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— Jaycob Ammerman (@Jammer2233) October 25, 2019
Fall Workshops For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Senior Center Art Project Honors Winslow Homer
GMG received an email from Juni VanDyke, Art Program Director at the Rose Baker Senior Center which stated:
IN HONOR OF THE WINSLOW HOMER SHOW AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM…I HAVE MOUNTED IN THE EMPTY STORE WINDOW ON PLEASANT STREET (near the Cape Ann Museum) TWO VERY IMPRESSIVE “WINSLOW HOMER RECREATIONS” BY OUR SENIOR CITIZENS AT
THE ROSE BAKER SENIOR CENTER.
THE SENORS RECREATED IN PASTEL:
THE UNDERTOW (painted by Homer in 1886) and
THE HERRING NET (painted by Homer in 1883 ).
The email further suggested we might like to obtain pictures of these recreations to share with our readers. Please forgive the poor image quality as it proved difficult to get a nice clear shot of these large recreations through those storefronts even on a cloudy morning. The work is quite interesting and includes some additional helpful information. Thanks to Juni and the senior artists:
Today’s The Day! BBQ iT Smoking RIBS DEMO @ ACE in Gloucester this Sat!!!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to smoke competition level ribs in your own backyard? How about cooking them in a Pit Barrel Cooker? Well, Saturday at 11am until 2pm, come join GMG’s Craig Kimberley, of Youtube’s BBQ iT Show , Team B&B, & North East BBQ, and learn, ask questions and eat some AMAZING RIBS!!
NILES POND SONGSTER
The melodious notes of the Song Sparrow are heard from sunup ’til sundown, spring, summer, and fall. Their beautiful song is most welcome, especially at this time of year when there are fewer songbirds on our shores and many that remain through the winter months don’t sing during the non-breeding season.
Song Sparrows have adapted to a wide variety of habitats. Despite the narrowness of the strip of land that separates freshwater Niles Pond from salty Brace Cove, Song Sparrows find plenty to forage on and excellent cover in the shrubby undergrowth found there.
Follow this link to hear the Song Sparrow’s song
Sunrise from Salt Island From Katie Heid

Autumn look to Little River

BBQ iT Smoking RIBS DEMO @ ACE in Gloucester this Sat!!!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to smoke competition level ribs in your own backyard? How about cooking them in a Pit Barrel Cooker? Well, Saturday at 11am until 2pm, come join GMG’s Craig Kimberley, of Youtube’s BBQ iT Show , Team B&B, & North East BBQ, and learn, ask questions and eat some AMAZING RIBS!!
Rather scary, and it was bright daylight 👻🎃

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Nichole’s Picks 10/26 and 10/27
Pick #1: Gloucester’s Halloween Festival!
Thank you, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, the City of Gloucester, and friends! This Halloween Festival is such a treat for the city’s children.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th
City Hall, 9 Dale Ave from 2:00-4:00
Hayrides, haunted house, face painting, story telling, food, FUN and more!

Pick #2: Essex Clamfest
Saturday, October 26th. Rain date of Sunday.

