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

New image for a beach towel

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Love going over to Marshalls Farmstand for great veggies, fruit and prepared foods.  Most fun for me is to visit my friends the Alpacas.  You can email at donna@ardizzoniphotography.com ,call or text 339-234-0776 for more information.  Thank you for shopping local.

 

A great day on Saturday at Maritime Gloucester Rendezvous

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Rick and took a sail on The Lannon on Saturday.   Wonderful and fun.  Thank you Heath for a great sail.  Even the fog did not dampen the fun.

Maritime Gloucester Rendezvous 2023

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On Friday took a walk around the I4C2 float and visited The Pride of Baltimore.  On Saturday afternoon Rick and I are taking a sail on The Thomas Lannon.  Love these beautiful Schooners.  You can follow the link below for more information.

 

https://www.maritimegloucester.org/gmr2023

 

My friends at Marshalls Farmstand

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I love these Alpacas at Marshalls Farmstand.  We visit the barn animals and then get some great veggies, prepared food and fruit.

Saturday morning at Appleton Farms

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Rick and I went over to Appleton Farms.  There are two new calves born this week.  Gigi and Joni are adorable.

Volunteers Needed

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Volunteers Needed

Gloucester 400+ is Seeking Several Volunteers

for the Fishtown Horribles Parade

We are requesting:

  1. At least two people to walk the 2.5 mile parade route carrying our 400+ logo & sponsor banner.
  2. Two to four people to walk the route handing out pamphlets.
  3. An experienced person with their own truck and driver capable of pulling a float.

Please respond to: info@gloucesterma400.org or 351-217-0103 ASAP

and no later than July 1st

Thanks in Advance for Considering This Gift of Your Time and Talent.

Volunteers should meet at Newell Stadium at the Gloucester High School

at 5 pm on July 3rd.

The parade starts at 6 pm.

All volunteers will receive a Gloucester 400+ tee-shirt!

Help Keep the Happy Humpback Family Afloat

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From Dan, Aaron, from the Happy Humpback’s brother

The Happy Humpback is a great local cafe

Hi, my name is Dan and my amazing older brother has been recently hospitalized with meningitis, as well as a blood infection, leaving him unable to work while he fights to get well. This leaves my brother and his family in a difficult situation as their cafe, The Happy Humpback, is their main source of income. As a neighborhood spot that recently celebrated its one year anniversary, we are worried that this loss of income will result in a forced permanent closure of the restaurant. We would hate for that to happen. Please, consider donating to help keep my brother’s family and the Happy Humpback on solid ground. All donations will go toward paying bills, covering lost wages for employees, and supporting family expenses. Happy Humpback Cafe Page

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-the-happy-humpback-family-afloat?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_location=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

 

Gloucester’s Visitors’ Center

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Stage Fort Park looks great.  Thank you for all the hard work making this park look so beautiful.  On Tuesday I am at the visitors’ center from 3 til 6.  It is lots of fun and enjoy meeting visitors from all over.

Music on The Gloucester Meetinghouse Green

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From our friend Kathleen Williams at the Gloucester Meetinghouse:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2023

MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN KICKS OFF EIGHTH SEASON WITH JOHN BABOIAN ENSEMBLE FRIDAY, JULY 7 AT 6:00
The eighth season of Music on Meetinghouse Green returns with a performance by the John Baboian Ensemble in a free Friday evening concert at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, July 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Free-will donations will support the concert’s featured local non-profit partner Pathways for Children. Pathways for Children nurtures children and supports families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower, and motivate. The evening’s food vendor is the Causeway offering up their popular seafood favorites.

The concert features the John Baboian Ensemble with vocalist Sandi Bedrosian. Bedrosian is well known as a lead vocalist and director in a wide range of musical styles and has opened for some of today’s hottest stars. She has performed coast to coast and throughout Europe and her repertoire includes musical productions, theater, and opera.

Well known as an accomplished guitarist and composer in jazz and swing circles, John Baboian is equally at home in the classical, blues, rock, R&B, Latin, and world music traditions. He has performed all over the world and has shared the stage with a who’s who of music industry legends. His work has been featured on a number of popular television series and more than 20 recordings. As an educator for more than 40 years, Baboian has inspired and trained a generation of aspiring musicians. An audience favorite, Baboian and his ensemble, several of whom are fellow faculty members from the Berklee College of Music, have traditionally opened the Music on Meetinghouse Green series.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now entering its eighth season, Music on Meetinghouse Green features nine free Friday evening concerts from July 7 to September 8. Performances are held on the Green and feature great music, favorite foods from local vendors, and a different North Shore non-profit organization featured each week through free-will donations from the audience. Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Some chairs will be provided and audience members are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Picnic with delicious local food from our vendors or bring your own. Performances are handicapped accessible and parking on the Green is limited to persons with disabilities.

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue, and community center, offering family-friendly programming not available elsewhere on Cape Ann for the enjoyment of the whole community. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse Green. The GMF has received a $130,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act and a $2,000 grant from the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program towards a total project goal of $340,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2023.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our sponsors, many of whom have contributed since the series’ first year, all of the season’s expenses for musicians and logistics are fully paid making it possible for 100% of audience donations to go directly to our non-profit partners.

PLATINUM: John & Janis Bell, J.J. & Jackie Bell, Scobie Ward, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, anonymous Lanesvillan Friends
GOLD: BOMCO, Michael Bresnan & Mary-Ann Sherry, Linzee Coolidge, anonymous Appreciative Neighbors
SILVER: Fred Cowan & Dick Gardner, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, John & Sandra Ronan, Karen Bell, Beverly & Addison-Gilbert Hospitals, Dick Prouty
BRONZE: Jerry Ackerman, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Pat Johnson & Jeff Henderson

For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter, visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Reminder: No Magnolia Farmers Market on Sunday

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Due to the 4th of July, the Magnolia Community Farmers Market will not be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Thank you and see you all the following Sunday. July 9, 2023