My View of Life on the Dock
Hello Joey,
This is Kimberly, from the Gloucester Tourism Commission working on behalf of the 2019 Gloucester Holiday Window Competition.
Would you be able to help us thank all the businesses for participating – and encourage EVERYONE to VOTE.
The link to VOTE is here.
More information can be found on the facebook page with photo’s.
Thanks for your help engaging our community!
Cheers, KImberly
As the sun sets so early these days, I rarely get home to Rockport before dark. I was happy to pull into town one evening this week in time to see this pretty sky over the Motif and Rockport Harbor.
I am tickled to see Santa’s mailbox at Destinos. I have a few things on my list. I’m not asking for peace on Earth or the happiness of my children. I appeal to a higher power for those kinds of things. Santa’s powers are a little more material in nature. Therefore:
I’d wish for the socks to come out of the wash in a matched pair.
I’d ask that drivers use their turn signals consistently and reliably.
It would be nice if my phone would just follow me around rather than having to remember it or locate it.
Thank you Santa!
I’m sure by now our readers/listeners have figured out how much I enjoy producing our podcast. I often say it wouldn’t matter if there were only 10 listeners because I love that it gives me an excuse to get together with friends and mess around on the regular.
The fact is though is that I want it to be the best it could be so if you could provide feedback on how we could improve it’s the only way I’ll really know what areas we need to get better at.
So if you could answer a few questions about what you like/dislike and what you’d like to see more of/less of I’ll do my best to incorporate your suggestions.
Here’s the link to take the survey- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MY9CSJN
Headlands, featuring John Rockwell, Amy Rich and Eric Wilson, all of Rockport, return to Feather & Wedge this Thursday for an evening of entertainment and great food. Their set list includes selections from Roots and Americana to a little bit of Country. Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917
Thursday, December 19, 2019
6:30 – 9:30 00
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com
Angel Assist Program
Starting in 2020, each month we will be partnering up with a different non-profit for our “Angel Assist” program. With this program, we will donate a certain percentage of our sales for one month to these non-profits. Starting in January, we are happy to announce our first partnership with HAWC. This amazing program provides services to victims of domestic violence, and can be found in 23 different cities and towns in Massachusetts! If you know of a local non-profit that could benefit from some assistance, please contact us at angelwingscbd@gmail.com.
Winter Solstice Party
This Saturday, from 1:00 – 4:00 we will be hosting a Winter Solstice Party at our shop on 12 Roger’s Street. Come join us for CBD infused hot holiday cocktails, free CBD samples, snacks, and holiday music. Additionally, local psychic Annette Dion will be here offering $10 “quick readings”. Come prepared with a question…
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Come learn a new skill or craft to do by the fire this winter at our Solstice Celebration.
There will be activities such as log splitting in the yard and crafts from wood carving to knitting in the Waterline Center for kids and adults.
Activities range from $2 to $20. There will be baked goods and hot drinks!
December 21st from 11am to 4pm at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main Street, Essex 01929
For more information go to the website: https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/calendar-of-events
Drive to Cape Ann Giclee 20 Maplewood Ave Call For Hours Phone: (978) 546-7070
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CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Cape Ann License Plate Event to Support Sen. Tarr’s Toy Drive
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | 4-6 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester | 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester
The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) today announced that they will host a special event to help people sign up for a Cape Ann License Plate while giving everyone an extra opportunity to donate a toy in support of Senator Bruce Tarr’s annual Toy Drive with North Shore 104.9.
On Tuesday, December 17 from 4 to 6 pm at Cruiseport, community foundation board members will be on hand to help people register online for their own Cape Ann special plate. For this special event, the Cape Ann Community Foundation has teamed up with Senator Tarr to boost his annual toy drive while helping people get a Cape Ann plate. People are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to Cruiseport’s lower level on December 17 and then sign up for their Cape Ann plate.
Join Us for the Chamber Christmas Party!
Thursday, December 19, 2019 | 5-7 PM
Chamber Office | 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester
Join us at the Chambers Annual Holiday Party.
Stop in to say hello and have a cup of cheer with us to celebrate the Holidays and the past year of Loving, Living and Working on Cape Ann!
10 Things to Do to Close Out Your Year
In the final days of December, here are some actions that can help you comply with the law, obtain tax benefits, and position yourself for 2020.
January Business After Hours
Thursday, December 16, 2019 | 5-7 PM
1623 Studios | 11 Pleasant Street, Gloucester
1623 Studios invites you to come tour their newly designed, State-of-the-Art Studios in downtown Gloucester! Come see what goes on behind the scenes…literally, while Networking with other area business leaders.
1623 Studios has enjoyed some great changes over the recent years- come see what they can do for you!
There is no charge for this event.
RSVP is requested in order to give a headcount to our host.
January Business After Hours
Saturday, January 25, 2019 | 5-7 PM
The Elks at Bass Rocks | 101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester
$100
Join us for the 98th Annual Celebration, where will say Hello to our new President, Tony Sapienza, of the Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, and say Good-bye to Bruce Feldman, of Gove & Feldman Insurance Inc..
The celebration will be held at the beautiful Elks at Bass Rocks.
The evening will start off with cocktails and socializing, then on to a very short program, dinner and ending with danicing to the tunes of local favorite: DJ Scottie Mac!
Come visit with old and new friends alike in this beautiful Backshore Waterfront spot!
