My View of Life on the Dock
Leaving Gloucester this coming week for China by sail only . Many new friends from our community sure helped the S/V Zhai Mo-1 stopover.
Warm welcome to the Captain and crew. Cape Ann, you are the best ambassadors. GMG and GDT you helped launch the public friendship within our community of Cape Ann.
Thank you Joe C. and Gail McCarthy of the GDT. The Spirit of Christmas-John Bell
Happy Holidays from Rocky, Buttercup, Frankie and Stormy. These cuties are so fun and gentle.
Frosty dawn…
Annisquam Village Church and Annisquam Village Library Host Best-Selling Author
Doug Tallamy, best-selling author of “Nature’s Best Hope,” will be speaking Wednesday, December 14th at 4 p.m. via Zoom. In a free event co-sponsored with the Annisquam Village Library, the church’s Creation Care Team welcomes the community to attend.
Tallamy’s talk will launch the Annisquam Village Church’s new “For Nature” initiative. The church’s Creation Care Team writes, “Out of our love for nature and recognition that we must live in harmony with it, we are dedicated to preserving the precious oasis of our small community and taking action to create ever more habitable natural spaces for plant and animal life to thrive.
Our mission is both clear and grand: By transforming our yards into areas that wholly welcome the presence of animals, pollinators, and native plant species we will be doing our small part to help the earth to heal so that this planet remains a place that can sustain all life. Like a relay of illumination, we hope to inspire our neighbors to do the same. And although we believe that each person can certainly make a difference — a community can make a revolutionary change.”
Community members who attend Tallamy’s talk and future monthly presentations, will be invited to sign “The Nature Pledge” by committing to take one or more action steps, like: allowing the leaves to stay on the ground in the Autumn; planting native plants and trees; instead of pesticides or lawn chemicals, use only organic products in your yard and more.
To register for Tallamy’s presentation (and receive the Zoom link) or learn more about the Nature Pledge, email avchurch820@gmail.com or call the church at 978-281-0376.
Even cats are finding things to shop for downtown this year!
Buy your tickets now to hear stories of Forgiveness from local writers and storytellers.
Date: this coming Thursday. Dec. 9, 7:30 PM at the Gloucester Stage
Reserve seats and purchase tickets ($25) here: https://tinyurl.com/fish-tales-forgiveness
Learn more here: https://gloucesterwriters.org
#supportlocalwriters #truestoriestoldlive
A novel pink Chanukah Menorah can be found on the fireplace at Cake Ann along with stockings for Christmas. Cake Ann is a great place for a warm drink and AWESOME pastries. Check it out for yourself.
Bill Funk
East Gloucester
FOB Susan LaRosa alerted me to these seals resting on a rock off Cressy’s Beach recently so it gave me a good excuse to go down there and enjoy the view. I thought you might like it too. Great spot for a little quiet contemplation. Thanks Susan!
Photo credit: Ocean Alliance
Interested in learning more about Ocean Alliance, the SnotBot, their innovative whale research and ocean conservation efforts? Don’t miss Dr. Iain Kerr, Ocean Alliance CEO, as he joins the GMGI Science Hour onThursday, December 9th at 7:30pm. Dr. Kerr’s talk is free and available to anyone who is interested. You can click here to register.
Check out our short preview of his talk with our Science Hour Warm Up. You can also see past Science Hour videos on our website.
Be sure to sign up for our mailing list or reach out to Ashley Destino at ashley.destino@gmgi.org to stay up to date on future Science Hour talks. The new season begins on January 20th!
LOVE FROM HALIFAXAdapted by Mary John Boylan
Saturday, December 4thA One-Day-Only Holiday Benefit Performance
| For so many in the Boston area, the lighting of the tree in the Boston Common signals the true start of the Christmas season. Love From Halifax tells the story of where these great trees grow, a family that grows them, and why Nova Scotia has been providing this gift for over 100 years. |
 | Family Craft Matinee @ 2:00pm Enjoy the benefit performance of Love from Halifax at 2:00pm and then participate in decorating your own ornament in the lobby afterwards. The performance run time is 60 minutes with singing, and craft will be available in the lobby. Ornament craft is free and appropriate for ages 7+ |
| All audience members will need to wear masks during the performanceand in the lobby while not eating or drinking.For the Family Craft performance @ 2pm audience members over 12 yrs of age must show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test.All attendees @ 7:30pm are required to show proof of vaccination. Learn More about our Safety Procedures Online Here. |
Strong arms…
GLOUCESTER – A no-cost to patients, walk-in COVID-19 testing site opened its doors in Gloucester this week. Curative, a next-generation healthcare delivery company with a mission to end the COVID-19 pandemic, will operate the new site, making it easier than ever for local people to get tested for COVID-19 through the holiday season and after.
“Curative is proud to be partnering with The Open Door and be a crucial resource for the community during this pandemic,” said Fred Turner, CEO and co-founder of Curative. “Curative’s goal is to make testing more accessible with our easy, convenient testing site open to all. We offer a simple testing option with results delivered directly 1-2 days upon receipt at our labs and at no out-of-pocket cost to patients.”
Located at 26 Emerson Ave., Gloucester MA, in the annex of The Open Door campus, the new, temporary site is being operated by Curative and…
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It’s been too long since we have stopped at Sugar Magnolias on Main Street for lunch. They have set up socially distanced stations as a COVID precaution, but it’s still nice and cozy in there with excellent staff (thanks to our server Amy!). They have great food as well as some swag available. We had the BLTT (bacon lettuce turkey and tomato) sandwich and the corn chowder/grilled cheese lunch special. Delicious and filling. The place with hopping with sitdown customers as well as pickups at lunchtime. We won’t wait as long between visits for a yummy meal in a comfortable setting.
Good Morning Gloucester 