My friend Don Dunsky sent me this photo with this note:
“Neither Peter Vadala, the appraiser and myself can identify the street. We know it is probably on Portugee hill somewhere.
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Compost, recycling centers to be open Jan. 30
From the Beacon–
The drop-off compost facility on Dogtown Road will be open for the disposal of brush, leaves and yard waste on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leaves must be free of rocks and debris and brush cannot be more than four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Plastic bags must be emptied and will not be accepted. Paper bags are fine. No bricks or stumps are allowed. For information or directions, call the DPW at 978-281-9785.
The DPW Automotive Recycling Center, fluorescent light bulb shed and metal recycling will also be open on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon for collection of used oil, oil filters, tires and car batteries as well as mercury items such as thermostats, thermometers, button cell batteries and fluorescent light bulbs. Residents should limit their tire disposal to two per month.
Gloucester residents only.
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Library News: ‘Nature of Cape Ann’ on Feb. 4
From the Beacon
The Sawyer Free library is located at 2 Dale Ave. For information, call 978-281-9763 or visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Lyceum program: ‘The Nature of Cape Ann’
The Sawyer Free Library and Gloucester Lyceum will offer a program titled “The Nature of Cape Ann,” presented by Chris Leahy, a field ornithologist with the “The Nature of Cape Ann,” on Thursday, Feb. 4, on the Main Floor at 7 p.m.
The talk will illustrate in words and pictures Cape Ann’s rich diversity of habitats and spectacular species, including the origins of its rocky foundations, the fascinating marine life of its surrounding waters, its many natural communities such as vernal pools, pocket fens, salt marshes and coastal heathlands and a variety of intriguing life forms from whales to orchids and salamanders to dragonflies. Leahy will also discuss conservation issues and answer questions about the nature of Cape Ann.
For more information, please call 978-281-9763 or visit the library Web site at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
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Garfish this Weekend!
Hey Music Fans,
Garfish is proud to announce their 2010 debut at Elliott’s at the Blackburn, Friday January 29th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Elliott’s is located at the historic landmark which once housed the legendary Blackburn Tavern at 2 Main Street, Gloucester. Garfish will be performing classic music from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s along with some contemporary songs and newly added classics to their repertoire of material.
For more information, visit www.garfish.net, www.myspace.com/garfishband or www.elliottsattheblackburn.com.
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See this band if you love jazz and beyond!
Last weekend Marty Rowen, Dave Mattacks, and Dave Brown put on an extraordinary show for an appreciative crowd at the Dog Bar. Singer Chelsea Berry added another dimension when she joined the group later in the night. Owner Andy Mulholland is hoping that this band will be a Dog Bar regular. Be sure to catch this group in the near future. You’ll be glad you did.
Click on the photo above or here for more pictures of the evening.
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This Weekend at the DOG BAR!
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Jay Aptt with Dave Sag – Rhumb Line Thursday
From Dave Sag–
In continuation of our new meat series, we are proud to present Mr. Popin Jay Appt, erstwhile plumbing magnate and glitarist non parieil.Y’all know Jay from his machinations with the Mikey O. Band; breathing new life into the septum of Fishtown and wrecking your vestibular nerve in the process.We’re glad to have him; It’s his first time , so please be gentle.
Adding to the pyrexia will be L’il Steevie Chaggaris, on Skins and symbols, one of our stalwarts, as well as Greg T.,on catarrh and myselph, on base.I’ve just started a rumour that Mikey O. is gonna drop his apron and come on down for a bit, to show us how it’s done. If so ,I’m gonna wear my white shoes. Why not be the first on your block to rock yer socks with some blues in a box?
And, for those of you in the joint-replacement crowd, next Monday from 1 to 3 pm at the Rose Baker Senior Center, I’ll be exercising my rights with the Good Old Salty Jazz Band. This is a fun outfit…and I’m not the oldest member!….for a change. Anyway, there’s dancing and coffee and someone always brings cookies or something, so c’mon down. It’s just like an A.A. meeting without the guilt and speeches!
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Bill Staines to perform at One World Coffee House on Jan. 30
Folk musician Bill Staines will perform Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. at the One World Coffee House at the First Universalist Church, 59 Main St., Essex.
Donation is $15. For reservations, call 978-325-3252.
Singing mostly his own songs, Bill Staines has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances.
His music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon, the on-the-road truckers, or the everyday workers that make up this land.
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From the BEACON-TODAY!: Help us capture a ‘Day in the Life’
It’s Not Too Late!
I’d love to see some pics on Chronicle from fellow GMGers!
From Wicked Local at the Beacon–
Grab your camera or cell phone and help us capture Monday, Jan. 25 in your community for our “Day in the Life” special project.
Wicked Local is joining with WCVB-TV’s award-winning news magazine “Chronicle HD” to document Jan. 25 across New England.
Send us the ordinary and the extraordinary: kids going off to school, a moment at the office, a stunning sunset, a great basketball shot, your favorite local character. Start at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, and keep your lens open until 11:59:59 p.m.
