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

A stranded deer in the rocks and ocean on Shore Road

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As I got there was told there were four deer swimming from Kettle Island and got caught up in the current and were tired.  Three were able to swim towards Magnolia Beach, this poor one, people thought she may be the mom, was stuck in the rocks with the current.  The Environmental Police, Gloucester Police and Animal Control were trying to help.  The Environmental police officer stated that because the tide was coming in hopefully she could get herself back on Shore.  Also I must add, there were three young boys on the rocks named Theo, Kellen and Owen who were so kind and very helpful to the Environmental police.  Hope this deer is ok.

Essex Seafood on 133 2 alarm fire

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ESSEX, MASS. (WHDH) – Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a restaurant in Essex late Sunday night.

Crews responded to a reported fire at Essex Seafood on Eastern Avenue around 11 p.m.

The blaze left the building charred.

No additional information has been released.

My favorite afternoon view

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Try to get to beach everyday to sit and read.  This week had to wear a parka and hat, and of course social distancing love to sit at the beach and read and relax.

Sherry’s Corner Cafe

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Another way to help our local restaurants during these trying times.  Also Sherry’s Corner Cafe is giving a gift back to their customers.  If you buy a $25.00 gift card, Sherry’s gives you a $30.,00 card.  It works out to 20% more than what you actually buy.  Thank you Sherry’s Corner Cafe.

2 Lexington Avenue

Gloucester, Magnolia, MA  01930

978-525-2177

Please support our local businesses

 

Curbside pick up at Marshall’s Farmstand

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It is so easy to order fresh fruit, meats and veggies from Marshall’s Farm stand.  Please follow the link below to order your food.  The food is fresh and after picking up your food you can go visit the Alpacas and goats at the farm.  Always fun.

https://www.marshallsfarmstand.com/

The Gloucester Shop

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Love this shop on Main Street.

Looking for a new outfit? The Gloucester Shop of Cape Ann at 48 Main St. has the latest Fresh Produce clothing. You can email at thegloucestershop@gmail.com for an appointment. Thanks for your support.

Last year I bought a couple of dresses and skirts there at the Gloucester Shop.  They are adorable and wash and wear very well.  Most important, I can wear my bathing suit under the dresses as well.

Mother’s Day Arts Abound

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artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com

As Mother’s Day approaches, I am reminded how quickly the world continues to change. I hope you are all staying as well as you can, mentally and physically. The sad news in our world continues to come but I am trying to stay hopeful that a vaccine is coming soon and that when the crisis is over, that we will have all learned to be kinder and more forgiving to each other.

Arts Abound has been busy in our new role as face mask makers! Just today, Massachusetts’ Governor Baker stated that those folks who are not able to socially distance must wear a mask, or face a $300 fine. We expect to continue our posts at our sewing machines! We continue to donate some masks to help front line workers as well as selling them.

Our masks make a wonderful and colorful gift for Mother’s Day. Think of giving them to your mom, or maybe your dog mom, or the woman who you treats you like a mom, or maybe the mom who looks after your kids. What better way to say that you care than wanting to keep someone safer? I believe that we will each need a few masks, as the pandemic continues, so that we can have one at home, one in the wash, one in the car, and one to give to someone who doesn’t have a mask.

You can choose from the following themes: floral, abstract, juvenile, solid, or neutral. At $15 each, these masks are a great way to be fashionable and safer. You can pick them up curbside at Arts Abound or we can ship them for you for a small extra charge. Working with us is a great way to support local artists and to help our shop pay the rent while we are temporarily closed by the state.

I want to thank all of you wonderful customers for your outpouring of support during this difficult time. It has meant more to me than you can imagine…

Stay safe and sane.

Hugs to you all,
Sue Wheeler, owner

Kathy Roberts

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“Art Is The Highest Form of Hope”. ❤️Take a drive in the comfort of your own car, pile in the family and come visit my outdoor Art Show ! Paintings will be set up on easels in front of my home and messages of hope and inspiration will be hung in trees and on clothes lines✨ The 10th car to arrive will receive a matted print! ✨

THIS SUNDAY May 3, 2020 AT 12:30 PM
Celebration of Art & Community
12 Lendall St, Gloucester, MA 01930-1805, United States

Kathy Roberts invited you