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

Clothing Swap at the Magnolia Community Library/ REMINDER

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We hope you will consider donating your kiddos clothes that they no longer wear for our Clothing Swap! We are taking donations Aug 9th 5-7 and 10th 11-1 in the library. Then pay just $15 to get in and ‘shop’ for free! Members save $5. Donate 20 or more items and get in at 4:30.

Commemorative Vietnam Exhibit and Presentations at the Village Hall

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VIETNAM WAR RETROSPECTIVE ~ Fifty Years Hence

 THE ANNISQUAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Annisquam Historical Society is sponsoring an Exhibit and Presentations to mark the end of U. S. military

engagement in Vietnam, 50 years ago. On display in the Firehouse is an exhibit of local

veterans’ evocative photographs, maps, artifacts, artwork, slideshows, videos and personal

items documenting the Vietnam era. The veterans will tell the stories of their tours of

duty in Presentations at the Village Hall.

  • Ron Beck – U.S. Coast Guard, served aboard a cutter on blockade duty in South China Sea.
  • Kermit Birchfield – U. S. Air Force, served as pilot with the 4th Air Commando Squadron on

AC 47s (DC 3s modified as gun ships) over S. Vietnam, the Ho Chi Min Trail and Laos, as well

as out of Thailand.

  • Bob Griffith – U. S. Army, served as armored cavalry platoon leader in the Northern Sector of

South Vietnam.

  • Rob Russell, M. D. – U.S. Army, served as a physician at Long Binh, South Central and Delta

region.

  • Robert Williams – U.S. Marine Corps, served as Combat Artist and infantryman in the field,

stationed at the Combat Information Bureau, DaNang, Vietnam.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 EXHIBIT: AHS FIREHOUSE ~ THRU SEPTEMBER

Mondays – 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Fridays – 9 :00 am to Noon (during the Annisquam Farmer’s Market)

Visit by request to: annisquamhistoricalsociety.org

Annisquam Historical Society – 7 Walnut Street, Gloucester

 

PRESENTATIONS BY VETERANS ~ AUGUST 22, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Ron Beck, Kermit Birchfield, Bob Griffith, Rob Russell, Robert Williams

Annisquam Village Hall – Leonard Street, Gloucester

Hummingbird at the feeder

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Had to take the photo through the window but love these beautiful, amazing birds.

Ingredients

  • Refined white sugar
  • Water

Directions for making safe hummingbird food:

  1. Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved
  2. Do not add red dye
  3. Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside
  4. Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator
  5. Change feeders every other day and thoroughly clean them each time to prevent harmful mold growth

THE GODDESSES ROCK MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4, 2022

THE GODDESSES ROCK MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Gloucester’s own Goddesses light up the night with an evening of classic rock ‘n roll at the corner of Middle and Church Streets at 6:00 p.m.

Whether your best dance move is the Twist, Stroll, Watusi, Mashed Potato, Hustle, Funky Chicken, Running Man, or Moonwalk, the Goddesses have you covered
with the best-of-the-best classic rock ‘n roll tunes. Their repertoire spans the roots of rock to its pinnacle and beyond and the Goddesses deliver a non-stop
performance that will have you on your feet, singing along, and wanting more. Headlined by powerhouse couple Tony and Samantha Goddess on vocals and
electric guitar, the Goddesses features Dave Sag on bass, Steve Chaggaris on drums, and John Cameron on keys. Special guest musician for this performance
will be Mayor Greg Verga, an accomplished bass player and performer.

Your free-will donations will benefit HAWC – creating social change by taking action against personal and societal patterns of violence and oppression. The evening’s
food vendor is the Lobster Roller offering their delicious lobster rolls and clam chowder.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now in its seventh season, Music on Meetinghouse Green features nine free Friday evening concerts from July 8 to September 9. Performances are held on the Green
with great music, favorite foods from local vendors, and a different North Shore non-profit organization benefits 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. 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 spring 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 and Janis Bell, J.J. and Jackie Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward, GOLD: BOMCO, Mary Hintlian, Trish Roach and Rob Martin,
Mary Weissblum, SILVER: JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird, Landesign, Susan Mckain and Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian, John and Sandra Ronan, BRONZE: Jerry Ackerman,
Peter Calkins and Susan Casey, Jonathan Golding and Sally Bradley-Golding, Joe and Maggie Rosa, Kathleen and Peter Van Demark, Kathleen Williams

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

Saturday’s clean up/ One Hour at a time Gang

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Good morning kids:

Hope all is well.

When:                  Saturday, August 6, 2022

Where:                 Rogers Street, we can park at the old Papa Ginos

Time:                     09:00 – 10:00

We can either go up Rogers or down, the cigarette butts are a mess and they are also very dangerous right now.

Thank you again

 

 

The only way to end your day

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After a busy workday, nothing takes away the stress like a swim and a couple of hours at the beach.

 

A wonderful Magnolia Farmers Market on Sunday

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On Sunday’s Farmers Market we had the pleasure of listening Alexandra Grace’s young students’ singers   What a treat.  Thank you

MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2022

WHAT TIME IS IT MR FOX PERFORMS AT MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Singer/songwriter 3rian King and the musicians of What Time Is It Mr. Fox deliver an electrifying performance with an evening of smoky cabaret, neo-soul,
and acoustic noir at the corner of Middle and Church Streets at 6:00 p.m.

Well known in Boston’s underground cabaret scene, What Time Is It Mr. Fox has earned a strong following with frequent performances in New York City
and tours across the United States. Their original songs feature rich lyrical imagery that explore love, spirituality, sexuality, and identity, and their
performances are infused with energy, honesty, and emotional authenticity. Their unique brand of music and performance art has been adopted by
popular singers, filmmakers, and repertory theaters. Band members include: 3rian King, voice, piano, and acoustic guitar; Nathan Cohen, violin, trumpet,
voice; Dennis Monagle, drums; Renee Dupuis, voice, keys, and melodica; and Joe Cardoza, upright bass.

Your free-will donations will benefit the North Shore Health Project supporting the health and wellbeing of people living on the North Shore for more than
three decades. The evening’s food vendor is Rhea Pizzeria offering fresh pizza favorites.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now in its seventh season, Music on Meetinghouse Green features nine free Friday evening concerts from July 8 to September 9. Performances are held
on the Green with great music, favorite foods from local vendors, and a different North Shore non-profit organization benefits 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. 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 spring 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 and Janis Bell, J.J. and Jackie Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward, GOLD: BOMCO, Mary Hintlian,
Trish Roach and Rob Martin, Mary Weissblum, SILVER: JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird, Landesign, Susan Mckain and Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian,
John and Sandra Ronan, BRONZE: Jerry Ackerman, Peter Calkins and Susan Casey, Jonathan Golding and Sally Bradley-Golding, Joe and Maggie Rosa,
Kathleen and Peter Van Demark, Kathleen Williams

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

One Hour at a Time Gang

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Good morning kids:

Hope all is well.  As I was walking on Rogers Street noticed trash again.

Date:                     Saturday, July 30, 2022

Time:                     09:00 – 10:00

Where:                 Main and Rogers

We can meet at St. Peters Square

Thank you and take care

Donna