Gloucester Firefighters and staff from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department stand together after puchasing toys for the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
Chief Eric Smith is pleased to share that the Gloucester Fire Department has joined forces with Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department to raise money to fill the holiday store of the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund.
The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund has been helping children in need on Cape Ann have a brighter Christmas for nearly a decade now, providing toys to more than 1,250 children in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, Essex and Ipswich.
The fund provides gifts to children whose families are struggling financially by operating a holiday store filled with gifts that children can choose from to make their holidays a little brighter. The store is operated by Wellspring House in Gloucester, and Pathways for Kids, with major support from Sen. Bruce Tarr and Action Inc.
This year, the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund toy store is located at Pathways for Kids, 29 Emmerson Ave., Gloucester.
Gloucester Firefighters Dean DeCoste, Mike Michell, Lukas McRobb and Lieutenants Bud Doucette and Tom Sayess have all collected cash donations for the toy drive during the week of Thanksgiving. They also launched a GoFundMe page to raise additional funds, and toys were collected at Gloucester Fire Headquarters.
The need is greater than ever this year, as 366 children between ages 12 and 18 have signed up for assistance.
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Gloucester firefighters and staff from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department setoff for Walmart in Danvers to purchase new, unwrapped gifts to add to the toys collected, and those gifts were delivered on Thursday, Dec. 14.
“We, along with Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department, would like to personally thank all those who have contributed or will contribute to this holiday effort,” said Chief Smith. “This is a great cause and a great organization here on Cape Ann.”
A Gloucester Fire engine filled with toys heading to the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)Gloucester Firefighters bought toys for the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund before delivering them. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)Gloucester Firefighters who participated in the effort. From left are Firefighters Brandon Parsons, Dean DeCoste, and Wellington Machado, Capt. Nicholas Oullette and Firefighter Joseph DeSalvo. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
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Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com
From the Grace Center to Virgilio’s, Main Street is deckin’ the halls. Look closely to see ‘Brooke the Virgilio Reindeer’ smiling through their wreath!
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J.K. Simmons and Christine Baranski voice Edward Hopper and Josephine Nivison Hopper in this intimate documentary
Best known for iconic and enigmatic works including “Nighthawks,” “Chop Suey” and “House by the Railroad,” realist painter Edward Hopper has inspired countless artists and filmmakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Ridley Scott to the creators of “The Simpsons.” But little is known about Hopper’s own influences. American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story reveals the man behind the brush and explores how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career. American Masters –HOPPER: An American love story premieres nationwide Tuesday, January 2 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.
Featuring a generous selection of Hopper’s evocative images, revealing research and rare archival footage, American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story offers an exploration into his complex life, and how he became an enigmatic yet wildly popular artist. Hopper’s story is further illuminated through readings of letters and diary entries, voiced by Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”) and Emmy Award winner Christine Baranski (“The Gilded Age”) as Edward and Josephine, respectively. Isabel May (“1923”) also voices Hopper’s earlier, secret romantic interest Alta Hilsdale.
American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story reveals that one cannot understand Edward Hopper without understanding his relationship with his wife, Jo. Before Hopper became one of the most well-known American artists, he sold his first painting, “Sailing,” for $250 and did not sell another for 11 years. His fortune changed dramatically when he met fellow artist Josephine Nivison in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Nivison becomes Hopper’s primary model, marketer and muse. Her candid diaries chronicle her experience giving up her own promising career to take on the management of her husband’s work to boost his reputation and sales. With excerpts from rare television interviews, the film captures Edward Hopper’s peculiar personality and insight into his own art, as well as Josephine’s reflections on her sacrifice for him.
HOPPER: An American love story will also kick off efforts for the recently announced American Masters Visibility, Inclusion and Accessibility (VIA) Initiative, which aims to build upon the series’ commitment to presenting programming for, by and about disabled communities. The digital version of the film and its accompanying trailer will be the first to feature extended audio description, open captioning and onscreen ASL interpretation.
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We stopped by Long Beach to see the Cape Ann Motor Inn Christmas tree on the beach and were impressed by the festive look at the Inn on Rockport Road. They are clearly ready for you this holiday season if you find yourself short a bed or two while visitors are in town.
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Celebrate the beginning of New Year’s weekend on Friday, December 29th at 7:30pm in the historic Gloucester Meetinghouse with the Good Old Salty Jazz Band playing New Orleans Jazz tunes of the holiday season. This group of legendary local musicians will delight you with their fantastic sound!
Robert Tuffley, cornet & trumpet John Cameron, piano Jimmy Favazza, drums John Hicks guitar & banjo Dave Sag, bass Robert Landoni, sax & clarinet Rikki Razdan, sax & clarinet Ben Tuck, trombone
Last year’s New Year’s concert in the Meetinghouse sold out, so purchase your seats early! Light refreshments will be served. The Meetinghouse is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.There is a side entrance with an elevator at 10 Church Street.
Unable to attend in person?The concert will start at 7:30pm and will be simulcast on the Gloucester Meetinghouse YouTube channel, where it will be available afterwards.
Tickets are available online at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door by cash, check or credit card. General seating $30; students $10; children under 12 free.
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