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North Shore Yarn Crawl Info From North Shore Kid

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,

I saw your post about scarves for men and yarn. I thought you might want to wear your new scarf on the North Shore Yarn Crawl that starts in two weeks! http://northshorekid.com/event/north-shore-yarn-crawl-2013

Thanks,
Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

Despite a 600 Point Deficit Coming Into The Final Week Joey C Pulls Out The Win On the Final Day vs Muffy in the MAC MyZone Challenge

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

February 28th 2:30 PM

Joey C 2342

Muffy 2653

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Feb 28th 5:06PM

Joey C 2669

Muffy 2653

 

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Muffy is an absolute monster.  With her jacked hubby Tad pushing her I thought there was absolutely no way to keep up.   I took the turtle approach.  Slow and steady for the win.  There is no doubt about it The MyZone belt and the reports pushed me to exert at least 40% more energy just based on the accountability and reports it generates after each workout and seeing where you stand on the screens as you’re working out.

Can’t recommend trainng with the MyZone belt enough.

Our buddy Ray Ray wears one too, I’d like to hear her perspective.

6th place out of 24, I’m pretty happy with that.

If anyone wants to challenge me to another MyZone challenge let me know and we can maybe put together a prize for the winner or some wagering 🙂

 

Their loss is your gain – but only if you act quickly

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Take a minute to feel a smidge of sympathy for those unlucky music lovers who couldn’t swap their tickets to Chelsea Berry’s sold out show at Shalin Liu from Saturday 2/9 to this Saturday.

OK, that’s enough.  Now go and get those tickets for yourself (they were just made available on-line today click here) and feel bad no more.  There aren’t very many of these gems left, so don’t think you can wait until the last minute to snatch ’em up.

If you’ve already got plans for Saturday (maybe you’re going to see the Toasters at Minglewood) or you don’t act quickly enough to get Saturday tickets, there are also a few left for tomorrow (FRIDAY get them here).  What ever day you go, you don’t want to miss what could be one of your last chances to see Chelsea with her new band in an intimate venue close to home for a reasonable price.  Next time tickets could cost a hundred bucks for seats farther away from the stage than the last row of Shalin Liu, plus expensive parking, a long drive and big lines.  If you’re not sure why, check out the video below (more Chelsea Berry Videos here).

Now, to get yourself psyched for a great weekend of music, check out tonight’s lineup here. (Dave Sag hosts Evan Goodreau @ Rhumb Line, which promises to be a great show.)

Mark your calander for an evening of fun to benefit The Cape Ann Animal Aid with Secret Service

Posted on by Joanne

Cape Ann Animal Aid Secret ServiceDonations are needed for the raffle ! If you would like to sponsor please contact Greg Dann. Business stuff or services

Job posting: Fisheries Technician (Seasonal)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

The State is hiring seasonal employees.  The following link is for a Fisheries Technician working out of the Emerson Avenue office of the Division of Marine Fisheries.  It looks like a good summer job for a college student studying marine biology.  Would you post on GMG so parents can forward to their college kids if they might be interested?

Here’s the link to the job posting on the state website:  https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_search_results.do?companyId=59 . Deadline to apply is March 13th. 

Best,

Sarah Garcia

Thursday night blues party to host Evan Goodrow with Benny Benson on drums @ The Rhumb Line 8-11

Posted on by Joanne

Dave SaginarioDave says,

Forest Lawn Productions is proud to present  Mr. Evan Goodreau, gootarist, and gargly vocalist to our massive stage this week, as the Dave Sag birthday bash draws to a close. Evan is our certain crowd-pleaser and resident chick magnet. His sinewy style is sure to make your wig flip. Dancing is inevitable. As is great wailing and gnashing of dentures.

Evan Goodrowhttp://www.evangoodrow.com/

Backing Mr.G will be our own Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Benny Benson on the friolators, with myself on the bass. Gonna be a sweaty  night, bring your own Snapjax and Wildroot®.

benny benson headshaft photos

Benny Benson’s   Headshaft photo facebook

And Monday, once again from 1 to 3 at the Rose Baker Senior Center, the mighty Good Old Salty Jazz Band  holds court, playing your favorite songs from the 12th century. You really ought put those Keno cards down and czech this out.

