Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

For my Azorean Friends – Festas das Lajes do Pico

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Gloucester has a strong tie to the Azores, I hope you enjoy.

A video of the Festival of Lajes do Pico where I was born… parade of old traditions.

Festas das Lajes do Pico

Beauport Princess Captains wish everyone a Happy Valentine

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Beauport Princess Valentine Dinner – be sure to view more photos by Terry Webber on  GoodMorningGloucester.

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Cape Ann Animal Aid Winter Ball Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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A well attended event with great food, and great Auction participation at Cruiseport.

CONGRATULATIONS

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My favorite Center Piece was from Mamie’s Kitchen.

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Christmas Toys at Ristorante La Trattoria and Pizzeria

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Bruce Tarr and Sefatia Romeo Theken collect Toys for needy children at Ristorante La Trattoria and Pizzeria in Gloucester. Restaurant owner and staff, and all contributors make many children smile this Christmas.

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College Break at Sugar Magnolia’s

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The future generation knows the best place in town for breakfast. Sugar Magnolia’s

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Azorean Tradition – Linguiça Making in Gloucester since 1898

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Steve and Jerry Burke carry on the tradition of making Azorean Linguiça in their family’s 1898 Linguiça Smoke house. The recipe they use is from their great grandmother who came to this country from Lajes do Pico Azores. The Azorean Linguiça smoke house may be the oldest operating in the country.  Watch Video below:

Linguiça Making

Bank Gloucester Hosts Hospice Tree of Lights

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IMG_7606Patrick Thorpe President and CEO of Bank Gloucester hosts the Hospice Tree of Light on Dec 9th 2013, many people came to honor memory of loved ones, and support the dedicated work of Hospice .

 

 

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BENEFIT FOR RANDY BURNS Nov 30th Reminder

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A Cape Ann Pee-Wee Football All-Star Game will be taking place on Saturday, November 30 at New Balance Field at Newell Stadium to benefit long time league board member and referee, Randy Burns.  Randy recently suffered a tragic accident which has left him paralyzed from the chest down. He is determined to continue fighting with the same spirit that he used to serve the children of our community for the past fifteen years as a football referee and Little League umpire. Please come and attend the B level game starting at 12:00 and the A level game immediately following to show your support for Randy.  Admission is a voluntary donation at the gate.

We  also have bracelets with “Randy” on one side and “Strong” on the other side available for a $5.00 donation.   If you would like one and cannot attend the benefit, please call RoseAnne at 978-335-0755 or Jill at 978-283-0308. 

BENEFIT FOR RANDY BURNS – Nov 30, 2013

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

A Cape Ann Pee-Wee Football All-Star Game will be taking place on Saturday, November 30 at New Balance Field at Newell Stadium to benefit long time league board member and referee, Randy Burns.  Randy recently suffered a tragic accident which has left him paralyzed from the chest down. He is determined to continue fighting with the same spirit that he used to serve the children of our community for the past fifteen years as a football referee and Little League umpire. Please come and attend the B level game starting at 12:00 and the A level game immediately following to show your support for Randy.  Admission is a voluntary donation at the gate.

We  also have bracelets with “Randy” on one side and “Strong” on the other side available for a $5.00 donation.   If you would like one and cannot attend the benefit, please call RoseAnne at 978-335-0755 or Jill at 978-283-0308. 

A Cox “Fan” recruited as a prop for Olive Kitteridge Movie

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A Fan from Main Street Art and Antiques was recruited to be a prop in the Movie Olive Kitteridge, for an undisclosed amount. “Wendy” the Fan was discovered in a beautiful sunset over Main Street, scene.

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Cape Ann Youth Hockey – Announcement

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Submitted by Kristin Michel

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Cape Ann Youth Hockey Invites Kids Age 4-9 to participate in

Try Hockey for Free Day on November 2nd

Cape Ann Youth Hockey invites boys and girls ages 4 to 9 years old to Talbot Rink on Saturday, November 2nd at 9am for a Try Hockey for Free clinic to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment.

Try Hockey For Free Day is part of Come Play Hockey Month. This program, designed to provide youth hockey associations a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport, is a joint‐effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League, and NHL member clubs. With Total Hockey and Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports, the official sponsors of Try Hockey For Free Day, USA Hockey has 500 locations offering kids between the ages of 4 and 9 years old this unique opportunity.

CAYH looks forward to introducing new families to our sport! Every participant will receive a special gift from CAYH and a hockey jersey from USA Hockey.

Advance on-line registration is required and space is limited.

To register for Cape Ann Youth Hockey’s Try Hockey for Free clinic, please visit www.TryHockeyForFree.com.

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Please contact Kristin Michel at admin@capeannyouthhockey.com with any questions.

THEN and NOW – Fish Farm to THE FARM

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Proposed location,  once a Fish Drying Farm, Bob’s Clam Shack, and NOW “The Farm”

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