Author: God's Morning

Seems like it was just Labor Day, but here it is, holiday fair time again, and the Rockport PTO Holiday Fair is a good one, so come on by on Saturday, November 17.

E.J. Lefavour

“A Place at the Table”, last night’s gala celebration at Gold Sponsor Cruiseport Gloucester to benefit Pathways children, was quite a well-attended and lively affair.  Senator Bruce Tarr, auctioneer extraordinaire, obviously knew the crowd and worked it well, keeping the bids flying across the room in an exciting bidding frenzy that by the end of the evening raised (best guess doing the math in my head) over $100,000 for Pathways for Children.  Gloucester High ROTC students, one of whom was also a Pathways kid, paraded the tables around the room so that bidders could see the pieces up close and from all angles.  Some of the highest bid winning pieces were Jan Charles’ “A Very Good Year”, Ken Knowles’ “On Gloucester Harbor”, Chris Williams’ “Private School”, and going for over $7,000, Jeff Weaver’s “Island Life”.

The bidding centered around parsons tables turned into beautiful art pieces by well-known Cape Ann artists Joan Bediz, John Caggiano, Jan Charles, Kathy Connolly, Charlie Crowley & Claire Sanford, Charlesanna Detra, Loren Doucette, Rose-Marie Glen, Pam Hawkes, Mary Hughes & Caro-Gray Bosca, Ken Knowles, T.M. Nicholas, Jr., Sigrid Olsen, Stephanie Terelak, Jeff Weaver and Chris Williams.  There were also uniquely painted and decorated boxes for a special silent auction, as well as a bold and colorful display of works by Pathways child artists.

Proceeds from the auction directly benefit the education programs of Pathways for Children, the leading provider of high quality early education and family support services on the North Shore.  Pathways’ programs, which serve over 600 infant to adolescent children, strengthen families and build healthier communities.  The mission of Pathways for Children is to serve the best interests of infant through adolescent children and their families – whether disadvantaged by circumstances or in search of opportunity – by delivering the empowering gift of quality educational, social development and support services that strengthen the family unit and the community.

To learn more about Pathways for Children, visit http://www.pw4c.org/.

E.J. Lefavour

Hi Everyone,

The next meeting of the Cape Ann Painter and Photography Group will be on Monday, November 12th from 9-11:00 AM.  The first 1/2 hour will be a social time with the meeting starting at 9:30 AM.  Please note that the meeting has been moved to “The Hive” at 11 Pleasant Street (next to the Pleasant Street Tea Company) returning to a more central location which will be more convenient for everyone.  The staff at “The Hive” has graciously allowed us to use their lovely new meeting space.  Thank you!!   Please bring your coffee or tea and any updates about what you are working on.

See you then!

Alice Gardner

Both to vote in Ward 4 Precinct 2 and to check out the awesome bake sale.

E.J. Lefavour

That the first known mention of the word was in the third century AD in a book called Liber Medicinalis (sometimes known as De Medicina Praecepta Saluberrima) by Quintus Serenus Sammonicus,^[1] physician to the Roman emperor Caracalla, who prescribed that malaria sufferers wear an amulet containing the word written in the form of a triangle:

This, he explained, diminishes the hold over the patient of the spirit of the disease. Other Roman emperors, including Geta and Alexander Severus, were followers of the medical teachings of Serenus Sammonicus and may have used the incantation as well. 

It was used as a magical formula by the Gnostics of the sect of Basilides in invoking the aid of beneficent spirits against disease and misfortune.  It is found on Abraxas stones which were worn as amulets. Subsequently, its use spread beyond the Gnostics.  Wikipedia

E.J. Lefavour

E.J. Lefavour

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?  Want to get something special, one of a kind and handmade?  Well then look no further, visit Haiti Projects located at 136 Rantoul Street in Beverly, MA, shop online or visit The Gloucester Bookstore who has been a large supporter of Haiti Projects since the start.  Also, find us at any of the Fairs listed below in the Greater Boston area.

