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hi Joey,
We have a group which is like FreeCycle, but the local version so much more tailored to the needs of our community.  Membership is free and anyone who belongs has the right to tell the others what they need (for example, someone just moved into an apartment and needs a sofa and a microwave) or what they have to give away (someone else just got a new sofa so has one to give away or they are tired of their books and want to get rid of them, etc.).  This is all done for free, no money is exchanged and it helps keep stuff out of the landfills and also helps people make do in tough times or just because they are frugal and would like to use their money other than to buy "stuff".  People who want to belong just send a message to capeannyankeeswap@yahoogroups.com or they can write to me directly at kirstin@sparx3.comand I will get them set up.  Thanks for the help in advance!
Regards,

Kirstin Elaine Myers

SparX³

www.sparxcubed.com

That last evenings Night on the Neck on Madfish Wharf rocked the place?  Unfortunately, it was so crazy on Madfish Wharf that I never got the chance to get out and check out what was happening on the rest of Rocky Neck, but here are some photos of the happenings at the East End of Rocky Neck.  Harpist, Moira Kelly, serenaded attendees with her magical voice and instrument.  Then we moved to the rockin accordion, wailing harmonica, jumping guitar and powerful voices of Bird Mancini, who had everyone on the wharf swaying, bopping and dancing.  Paco enthralled the crowds at Alma’s Art & Antiques with his accordian playing.  The galleries were full, as was the wharf, and everyone had a great time.  Mark your calendars now for August NOTN, which will take place on Thursday, August 4.  It’s only going to get better.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Launch of the Ardelle

That the schooner Ardelle is ready to launch?  The historic launch will take place on Saturday, July 9 at high tide, which is set at about 6:40 p.m., although the launch could happen a little sooner. If you have not witnessed an historic Essex side launch before, it is a sight to be seen!  I watched the launch of Fame on video and it was amazing to see her finally let go, hit the water sideways with a big splash, right herself and then glide gracefully like a swan across the water, as she was painstakingly built to do.  The adjacent Essex shipbuilding museum will be a great viewing area.  The celebration will begin at 3:00 at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum with beer, hotdogs and Woodman’s chowder and music by Michael Forney’s bluegrass band.  Photo is of the Isabella launch in 2006.  I can’t be there, but I hope someone can get there and capture this historic event and then share it with us on GMG.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

 

Hi Joey,

Great news! The Rockport Navy Committee and the Town of Rockport will again be hosting the United States Naval Academy offshore Sail Training Squadron. Five 44 foot sailboats will arrive in Rockport on Friday morning and cast off Monday July 11.

Visit our Facebook page (Rockport Navy Committee) for events open to the public.  We also want to let people know that a pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday morning from 8-10AM. For $5.00, you will get a full pancake breakfast and a chance to visit with the Midshipmen. If you could post this on Good Morning Gloucester we would appreciate it!

Feel free to stop by and tour the boats Saturday and Sunday from 1-4.

Enjoy your day,
Faye Anderson

Rockport Navy Committee

The Rockport Navy Committee is comprised of volunteers who have worked to bring the U.S. Navy to Rockport since 2007. Activities are planned to encourage the entire community to interact with and learn about the US Navy.

RocNavCom is a not for profit organization presently under the umbrella of the America Legion Post 98 Rockport.

The Rockport Navy Committee (RocNavCom) and the Town of Rockport will again be hosting The United States Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS). Five NA-44 foot sailboats will arrive in Rockport on Friday July 8th, 2011 and cast off Monday morning July 11th, 2011.

Friday July 8

Midshipmen meet their host families at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club.

If you would like to host midshipmen or learn more about hosting, please click here.

The midshpmen will attend a welcome cookout at American Legion for all midshipmen and host families.

Saturday July 9

Breakfast for midshipmen location TBD

Tours of USNA Sailboats

Noon – 4:00: Public tours of USNA boats, T-wharf.

Kickball Game

1:00 Kickball game at Evans Field. Local children and midshipmen will be mixed together on the teams, no rivalries. Sponsored by the Rockport National Bank, Rockport House of Pizza & Roast Beef and My Place by the Sea. Public welcome.

Registration has ended for kickball.

Softball Game

6:30: Softball game, Naval Academy team vs. Rockport High co-ed team. Evans Field. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Rockport Athletics. Come cheer the teams on!

