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Three Cape Ann-ers are back from  two weeks in China.  Eli Jacobe, James Auditore and Elizabeth Enfield went to Beijing for training in Chinese health and fitness methods, which are called Chi Kung. They joined in with 15 other intrepid Westerners to get woken up at 6:30 AM for  workouts before breakfast. Then there was a daily full schedule of instruction in traditional Chinese healing skills  for oneself and others.  The place was the Beijing  Medical Exchange Center, an institute founded 20 years ago to preserve the traditional approach to Chinese medicine.  The founding president, Professor Wan Su-Jian, M.D. is a four star general in the Chinese army’s medical department.  Several times a year he holds courses for foreigners, providing translators and including some sightseeing in the program.

This coming week here in Gloucester, Eli and James are hosting two Open Houses about Chi Kung at  Center Street Kung Fu Studio at One Center Street, 2nd floor.  It’s directly above Passports restaurant.  The free  Open Houses are Wednesday evening the 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and again Thursday morning the 17th from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.  There’ll be  lessons in Chi Kung movements and meditations.  Plus, on a huge screen, lots of scenic video that Eli shot over there.

Here’s some photos from their expedition.

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month people are coming up with unique ways to celebrate and support the cause, or in this case support the cause without support. today is being deemed by many, “No Bra Day.”

After doing a little research into what could have become my favorite day of the year after my birthday, I found that there is an actual National No Bra Day in on July 9th. That means that this is just some made up day, most likely by a guy who is in need of seeing some breasts covered only by shirts rather than bras and shirts.

People all over social media are buying into it, and it is fine by me… Raise awareness for a good cause, and have a little fun doing it!

 

 
October is Gloucester Fire Prevention Month.  With this in mind, a new safety campaign – Gloucester CERT-Visible House Numbers and Working Detectors Save Lives – is about to begin.  This pilot campaign is a joint effort led by Gloucester CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) in conjunction with Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith and the City of Gloucester Department of Public Works, who are working with Pathways for Children, the Gloucester TRIAD Council, the Gloucester Council on Aging, and CAARA (Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association).

CERT members will begin door to door daytime visits to homes in the North Gloucester neighborhoods of Bayview, Lanesville and Annisquam on the morning of Saturday, October 19th.  CERT’s campaign mission is to focus citizen awareness on the importance of visible house/building street numbers and to deliver educational safety literature with contact information to homes in the targeted neighborhoods.  While CERT’s pilot campaign is limited to North Gloucester neighborhoods, this effort is intended to expand citywide leading to:  (1) visible identifying numbers on every home and business throughout Gloucester; (2) working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in every home and business; and (3) visible street signs on every corner.

Gloucester’s first responders have reported difficulty locating victims because of unnumbered homes and businesses and unreported missing or hidden street signs.  Every minute lost due to difficulty locating an inadequately numbered home can make the difference between life and death and the level of property damage suffered.  You can help emergency responders locate you quickly during an emergency by having your home and business clearly posted with numbers large enough to be seen easily from the street in a contrasting color from the background on which they are posted.  Four-inch fluorescent numerals are recommended for optimum nighttime visibility.

Mayor Carolyn Kirk said:  “This important public safety program has been an ongoing issue and we are delighted that CERT is taking the initiative to once again bring this to the public’s attention.  I urge all residents to take advantage of CERT’s efforts to assist.”

Have you felt awkward, frustrated or overwhelmed in a synagogue service? Now is your chance to make yourself at home with the beautiful and inspiring liturgy of the Jewish tradition. Join instructors Rabbi Lewis and Rabbinic Intern Adina Allen to unravel the structure, choreography, and meaning of the Shabbat morning service. No previous background in Hebrew or Jewish education is necessary, just the desire to learn.

These classes will be held at TAA at 6:30 pm on October 22, 29; November 5, 12, and 19. 

The classes are free, but registration is required. Please click here if you’re interested and we will send you the link for registration.

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 Open again on Sunday 10 AM to 5PM.

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From Earth & Sky;

“Astronomy Day takes place on October 12, 2013. The photo at the top of this post is facing eastward before dawn this morning, on this Astronomy Day.  The bright object above the tree is Jupiter.  You can also see the constellation Orion at the lower right of this photo, which is by EarthSky Facebook friend Stacy Oliver Bryant.  Thanks, Stacy!  On this special day, astronomy enthusiasts reach out to the public to share the wonders of the universe.  Follow the links below to learn about some night sky objects and events you can see on or around this Astronomy Day, October 12, 2013.”

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Phil Scannell is looking for some info-

Last week we took a boat ride up the Annisquam and after passing Rust Island we spoke of and Island on our left as we header to Ipswich Bay with lots of small cottages and did not see anyone, one of our passengers said that there were no utility’s on that Island and you can only get there by boat – Is this Island called Pierce Island ? and what is the story and or history of it Thanks hope all is well .