SHOP OUR MEMBERS
Local Promotions from Chamber Members
Chamber Members can now list your sales and promotions on our websites. We have a new “Shop Our Members” page that appears on all three of our major websites.
This is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today!
Member & Community News
Volunteer to Serve Christmas Meals
The American Legion, Post 3, will again deliver free Christmas Holiday Ham Dinners to the elderly, shut-ins, veterans,and needy in the Cape Ann area on ChiffiVlffi@f Deerber5,2019. We will be serving Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Ipswich.
The American Legion Post No. 3’s mission is simple, *NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE AND VfITHOUT A HOT MEAL ON CHRISTMAS ! ”
Our goal is to deliver as many holiday meals as we can to our fellow veterans, their families and other “special citizens”
Volunteer Servers and Drivers are also needed for Christmas Day. We will need servers from 10 AM until approximately 12:45 PM and drivers from 10:15 AM until all of the meals have been delivered.
How to order and volunteer:
1. Call 978-283-97rc after 3:00 p.m.(and leave a message)
2. Call9TB-283-7LL7 anytime (and leave a message)
3. Email you request to nestorlaw@aol.com. (preferred)
Please make sure to clearly give your name, address, phone number and number of meals.
Member & Community Events
Wednesday December 18, 2019 from 7-8 PM
Frame up to Fit Out Lecture Series – By Skiff & Basket
at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 5-10
Annual Men’s Night – Gloucester
Downtown Gloucester
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 5-7 PM
at Cape Ann Museum
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Snacks + Nutrition with Darren: Wine and Cheese Party!
at Manchester Athletic Club
Thursday December 19, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at Mile Marker One
Friday December 20, 2019 from 7 PM – 11 PM
at Ipswich Ale Brewery
Friday December 20, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Drumming Workshop with Mamadou
at Floating Lotus
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 10 AM – Noon
Bolshoi Ballet in HD: The Nutcracker
at the Shalin Liu Performance Center
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 10 AM – Noon
Conduit Holiday Sound Meditation
at Floating Lotus
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 11 AM – 4 PM
at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Saturday December 21, 2019 at 5 PM
74th Annual Rockport Christmas Pageant
Downtown Rockport
Saturday December 21, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at the Shalin Liu Performance Center
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 7-9 PM
at Mile Marker One
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6 PM -Midnight
in Downtown Rockport
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6 PM -Midnight
New Year’s Eve Disco Dance Party
at Ipswich Ale Brewery
At the State Pier on a cloudy Monday watching this fishing boat leave the safe harbor. The sign that states danger rocks, also makes you think about how dangerous it is for our fishing vessels to fish everyday.
If you have not been to Sherry’s Corner Cafe, 2 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930, 978-525-2177, you are missing out. I love the professor, chopped avocados, chopped tomatoes, scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and wheat toast make my day. Her menu is wonderful for breakfast and lunch so yummy.
Men’s Night is this Thursday, December 19th!
We’ll kick it off with half priced apps from 4PM-7PM, a Bulleit Bourbon promotion from 5PM-7PM, and live music by Chris Fitz-Grice from 5PM until 8PM!
On top of all that, we will have a Double Decker Bourbon Jalapeño Burger special available, alongside a raffle to win two tickets for the Beauport Cruiseline’s New Year’s Eve cruise!
See you there!
Savour’s Select Holiday Wine-Gifts …Complete
An array of special wine experiences…for gifting, exhibiting complexity, balance & length… all taste forward.
Distinctive wines of Europe, The Continent & the Americas, with gift-ready packaging, gift cards, pairing suggestions… making quality gift-giving ever-so-easy & memorable.
Value-laden gift wines, pricing from $20 …complete.
-to celebrate the season in style!
Kathleen, Courtney & the Savour Team
Savour Wine &Cheese
76 Prospect Street
Gloucester MA
978-282-1455
Holiday Hours:
Saturday – 10 – 7 pm
Sunday – noon – 4 pm
Monday (December 23) – noon – 6 pm
Tuesday – 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday – 11 – 7 pm
Friday – 11 am – 7 pm
(Special Hours Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
Open 10 am – 5 pm
The Annisquam River dredge just got a new red scoop for Christmas! Thank you to Paul Horovitz, our eyes on the Annisquam, for capturing this beautiful late night photograph.
Our Coast Guard doing its thing for us. As always, thank you!
DECEMBER 16, 2019 BY ABHANKINSON
We will be hosting a FREE open house event on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month! Come enjoy a special group fitness class that is not on our regular schedule, as well as wine tastings and healthy snacks in our cafe. These events are open to the community, so bring your friends!
No guest fees ALL DAY
Themed event from 4-7PM
Free childcare (Non-members welcome — pre-registration required, up to 6 days in advance).
Special group fitness class
Open gym time
Specials + sales
Wine, snacks + more!
Theme: POPPIN’ INTO THE NEW YEAR! Enjoy a bubbly drink and popcorn tasting in our cafe from 4-7PM!
CRUSH YOUR FITNESS GOALS IN 2020! Share your fitness resolution with us at the event for a chance to WIN a customized plan of attack, designed to help you reach your new year goals!
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DECEMBER 16, 2019 BY MACFITNESSGLOUCESTER
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Plowing it right back in to try to make the blog better all the time. So thanks for supporting my work and know that I’ll keep working to bring improvements for you, our viewership!
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