Haiti Projects was founded by Annisquam native, Sarah Hackett, in 1994.  She wanted to empower the women in the area of Fond des Blancs, Haiti through employment, not a handout.  Since then, Haiti Projects has grown to employ up to 100 women, provide a women’s health clinic and library for the area.  A whole generation of children have been educated, fed, and clothed because of the extraordinary talents and hard work of their mothers.

Every year, we look for new and exciting designs for our customers. This year, we are announcing leather handbags, made from goat leather.  Indigenous to Haiti, these soft and supple bags are the perfect holiday treat for you, or for someone else.  Inspired by Haitian designer Prajje Jean Baptiste this design embodies the promise of a new high end Haiti. To see our other products, learn about our other projects and how you can help visit www.haitiprojects.org.  Happy Holidays!

*Mention this GMG post online or when you visit our locations and receive 5% off of your order!

2012 Fairs           

November:

Darmouth Fair, 40 College Road, Dartmouth, NH 11/2-4

Harvard UU Church, 9 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 11/18

December:

Cultural Bizarre Harvard University’s CGIS
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 12/7-9 & 12/15-16

Le March de Noel French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 12/8

E.J. Lefavour

By the end of the season on Rocky Neck, I look forward to returning to the peace and solitude of Annisquam for the winter.  This year’s return has not been quite as peaceful as in the past, with water main work being done on Leonard Street in front of my house, starting promptly at 7:30 every morning, with jackhammers, backhoes and other noisy equipment.  The guys are punctual, friendly, work hard, and are doing necessary work so we have a clean and dependable water supply, so I can’t complain, but will be happy to bid them farewell when they are finished.  Some of the hard working guys are shown here.  The one in the yellow vest refused to show his face because he said he was an illegal alien.  You should check into that Carolyn. 

E.J. Lefavour

This is a call to fellow artists, jewelers, crafters and creators of items you would like to sell for the holidays. 

The Manchester Athletic Club will be holding their holiday fair on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00 to 1:00.  Having done this fair in the past, I can say it is well organized and attended and worth adding to your holiday marketing venues, if you don’t already have something scheduled for that date.  You can contact Marcy Plant at mplantae@manchesterathleticclub.com or call 978-526-8900 x384, if you are interested.  Hope to see you there.

E.J. Lefavour

Participants moved from Art Haven where they did their carving, to The Hive to have themselves and their creations photographed.  There was a great turnout, and all ages were having a great time.  If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the Hive on Pleasant Street, you really should . It is an amazing space. 

E.J. Lefavour

Joey has been so busy this year that he seldom was able to come to Mug Ups.  We fixed that today with a surprise Mug Up brought to him at the dock, organized by Kim Smith.  Great people, great food, great fun.

E.J. Lefavour

Cynthia Kenny Sam forwarded my unidentified leaping creature post to her son, Oen, who came up with this identification: a mink.  Looking at the mink print (inset on the lower left) next to the print I photographed, they do look more alike than anything else I have seen.  I wouldn’t have thought we had mink on Cape Ann, but it looks like we might have an identification.  Has anyone ever seen or heard of mink sightings around Cape Ann?

E.J. Lefavour

Gloucester is such a beautiful, unique and special place in its own right.  Why does it have to become Martha’s Vineyard?  Madfish Grille becomes The Black Dog and Paul George’s Gallery (old Alma’s Arts & Antiques) becomes a dry cleaner. 

E.J. Lefavour

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This beautiful video was shot by Charlie Carroll with the new Sony RX100.  Love the Homie crying at the beginning.  Who can say we don’t live in one of the most beautiful places in the world?

From the depths of the Rockport Middle School Drama Dept. under Mr. Keith McCarthy, director, rises the brilliant and hilarious and mesmerizing masterpiece by John Heimpuch.