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It was a great final Mug Up on Rocky Neck Sunday.  Although we didn’t do food competitions this year like last, only the blueberry bake one, I have to say that Evelyn Howe won the best contribution to a Mug Up this season with her pumpkin cheesecake with praline topping – which topped Ann Kennedy’s candied bacon with chocolate sauce, which came in really close to Gigi Mederos’ pickled zucchini which doesn’t sound like much, but was tastebud tantalizing.  Many people brought wonderful additions to the Mug Up fare this season, but these three homemade contributions were spectacular.  Thanks Evelyn, Ann and Gigi. 

It was nice to have Melissa and Bill at Mug Up as well as regulars Donna and Rick Ardizzoni, Sue Lovett and Don Boye from Island Arts & Hobby (which is a great art supply store for those of you artists out there who haven’t checked it out yet – no need to go to Beverly unless you just feel like driving).  Also lovely Brenda Malloy, Caroline Kwas, Sinikka Nogelo, and the ever handsome Ed Collard and Marty Luster were there.  The highlight of Mug Up was getting to see Paul Morrison dance gangnam style!

Until next season! 

E.J. Lefavour

From the City’s website:

The Committee for the Arts will provide information about the upcoming $50,000 Call for Artists to create public art for the Gloucester Harbor Walk and will take comments on ideas from artists and community members about potential art installations and the process.

 For a slideshow of recent B&Ws, click here.

For 27  years, the quiet village of Annisquam has come alive each Columbus Day weekend when it presents the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show.  This weekend, celebrate the spirit of Christopher Columbus by exploring, and an ideal starting place is the Village Hall in Annisquam at 34 Leonard Street Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. 

Forty local North Shore and New England artists and artisans will be displaying and selling their handcrafted items which include pottery, jewelry, fabric arts, children’s toys, jams, photographs and paintings.

A few of the local artists displaying their special visions are Manchester watercolorist, Marion Hall, 13-year old Teddie Moskall from Gloucester with his beautiful photography cards, Kenn Tarr  “Gramps in the Attic”  with his always popular crafted wooden toys, and Annisquam/Rocky Neck artist, E.J. Lefavour with her aerial Cape Ann photography and just published Tales of Bong Tree Island book.

This much anticipated annual event brings you a chance to discover new worlds of art, a new way to interpret the world around you, a sense of adventure, and a head start on local holiday shopping! A portion of the proceeds from all sales will go to the Annisquam Village Church, Cape Ann’s historic Third Parish, established in 1728.  There is no entrance fee and the facility is wheelchair accessible.

It is a great time of year to visit the lovely village of Annisquam, and the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show is a great reason to visit.  The Annisquam Exchange at 32 Leonard Street will also be open on Saturday, so you can stop by there too if you haven’t been recently.

 

Unloading Herring for Transport from October 2009

 The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the farthest-ever view into the universe, a photo that reveals thousands of galaxies billions of light-years away.

Please share this information with the public.

Rockport has decided institute an Outdoor Organized Activity Ban similar to Essex and Manchester.

A “Code Red” announcement will go out this afternoon to residents.

Information about the ban is available on the Board of Health website, and attached.

http://www.town.rockport.ma.us/cfml/jobfunction_lv2.cfm?jobfunction=Board%20of%20Health

Outdoor Organized Activity Ban – EEE & Mosquitoes

Recently a horse in Essex was found to have a mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis.  As a result, the Rockport Board of Health has decided to ban all outdoor organized activities in the Town of Rockport during peak mosquito hours (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.) effective immediately until the first hard frost.

EEE is a rare but serious illness, transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. 

The Board of Health reminds all residents to continue to take the following precautions to avoid mosquito bites:

* make sure all window and door screens are in good repair

* remove all standing water from your property and encourage your neighbors to do the same

* use mosquito repellent, read and follow application instructions

* wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn

* use mosquito netting on baby carriages

* avoid areas where there is obvious mosquito activity

September 30, 2012 is

National Hot Mulled Cider Day

Today is National Hot Mulled Cider Day! Hot mulled cider is a delicious drink perfectly suited for crisp September afternoons. Apple cider is produced using a cider press and is a time-honored favorite of the autumn season.

To make mulled cider, slowly add brown sugar to apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add other ingredients such as nutmeg, allspice, orange juice, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Strain out the spices, pour into a mug, and add a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy National Hot Mulled Cider Day as you sip on your homemade brew!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This coming Sunday, September 30, will be the final Mug Up of the season in conjunction with the final weekend of Essex National Heritage Trails and Sails.  If you haven’t made one this summer, or haven’t been to one in awhile, or for those who come every week, this is your last chance for a Mug Up this season on Rocky Neck at Khan Studio & the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., G3.  Hope to see you.

E.J. Lefavour

Coming October 2nd and 6th the MS Eurodam

CLICK HERE FOR THE CRUISEPORT SCHEDULE

 

COME SEE WHAT’S NEW AT THE BEST GYM ON THE NORTH SHORE

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Older Adult Open House at Cape Ann YMCA

The Cape Ann YMCA, 71 Middle Street, Gloucester, will host a free Older Adult Open House on Wednesday, October 17 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
There is no fee or pre-registration required.   Free health screenings, free flu shots provided by the Gloucester Health Department,
lectures on arthritis, learn more about MA Health, exercise in pool and fitness center, healthy buffet, over 20 exhibits with lots of giveaways.
Addison Gilbert Hospital, PACE at Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc., will also be available for questions.
You do not have to be a member in order to attend, all are welcome!

Start a membership before November 1st and joiner fee will be waived (a $77 value).  For further information,

please contact Chris Erbland at 978-283-0470 or erblandc@northshoreymca.org

Don’t miss this healthy and fun event!