Sunday, July 10

Benefit Breakfast

8:00 – 10:00 Pancake breakfast at Brackett’s Ocean View Restaurant 25 Main Street. The Brackett family is opening their doors to welcome the midshipmen. Enjoy a pancake breakfast while overlooking picturesque Sandy Bay. Sponsored by Brackett’s Ocean View Restaurant. Public welcome. $5.00 donation. All proceeds to benefit the Rockport Navy Committee.

Tours of USNA Sailboats

Noon – 4:00: Public tours of USNA boats, T-wharf.

The Rockport Navy Committee will host the midshipmen for a lobster lunch.

The Sandy Bay Yacht Club will host a farewell for the midshipmen.

Monday, July 11

Boats depart

That Rebecca Rettig and Mitch Mahoney just bought a house in Lanesville?  Rebecca is a devoted FOB and came into the gallery to get a sticker.  Lanesville, welcome a lovely new couple to your great little village.  Jim, keep an eye out for them – I told them about the great community center you have there.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Hi Joey,

We’re hoping you can help us spread the word about an event we’re having at Cape Ann Medical Center on breast health. Here’s a quick write up on the program:

Confused about when to have a mammogram?
Join Mass General/North Shore Breast Health experts to learn more about the importance of mammograms, when and how often to get a mammogram, the latest diagnostic testing and treatment fro breast cancer, and get the answers to all your questions. Held at the Cape Ann Medical Center, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, June 8, 6-7:30 pm. To register call 978-354-3060 or

email NSMClectures@partners.org

On the next Cape Ann Profiles show host Rich Sagall interviews Gloucester Daily Times editor Ray Lamont. They discuss editing a local newspaper and what makes it different from a big city one.
Cape Ann Profiles can be seen on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 on Friday, July 8 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, July 10 at 2:00PM. It repeats on Friday, July 15 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, July 17 at 2:00PM.
Upcoming guests include Max Levi on his experiences as an adolescent in Nazi Germany, Joey Ciaramitaro of the blog Good Morning Gloucester and other Cape Ann personalities who have a story to tell.
Rich Sagall is a physician and the president of NeedyMeds, a national non-profit that provides information on programs that help people unable to afford their health care costs. He also publishes Pediatrics for Parents, a children’s health newsletter.

From Dr. Nicole;

Reiki 1 – Saturday, July 9th, 11AM to 7PM  Room 205 – Cape Ann Healing Center with Silvie Lockerova – EcoTour Guide, Reiki and Matrix Quantum Healing Therapist Silvie is a Reiki Master/Teacher, a Matrix Quantum Healing Therapist and a Tour Guide. Silvie is originally from the Czech Republic and has been studying and practicing alternative medicine for over 13 years as well as traveling and living in Third World Countries working in development programs.   Silvie is particularly interested in holistic energy healing and she teaches her healing knowledge through Reiki and Osho Meditation. Silvie, besides teaching, offers Reiki and Quantum Healing sessions. Silvie specializes in developing Eco-tourism healing retreats in variety of countries and destinations including Cape Ann. She believes in a healthy effective combination of healing and traveling, while contributing desired destination and its community. Click here to learn more about Silvie.   In this workshop we will learn the healing system, receive attunement into Reiki level 1 and Seichem 1. After the class students have knowledge of a physical self treatment.  This class is the pre-requisite to Reiki 2 which will be offered in August. What is Reiki? Reiki is an ancient spiritual practice which helps to heal on physical, emotional and psychological level. In translation from Japanese language, Reiki means the Universal Life Force Energy. During a typical session, a client lies fully clothed on the massage table, while the practitioner slowly and systematically moves hands over the client’s body. Reiki brings deep relaxation, peace and general well being. Reiki helps to reduce stress, increase energy, lower heart rate and diastolic blood pressure. It facilitates to remove blockages in energy flow and the dispersal of toxins. Reiki helps the body in recovery after surgery and after chemotherapy. What is Seichem? Gentle healing energy similar to Reiki. In translation Seichem means Living Light Energy which empovers Reiki healing. Cost: $150. The number of students in class is limited so pre-registration is required with a non-refundable $45 deposit. Call 978-412-5400 to register. For info contact Silvie at silvielocker@hotmail.com