Best Phil

and follow up-

I did find this a bit interesting on Pearce -Merchant-Durneys Island I spoke to Gene at Dory shop he told me originally he heard it was once owned by one Family and the Island was given to Pearce after the civil war by President Lincoln for something he had done. that’s as far as I have gone so far. Best

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Sheila Hurst has some nice things to say-

Good Morning Joey:  Thank you for every day making my day with Good Morning Gloucester.

P.S.  I’m one of those dreaded “summer” people and miss Gloucester terribly when our family isn’t there.

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THE CAPE ANN YMCA CELEBRATES NATIONAL

“LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL” WITH A FLASH MOB

The 14th Annual National Rally for Afterschool Programs

Children, parents and community members will join together at a “Lights On Afterschool” flash mob event at the Cape Ann YMCA on October 17 at 4:15 to celebrate the achievements of afterschool students and draw attention to the need for more quality afterschool programs to serve the millions of children nationwide who are unsupervised and at risk each weekday afternoon. 

To further spotlight the “Lights On Afterschool” initiative, kids and staff at Cape Ann YMCA afterschool programs at each Gloucester and Rockport elementary school will also show off their flash mob skills with dance moves to today’s hottest songs.

Cape Ann Executive Director Tim Flaherty said, “Lights On Afterschool celebrates the remarkable work being done by students who attend our afterschool programs and is a powerful reminder that afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn and relieve working parents of worries about how their children spend their afternoons.”  

In every Gloucester and Rockport elementary school, the Cape Ann Y offers quality, affordable licensed care where kids learn values and skills taught by caring adults. There are also a variety of clubs that appeal to every kid’s interest: Block Buster Lego, drama, clay animation, No Cook Cooking, Fit Club, swimming, sports, reading club and many more. The programs run from the closing school bell until 6:00pm Monday through Friday and are open on holidays, school vacations and half days. The Y is the trusted choice for hundreds of Cape Ann families. Financial aid is available for those families in need. For more program information, contact Brian Flynn at flynnb@northshoreymca.org.

In Massachusetts, according to America After 3PM data released by the Afterschool Alliance in 2009, 18% of school-age children are in afterschool programs, while 26% are unsupervised in the afternoons and another 13% are in the care of brothers and sisters.  According to the survey, the parents of 36% of children in the state who are not already in an afterschool program would enroll their children in one, if a program were available to them—an indication of the considerable unmet demand for afterschool programs in the state. For more survey results, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM.cfm.

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Your $20 Donation to support the Meetinghouse

Green Iniatives is Appreciated, but not Required

Info @ http://www.GloucesterUU.org

Advance Ticket Registration: http://www.MaritimeGloucester.org

Please Join us for a Reception to follow in the Meetinghouse Vestry

downstairs, with Exhibits & Green Refreshments

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Christine Leveilee submits-

Washington, DC trip fundraising Bake Sale
O’Maley 8th grade students held a bake sale at Market Basket in Gloucester on Saturday, October 5th. The community response was tremendous, and the bake sale was a great success. A second bake sale is planned for October 19th at the same location.

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Hi, Joey,

The Gloucester Education Foundation held its annual Celebration last Friday evening, October 5, at the North Shore Arts Association.  We had a great turnout–about 170 friends and supporters showed up to celebrate GEF’s work on behalf of the Gloucester Public School District. 

Since its beginning back in 2005, GEF has generated $2.7 million in support to benefit the District.  On hand to speak to the crowd were GEF President Maggie Rosa; Dr. Richard Safier, Superintendent of the Gloucester Public School District; and Courtney Richardson, Director of Education at the Cape Ann Museum, who spoke about a new collaboration between GEF, the Museum and the schools.   

Heidi Dallin was there with her drama students from Gloucester Stage, all of whom generously volunteered their time to help serve the guests.  Two of them, Jordan Westling, who is a student at Gloucester High, and Talia DeWolfe, who is at the O’Maley Innovation Middle School, also took turns at the podium to address the audience about their experiences in GEF-funded programs.

Click pic below for slide show-

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Hi Joey –

The PR for Gloucester team at Warner Communications has introduced a Gloucester business to the 700,000+ monthly readers of Parade.com – Rebecca Wallace and her Main Street business, The Well for Integrative Medicine, are featured in Resuscitate and Repair Your Summer-Parched Skin, Part 1! We’re delighted to see the inclusion of hyperlinks to The Well’s website – and especially the mention of their location in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Best, Ariane Doud

Account Director

Warner Communications

After a refit, the crew of Roseway steps her two giant masts at Gloucester Marine Railways.
Video by Marty Luster
Music by Chris Zabriskie