
Quiet Reflection at Cripple Cove

My View of Life on the Dock

Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
Even with rain, wind and fog the Tulips on the boulevard look so peaceful and amazing.
Again thank you Generous Gardeners.



Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
While on the Boulevard on Thursday admiring the tulips and flowers met Kathy Roberts painting this beautiful garden with an amazing view.
Kathy painting

Tulips with a view

Preparing to paint


Here is a list of participating vendors at this fun event. Hope to see you all there. Thank you.
Sara McDermott Sunniest Side Up- Note Cards
Sharon Lowe Photography
Carolyn Gurrisi- Paparazzi Accessories
Lauren Negron Cape Ann Olive Oil
Jillian Shamberger JBombs Bath Luxuries
John Theo Author
Emma Sanders Hand painted Notecards
Sara Adams Memory Quilts
Amy Plummer Watercolor cards and gifts
Wendy Antrim Trendy Wendy’s Fashions
Haley Allison Bare Cheek Beauty
Donna Ardizzoni Photography
Diana Whitten/
Karen Pischke Gloucester Tease
Dreamtime Wellness
Top Dog Nutrition
Melissa Cox Hand Crafted Soaps
Jessica Biker Knitting and hand made bags
Diane B Saunders Lularoe Rep
Heather O DiFonzo Wine Tasting
Judy Gillis and Betty Cannon Magnolia Historical Society
Susan O’Leary SassyEcoBags
Julie Geary Classic Cooks
Rosandra Olivio PUREhaven
Bob Marshall Marshalls Farmstand
Erin Pequeno Stone Design and Face painting
Lindsay Marshall Angies Alpacas
Lara Jardullo Visual Interest headbands and fascinators
Jen Holmgren City Council Candidate



Morning all:
In honor of the beautiful Tulip Festival on the Boulevard this Saturday’s cleanup will be will be there.
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Where: Boulevard
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017
We can meet at Stage Fort Park Parking lot and walk down.
Hope to see you all there.
Thanks kids

Even though the weather is still chilly and overcast you can see the signs of Spring.
Egrets on Kettle Island

Parents and their Goslings

Description
Saturday, May 13 2017 – Wind turbine tour.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but please RSVP!
Join us for pizza and a tour of the Gloucester wind turbines! Hear their stories and go inside the towers.
We’ll also have an electric vehicle showcase before each tour!
Due to popularity of this free event, we’re planning to offer two tours—one starting at 10:30am (EV showcase & food–then the actual tour will start by 10:50), the next at 11:30am (EV showcase–actual tour will begin at noon). Please indicate your preference when you RSVP.
Contact anna@massenergy.org or 800-287-3950 x5 with questions.
Gloucester Wind Turbine Tour & Electric Vehicle Showcase 2017
Blackburn Industrial Park
(Gloucester Engineering parking lot)
Gloucester, MA
Fun time at Stage Fort Park on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
The volunteers on this committee are terrific.
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Cape Ann Sustainability Fair was held at The O’Maley Innovation Middle School, Gloucester, MA. Lots of interesting ideas and having the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market there made for a great day.
The tulips, grass, flowers and the boulevard looks amazing and looking forward to The Tulip Festival on May 6, 2017.
TULIP FESTIVAL May 6th
Gloucester Tulip Festival, Saturday May 6, 2017
May 6th is the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new Stacy Boulevard gardens and the completion of the seawall reconstruction project.
The festivities will begin at 10:00 AM with an old-fashioned promenade from the Stage Fort Park Visitors Center to the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best and stroll with neighbors and friends. Free and open to all. Prizes awarded based on elegance, creativity and floral inspiration. Prizes are baskets of tulips with gift certificates.
1. Best Bonnet (female)
2. Best Chapeau (male)
3. Best Pram
4. Best Walking Stick
5. Best Children’s Outfit
6. Best Headdress
7. Best Overall (male)
8 Best Overall (female)
9. Best Couple
10. Best Family
Following the promenade, Gloucester’s mayor will officially open the Boulevard with a ribbon cutting. The Promenade’s Grand Marshall, William Taylor will then announce the winners. Generous Gardeners volunteers will be available all afternoon to answer questions and provide interesting tulip trivia.
Generous Gardeners planted over 22,000 tulips for a spectacular show of color and form in shades of pink, purple, yellow, orange and red. Generous Gardeners is a volunteer group of local gardeners who care for over 22 public spaces in Gloucester. There are two tulip festival fundraising events planned. The movie Tulip Mania will be shown April 29th at the Cape Ann Cinema and Stage on Main Street. Doors open at 7:00 to mix and mingle. The film starts at 7:45 about the spectacular tulip speculation in 1637 Holland. $15/per person. The second event is a fundraiser party on May 6th at the Mile Marker starting at 6 PM and featuring the Honky Tonk Women’s Band. $20/per person. These events benefit Generous Gardeners and the Stacy Boulevard Gardens.
Free Parking at Stage Fort Park. Handicap/senior parking at Kent Circle. Promenade contestants must register at 10:00 AM at Stage Fort Park Visitors Center, but all are welcome to participate.
Please note our fabulous fundraiser trip to Amsterdam below. If you would like a ticket supplies are limited, email susan@generousgardeners.org and she will reserve one for you. Call 781-346-1363 with questions.
May 6 Generous Gardener Tulip Festival Poster
Raffle for All Inclusive plus Airfare for 9 day Amsterdam Tulip River Cruise
Stage fort park..beautiful day
Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222

Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
Please click link below from the Gloucester Daily Times
North Atlantic Fish storage building collapses, damages FBI Wharf
