Good Morning Joey,

Upcoming for the Photography Division of the Rockport Art Association is Large Works: by Leslie D. Bartlett and Jeffrey Trubisz, September 28th thru October 17^th. Opening Reception Sunday, September 29th ~ 2-4pm.

         This show will highlight panoramas under glass and around walls, from locations near and far.   “Expanding beyond traditional photograph sizes of  8×10 inches and 11×14 inches, Leslie and Jeffrey are providing unique views of the familiar and places we have yet to see,” says Law Hamilton, chairperson of the Photography Division at the RAA.

         Leslie D. Bartlett invites us to –

“View from, gaze across, stand in the midst of…

And enter a moment of Emotional Intelligence where all the senses are present.”

He will be featuring a quarry wall image “Noli Me Tangere.”

http://www.sevensacredpauses.com/

         Jeffrey Trubisz invites us to –

“Step into this room and cross my trail for a few moments.  My photographs might be titled “wild places” and my goal is to share with you the simple wonders of environments that are remote and unspoiled.”

http://onthetrailphotography.com/home.html

Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Rockport, MA 01966   
(978) 546-6604   www.rockportartassn.org

Hours:
Through Columbus Day Weekend: Monday thru Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm
Columbus Day: Noon-5pm

After Columbus Day: Tuesday thru Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm

Thank You, Law Hamilton

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Red Cross worker deployed to support flood relief in Colorado

The American Red Cross is supporting rescue operations in Colorado by providing shelter, food, relief supplies and comfort to thousands of people forced them from their homes by flash flooding.

Red Cross workers from the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts are now accepting deployments to help residents recover. Ron Beckley of Gloucester, who specializes as a Disaster Services Technology Supervisor, has been deployed to Colorado.

Disaster Services Technology specialists are responsible for all the technology that is deployed on disaster relief operations. DST volunteers set up satellites where all phone and internet services have been disrupted, they set up computer services in remote locations for Red Cross caseworkers and often have to repair equipment in crisis situations.

More than 800 trained Red Cross disaster workers are staffing shelters and evacuation centers. The Red Cross has delivered more than 17 truckloads of relief supplies to residents – more than 5,000 items have already been handed out. Volunteers are working with community partners and have served more than 15,000 meals and snacks.

Flooding has also destroyed homes in Guam, New Mexico and Texas. Red Cross workers are also helping in those areas by providing shelter, food and comfort for people in need.

Beckley, in accepting this deployment, is gaining more experience working with Red Cross experts throughout the U.S. When he returns to Massachusetts, his knowledge will help better inform our efforts, and help make our local region stronger.

Donations can be made by visiting redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Gloucester Conversations Study Circles start Sunday, September 29

Citizens from all walks of life in Gloucester are invited to participate in an open and
thoughtful dialogue where diverse points of view are harnessed on issues of public concern.
Topic: Gloucester’s Municipal Facilities: Public Safety, City Services Public Schools and Civic Development

Four 2 hour sessions starting September 29 and ending October 24

Groups of eight to twelve citizens in facilitated dialogue

Join any group anywhere in Gloucester. Commitment is for all four sessions with the same group.

FLU CLINIC AT ROCKPORT COUNCIL ON AGING

The Rockport Council on Aging will host a Health Clinic on Tuesday, September 24^th from 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m.  at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway.   The Rockport Board of Health will provide flu shots for those 18 years of age and older.  Please bring your Medicare card and supplemental insurance card for the flu shot.   Diabetes screening and blood pressure screening will also be offered by Addison Gilbert Hospital.

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Hi Joey!

There is a contra dance planned for Sunday, September 22 at the First Baptist Church here in Gloucester.

It’s a very friendly event, the music is excellent and the dancing is fun!  The dance is open to all, no experience needed as everything is taught.

We look forward to welcoming more of our Cape Ann friends and neighbors to the dance floor (or just come watch and listen)!

Rose Sheehan Folk Life Studio

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Plein Air Painting and Photography Morning on Thursday , September 26, 9-12 AM at the old Tarr and Wonson Paint Factory

Hi Everyone,

Rebecca Siswick and the CEO  of Ocean Alliance, Iain Kerr, has invited our group to spend a morning at this gorgeous , partially renovated old paint factory site , painting and taking photographs . This is also a wonderful opportunity to also learn about Ocean Alliance and see the beautiful renovations. We will have coffee and pastry at the new lobby at 9 AM. Feel free to come anytime between 9 and 12 on September 26 and enjoy. Everyone is welcome! (There is quite a bit of parking at the site.)

“Ocean Alliance, Inc, a 501(c) organization, was founded in 1971 by biologist Roger Payne. Led by Dr. Payne and CEO Iain Kerr, Ocean Alliance collects a broad spectrum of data on whales relating particularly to toxicology, bioacoustics, behavior and genetics. Working from that data we give information to policy makers, politicians, non-governmental organizations, educators and students about ocean pollution and the health of the sea life, especially mammal populations. Our data is the basis of many conservation success stories.”

