My View of Life on the Dock
Sunday, looks like a beautiful day for the Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market. Have a great breakfast at Sherry’s Corner Café and stroll Lexington Avenue for fresh food, veggies and great local gifts. Also this week, the Cape Ann animal aid will be there with some cuties up for adoption. Hope to see you all there. Thank you.
Glad I took a walk at Black Beach Thursday afternoon before heading to the beach.
REGISTER NOW: Dogtown Writers Festival: Finding Words in Place presented by Gloucester Writers Center:
https://gloucesterwriters.org/dogtown-writers-festival/ For Workshops with best-selling Gloucester writers, including Anna Solomon, Charlotte Gordon, Alan Weisman, Sandy Tolan, M. Lynda Robinson, and others (limited space available) in a variety of genres to be held at Gloucester cultural, literary and historic venues: Dogtown Common, Ocean Alliance, Sargent House, T. S. Eliot House . Panel Discussions include Anita Diamant and Mark Carlotto – “Words in People: Voices of Cape Ann” and two other panels with moderator: JoeAnn Hart. The Joseph Garland Keynote Address by Sandy Tolan will be free and open to the public (see details on link).
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Time and Tide Moss on Stone
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Even though it was rainy you can see the progress of the pier.
August 22, 2019
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Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 130 AM – 12 PM
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80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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History of Medieval Arms and Armor & Knighting Ceremony
John Pettibone, former curator and executive director of Hammond Castle Museum, will host a lecture and demonstration of the History of Medieval Arms and Armor. He has spent many years studying the ancient art of armor and examples from the castles collection will be on display including: Japanese samurai pole arm (naginata), an armored sleeve and shoulder protection from a Japanese Samurai, and a two handed European sword. John will talk about how one became a knight and the rules of knighthood. He will then confer knighthood with a Dubbing Ceremony for girls and boys of all ages, in order to induct our very first members into the Order of the Junior Knights of Hammond Castle.
At the conclusion of the program there will be a question and answer session, an opportunity to try on the Armor and a tour of Medieval aspects of the Museum.
The Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market is every Sunday morning, from 9:00 -12:00 on Lexington Avenue, Magnolia Gloucester MA
Most importantly, new this week we will be welcoming ADOPTABLE PUPPIES from Cape Ann Animal Aid!
43rd Annual Magnolia 5K Road Race – 2019 Online Registration Event Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019, Event Time: 9:15 am Online registration ends: 8/22/2019 at 4 P.M., EST |
| 43rd Annual Magnolia 5K Road Race and 1K Fun Run
USA T&F Certified Course # MA12028JK Magnolia’s 43rd Annual Road Race is a 5K Race to be held rain or shine along a beautiful, scenic route in Magnolia. A 1k Walk/Fun Run will appeal to kids and those not capable of completing the 5k. The 1k course is short, easy and also includes scenic Shore Road. All kids who enter get a ribbon and there are trophies for the top finishers. All proceeds from the races go to the Magnolia Library Center, a non-profit community organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents by providing educational and cultural programming and events. When: Saturday, August 24, 2019 Times: 1k run – 8:30 am 5k run – 9:15 am Location: 1 Lexington Ave, Magnolia, MA.
T-Shirts: First 100 registered runners. Runners will have the opportunity to purchase a race t-shirt on race day for $15
Prices: 1k fun run – $7 1K Fun Run after July 1, 2017 – $10 5k Adults Pre Fiesta Discount – $20 Adults After July 1st – $25 Under 21 – $20
Day of Registration: From 7:30 – 8:45 AM $30 Day of Fee
Awards: $100 to the top M/F overall winners. Awards to all age group Male & Female winners in the following age divisions 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Phone: 617-413-6315
Email: magnoliarace@gmail.com
Magnolia Road RaceJoin us for the 43rd Annual Magnolia 5K Road Race and 1K Fun Run – Saturday, August 24, 2019
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Magnolia’s Annual 5K Road Race Map Lap 1 START Magnolia Library (Est. Lap Time: 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM) Magnolia Square Left: onto Shore Rd. Right: onto Hesperus Ave. (through Stone Pillars unpaved street) left: onto Norman Ave. (pass the library) Lap 2 (Est. Lap Time: 9:10 AM – 10:15 AM) Magnolia Square Right: onto Magnolia Ave. u-turn: at Blyman School straight: onto Shore Rd. left: onto Hesperus Ave. right: onto Lexington Ave. Finish: Magnolia Library
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At the Farmer’s Market this morning, thank you who came out, we were all still excited about the success of Cheers for the pier. Such a fun evening.
Thank you all who donated and came to the most amazing night, Cheers for the Pier. So much fun, the crowds were awesome, the bidding, and the raffle ticket, the organizers made this night so much fun. We had kids who sold popsicles on the beach and made $160, dancing and most important a fun time for all. The Pier committee was amazing and everything was terrific.
