special Fall savings. Magnolia offers wonderful places to eat, shop, in addition to health and wellness services. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Fall in Magnolia, it is a must see destination!

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Walking tours offer socially-distanced experience to understand ties to artists like Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and Fitz Henry Lane

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(left) The Fitz Henry Lane Gallery at the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA, 2020; (right) The Lane House as it looked in the mid-1960s after Urban Renewal cleared surrounding buildings. Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives.

GLOUCESTER, MASS. (November 2020) – During the month of November, the Cape Ann Museum is offering more walking tours throughout the city to educate participants about the region’s significant influence on many important artists from Edward Hopper and Fitz Henry Lane to Winslow Homer.

In the time of the global pandemic, the 1 ½-hour outdoor walking tours on Saturdays and Sundays are a safe and easy way to learn more about the influence of Cape Ann’s storied light, natural beauty and maritime history that has inspired many of America’s most renowned artists. Tour guides point out the notable sites that these artists rendered in some of the world’s most famous paintings and beloved works…

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Ocean Beauty: Gloucester Sea-Life Viewed from Under Water Video From Eric Swanson

30 minute underwater video of Gloucester sea-life: Dolphin, Stripers, Menhaden, Mackerel, Mako Shark, Basking Shark, Halibut, Summer Flounder, Winter Flounder, Sea Robin, Red Fish, Dog Fish, Skates, Silver Hake, Red Hake, Herring, Pollock, Haddock, Cod, Cunner, Squid, American Eel, Sand Eels, Ocean Sunfish, Silversides, Starfish, Giant Poisonous Jellyfish, Seals, Lobster, Spider Crab, Horseshoe Crab, Sand Dollars, Sea Urchins, Sea Scallops, Quahogs, Mussels, Surf Clams, Whelks, Moon Snails, Sea Anemone, Coral, Sponges, and more.

Join Sawyer Free Library’s Cook-A-Book Club on Friday at 1pm!

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Get your Cooking On! Join the Sawyer Free Library’s Cook-a-Book Book Club tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 6th at 1pm at the top of Summit Ave. (weather permitting) for a fun afternoon of shared recipes and foodie talk! Register on our Calendar at sawyerfreelibrary.org. If it’s inclement weather, we will meet via Zoom, so it’s essential that you Register! 🙂 This month we will be making something from our Thanksgiving table. Join us! (Social distancing and masks required!) #sawyerfreelibrary#sfl#cookabook#foodheals

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Major Gift Awarded to the Gloucester Education Foundation by Cape Ann Savings Bank

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Bob Gillis, President Cape Ann Savings Bank
Aria McElhenny, Executive Director, Gloucester Education Foundation
Marianne Smith, Senior Vice President/CFO
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November 3, 2020
Cape Ann Savings Bank of Gloucester, MA has awarded $60,000 to the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF). The donation will support GEF’s endowment fund as well as programs in the Gloucester Public Schools.

Gloucester Education Foundation Executive Director Aria McElhenny commented, “Cape Ann Savings Bank has been a longtime friend and supporter of GEF in many ways. We are deeply grateful for this generous gift and for the Bank’s ongoing partnership. By investing in Gloucester Education Foundation’s infrastructure, Cape Ann Savings is helping to pave the way for innovative and creative programs in Gloucester’s schools for years to come.”

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New banners installed on façade of Cape Ann Museum Green’s James Center

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Works of art represent Museum’s growing collection

Banner rendition; actual banners were hung Nov. 5.

GLOUCESTER, MASS. (Nov. 5, 2020) – The Cape Ann Museum Green campus is now showcasing seven new banners on the exterior wall of the Janet & William Ellery James Center, featuring works from the Museum’s collection after they were installed today.

The installation of banners is an integral part of the Museum’s bold vision behind the creation of the newCape Ann Museum Green (CAM Green).The nearly four-acre campus is also home to the White Ellery House (1710), an adjacent Barn (c. 1740), and the Babson-Alling House (c.1740). In recent weeks, the Museum welcomed visitors to seeCAM Green and view the exhibit produced in collaboration with The Open Door Food Pantry, entitled The Porch-Rait Project.

