Caffe Sicilia is raffling tickets for an enormous Easter egg. The funds raised are going towards autism. Did I mention the egg is DARK chocolate 🙂
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THE LONG BEACH DAIRY MAID IS OPEN!
The Long Beach Dairy Maid has reopened for the season and Frank, who runs both the Long Beach Dairy Maid and SurfSide Subs, says that SurfSide Subs is reopening on Thursday. Visit their website here. Did you know you can order from SurfSide Subs online? Or call 978-281-1700.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL ROCKY NECK 5K!
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SPRING CLASSES AT CALVO WOOD STUDIO
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FRIENDS OF CAPE ANN: WHERE AND HOW DO YOU WORK?
Survey shared by Bo Abrams ~
Isn’t Cape Ann Amazing?
We have such a unique community. People here do so many interesting things for work. We are researching the economic ecosystem of how and where you work to create a state-of-the-art coworking space for Cape Ann.
Do you live here? Take the survey. Do you visit? Take the survey. Do you work from home? Take the survey.
Thanks in advance for being awesome!
~ the CoWorkGloucester Team
P.S. Share this survey with your friends, your neighbors, your network, your community!
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STOP AND SHOP EMBRACES DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS AND TAKES GIANT LEAP INTO THE PAST
At a time when cities and states across America are working hard to eliminate the scourge of disposable plastic bags, our own Stop & Shop on Thacher Road has taken a flying leap into the past by installing a new bagging system in the checkout lines. My husband and I patronize Stop and Shop regularly and we are both dismayed and left wondering why they have changed to a system that actively encourages the use of disposable plastic bags.
At each checkout line, the old chute that extended beyond the cash register to the bagging area has been replaced by a cramped six-sided carousel preloaded with those horrible disposable plastic bags. The idea is that as an item is paid for, the person doing the bagging can put it immediately into a plastic bag, and when the bag is full they give the carousel a quick spin, bringing around the next plastic bag to be filled.
It’s true that this new system makes it possible to fill bags more quickly and may have been a nifty idea in 1977. But this is 2017, and most of us are avoiding disposable plastic bags. This new Stop & Shop system promotes the use of disposable plastic bags and makes it more difficult to use your own canvas or reusable plastic bag. Additionally, although paper bags are available, they are kept well out of sight.
Perhaps the corporate parent of Stop & Shop – the Dutch supermarket operator Koninkliijke Ahold N.V. – isn’t concerned about the terrible damage done by disposable plastic bags. If you patronize Stop & Shop, please continue to bring your own bags, and ask the baggers to use them. Please don’t take the disposable plastic bags.
A plethora of plastic 😦 😦
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE C.B. FISK OPEN HOUSE MAY 13th!!
How exciting to share that the new C. B. Fisk Opus 148 organ will be available to view at the Fisk open house on May 13th. The organ is being installed at my mother- and father-in-law’s church, Christ Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was so exciting to be at the first meting with my in-laws and Greg Bover. Our daughter Liv has performed at the cathedral and my sister-in-law Amy was married there. I am so looking forward to seeing and hearing it on our next visit to Ohio!
If you have never been to a Fisk open house you are missing a truly exceptional Gloucester experience. The instruments are stunning up close and the artistry and workmanship exquisite.
The first photo is of the scale model of the Cincinnati organ, Opus 148, which has 2 manuals and 22 stops. The second photo is of Opus 150, with 3 manuals and 49 stops and that is headed to Christ Church in Philadelphia. Both organ models are scaled at 1:16 and both will be at the open house.
Aren’t the scale models beautiful and fascinating? I love looking at them nearly as much the real thing.
Celebrate with us
Join us in Gloucester to celebrate the creation of two new pipe organs.
See and hear Opus 148 and 150 standing together in our workshop.Saturday, May 13
2 pm – 6 pmC.B. Fisk, Inc.
21 Kondelin Rd.
Gloucester, MA 01930
978 283-1909
www.cbfisk.comLight fare & refreshments served
See and hear Opus 148 and 150 standing together in our workshop.Saturday, May 13
2 pm – 6 pmC.B. Fisk, Inc.
21 Kondelin Rd.
Gloucester, MA 01930
978 283-1909
www.cbfisk.comLight fare & refreshments served
Greg Bover, Vice President for Operations, towards the center, back with his arms folded.
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The Goddesses Tonight! Dave Sags’s Blues Party 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 4.13.2017
It’s Thursday, Dave Sag is at The Rhumb Line with the musical guest of his choice. He must have woken up on a funny side of the bed when he invited The Goddesses (along with Steve Chaggarisand John Cameron) to fill the bill for three sets of old-timey rock and soul this Thursday, April 13th starting at 8:30. Join the fun.
The Rhumb Line
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA
978.283.9732
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CAPE ANN VERNAL POND FIELD TRIP TONIGHT – THURSDAY APRIL 13TH
Greetings from the Pond Team…
We had a great field trip last night to Ravenswood Park. A few spotted sals seen migrating – even though it wasn’t raining the ground was still wet from the afternoon rain. Lots of peepers calling and breeding, good wood frog chorus. Lots of congressing sals in the pool. Spermatophores and eggs. Fairy shrimp, caddisfly larva, red-backed salamander and a predaceous diving beetle. What else do you need really?
Still need volunteers for next week’s snake shows.
I’m expecting some good action at the pools tonight, so there will be a field trip. Meet at Walgreen’s at 9 pm.