Address  32 Horton Street, Gloucester

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  Angela Cook Reports-

Last night, the Rockport School Committee honored Bob Cannon, Phil
Nutting, Jim Schell and Angela Cook for their commitment to the Rockport
Electrathon program.  Bob Cannon has been the backbone of the program
since its inception at RHS.  Phil and Jim provided ongoing and very
valuable consulting and advice along the way in all things engineering. 
Angela took endless photos of the building, race days, team, etc.  All
of us attended the events, which were held at Lime Rock Park in
Lakeville CT, a LONG drive from Rockport. On race day, we leave Rockport
around 2am to head west to the New York/CT/MA border to a beautiful race
track in the mountains.  The team competes with other schools in the
northeast region in an endurance race with electric race cars they
design, build and drive.  It is an absolutely invaluable and innovative
program, and one that has brought about much pride and incredible
commitment from the students involved.  The Electrathon America races
are held in CT twice a year.  Rockport has been competing for five years
now.  The new Tech Design teacher Dave Young has now gotten involved in
continuing in Bob Cannon’s footsteps with this program.  Our very
generous Education Foundation for Rockport has helped fund the program. 
Attached are photos from the event, including one with those who
received Certificates of Appreciation along with former Rockport High
School student Ben Cook, and current Rockport High School student Jeremy
Wesley.

The Cape Pond Ice Company, which dates from 1848, will be offering free Historic Icehouse Tours this coming weekend, September 20 – 22, on Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm, and Sunday at 11 am.  A warm sweater or sweatshirt, and practical footware (no flip flops !) are recommended. 

The narrated tours last 45 minutes to an hour, and include archival film footage of natural ice harvests from the beginning of last century, an account of the company’s 165 year history, a tour through the 335 # block ice manufacturing area and the 28 degree F. icehouse where new custom ice sculptures are on display, and kids may indulge in a snow ball fight !  The tour concludes with a visit on the ice company wharf overlooking Gloucester Harbor, where vessels are still iced down with tons of ice, and  then with several film clips from the WB Perfect Storm movie and the company’s own upbeat TV Commercials.

These free Icehouse tours are sponsored through the Essex National Heritage Area’s Trails & Sails program, which Cape Pond Ice Company has participated in now for 10 years, since 2004, and has consistently been voted the “People’s Choice” popular venue Award.  Parking is available.  The free tour program will be repeated again next weekend, September 27 – 29.

Further details and directions available at 978-283-0174 or coolestguys@capepondice.com.

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Joe Muzio to speak at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

 

When: Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 pm

Where: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson street, Gloucester, MA 01930

The Gloucester Writers Center is proud to present author Joe Muzio at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on October 2^nd.   Muzio’s memoir Buddy Remembers- Then and Now is a intimate view into the life of an American Family.  Joe is the second child of Italian American parents, both of whom came to America from southern Italy as children. The book is a detailed recollection of his parents’ lives: their marriage, their approaches to life, how they raised his sister and he in Brooklyn and Queens, New York and their continuing influence.  Mr. Muzio is married to Lois Grant Muzio and has three sons and two grandchildren, he lives in Rockport, MA.

Founded in 2010,The Gloucester Writers Center’s mission to preserve, promote and celebrate Cape Ann’s rich literary legacy and to encourage writing and citizenship in the belief that all voices count.  For more information about GWC go to gloucesterwriters.org

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The Rocky Neck Cultural Center in Gloucester, MA is hosting an art exhibit titled Synthesis featuring Montserrat College of Art and Endicott College faculty and students, Sept. 26 – Oct. 20. The Public Reception will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, 3 – 5 pm at The Rocky Neck Art Colony, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. See attached, contact the Cultural Center at 978-515-7004 or visit rockyneckartcolony.org for more information.

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Local artist, J. Abbe, has a open studio this Saturday from 1 – 4 at 548 Washington St, Gloucester, MA
public welcome.

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Join us on September 21st:
Trails & Sails and Block Party Doubleheader
NEXT WEEKEND: Sat., Sept. 21st we have 2 great outdoor events at The Sargent
House Museum.
€ Trails & Sails. Noon-6:00pm. Open Door Event. (House will be open for paid
tours during this time.) Explore the fascinating world of early American
feminist writer Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) and her husband Reverend
John Murray (1741-1815), the founder of Universalism in the Country. Event
includes historic children¹s games and activities in the garden that bring
Judith¹s story to life.
€ Downtown Gloucester Block Party. 6-8pm. At 6pm North Shore Folklore
Theatre Co. will perform two acts from Judith Sargent Murray¹s 1795 play
³The Medium² in the garden. We guarantee a good time will be had by all as
you watch young Eliza¹s story come to life.
Check out our events page for more details! http://sargenthouse.org/events/