Chowder Tasting Noon – 2 pm
Memorial Park
24 Martin Street
Downtown Essex
Rain Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019Join us for the 37th Annual Essex ClamFest from 11AM to 4PM in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. The festival is free to attend and it is $10 to take part in the Clam Chowder Tasting Competition.
CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITION
from Noon – 2 PM (while supplies last)
$10 to Taste & vote for your favorite2019 CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITORS
Lobsta Land Restaurant
Ipswich Clambake
Village Restaurant
Shea’s Riverside Restaurant & Bar
J.T. Farnhams
C.K. pearl
Woodman’s of Essex
Windward Grille
Mile Marker OneAlthough the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is a great variety of activities, including local vendor and maker booths, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site! Rain Date: October 27
** NO PETS ALLOWED
PRESENTING PARTNER: BankGloucester
GOLD SPONSOR: First Ipswich Bank
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: Solar FiveAlso, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (from 10-1, outside the police/fire station), and that we will also be giving out flu shots in the Town Hall auditorium from 10:30-1
Pick #3: Pure Pastry, Real Good in the Neighborhood
Sunday, October 27th
Beverly’s Kim Gregory Pure Pastry (the creator of some of the most decadent and delicious treats you could ever taste) is hosting a wonderfully local street fair this Saturday. While the family friendly event is free, they are excited to raise money for both Sweet Paws Rescue and Windrush Farm. Information about both amazing organizations can be found at the links below. Several fantastic vendors, artisans, and farmers will be showcasing their goods….available for purchase. There will also be live music.
Do you love your North Shore Neighborhood? We sure do!!!! We feel so blessed to live in an area that gifts us with great New England foods, music, art, devoted community members…. Let’s celebrate all this pure goodness together!!!!
Come join us at our Purely Good in Our Neighborhood event on Sunday, October 27th from 2p to 5p. We’re hosting a celebration honoring our local neighbors, encouraging a purely good time in our Gateway Lane neighborhood. All the goodness of our local talented, kind, giving neighbors here, in the Beverly area, come together for an afternoon for you to enjoy local sweets, savory foods, live music & other entertainment, sustainable goods, local artisans, farmers and more!
BONUS * * This is a FREE family-friendly event. All local farmers, artisans & food vendors will be selling their goods. Cash, Debit or Credit Cards will be accepted.
This celebration supports Sweet Paws Essex, MA & Windrush Farm based in North Andover, MA. Donations appreciated; however, not required for attendees. Kim Gregory | Pure Pastry is hosting the non-profit “Purely Good in Our Neighborhood”. 100% of the donations go to these non-profit organizations. Please consider donating.

As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
Essex is Jumping
There’s a lot going on with our neighbors in Essex. The 37th annual clamfest will be held this Saturday Oct 26 11am to 4 pm at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. This is always a great event. Raindate Sunday Oct 27.
We also noticed good news from Woodman’s!

The Great Marsh Brew Company is seeking employees:

The former White Elephant shop is now showing antiques by appointment with David Neligan, who also has another storefront nearby.


More good news here for antiquers: half price at Main Street Antiques:

Downtown Gloucester Trick Or Treat Thursday October 31st 4-6PM

Let’s plan your holiday party at Beauport!
Let’s plan your holiday party! 🥂 Experience a new level of hospitality for the holidays! Whether it’s a buffet, stations, or a plated dinner, we have menus that can be customized to fit all the needs of your party.

