Good Morning Gloucester

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— VIRALGIFs (@Viral_GIFs) December 1, 2021

We took a ride to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge seeking a snowy owl sighting and we were unsuccessful in that attempt, but we did get to see these beauties: swans, red tailed hawk and snow buntings. That’s always a great ride to take. You just never know what you will find there.

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I thought you guys would appreciate Troy Kotsur shouting out Gloucester when he won at the Gotham awards last night!

You remember when Coda Director Sian Heder taught us how to sign “fart” and “butthole” on the GloucesterCast- Link to that podcast here-

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— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden_) November 29, 2021

We have a full lineup of festive events for this year’s Deck the Docks including tree and wreath sales, an art show in partnership with seARTS, a maker’s market, a holiday sing-along with schooner Adventure, kids crafts with ArtHaven, and more!

Deck the Docks is Dec 1st-6th.

Click the link below to view the full lineup of events.
Event Schedule

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Windswept…

GLOUCESTER, Mass. – The Grace Center Gloucester will host a 10th Anniversary Virtual Celebration on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 PM. The event will highlight the Grace Center’s history, community impact, and work in helping the most vulnerable. There will be inspiring messages from the founders, organizational leaders, volunteers, and guests.  

The Grace Center helps the homeless and others, including older or disabled adults, isolated community members and people at high risk or in crisis. We connect guests to critical services, as well as provide necessities of restrooms and meals.  

This day resource center was founded on the values of acceptance, hospitality, and opportunity by Reverend Tom Bentley, Reverend Anne Deneen, Reverend Alice Erickson, and Father Ron Gariboldi on December 21, 2011.  

With an innovative regional approach, Lifebridge North Shore expanded services to Cape Ann by bringing the Grace Center under its umbrella in 2018. Lifebridge is filling a variety of needs offering shelter, community meals, day drop-in centers, and supportive services across three locations in Beverly, Salem, and Gloucester.  

“The creation of a day resource center has been an incredible addition to the Cape Ann Community,” says Lifebridge Executive Director Jason Etheridge. “This model has proven successful resulting in Lifebridge opening a Grace Center in Salem as well. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of service and grateful to all those who have made it possible along the way.”  

To join the virtual anniversary event on December 7 (complimentary registration,) visit https://lifebridgenorthshore.ejoinme.org/GraceCenterCelebrate10 or scan the QR Code below.  

Holiday Pop-In The Cape Ann Artisans are opening their studios for a Holiday visit on December 4th, from 10AM-4PM. It’s such a wonderful way to celebrate in your own neighborhood or visit Gloucester and Rockport during this special time of year – give the gift of art! Artisans have gifts of all price ranges.  Below are some gift ideas from $25-$100.  Your gift will go even further as 5-15% of all sales will be donated to the “Art of Lunch Program” at the Grace Center in collaboration with the Cape Ann Museum.

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Plan Your Visit

Visitors are encouraged consult the online map of Holiday Tour studios. The numbers pictured on the images below correspond to the numbers on the Holiday Tour map. Click on any image to learn more about the artisan.

Jackie Ganim-DeFalco (1) is thrilled to host Linda Hogan(pictured on the right) and her quilts in the downstairs space of her studio.Jackie’s Cape Ann Designs Collection hair accessories include great gift items such as Alligator Clips, Mini-Brooches, Hair Sticks, Combs, Sea Glass Notecards, and books. She will also have a gift certificate drawing.

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Painter Deb Gonet (2)will offer Hand-painted silk pillows and David Archibald (3)has a collection ofbowls, vases, tableware, and lamps to find the perfect gift for anyone.  Also, don’t miss a chance to cozy up in a hand-knitted scarf or other handknit accessories, from Sara Wright (5)!

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Cynthia Curtis (6)suggetsBerry Bowls and a reminder that Winter Pottery Classes begin on January 3.

Pam Stratton (7) will have mosaic earrings and necklaces plus her wonderful Christmas ornaments

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At Twin Lights Studio (8) experience a unique collection of ceramic art ranging from lobster and fish studies to garden inspired vessels. Classes for all ages are offered year round

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Deb Schradieck (9) has a wide range of ideas including Gloucester, Magnolia, and Rockport-themed Christmas cards in boxes of 10 cards w/red envelopes, triple-framed prints of Cape Ann watercolors, and Holiday Special Giclee prints in custom frames.

Jeweler Marcie Rae (pictured on the right) will be co-located with Deb Schradieck and showcase her Sterling silver and 14 k gold fill earrings with matching bracelets and necklaces and introduce her new Filigree line of earrings and pendants.

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Rob Diebboll (10) will offer boxes of eight Greeting Cards as well as a Holiday Special: ‘Dog Day’ 10×10″ archival prints. And make sure to stop by painters Sallie Strand (11)and Sinikka Nogelo (12) on your tour!

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Chloe Leigh (13) has lovely freshwater pearl silver earrings ranging in the $45-75 range. In addition to having an eco-friendly and sustainable jewelry practice, for every jewelry purchase at Chloe’s a tree is planted on your behalf through one Tree Planted.

Beth Williams (14)is introducing stud earrings to her collection of handmade glass jewelry along with new colors of hoop beads/earrings and pendants. As a downtown merchant, Beth will also be part of the Holiday Shopping Spree drawing!

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Please support our generous Partners while visiting
Cape Ann during the Tour

What a difference a day makes now that the Kent Circle tree is lit! Gorgeous and a lovely welcome to those arriving to Gloucester from 133.