Tree lighting at the Magnolia Library

Another fun Holiday event at the Magnolia Library on Sunday.  Mrs. Claus and Santa arrived to cheers of kids of all ages.

Pete Frates/ RIP

Rest in Peace Peter Frates, we all did the Ice Bucket Challenge for Pete Frates and finding a cure for ALS.

This photo below was taken at Good Harbor Beach.

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Middle Street Walk

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2019 ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR AT GLOUCESTER UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church holds its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. The fair is one of the favorite stops on Gloucester’s Middle Street Walk.

Bring the whole family to the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church’s Annual Holiday Fair! This year food vendors expand their offerings with coffee, tea, hot mulled cider, bagels, and muffins, and turkey or vegetarian chili, clam chowder, and hot dogs. Many of the food items sell out early in the day so don’t be late!

The fair features a variety of local crafts, a book sale, and a white elephant boutique. Santa will be on hand throughout the day to hear your holiday wish list and pose for a selfie. You’ll find a wide selection of holiday cookies for sale and free s’mores on the Church’s green.

The Church, located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, will host musical performances, tours of the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, caroling, and more in the Church Vestry.

Activities include:

11:00 a.m.
Gloucester High School Chorus Concert

11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Tours of the 1806 Meetinghouse

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food vendors will sell coffee, tea, hot mulled cider, bagels and muffins

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food vendors will sell turkey and vegetarian chili, clam chowder, and hot dogs

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy free s’mores on the Church green

12:30 p.m.
Holiday caroling by the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church choir

The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets. Entrance at 10 Church Street – handicap accessible. www.gloucesteruu.org

 

DECK THE DOCKS, Hammond Castle, Merry Magnolia, Agape Giving Tree and shopping local

Lots of great way to shop local this weekend.

Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, December 7th         

What better way to do all your holiday shopping than in a seaside castle offering local crafts? On December 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm, we will be hosting a craft fair in the Great Hall. Our vendors include: Abram and Olivia Burton, Nicole M Dahlmer Arts & Photos, Pure Pastry, Selkie Handknits, Whitecap Creations, Victory Designs, Lisa Bowers Soaps and Fragrances,  Art Nook Gallery, Style Street Boutique, Ardizzoni Photography, Ma & Pa’s Pickles, Your Welcome Home Artistry-by-the Sea, SeaTales Publishing, Finabella & Cape Ann Fabrics, and Love Home Wreaths.   Ticket are:  $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, and $10 Children. Off-site parking will be provided! Please park at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Free shuttles will run continuously with drop offs every 15 minutes. Click here to purchase your tickets.

525 Tavern Big News

BIG NEWS! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT…..Drum roll, please! ***Now serving LUNCH***
Friday. Saturday. Sunday. 11:30am.
Delicious Salads, Gourmet Grill, Burgers, Soups and specials.

“Deck The Docks” Art Show and Sale

Maritime Gloucester
Wednesday-Saturday, December 4-8
Come enjoy superb art, Ladies’ Night,
Artists’ Reception and more!
Visit maritimegloucester.org/upcoming-events for complete details.

All Are Welcome to the Artists Reception
Wednesday, December 4, 6:00-9:00 PM

Art Show and Sale
A wonderful array of art works, ceramic works and jewelry
by local artists will be on view and available for sale.
You can even buy your wreath and Christmas tree on the pier, shop for great Christmas gifts from our vendors, and family crafts in the ice house!

 

This year’s show features works by some of our most gifted artists:

John Abisamra
Donna Ardizzoni
Mary Barker
H. Brandon Bell
Linda Lea Bertrand
Ted Bidwell
Jessica Biker
R. Billings Bramhall
Jay Brooks
Len Burgess
Matt Cegelis
Anne Costello
Lisa Courtney
Melissa Cox
Ray Crane
Jeff Crawford
Nicole Dahlmer
Nancy Dudley
Patricia Lane Evans
Mary Forte Hayes
Olga Hayes
Clare Higgins
Constance Festo Lafond
Kirk Larsen
Neal M. Levy
Charles McCarthy
Patricia McCarthy
Ronald J. Quinn
Laureen Maher
Skip Montello
Joy O’Connell

Audi Souza
Michael Oleksiw
Kathy Roberts
Judy Robinson-Cox
Deb Schradieck
Tom Schauer
Brad Story
Evelyn Stewart
R. Gregory Summers
Beth Williams

 

 

 

Stormy Monday

A couple of photos from Monday as it was blowing, high tides, and rain.  You can see from the Magnolia Pier photo that making the pier 2 feet higher it will protect our beloved pier.  The waves off Kettle Island were very impressive.

Gifts of Art

Went to Deb Schradieck and Audi Souza’s gallery at 12 Old Harbor Road on Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA on Sunday.  These two artists are so talented and also fun.  Their art work, cards, mouse pads and bags are wonderful.  Make sure you go and check out this great gallery.

Their hours are:

November 29, 2019 – December 23, 2019

Thursday and Friday, 1:00 to 7:00

Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00

 

Fantastic Cape Ann Makers Market on Saturday

This show was amazing, lots of foot traffic and it was also so much fun with the great vendors and wonderful customers.

Holiday Marketplace Agape Brewing Community/ Save the Date

 

2nd Annual Holiday Marketplace

Public · Hosted by Agapé Brewing Community and Magnolia Library and Community Center

Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Magnolia Library and Community Center
1 Lexington Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

2nd Annual Holiday Marketplace

Public · Hosted by Agapé Brewing Community and Magnolia Library and Community Center