The 12,000-square foot James Center provides critical state-of-the-art storage for the Museum’s expanding collections as well as community space for…

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I totally failed today in a moment of weakness but I will learn from my mistake and be better for it.

So a customer came by the dock today and offered me a beverage. I was working and didn’t really think much of it but after he opened it up for me and looked at me like he would be insulted if I didn’t accept his generous offering I chugged 2/3 of it down. It was ok tasting i guess, obviously sweet.

The problem is when I go to enter it in my Lose It! app I see that it’s 270 calories! 270!

Ugh. The reason it all clicks is that normally I enter my morning coffee or tea and the calorie count is a measly 5 or 0. All I can think of was how stupid it was to use those calories out of my recommended daily calorie consumption for weight loss on a gross sweet beverage instead of a tasty mid morning or mid afternoon snack.

Instead of consuming the 270 gross malt beverage I could have had a super tasty treat that would have satisfied me far more.

So for my friends out there check out this article from Food Network with awesome meals for under 250 calories that I could have had instead of this dumb sugary drink. click teh link to check out the entire article:

10 Snacks Under 250 Calories

Rather than grabbing something from the vending machine, try making one of these healthy snacks from Food Network. They’ll tide you over until the next meal and give you some added nutrients in the process.

Here’s just one of the ten snacks under 250 calories click the link to see the other possibilities that would have been far more satisfying.
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Got the Trail Cam Set Up After Spotting Two Different Foxes In Two Days In The Neighborhood.

Set-up and first night’s Fox capture!!

Here’s a link to PURCHASE the cam ($69.00)- https://amzn.to/3jYT574

Update, first night after setting it up we have a fox come through at 1:30AM!

Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund: Action Inc., Pathways for Children, & Wellspring House, Inc. are collaborating to make sure that all Cape Ann children are still able to enjoy a magical holiday!

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Like much of our lives right now, toy drives and “holiday stores” will need to look different this year. With current restrictions preventing us from opening our doors and welcoming parents in to select gifts as they have in the past, Action Inc.Pathways for Children, & Wellspring House, Inc.  are collaborating to make sure that all Cape Ann children are still able to enjoy a magical holiday!

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

With so many families struggling with lost wages, lack of childcare, and financial instability, we know the need in our community will be greater than ever this year. Donation to the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund will allow us to provide gift cards for hundreds of families in need. Gift cards will offer families the safest, most flexible option to provide that special gift for their children.

To ensure families have time to shop locally or online, cards will be given out the first week of December. We will be accepting cash donations towards the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund through December 1st. To make a gift, just click the button below. Please give generously and encourage other caring businesses and individuals to do the same.

Show your love for the kids of Cape Ann and make a donation today!GIVE NOW TO CAPE ANN KIDS!

Apply Now!

*IMPORTANT* – Start the application below by telling us what city or town you live in.

Please fill out the entire form and make sure to provide correct contact information. We will contact you between Nov. 23 and Dec. 1 to schedule your pick-up. Please note: we will only contact you before then if you are NOT eligible for the fund. 

To be eligible, children must live in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, or Ipswich and be 0-18 years of age.  You may only apply once per child/family.

Getting it Done

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Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp. is proud to work alongside hardworking town and municipality employees. Our HOT water power washing services allow us to provide a clean working environment to their garage areas, heavy equipment, town recreational areas, and more.

For more information about the services we provide, visit our website or contact us for more information (781) 933-4142.

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We’re Hiring! Warehouse + Delivery

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Grand Banks Building Products, located in Gloucester, MA is currently hiring a full-time team member for Warehouse Sales & Delivery. We specialize in high end building product sales including cabinetry, windows, doors, millwork, hardware and more. Grand Banks has been serving our local community for over 30 years and is a family owned, family run business who values their employees.

The right applicant should be organized and detailed oriented with a outgoing personality. Day to day responsibilities will involve customer service, accepting deliveries, making deliveries, placing orders, stocking products and more. You must be able to move heavy objects and work well with a team. You should have an entrepreneurial attitude and the desire to be part of a positive working environment.

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