My View of Life on the Dock
On Tuesdays in the summer, my favorite volunteer job is being at the visitor center at Stage Fort Park. A nice young couple on their way to their senior prom, stopped by to have some photos taken. Asked them if it was ok to take their photo. love the wonderful rocking chairs on the porch.
https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mapping-memory-kick-off-event-2/
Join the Local History Research Center at the Sawyer Free Library to celebrate the launch of Mapping Memory: Gloucester’s Oral History Project, a new community initiative to collect, preserve, and share the personal stories that define Gloucester’s neighborhoods.
Mayor Lundberg will provide opening remarks. After, join neighbors for a game of Gloucester Neighborhood Jeopardy!
Light refreshments will be served.
About:
This project will gather first-hand accounts from longtime residents, community leaders, and underrepresented voices through recorded oral history interviews. Mapping Memory will build a digital archive of interviews, transcripts, and mementos documenting life in Annisquam, Bay View, Downtown, East Gloucester, Folly Cove, Lanesville, Magnolia, Riverdale, Riverview, and West Gloucester from the 20th century to today.
At this kickoff event, learn how the project works, explore ways to volunteer and participate, and help shape the stories we preserve. Whether you have lived in Gloucester for decades, recently arrived, or simply want to learn more about the community, your memories are an important part of Gloucester’s history.
Come share ideas, connect with neighbors, and help map Gloucester’s memories—one story at a time.
To register, please provide the following information:
Registrant First Name Registrant Last Name Registrant Email Email reminders are sent 48 hours before the event takes place.Registrant Telephone Total number of attendees you are registering (include yourself if you are attending) 8 maximum per registration
Have you included yourself in the number of those attending?Â
After the rain on Monday, Rick and I took a walk on Good Harbor Beach. It was so nice to see the sun and a surfer.
Thanking the Magnolia Library Porchfest Committee for a memorial Magnolia Porchfest. It was amazing to see so many folks enjoying this great event. There were 18 bands, 6 great spots to grab some food and most important lots of fun. For more information on The Magnolia Library & Community Center, check out http://www.magnolialibrary.org
Last Tuesday, after a hot wonderful summer day, it started to rain with thunder and lightning. No rainbow but a pretty color at sunset.
Dear Friends of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation,
Our iconic summer concert series is just around the corner, providing Friday evenings filled with music
and our community on the green! As you can see we have a wonderful season ahead and ready to roll,Â
featuring terrific local musicians and delicious food for your picnicking pleasure. Â
Each free concert benefits a different local non-profit via free-will donations. Over $18,000 was raised
last year to support their important work. Our motto is “having fun while doing good” and there were
often over 275 of us each evening listening to music and helping to sustain our Cape Ann neighbors.
Presenting this unique series depends solely upon the generosity of Sponsors like you!
 Your personal, or business, name will be featured on our season cards, posters and publicity at one of
the giving levels below. It’s a great way to stretch your charitable giving and show how much you care.
Pease be as generous as possible: expenses have gone up and 100% of donations from the audience
are given to our partner non-profits until the last concert with Henri Smith to benefit the Meetinghouse.Â
 $4,000+  Palladium
$2,000Â Â Â Â Platinum
$1,000Â Â Â Â Gold
$Â Â 500Â Â Â Â Silver
$Â Â 250Â Â Â Â BronzeÂ
The quickest and easiest way to be a summer series Sponsor is via credit card using this link:
https://gloucestermeetinghouse.org/summer-concerts
Or you can send a check to GMF, 10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(The GMF is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible.)
Deepest thanks for your support,
Thank you to the committee who puts up the Flags on Magnolia Pier.
Due to the pending rainy weather on Sunday, all vendors will be inside at the Elks. Good day to do some graduation shopping. Thank you for shopping local. Look forward to seeing you at the Elks Spring Craft Fair.
Now that the sun has come out, the anticipation of jumping off the Magnolia Pier. On Tuesday, saw a couple of kids thinking about jumping. The tide was too low for the jump.
On Tuesday, went to the beach around 2:00 after work. Love seeing the little kids getting right into the summer mode. Actually, went swimming with the saltwater soothing the day’s stress away.
Another sign that summer is coming. This event has been fun and been enjoyed by many. Enjoy the walk around Magnolia and the music. See you at 4:00 pm.
On Monday, took a walk on Shore Road. The sun and warmth felt great.
Our view doing the One Hour at a Time Gang clean up on Saturday.
These beautiful, amazing birds have returned. Not easy to get a photo since they are so fast. Watching them is so relaxing. Please remember to only use 4 cups of water and one cup of what sugar and bring to boil. No artificial food.
On Friday afternoon, the sun was trying to break though, but as always, the light is beautiful.
With the weather this spring as it has been, always nice to see some flowers and colors.
Spring is coming! I promise!
Are you looking to add a splash of color this year? Whether it’s in your garden, on your deck, or in window boxes and planters, or a gift to a friend, we’ve got you covered.
Our two experienced buyers carefully source plants locally, searching for the best quality annuals and perennials available. Our prices are competitive. Guidance is offered in selecing plants right for your applications.
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 8:00 am to noon
Proceeds from this sale support nonprofits serving those in need on Cape Ann. We thank you for your support. Your participation is greatly appreciated
8:00 a – noon
The other morning, we had some visitors in yard. These two were walking around and they decided to walk up the rocks.
Hi kids:
Hope all is well:
Where:                                Again Route 133, Essex Avenue especially near the marsh
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturday May 16, 2026
Time:                                    09:00 – 10:00
You can park on the boulevard, I will have yellow bags on my truck
Thank you again.
Donna
Good Morning Gloucester 