The set up went really well today. The volunteers are terrific and looking forward to a fun evening.
Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 4 PM – 9 PM
Shore Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
Our Beloved pier is coming back to life so lets CELEBRATE! We are shutting down Shore Rd at the Landing and throwing a party! Bring the family, bring some cash, bring your party pants and let’s toast the Pier and rake in some $$ to help pay off the construction crews!
Lobster will be first come first served at 6pm, Burgers and dogs and corn available.
Cash Bar. Beer and wine only.
Kids Korner with activities for the youngins
Live auction at 7pm
50/50 raffle (must be present to win)
Local gift certificates raffle
The rebuilding has begun of our beloved pier. Come help us send cheers to the pier to help with the rebuilding of this iconic pier.
Tips:
1) car pool. We all know how parking in Magnolia can be.
2) have your ID ready. NO one drinks with out it. IDS will be checked at every purchase. No exceptions.
3) bring cash. ATM available at the Mag Variety and CASB atm on Lexington. Food and drinks are CASH ONLY. Raffle/ 50-50 tickets are CASH ONLY. Wine wheel table is CASH ONLY.
4) credit cards will ONLY be accepted for live auction (larger ticket) items. No exceptions.
5) family friendly event; there will be activities and fun for the kids but please be aware there is NO babysitter on duty. Your kids are your responsibility.
6) be proud! This is not just a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of our success! The success of this community coming together. To save our most beautiful landmark. You’re here to help make history.
Thursday afternoon on Main Street,
Our favorite David Cox
Love these flip flops from The Gloucester Shop of Cape Ann
Sandwich Board at the Side Walk Bazaar
This wonderful project has been widely appreciated and has helped many.
Amy Kerr’s wonderful art show will be at the Acton Memorial Library for the month of August! It is truly so special and if you have the chance to stop by please do! It’s worth it. 💗
SWING TO THE BEAT OF CAPE ANN BIG BAND
August 9 free concert on Meetinghouse Green
Cape Ann Big Band brings its diverse 17-piece band to delight Gloucester residents and visitors on Friday, August 9, at the sixth free concert at Meetinghouse Green, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
One of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore, this home-grown group works and plays together as a family. Their danceable musical repertoire, ‘with no boundaries’, includes classics such as ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, and ‘Take the A Train’. You will be rocking in your seats, or dancing on the pathways and grass lawns of Meetinghouse Green, as you listen to the mesmerizing rhythms of jazz, swing, soul, rock n’ roll and New Orleans street bands.
Formed in 2010, Cape Ann Big Band director Carlos Menezes Jr. teamed up with fellow musicians and friends Paula Burns, Shawn Lowe, Mike Lentini, and Rick Geraghty, to discuss the potential of starting up a 17-piece big band. The dream became a reality when Menezes pulled together his band in just a week’s time. Cape Ann Big Band will pack a punch, that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for both Gloucester residents and visitors.
Each week Music on Meetinghouse Green partners with a different non-profit organization to raise awareness for the services they provide to the local community. At the August 9 concert, the audience is invited to contribute a freewill donation to HAWC, a non-profit organization committed to ending the domestic violence epidemic. Jalapenos will provide fresh Mexican food for concert-goers.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse, home of the Unitarian Universalist Church, is located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. The concert is handicapped accessible. Event parking is available on the green and at additional parking lots nearby in the Historic District. Folding chairs will be provided or bring your own beach chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the Meetinghouse.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is grateful to our 2019 sponsors who made this series possible:
Hero: Scobie Ward
Platinum Tier: J.J. & Jackie Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Harry & Mary Hintlian
Gold Tier: John and Janis Bell, Bomco, Michael & Mary Ann Bresnan
Silver Tier: Anonymous, Gib and Sarah Carey, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, John and Sandra Ronan
Bronze Tier: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Bill & Rose Hausman
All 2019 Music on Meetinghouse Green concerts are dedicated in honor of Linzee Coolidge and the late Beth Coolidge for their vision and generosity.
Even in the rain yesterday afternoon, the workers on the pier were actually on the new part of the pier.
Sunday from 9 – 12 is a great time to shop for fruits, veggies and special local gifts. Come on down and stroll Lexington Avenue, have breakfast at Sherry’s Corner Café and enjoy the market.
Now celebrating its 61st year, the Sidewalk Bazaar takes place on Main Street in downtown Gloucester. Over 120 vendors, street food, live music and children’s activities. Artists, Crafters, Food Vendors, Non-Profits, Kids Activities & Entertainers from near and far join Gloucester Merchants and Restaurants on the street for a fun and festive three days.The Sidewalk Bazaar is a Gloucester tradition that shouldn’t be missed.
Good Morning Gloucester 
