My View of Life on the Dock
Centennial Grove 1940 – Back row l-r Virginia DaCruz, Mildred Francis, Deolinda Neves. Middle row Virginia Francis, Amelia Muniz, Carlotta Neves. Front row Ginger Francis (Charland}, Madeline Neves (McCormack), Mary Muniz (Gabry), Mary Francis (Roberts).
Photo from Gloucester Memories on Facebook
A great pho recognizing March 2021 Women’s Month
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Gloucester Smiles in Rockport
Annual Spring Art Show & Sale
For over thirty-five years this plant continues to be joy each winter. (Virginia does all the work, caring for ALL THE PLANTS, I just enjoy both)
Winter in Gloucester still brings a smile.
From our friend and talented photographer Laurinda Butcher. Come in and see my photography and pick up something for Valentine’s Day! Enter to win a Great Egret on 24×36 canvas to benefit the Open Door. Arts Abound Magnolia is a socially safe small shop with many local treasures to discover. Thanks, Laurinda Butcher Free Arts Abound, 21C Lexington Avenue Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930. Saturday February 13, 2021 from 9 AM EST – 3 PM EST. Look forward to seeing all.
This Saturday will be a great day to get your last minute Valentine Gifts. artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com
ARTS ABOUND is proud to present our wonderful artists:
SUE WHEELER – OWNER
Extensive variety of paintings, greeting cards, graphic design services and custom art
DONNA ARDIZONNI
Dramatic local photography
STEPHANIE MASON
All things fish! Placemats, mugs, ornaments, greeting cards
KAREN KEOUGH
Oceanside paintings, scarves, greeting cards, pillows
BRENDA MALLOY
Colorful and whimsical, magnets and greeting cards
CHRISTINE GAUTHIER-KELLEY
Stunning hand painted silk scarves and jackets
MELISSA COX
Inspirational local photography
SUE INGRAM
Lovely local watercolors and painted earrings
LISA KNEBEL
Beautiful ocean-inspired pottery
TIN CAN SALLY
Unique, cool jewelry made from upcycled tin cans
DEB SCHRADIECK
Stunning local watercolors
JOHN ABISAMRA
Local photography focusing on amazing light
CLAIRE PERRAULT
Colorful handwoven textiles including scarves, baby hats and table runners
AUDI SOUZA
Beautiful local paintings, prints, and painted shells with scenes of Gloucester and Magnolia
ELLEN GARVEY
Amazing handblown glass
CAITLYN MANLEY
Cleverly playful hair pieces
ERIK HAHR
Exquisite hand-etched copper and silver earrings
LARRY PARSONS
Closeup photography of nature
ALAN BOURGAULT
Incredible wood crafted items: cutting boards, knives, chopsticks
LAURINDA BUTCHER
Intriguing nature photography cards
ELMSHADE GLASS STUDIO
Gorgeous fused glass plates, window hangings, and ornaments
HERMIT HILL STUDIO
Hand-carved wooden signs
HEATHER BELL
Hand-painted bold silk scarves
ELIZABETH GILLETT
Amazing variety of gorgeous, soft wool scarves
BRANDY BROUILLETTE
Fun and funky earrings and handmade unique cards
Join us at Arts Abound this Saturday, Feb 6 from 10-2. Our Featured Artist, Laurinda Butcher, will be outside, with a mask and socially distancing, to speak about her incredible local photos. We will also be having a raffle for her egret print below. Come to 21C Lexington Ave in Magnolia, MA to buy tickets. Proceeds from the raffle go to Open Door, Gloucester’s food pantry. So, you can enjoy seeing amazing art and help out the less fortunate. See you then!
BEDFORD, Mass. – VA Bedford Healthcare System, in partnership with the City of Gloucester and Cape Ann Veterans Services, is holding a Veteran COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Rose Baker Senior Center this weekend, Feb. 6-7, 2021.
VA will administer the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Veterans 60 and older who are currently enrolled in VA health care. VA schedulers are actively calling these patients to schedule appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. both days. Enrolled Veterans may also call the COVID-19 vaccination line at 781-687-4000 to make an appointment at Gloucester or Bedford.
The Rose Baker Senior Center is located at 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street in Gloucester. Veterans will be automatically scheduled for Feb. 27 for their second vaccination dose at Gloucester.
Veterans who are not enrolled or do not currently receive care at VA can visit VA’s Eligibility web page to learn more: https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/.
Follow our COVID-19 vaccination page at https://www.bedford.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for updates. Like and follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/VABedfordHCS and https://twitter.com/VABedfordHCS.
On Sunday evening at sunset the clouds were oddly shaped. It was so pretty.
Good Morning Gloucester 