Author: Donna Ardizzoni
Ardizzoni Photography, Business Manager, Grandmother, love living in Gloucester, love to swim, kayak, walk and of course take pictures. Our company does computer networking, Office Management, Medical Billing, transcription, networking software updates and virus protection
Cute couple on their way to the prom
On Tuesdays in the summer, my favorite volunteer job is being at the visitor center at Stage Fort Park. A nice young couple on their way to their senior prom, stopped by to have some photos taken. Asked them if it was ok to take their photo. love the wonderful rocking chairs on the porch.
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Mapping Memory Sawyer Free Library
https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mapping-memory-kick-off-event-2/
Mapping Memory Kick Off Event & Gloucester Jeopardy!
Saturday, June 610:30—11:30 AMCommunity Room – 003Sawyer Free Library2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Mapping Memory: Gloucester’s Oral History Project
Our Neighborhoods. Our Stories.
Join the Local History Research Center at the Sawyer Free Library to celebrate the launch of Mapping Memory: Gloucester’s Oral History Project, a new community initiative to collect, preserve, and share the personal stories that define Gloucester’s neighborhoods.
Mayor Lundberg will provide opening remarks. After, join neighbors for a game of Gloucester Neighborhood Jeopardy!
Light refreshments will be served.
About:
This project will gather first-hand accounts from longtime residents, community leaders, and underrepresented voices through recorded oral history interviews. Mapping Memory will build a digital archive of interviews, transcripts, and mementos documenting life in Annisquam, Bay View, Downtown, East Gloucester, Folly Cove, Lanesville, Magnolia, Riverdale, Riverview, and West Gloucester from the 20th century to today.
At this kickoff event, learn how the project works, explore ways to volunteer and participate, and help shape the stories we preserve. Whether you have lived in Gloucester for decades, recently arrived, or simply want to learn more about the community, your memories are an important part of Gloucester’s history.
Come share ideas, connect with neighbors, and help map Gloucester’s memories—one story at a time.
To register, please provide the following information:
Registrant First Name Registrant Last Name Registrant Email Email reminders are sent 48 hours before the event takes place.Registrant Telephone Total number of attendees you are registering (include yourself if you are attending) 8 maximum per registration
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Good Harbor on Memorial Day
After the rain on Monday, Rick and I took a walk on Good Harbor Beach. It was so nice to see the sun and a surfer.
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3rd Annual Magnolia PorchFest
Thanking the Magnolia Library Porchfest Committee for a memorial Magnolia Porchfest. It was amazing to see so many folks enjoying this great event. There were 18 bands, 6 great spots to grab some food and most important lots of fun. For more information on The Magnolia Library & Community Center, check out http://www.magnolialibrary.org
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Rainy sunset
Last Tuesday, after a hot wonderful summer day, it started to rain with thunder and lightning. No rainbow but a pretty color at sunset.
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Music On Meetinghouse Green
Dear Friends of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation,
Our iconic summer concert series is just around the corner, providing Friday evenings filled with music
and our community on the green! As you can see we have a wonderful season ahead and ready to roll,
featuring terrific local musicians and delicious food for your picnicking pleasure.
Each free concert benefits a different local non-profit via free-will donations. Over $18,000 was raised
last year to support their important work. Our motto is “having fun while doing good” and there were
often over 275 of us each evening listening to music and helping to sustain our Cape Ann neighbors.
Presenting this unique series depends solely upon the generosity of Sponsors like you!
Your personal, or business, name will be featured on our season cards, posters and publicity at one of
the giving levels below. It’s a great way to stretch your charitable giving and show how much you care.
Pease be as generous as possible: expenses have gone up and 100% of donations from the audience
are given to our partner non-profits until the last concert with Henri Smith to benefit the Meetinghouse.
$4,000+ Palladium
$2,000 Platinum
$1,000 Gold
$ 500 Silver
$ 250 Bronze
The quickest and easiest way to be a summer series Sponsor is via credit card using this link:
https://gloucestermeetinghouse.org/summer-concerts
Or you can send a check to GMF, 10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(The GMF is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible.)
Deepest thanks for your support,
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Flags on Magnolia Pier
Thank you to the committee who puts up the Flags on Magnolia Pier.
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Save the Date/ Time is getting closer
Due to the pending rainy weather on Sunday, all vendors will be inside at the Elks. Good day to do some graduation shopping. Thank you for shopping local. Look forward to seeing you at the Elks Spring Craft Fair.
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Anticipation
Now that the sun has come out, the anticipation of jumping off the Magnolia Pier. On Tuesday, saw a couple of kids thinking about jumping. The tide was too low for the jump.
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End of a beautiful early summer day
On Tuesday, went to the beach around 2:00 after work. Love seeing the little kids getting right into the summer mode. Actually, went swimming with the saltwater soothing the day’s stress away.
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SAVE THE DATE FUN EVENT.. 3 DAYS AWAY
Another sign that summer is coming. This event has been fun and been enjoyed by many. Enjoy the walk around Magnolia and the music. See you at 4:00 pm.
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Rock formation off Shore Road
On Monday, took a walk on Shore Road. The sun and warmth felt great.
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Sparkling Gloucester Harbor
Our view doing the One Hour at a Time Gang clean up on Saturday.
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The Hummingbirds are back
These beautiful, amazing birds have returned. Not easy to get a photo since they are so fast. Watching them is so relaxing. Please remember to only use 4 cups of water and one cup of what sugar and bring to boil. No artificial food.
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Walk on Stacy Boulevard
On Friday afternoon, the sun was trying to break though, but as always, the light is beautiful.
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Some color on another rainy day
With the weather this spring as it has been, always nice to see some flowers and colors.
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Magnolia Cemetery Clean Up
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Plant Sale
Spring is coming! I promise!
Picture lots of beautiful flowers growing in your garden & the pleasure they bring to you and your neighbors.
Are you looking to add a splash of color this year? Whether it’s in your garden, on your deck, or in window boxes and planters, or a gift to a friend, we’ve got you covered.
Our two experienced buyers carefully source plants locally, searching for the best quality annuals and perennials available. Our prices are competitive. Guidance is offered in selecing plants right for your applications.
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 8:00 am to noon
Proceeds from this sale support nonprofits serving those in need on Cape Ann. We thank you for your support. Your participation is greatly appreciated
The Annual ASC Spring Plant Sale
in the yard betweeen
the Annisquam Exchange & the Village Hall, 32-34 Leonard St., Gllucester MA 01930
8:00 a – noon
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Turkey visitors
The other morning, we had some visitors in yard. These two were walking around and they decided to walk up the rocks.
