GloucesterCast 535 With Zach Sears, Dennis Monagle, Chris McCarthy, Scottie Mac, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz and Joey C Livestreaming 12/6/21
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Join us in supporting the community with the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. Once again, Wellspring House, Pathways for Children, and Action Inc have come together to support families who are struggling this holiday season. Follow the link below to donate today!
Rockport First Congregational Church, 12 School St.,
Rockport 01966The entrance to the sanctuary is on Main St.Admission is free.The Rockport Legion Band is directed by Bob Rick.Masks are required. And distancing is encouraged.Our program is below.
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25 members of the class of 2025 formed an alliance & pulled a generous amount of money to shop for toys that were then brought to The American Legion to be giving To Action. Mark Nestor The commander at the Legion presented “HELPING HANDS 25” with a special citation from the Legion.
A loss at the end of a tournament usually stings for a few minutes. This photo was taken during one of those moments. While I snapped it quickly….while juggling my coffee and my mittens and fumbling for my hotel key, I kind of treasure it because it speaks volumes about Finn and his childhood. That little left hand has dragged a hockey bag in and out of 100s of rinks….in so many states…and two countries. Those sticks in his right hand mean the world to him. He picks out sticks like an adult shops for a car…..and they become an extension of his body. There’s always one in his hand. The pompom hat on his head and the “Finn #21” on his arm will no doubt be how I picture him years from now when he’s all grown up (sigh) and I reflect on his childhood. Finn often needs a moment right after a game….this is that moment. While I love this photo, it does not, however, speak to the friendships, the laughs, and the memories that were just made…the milkshake out the nose moments, the knee hockey, the team dinners, the pranks…. Those mean just as much to Finn…..they are just as much of his uniform and gear….and while not visible….he carries those in and out of rinks just as sacredly. Fortunately, both the players and the parents are able to rebound quickly from the loss when they take pause to remember all that hockey adds to their lives. I’m so lucky for how hockey has enriched our lives. Finn got in the car this morning to head to school and said, “I miss Waterville already.” Me too, buddy.
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The long renovation of Halibut Point State Reservation was recently unveiled so we went for a look-see. It does look very different especially from the parking lot to the entrance path. The paths have been re-done with firmer footing and seating along the way. There’s a new wildflower field, though that was not blooming at this time of year. The main changes were done to the Visitor’s Center which is open on Saturdays and Sundays so we were not able to go up to the observation tower that day. Overall the idea was to improve accessibility and it seems that was accomplished! The parking kiosk is covered up leading me to assume the parking is free for now (but be prepared to pay for parking if not a DCR member).
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Gloucester is big on winter lights charm and New England architecture. Many neighborhoods join in together, glittering, and have for years. Every year is unique. Scroll down to see the first batch of photos for the 2021 map – as of December 4, 2021. More homes and neighborhoods will be added, so be sure to check back. This first week in December is twinkling less than last year at this same time. (By December 29, 2020, more than 250 illuminated homes were mapped.) Weather impacts planning and displays. Perhaps the mighty wind storms October 24th and 27th and November 11, 12, & 19 may have waylaid some early trimming prep. Could it be the supply chain clog?
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Trends so far? 2021 is looking like “The Year of the Snowman”, which by the way is an easy & cheery Ispy addition for Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives. A Mandalorian holding a baby Grogu was new to the list of lawn inflatables.
How lovely to see Temple Ahavat Achim Lobster Trap Menorah back again!
2021 Map Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives
#GloucesterMA house photos Dec. 4, 2021: C. Ryan
GIF Wrap around down Perkins Portuguese Hill Gloucester MA
Lobster Trap Christmas Tree Main Street as of 11/20/2021
Before the lighting ceremony and hand-painted buoy ornaments. Town wreaths and banners were installed even earlier. 2021 lobster trap tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 11th ** new date** Due to the forecast, the event will move to Sunday, Dec. 12th.
Behind the scenes- deck the home prep STARTS EARLY
Bring on the ladders! Before Thanksgiving- some photos November 18th, 2021.
Mighty effort: the Blue Christmas and Red Trim dazzlers on Reynard were surprisingly bare November 18, 2021. Now they’re all decked out, too.
2021 Food Pantry Drive on Reynard
Open Door food pantry drive drop
2020
This is the 5th year of Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives. Here’s the 2020 map for comparison. More than 250+ homes were illuminated and over 100,000 map views were tallied in just a couple of weeks!
Notes about the maps: The maps are great in the embed mode because when you scroll down, each house photo(s) pop up, with a big arrow that directs you to that one point. From a desktop, hovering or right clicking the house icons reveal the photos for each pinpoint. For those who prefer a paper copy –which doubles as a seek and find sheet–click on the three vertical dots and then select “print” (horizontal mode best) from pull down menu. You can also google search Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives Good Morning Gloucester.
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Something has the Cormorants’ attentionA Great Blue Heron, motionless like a statueWatching me, ten feet away, as well as the pondA female Mallard beauty with every feather in placeThe boys (with one interloper) huddle to discuss the next playWe gather this is a cross between a Mallard and an American Black DuckOK, so this was a month or so ago – last flight out to Mexico for the MonarchsA Bald Eagle flew in over our heads this morningSome kind of interest in the harborHere it is – some tender loving care for ‘One Love’And concluding with this evening’s sunset. We’re spoiled.
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t’s back! We are thrilled to announce the return of the annual live Rockport Christmas Pageant to be held Saturday, December 18 at 5:00PM. Our pageant is now in its 76th year! The Rockport Art Association and Museum will continue the tradition this year with a few new safety measures in place:
Masks ARErequired while inside the Art Association and costume dressing; masks are optional outside during the procession. And we’ve added staggered costume dressing times to keep inside gatherings small.
Want to participate? Great! There are so many roles include Adults: Lady of Bethlehem, Shepherd, Torch Bearer Children: Child of Bethlehem, Dove children (just to name a few). Costumes provided for all ages, shapes and sizes! To participate, please email me by December 13th! Pat AltoRockport Christmas Pageant Chairpersonpatalto@comcast.net
Barbara Brewer participates every year as a Lady of Bethlehem.
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