Again, thank you-all for your continued support; we’d be nothing without you. Any friends who want to receive my weakly missive should be corralled my way. I’m always looking for fresh meat. Don’t forget: our new Fred-approved  winter hours are 8 to 11 pm.

2-25-13 Good Harbor before the Full Moon

Posted on by Sharon
lighthouse
Also known as Cape Ann Light Station, these twin lights are the only surviving multiple lights on the coasts of the United States. The original 45-foot towers were constructed and lit in 1789—making them among the oldest of America’s lighthouses. The stout 124 foot granite towers seen today replaced the original lights in 1861. The two towers were constructed so that when a ship sites on both towers, they point to true north—allowing sailors to check and adjust their compasses.

White light flashing five times at 20 second intervals.

Thacher Island is located about a mile offshore of Rockport. The island may be viewed from several locations in Rockport and from the Bass Rocks (Atlantic Road) in Gloucester. The Thacher Island Association provides boat service to the island for members of the Association. Kayaking is another popular way to visit the island.

For more history, click here.

Community Stuff 2/27/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

WARD 3 Meeting This Evening!

Ward 3 residents – I will be holding a ward meeting at City Hall, first floor conference room on February 27 (today) starting at 6pm. We will be discussing how the residents of Ward 3-1 & 3-2 feel about combining both voting stations into one. I would also like to give an update on events and listen to any suggestions anyone would like to bring to the table.

Hope to see you there,

Steve LeBlanc

Ward 3 City Councilor

sleblanc@gloucester-ma.gov

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Matty Rose Last Night As GM at Alchemy Saturday Night-

Hi Joey,

FYI:

My son Matthew has accepted a new job and they are having a

"Come celebrate Matty Rose’s last night as GM" at Alchemy on Saturday night.

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Adult Learning Initiative at Wellspring House to hold Information Sessions

The Adult Learning Initiative (ALI) at Wellspring House in Gloucester will be holding Information and Registration Sessions for parties interested in attending our spring term. Sessions will be held at 9:00 am on the following dates:
·    Wednesday, February 27
·    Thursday, March 7
·    Thursday, March 12
·    Thursday, March 21
    ALI provides free classes in English, Math, Computer Skills, and Career Development, for men and women interested in attaining a GED, returning to school or finding a career. The goal of ALI is to help individuals move toward personal and financial self-reliance by helping them gain the self-confidence, direction, motivation, workplace skills, and training necessary to further their education and careers. Whether your goal is to go back to school or get back into the workforce, come to an Information Session to see what the program is all about.
If you are seeking a GED, now is the time to act as the test will change in 2014. The current version of the test expires at the end of 2013 and will be replaced by a longer, more expensive, computer based version. If you have not completed the exam by the end of 2013 all prior scores will expire and every section must be retaken.
Call Program Coordinator Mary Scofield for more information or to RSVP at 978-281-3558, ext. 304. Income eligibility may apply.
Wellspring House is located at 302 Essex Ave., Gloucester.

GMG Stats and Top Ten Posts of The Day- February 25th, 2013 60,322 Views

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

60,000, as in 1,000 times 60

thank you for the correction Martin DelVecchio

 

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Eastern Point Shows Sign of Spring and Mayhem

Posted on by God's Morning

eastern point winter walk

I went for a walk out Eastern Point today with my friend Melissa.  Along the way we saw a definite sign of spring – these crocus, jonquils, daffodils (? – not sure which they are, what do you say Kim?) popping their shoots out of the snow, then melting ice on Niles Pond with a flock of gulls looking like a crowd at water’s edge on the beach on a hot summer day.  Then we got to the lighthouse and encountered these unexpected wild waves crashing over the Dog Bar and out behind the lighthouse.  Finally, some of the damage left behind by Nemo to the back of the garage at the lighthouse.  Had a very nice visit with Emma Jane, who together with her husband and dog, have enjoyed (not so much) a wild winter so far living at the lighthouse.  Hi Emma, I know you read GMG, so thanks for allowing us to shoot, and shoot the breeze, very nice to meet you. 

E.J. Lefavour