My View of Life on the Dock
The Gloucester Elks on Atlantic Rd will be holding their Fall Craft Show Saturday Oct 5 from 10 am – 3pm. Pat D’s Photos will be there along with many other fine local vendors. It’s always a great show! Save the date.
Graduates receive a Chromebook and one year of home Internet service
The Sawyer Free Library is now accepting participants for its new Computer Basics Course, a free, hands-on program designed to help adults build essential digital skills for everyday life, work, and learning. The 15-hour, self-paced course, which runs through December 12, 2025, is delivered in the Library’s new Digital Learning Lab. Upon successful completion, qualified participants will receive a free Chromebook to keep and a hotspot with one year of Internet service.
“Digital skills open doors—to jobs, to services, to staying connected with family,” said Library Director Jenny Benedict. “The Sawyer Free Library’s Digital Learning Lab team provides welcoming, one-on-one support so adults with little or no experience can learn at their own pace and celebrate every milestone.”
Participants will gain foundational skills that include setting up and using a computer and the Internet, navigating websites and applications, practicing online security and safety, and using communication tools such as email and video conferencing.
The Computer Basics Course will be held in the Digital Learning Lab on the ground floor of Sawyer Free Library, located at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester. Drop-in training and practice hours are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The course is designed for adults with limited computer access or experience. Priority will be given to applicants who qualify for benefit programs and have a defined learning goal. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, SNAP, TANF, WIC, TAFDC, EAEDC, MRVP, RAFT, LIHEAP, MassHealth/Medicaid, and SSI/SSDI.
Interested participants can contact the Digital Learning Lab Service Desk by phone at 978-325-5546, by email at computerbasics@sawyerfreelibrary.org or in person at the Library and asking for Roger or Joe.
Participants do not need to own a computer to enroll. A Chromebook will be provided for use during the course and may be taken home upon successful completion. In addition, a hotspot with a one-year Internet service plan will be included for eligible graduates.
“This is about access and confidence,” added Benedict. “With individualized coaching from our Digital Tutors and Librarians, adults can practice real-world tasks—safely setting up devices, applying for jobs, accessing health information, or connecting with loved ones online.”
The Sawyer Free Library’s Digital Learning Lab is a new community resource dedicated to digital inclusion—offering approachable training, devices, and support to help Gloucester residents thrive in an increasingly online world. The Computer Basics Course is supported through a generous Digital Equity Initiative Partnership Grant from the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF).
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Pre-orders are now live for Sunday, Oct 5th
More days coming soon… stay tuned! 
Bagel of the Week: Maple Salt and Pepper!
This Sunday, Apothecary Suil Crow is hosting a Psychic Fair from 10 – 5 and they will be setting up the parking lot early so please park in front of the Rockport Brewing Company. (Thank you, Ray!) or at the train station right behind the shop. Thank you for understanding!
As their season begins to wind down, we returned to the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn on Atlantic Road for breakfast at their lovely cafe. It’s a beautiful setting for a relaxing breakfast. The menu offers a great variety of your breakfast/brinch favorites. I was intrigued by the cheddar biscuits that same with the Country Breakfast, so I ordered that. The biscuits did not disappoint! GMG Jim got the famous pumpkin pancakes. We enjoyed our late breakfast very much and regret not visiting more often over the summer months, but you still have through October to make your visit.
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🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5
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🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles
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The Railways has always been one of my favorite places to take photos. These simple pieces of lumber made my day (clearly it doesn’t take much). They’re gorgeous.
Christmas is in only 3 months! Some of our other winter holidays are even sooner so maybe it’s time to start planning so you aren’t facing a last minute panic (remember you promised yourself that wouldn’t happen again?) Here are some examples of the ways that Pat D’s Photos is trying to help. We have a variety of holiday cards available now and the inventory is healthy. Get your cards early!
As you know, I’ve been away on a photography trip but will plan to be back in the shop Sunday from 11-3 as well as Thursday-Saturday next week (Gloucester Elks Fall Show Sunday Oct 5) so stop by and see what’s new with Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos at 44 Main Street.
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