Do You Have A Senior Pet Suffering From Joint Pain? We Can Help!

 by Angel Wings Wellness

Do You Have A Senior Pet Suffering From Joint Pain? We Can Help!

The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation. Conventional pharmaceuticals commonly used to treat pain sometimes have a negative impact on the immune system, GI tract, liver, and kidneys. Additionally, they don’t always work as well as we would like them to – for humans as well as our pets.

CBD is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory which can help your senior pet experience better joint health in their Golden Years. Please stop in for a free consultation for your pet Friday or Saturday 11-4 to speak with a Certified CBD Consultant or call 978-985-4592.

12 Rogers Street- Gloucester

Friday and Saturday 11-4

978-985-4592

angelwingscbd.com

Come in and get a FREE Glosta Grooves STICKA

Vote Tuesday! Special Election

Vote Tuesday March 31: polls open 7 am- -8 pm. Special Election for Ann Margaret Ferrante’s seat. Click here for more info: https://www.gloucester-ma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2081

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Motif No.1 Day

 ~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ~ 

Built by Fishermen, Named by Artists, Loved by All

Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty, creative energy, and community pride.

Stroll through town as artists set up along the harbor capturing Motif No. 1 and Rockport’s stunning waterfront in real time. Enjoy live music, street performances, family-friendly art activities, and pop-up experiences that unfold throughout the day. From Dock Square to Bearskin Neck and beyond, there’s always something happening just around the corner.

Explore galleries, discover local shops, and experience the charm that has inspired generations of artists. Whether you’re watching a painting come to life, enjoying a performance, or simply taking in the view, Motif No. 1 Day invites you to slow down, look closer, and connect with what makes Rockport so special.

Upcoming Container Gardening Workshops with Backyard Growers

 ~ BACKYARDGROWERSGLOUCESTER ~ EDIT

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 UPCOMING CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOPS  These workshops cover key considerations and benefits, container sizing, container-friendly plant and seed varieties, soil health and care & more. 

Choose a date:

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 Saturday 4/11 9:30-11am at Backyard Growers HQ OR Thursday 5/14 5:30-7pm at Cape Ann Lanes

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 FREE for Backyard Growers Program Gardeners. $20 general admission. Proceeds support Backyard Growers’ work creating equitable access to the resources, space & knowledge people need to grow their own food in our community.

Reserve your spot

Interested in a container garden with Backyard Growers? Learn more about our GrowBag Garden Program, which provides income-eligible household with three containers, container-friendly seeds and seedlings, organic soil, and more.

Village Tavern in Salem For Lunch

We drove over the bridge to Salem recently to visit the Peabody Essex Museum on a rainy day. Naturally, we were looking for lunch and libations afterward. We walked a very short distance to the Village Tavern on Essex Street. Our first impression upon walking in was to be reminded of the pubs we visited in Ireland. Several rooms, eclectic wall decor, large bar area all took us back to Ireland. Jim had pretzel bites and we ordered a pizza (delicious). I am always drawn to old newspapers and there was a front page from 1914 in a Salem newspaper describing some of the aftermath of what came to be known as the Great Salem Fire of 1914. It destroyed hundreds of buildings and left 18,000 people homeless over a 2 day period in late June. One of the articles on the front page described a commission being set up to assist residents and business owners with recovery and John B. Tivnan was named to head that effort. Low and behold, John B. Tivnan is on my family tree on the Gloucester side! I just happened to see this wall hanging, took a closer look and found a Gloucester tie. More to come on the Tivnan family connections. What a day! And the food was just right. If you’re over that way, check it out.

The schedule is set for the Battle of Gloucester reenactment events Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

– 10 A.M. — Morning Battle Reenactment:

Maritime Chase and Capture

– 2:00 P.M. — Afternoon Battle Reenactment:

Land Battle and British Retreat

– ALL DAY beginning at 9 a.m. (except during battles) – Meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester, browse 18th century shops, and explore a Revolutionary War encampment.

Learn more about what you can expect from the weekend at https://battleofgloucester.com/ schedule-announced-for-battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events-june-20-21-in-gloucester/

After the Snow and Ice – pat morss

As we oscillate our way into spring, the snow banks have mostly melted and the ice is off the ponds.

Exactly a month ago, an early sail outside the harbor. Snow still on the rocks.
Quick clipper snow storms continued alternating with spring days.
Seasonal Red-breasted Mergansers found unfrozen water in Lighthouse Cove.
Squirrels traveled the tree branch network, waiting for more snow on the ground to melt.
Josh Falk’s ‘Atlantic Cod’ looking apprehensive, swimming on snow.
Canada Geese eyeing a narrow strip of blue water between ice and shore on Niles Pond.
With the ice melted, a Common Goldeneye had free rein of the pond.
One of a dozen Harbor Seals haulded out and sunning at Brace Cove.
Foraging for food is easier without snow, for the White-tailed Deer. And they’re not afraid.
A competetive Northern Cardinal protecting his area.
Then calling for, or communicating with, his mate on a warm morning.
Newly-blooming crocuses. They were snipped off by the deer before the next morning.