AUGUST 28, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY ~ 

The Sawyer Free Library is inviting the entire community to join in a fun-filled day of discovery, creativity, and history-making at its Community Celebration & Open House on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester.

As part of the festivities, the Library is launching a Library Card World Record Attempt — aiming to break the current record of 1,922 library card sign-ups in a single day. 🎯 New and renewing cardholders will receive a limited-edition commemorative Sawyer Free Library card as a keepsake from this exciting moment.

“A Library for Everyone” celebration marks the grand reopening of the newly renovated and expanded Sawyer Free Library, now a vibrant and inclusive center for learning, imagination, and community connection.

In addition to the record attempt, attendees can explore the library’s transformed spaces and enjoy live music including Gloucester Student Band, engaging presentations, children’s programs, tech demos, collaborative art projects, Rhea Pizzeria Napoletana, a visit from the Boston Red Sox Wally the Green Monster and much more—with activities and prizes designed for all ages.

Everyone is welcome to attend, have fun, and help make history! Details: sawyerfreelibrary.org

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$16.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

If you would like pictures, here is our entry for tonight: “Kraken”. Last year we made “The Piranha”. Thanks for doing this. It is very fun. (designed and built by my husband,Chris Williams, our daughter Arianna Laverdiere and me (Seyrel WiIliams)!

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$16.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

AUGUST 27, 2025 ~ GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE ~ 

As part of Gloucester’s Stand Up for Art & Science Initiative, GMGI is excited to host an Open House & Art Unveiling at our research institute on the harbor!

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, from 5p – 7p to explore our waterfront campus, chat with GMGI scientists about their research, and learn more about their groundbreaking work at the intersection of science and the sea.

This special evening will also feature the unveiling of a temporary sea urchin sculpture by local artist Rebecca Nagle and assisted by Sinikka Nogelo, who will speak about their artistic vision and process.

Guests are invited to join us for light refreshments and experience how art and science come together at GMGI.

Click here to register for this free event!

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$16.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

We’ll be reopening on Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport. 😊

BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS

Sat. August 30, be there by 7pm

BOATERS

Check in and assemble at Jones Creek at 6:45pm-7pm,

Optional – post a selfie with your crew on the Facebook page with a description of your boat theme!

Please monitor VHF Channel 6 so we can stay in touch.

Judges will be on the Hurricane II off the Coast Guard Station, pass them twice. Awards will be announced by the Judges on Channel 6 after the parade.

Please stay on the Parade route and be sure to go into each inlet for all our restaurants, visiting schooners and spectators to see.

The Blynman Bridge will stay open, unless there is an emergency, keep moving along so we can get through quickly. Bridge tenders are on VHF Channel 13. BE SAFE, HAVE FUN!

Make sure to pass the judge’s boat both times

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Thank you for your support!

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