Pat D’s Photos has had a quiet summer up to now, but that’s going to take a sharp turn this week as we have 3 opportunities for you to come out and see what’s new with us! There are TWO Cape Ann Makers Markets this week featuring many of your favorite vendors: Tues Aug 1 Moonrise Market 5-9 PM outside on the lawn at the Emerson Inn in Rockport; Thurs Aug 3 at Ocean Alliance 4-8 PM (Culture Splash Thursday so there’s a lot going on that evening!) and Saturday Aug 5 at Festival By The Sea in Manchester 10 AM – 4 PM (a new one for us). Stop by, see what’s new and ask me about my trip to Alaska!

The Rockport Farmers Market is back in Harvey Park every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm! We’ve added an extra hour to make sure you have plenty of time to shop and meet all of our amazing vendors. Come enjoy fresh, local produce, artisanal crafts, beautiful flowers, and delicious baked goods.

We are happy to announce that we now accept SNAP payments on behalf of eligible vendors, and SNAP customers can receive a dollar-for-dollar match for up to $10 per market.  

Short term parking options are available.For more information, come by the Farmers Market Booth (located next to bike rack) or email us at rockportexchange01966@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the market!

Please mark your calendars & respond to volunteer

Gloucester 400+ is seeking volunteers to assist in parking, greeting, wayfinding and other tasks during our first Gloucester 400+ Signature Festival event!

Volunteers  and sig up to cover 3 1/2 hour shifts each day.

Saturday, 8/12

10AM -1:30PM 

1:30PM-5PM 

Sunday, 8/13

10:00AM – 1:30PM 

1:30PM – 5:00PM 

Please select your shift and respond to: deborah.johnson.g400plus@gloucesterma400.org or call 351-217-0103 

Link to Gloucester 400+ Website and event information: https://www.gloucesterma400.org/event/maritime-festival/

Let the Games Begin…

While I was in Alaska, we went to “Eagle Beach”, so named by our tour guide. This was actually at a place near Homer called Anchor Point. There’s a large beach area and the parking lot was filled with vehicles, but I didn’t notice very many people around on the beach. Turns out it’s a popular area for fishing boats to launch from. Anchor Point Boat Launch provides a tow to the water line until the boats are deep enough to launch. I had never seen an operation like this in effect and thought it might interest some of you fishing enthusiasts. Presumably you get towed back up but I didn’t witness that end of the operation. The beach is littered with fish skeletons, which normally attract the eagles (though not while we were there).

Barry Hallet’s Skiff Was Stolen He’s offering a reward:

$250 REWARD for information leading to recovery of my 2000 Johnson 8hp.
The engine was stolen from Gloucester on July 15, 2023.
If you know me, you understand that this is not just another outboard, she is a part of my soul. She has been worked hard and put away wet, but truly loved, her entire life. She has been the little engine that could, pushing 11 boat shit show breakaway raft ups back to safety off of Wingaersheek Beach. She has circumnavigated Cape Ann, traveled through the tiniest creeks of Essex, and made multiple mid night runs breaking every conceivable navigational law. With your help, I will find her. Her battle scars make her easily identifiable. Please share this! Let’s leave no Skiff behind.

My Mad Dog and Kate Joined In As Models This Year.

Girl Boss Bianca Giacalone Once Again Knocked It Out Of The Park.

All the models put on a spectacular show! Click to watch the video we put together:

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Their ongoing efforts to provide live coverage of high school sports on social media platforms like Youtube and Facebook.

To date, their self-funded efforts have resulted in coverage of “over 200 games and events that normally wouldn’t be covered by local cable.”  As stated in their award-winning proposal, “Being livestreamed, the games are available for parents and relatives who are not able to make it to the game in person as well as the athletes themselves having a record of the games.”

Please join us in thanking Jim and Lisa and in congratulating them for winning an Awesome Gloucester micro-grant.

To learn more about this awesome initiative, visit the Awesome Foundation website:

Anticipation…

July 30, 2023, 7:00 to 8:30

DOWN BY THE SEA

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Bob Rick, Conductor and Music Director

Home

PROGRAM
Piece	Composer/Arranger
National Anthem	Henry Fillmore
Hands Across the Sea	John Philip Sousa
Voyage to the Edge of the World	Larry Neeck
Overture to HMS Pinafore	Arthur Sullivan, arr. David Marlatt
Pirates of the Caribbean	Klaus Badelt, Arr. Ted Ricketts
Brighton Beach March	William P. Latham
Under the Sea (from The Little Mermaid)	Alan Menken, Arr. Jerry Nowak
Summertime – Trumpet	George Gershwin, Arr. Calvin Custer
In Storm and Sunshine	JC Heed, arr. Frederick Fennell
Over the Rainbow – Alto Sax	Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, arr. Barker
Convoy March	Frank Scimonelli
Victory at Sea	Richard Rodgers, Arr. John Moss
My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic)	Celine Dion; Arr. Paul Murtha
South Pacific Highlights	Rogers, arr. Philip Lang
Deep River	Traditional, arr. James Swearingen
Beach Boys Greatest Hits	Arr. Michael Brown
God Bless America	Irving Berlin/ Arr. John Edmondson

Next Up: The Families of West Parish

Saturday, August 5th – Correct Date!

(Rain Date, Sunday, August 6th)

10:00AM – 11:00AM – Free Cemetery Tour at Bray Cemetery

“The Families of West Parish” presented by Lois Hamilton and Dani Stotzer. Located at:  379 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Please make a reservation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-gloucester-cemetery-tour-series-the-families-of-west-parish-tickets-678820258667?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you interested in Gloucester’s West Parish during the Victorian period?

On this in-person tour “The Families of West Parish ” presented by Lois Hamilton and Dani Stotzer, you’ll discover the captivating tales of the individuals buried in this historic Victorian cemetery.  A guest speaker from Wellspring House Inc. will share the amazing story of a wealthy African American family, the Freemans, who are buried in Bray Cemetery and Cedar Rock Gardens of West Parish have generously donated flowers so that guests can lay a flower at each grave.

Park at the West Parish School parking lot at 10 Concord Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.  It is a short 0.2 mile walk from the school to Bray Cemetery.

Bray Cemetery is small but lies on a steep downward slope and the ground is uneven. The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring your sense of adventure.

Please continue to check our website

to confirm the schedule and learn more details for all Cemetery Tours.

https://www.gloucesterma400.org/calendar/list/