Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

If you’re curious about what your Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester or Essex home may be worth, this is an easy way to find out what properties like yours are selling for in today’s market.

Plus: get a free report with up-to-the-minute statistics on all the homes for sale and those that sold in your town over the last 6 months in all price ranges.

Click the photo and tell us where to send the report.

Kenny MacCarthy I Bob and Sue McDermott I Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Every March, The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Irish Sweepstakes. A total of $20,000 is given away at this fun event – including one Grand Prize of $10,000. The Irish Sweepstakes also features a 50/50 raffle, a traditional Irish dinner and much more!

Tickets are sold for $100 each and grant you and a guest entrance the night of the event. There is a limit of 400 tickets sold – the best odds on Cape Ann!

Tickets for the Irish Sweepstakes go fast and we’ve been known to sell out.
Call us at 978-283-1601 or stop by the Chamber today to get yours.

Can’t make it to the event? No problem! You do not have to be present to win.

Have you made your dinner reservation yet for Valentine’s Day? Feather & Wedge is serving up a special menu for the occasion. Don’t miss out. Make your reservation today and make your sweetheart’s evening one to remember. Call 978.999.5917.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966

15 Walnut Rd
South Hamilton MA

Feather & Wedge is thrilled to announce the return of NYC jazz guitarist, Steve Lacey. Steve will be playing songs from the American Songbook along with some originals.

Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917

Join a company that cares about you as much as their clients. We have immediate cases available where you can make a difference.

Mavencare Caregivers are the best in their field and view their career as more than just a job. Join our staff of healthcare professionals supporting seniors who wish to age in the comfort of home. You and our clients are supported by clinical managers, care coordinators and social workers as needed.

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Whether it’s family & friends or a gathering of the masses, hosting is a huge part of the holidays. Drinks play a crucial role in this, alcoholic or non. Putting a drink in the hands of your guests, even water, makes people feel more welcome. Having a bar area to serve them makes it easier for you as a host.

Read More: https://www.grandbanksbp.com/blogs/blog/building-the-bar

COME AND ENJOY THE VIEW THIS WEEKEND AT BACK TO BACK OPEN HOUSES.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 2019 FROM 12:00PM – 2:00PM

SUNDAY, FEB. 10, 2019 FROM 12:00PM – 2:00PM

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE WAITING FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR HOME!!!

IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO MOVE YET, OR IT IS A BIT TOO HIGH FOR YOU, COME AND TALK TO ME TO DISCUSS THE NEXT PHASE AND OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE NEXT TWO TOWNHOUSES IN PHASE 3.

IF YOU ARE A BROKER, CALL ME TODAY TO TALK ABOUT AN ADDED INCENTIVE FROM THE SELLER!!!!

American Heart Month – Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Heart Disease. Besides causing breathing problems and lung cancer, smoking is also a major cause of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease.

Here Are the Facts:

• Cigarette smoking accounts for about one-fifth of all deaths from heart disease in the United States.
• Smokers have a two to four fold increase in coronary artery disease and about a 70 percent higher death rate from coronary artery disease than do nonsmoker.
• Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease.

Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable disease and death.

Volunteer with Backyard Growers!

Volunteers are our backbone. Whether they’re helping us build new garden beds, mentoring beginner gardeners, helping us organize events or assisting with special programs, they are indispensible. Our volunteers are parents, professionals, retirees, chefs, advocates, mentors and more! Each opportunity requires different skill sets and time commitments, so anyone can get involved.

Join us at our Volunteer Information Session on February 23 to learn how you can play a part.

When: Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Where: BYG HQ, 271 Main Street, Gloucester

RSVP here or visit our Volunteer page at www.backyardgrowers.org/take-action!

ATTENTION Gloucester High School Students (and Parents):
Applications for 2019 summer jobs are now being accepted!
Apply for a LEAP for Education – GHS summer internship for July and August. Get a jump on your friends and nail down a summer job!

As part of this program you will:

• Select a local company where you will gain important workplace skills  – we have numerous job listings at a wide range of employers!
• Be paid minimum wage or a one-time stipend
• Receive school credit
• Start to build a solid resume for college and future endeavors

Internship highlights:

• Open to students 9^th through 12^th grades (including June 2019 grads)
• A 2.5 hour workshop each Wednesday at GHS to learn valuable workplace skills during the weeks of July 8th- August 16th, and an internship placement at least 9 hours per week (exact weeks/hours will depend on the employer but will mostly…