We will publish some of your pictures on photo pages in your local paper, post photos on Wicked Local and share your pictures with WCVB’s “Chronicle,” which will air a special program in February.
Please include complete caption information about your photo’s time, place and subject, along with your name and town.
E-mail only one photo at a time to oneday@wickedlocal.com and put DAY in the subject field.
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Action offers adult education classes
Action, Inc. Employment and Training Program, 180 Main St., Gloucester, is offering the following classes:
“Microsoft Word Create,” Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. for six weeks, beginning Feb. 24. Format, edit and merge a wide range of documents including letters, reports and proposals. Manage documents, files and projects electronically. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Windows before taking this course.
“CAN/HHA (Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide)”; class scheduled to begin in February. Training students will gain skills necessary to provide quality heath care to residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and for clients in their homes. Program is offered free to low-income individuals who qualify. Criminal background check and written assessment test necessary for acceptance into training.
For more information or to register, call 978-281-7402 or e-mail pattyjobs@yahoo.com.
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New Band Debut
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Photos from last night’s Haiti Benefit Concert
To see more photos, click here or on the photos above.
Last night’s concert was a entertaining mix of music, dance, and comedy. We have some great talent in Gloucester. A huge THANK YOU to all who gave their time and energy to raise money for Doctors Without Borders who in turn will provide needed aid to the Haiti people.
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How to Buy a Digital Camera
Many people have asked how to choose a digital camera. This article should help.
From Digital Photography School
1. Determine what you need
A mistake I see some digital camera buyers making is that they get sucked into buying cameras that are beyond what they really need. Some questions to ask yourself before you go shopping:
- What do you need the camera for?
- What type of photography will you be doing? (portraits, landscapes, macro, sports)
- What conditions will you be largely photographing in? (indoors, outdoors, low light, bright light)
- Will you largely stay in auto mode or do you want to learn the art of photography?
- What experience level do you have with cameras?
- What type of features are you looking for? (long zoom, image stabilization, large LCD display etc)
- How important is size and portability to you?
- What is your budget?
Ask yourself these questions before you go to buy a camera and you’ll be in a much better position to make a decision when you see what’s on offer. You’ll probably find the sales person asks you this question anyway – so to have thought about it before hand will help them help you get the right digital camera.
Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-buy-a-digital-camera#ixzz0dXaAmyGu
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Reminder about Tonight’s Haiti Benefit Concert
HELPING HAITI
“A Benefit Relief Concert”
Tonight, January 23 at 7:00pm – 11:00 pm
Blackburn Performing Arts
We join the millions of US citizens donating time, money and effort to ease the suffering.
Local musicians and performers including Dan King and members of Safety, Henri Smith, Bradley Royds, Ian McColl, Dire Wolf, Dave Sag, Gary Shane, John Keegan, Renee and Joe, the Terrestrials, the Vipers, Willie Alexander, Bill Gleason, David Trooper, Lisa Landy, Uma, Tucker Lindquist, Deb Hardy, Jason Feinman, George Hall, Satch Kearans, Bonnie and Nancy, Rory O’Connell, Gordon Baird, Barbara Koen, Peter Van Ness, Will Hunt and many others offer an evening of song and performance in support of the international response.
All donations will be given to Doctors Without Borders the international medical relief organization that is one of the major presences on the ground on the island.
Suggested admission/donation is $10 additional donations will be welcome.
Further information available at (978) 281 – 0680
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Beautiful Industry – State Fish Pier
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Fundraising Dance
Cape Ann Relay for Life
Fundraising Dance
Team Ribbons of Hope
3rd Annual Maryanne Macchi Dance
Gloucester Elks
Saturday January 23rd
7pm to 11pm
Leo’s Classic Hits
Refreshments and Raffles
$15.00 per person
for Tickets please call Pam: 978-283-2040, Christine 978-282-9930, or Nancy 978-283-0193 or purchase at the door.
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Tonight at the Rhumb Line!
From Dave Sag–
Live! At the Rhumb Line, this week only, something new and different: “modern” blues. Ha-Ha-Ha. Actually, I would like to introduce you-all to Mr. Evan Goudreau, young lion, glitarist, and big man on the hippocampus these days. He’s been around and plays all over the east coast, singin’ and playin’ his way to electronic stardom. He’s all over the place on the web; czech him out!
Also joining us for the first time is Andrew Jones, on drummbs. First heard him playing with Mark Earley, so you know he’s gotta be good. Of course, Greg T. will be there with his hat and smokin’ catarrh, and myself, as well. Doo come.
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She’s a great model!
Livvy’s been my best model from the time she was a tiny kitten. It’s the only thing she’s cooperative about!
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Music at the Dog Bar!
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More Magnolia Photos
Seems like a lot of my old Magnolia buddies are missing their “home”.
Click here or on the photo above for more pictures.
Good Morning Gloucester 