See you there, Rick
We are adding more photographs from the nighttime field trips so check them out…
Nighttime Vernal Pond Field Trip Photographs 2017
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WHERE DOES THE EASTER BUNNY DWELL?
At beautiful bunny cottage! The charming bunny houses at Nichols Candy House were made by Diane P. Don’t you love her imaginative details? Notice even the tiny blue eggs on the window frame and chimney
Nichols has vintage chocolate molds to celebrate every season. One year as a surprise, Barbara Nichols made me a very special Scotty dog, made from one of their antique molds. She’ll make one for you, too, by special order. The bunny in the foreground is made from a vintage mold.
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Toni Ann Enes joins Fly Amero this Wednesday 7-10pm @ The Rhumb Line 4.12.2017
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, April 12th – 7pm
Special Guest: TONI ANN!
She’s back! The wonderful Toni Ann Enes joins us once
again this week at the Rhumb! Great music from one of
Gloucester’s most cherished treasures. We hit at 7pm! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
4/19 * J.B. Amero
4/26 * Chick Marston
5/03 * Ron Schrank
5/10 * Tony Frontiero
5/17 * Inge Berg
5/24 * Jon Butcher
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Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
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IMPORTANT SAINT PETER’S FIESTA DATES FOR 2017
The dates of Saint Peter’s Fiesta are June 21st through June 25th and the schedule will be posted on the Saint Peter’s Fiesta website. There is a rumor circulating that Fiesta falls on the following weekend, which is definitely not true. This information comes straight from Fiesta committee member Al Millefoglie.
Tremendously exciting that this year marks the 90th anniversary of the Saint Peter’s Fiesta. I think it’s going to be the BEST FIESTA EVER!!
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Fishermen’s Wives Charm at Rad Jewelers
Sterling Silver Charm and 18” Chain – $75
(a portion of each sale goes to the Fishermen’s Wives Association)
Designed by Rad Jewelers and sold by Rad Jewelers at 45 Main Street.
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OF ROCK AND REED, AND SEA AND SUN – MORNING SCENES FROM CAPE ANN’S BEAUTIFUL BACKSHORE
Beautiful, beautiful Cape Ann spring awakening. Photos from today’s fine April morning.
Sing, sing sing Red-winged Blackbird!
Almost daybreak at Good Harbor Beach
Backshore Sunrise. The sun was rising on the way to Brace Cove
Niles Pond
Painted Turtles and a female Red-breasted Merganser were basking on the warm rocks while a flock of Quarky Pants were roosting in the trees. Happy Spring!
I’ve never seen so many Black-crowned Night Herons–TEN all together in the trees and at the water’s edge.
Salt Island and Thacher Island Daybreak
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Music Around Town ~ April -10-16, 2017
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GLOUCESTER FROM PLUM ISLAND
I think these are Gloucester’s wind turbines, looking across Ipswich Bay. The photo was taken at Sandy Point. Please write if you believe otherwise. Thank you!
Super windy and chilly Saturday afternoon but nonetheless beautiful. I renewed our annual Parker River National Wildlife Refuge pass, which is good for one year, and think it is the best twenty dollars spent. Kudos for being the cutest pass, too!
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Plum Island Canada Geese
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SKY DRAMA OVER GLOUCESTER HARBOR
Layers of of fast moving April storm clouds swirling over the Harbor last night.
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Smith’s Cove Rocky Neck
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THANK YOU @ESSEXHERITAGE!
Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Secretary Kerry
Together with the Essex National Heritage’s 20th anniversary celebration, 131 Trailblazing organizations where honored at last night’s grand gala, held at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Over 300 Essex Heritage supporters were in attendance.
Very special guest Secretary John Kerry, who helped craft the legislation in 1996 that designated the area (and worked with Senator Kennedy over many years to secure funding), gave an inspiring speech highlighting the fact that the past twenty years of this unique public-private partnership has created the tremendous success that is the Essex National Heritage area.
Congratulations to the Essex National Heritage and all the Trailblazers!
The best fun seeing these four at the gala!! Captain Stefan Edick of the Schooner Adventure, Captain Tom Ellis of the Schooner Lannon, Mayor Sefatia, and Tom Balf, Director of Maritime Gloucester.
A special toast was given to the following Trailblazers:
Preserving this Special Region: Essex County Greenbelt Association; Connecting People to Place: The Trustees of Reservations; Building & Growing Our Future: Peabody Essex Museum; Advancing Our Educational Mission (tied for first place): Lowell’s Boat Shop and The House of Seven Gables. Of special note to Cape Ann residents, Maritime Gloucester came in second place and Essex Shipbuilding Museum came in third place in the category Advancing Our Educational Mission.
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Evan Goodrow Tonight ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm 4.6.2017
This Thursday at the Rummie: I’m gonna have to eat my spinach cuz Mr. Evan Goodrow is coming to town! the scrofulous Mr. G is sure to delight you as he always does with his nuclear versions of blues, and assorted popular toons. Always a pleasure.
And he’s dragging in Mr. Dave Moore, foremost funguy drummer to keep the pressure up. I’m gonna need a couple o’ days to recover….
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
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LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP THE POLLINATORS THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE SAWYER FREE LIBRARY
Seaside Goldenrod for Bees and Butterflies
Come on over to the Sawyer Free Library Thursday night and learn how you can create a welcoming haven for birds, bees, and butterflies!
Plant Cosmos for the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
Marsh Milkweed for the Butterflies and Bees
Male and Female Luna Moths
Zinnias for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Bees, and Butterflies
Mexican Sunflower and Bee
Monarch and Hibiscus
Good Morning Gloucester 