Beauport Hotel
55 Commercial St
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 282-0008
Free eBook for Kids (Comic Tale of Cape Ann) – All Chapters Online
All 21 chapters of Fisher Jim—a FREE eBook for kids ages 8-12—are now online!
• Visit the Book Site: https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim/
• Read Chapter One: https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-one/
Chapter links are listed in the righthand column for easy navigation and PDF versions are available at the end of each chapter page.
ABOUT FISHER JIM
Told in the voice of a 10-year-old, Fisher Jim is the humorous saga of a boy’s adventures on the ocean. If you want to catch up on his story, here are a few highlights:
Chapter 2: In which Jim “borrows” his Dad’s skiff and ends up landing the harbormaster in the drink. https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-two/
Chapter 5: In which Jim find a novel way to rescue Barrington Reds from his catboat. https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-five/
Chapter 11: In which Jim relates the tales of Ollie and his encounters with the Coast Guard. https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-eleven/
Chapter 13: In which Jim hides out on the breakwater with 10 local kids while the councilor-at-large is looking for him. https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-thirteen/
Chapter 19: In which Jim has to save himself—and lose his boat—by leaping onto the bell buoy. https://elinorteele.com/fisher-jim-chapter-nineteen/
Feel free to share the book link on social media—this is a free resource that celebrates reading!
Check Out Denise Pascucci With The GMG Coozie All The Way Over In Hội An, Vietnam!
TREMENDOUS MARKDOWNS – DONNA FROM THE WONDERFUL DIVA JEWELRY SHOP IS CLOSING HER DOORS
Congratulations to Donna on her retirement. Her shop of treasures will be surely missed by we who love vintage jewelry ❤
Retiring after 50 years and closing award-winning jewelry store!
Selling entire shop contents all together or in parcels, including cases, props, lighting, etc. DIVA (Donna’s infinite Variety of Adornments) in Gloucester, MA, has been awarded as “Best” by the Boston Globe and with countless “Reader’s Choice” awards.
Donna Soodalter-Toman, the owner, has been a maker, designer, collector, buyer and seller for 50 years! She is also an appraiser and licensed auctioneer. This inventory is unmatched in terms of originality and saleability. Priced at keystone and slightly above, retail prices start at $10 and scale up to $30,000.
This unmatched inventory includes thousands and thousands of pieces from the late 1700’s to today in every metal, color and stone/gemstone, and for all genders.
Costume jewelry, for example, includes antique, vintage and contemporary pieces from names like; Chanel, Barkley, McClelland Barkley, Florenza, Lisner, YSL, Carnegie, Haskell, Hagler, Boucher, Roberta, Jomaz, Mazer, Trifari, Eisenberg, Schiaparelli, Bittar, Renoir, Matisse, KJL, DeLaRenta, Monies, Bonaz, Bengel, Diamonbar, Galiano, Lagerfeld, Prada, etc., plus countless collectible pieces in paste, Galalith, Bakelite, Lucite, celluloid, etc.
The collection of sterling silver is unmatched in size and piece. Antique, vintage and contemporary (mostly one-of-a-kind) pieces include makers like; NE From, David Anderson, Hull, Jensen, Hans Hansen, Coro, Trifari, DeTaxco, Aguilar, Kerr, Tiffany, Peruzzi, Coppini, Cini, Levin, Wiener, Shiebler, Robert Lee Morris, John Iverson, Linda Tesh, Betsy Fuller, Jayne Redman, Roberta and David Williamson, Bezak. Rebecca, F. Kite, Joseph Downs, Collen Denton, Romanik, Von Musulin, Judith Jack, John Hardy, Vitresse, David Yurman, Gabriella Kiss, DVA, Elyn Blake, Anne Besse Shepard, Wolf Doesch, Margaret Thurman (Echo of the Dreamer and Mars/Valentine), Eileen Sutton, Amy Kahn Russell, Tabra, Todd Reed, Linda Kindler Priest, Goudji, Lori Leonard, Sydney Lynch, Mar, Carol Webb, Carolyn Morris-Bach, Deborah Armstrong, Ford/Forlano, Nancy Kennedy, Biba Shutz, Elizabeth Garvin, Patty Walton, Urso, Naftali, Ray Tracey, Cavender, Girardi, Kristi Anderson, Kirstin Lora, Kristin Holeman, Judith Ripka, Magik-Fusager, Lagos, Rebecca Collins, Joan Dulles, Kiestlestein-Cord, Sebagg, Daus, Bigazzi, Messenger, Bayanihan, Sam Shaw, Terri Logan, Flying Anvil, Kabana, Hermes, etc., and a huge array of additional US, Scandanavian, Mexican, Italian, Other European and Native American pieces.
Antique, vintage and contemporary gold and platinum pieces, which cover Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and contemporary time periods, are signed by makers like, DVA, Reinstein-Ross, Menagatti, Tiffany, Kabana, Chris Ploof, Esti’ Frederica, Konstantino, Andy Cooperman, Ripka, Yossi Harari, Charriol, Roberto Coin, George Sawyer, Paul Lantuch, Ross Coppleman, Homero, Sevan, Yvan Wolf, Asch-Grossbert, SOHO, La Novelle Baque, Gurhan, Rob Green, Todd Reed, Morelli, Marraccini, Omega, Concord, Hamilton, Gubelin, Tourneau, Chambers, etc. Many more are unsigned or signed by names unknown to Donna.
Would like to have contents sold by end of January, if possible, as the store will close at that time and everything remaining will be packed to move.
Please contact Donna with questions, requests for appointments, request for pictures, etc. She can be reached at 617-447-7527 or donnastoman@rcn.com. While merely representing a mere dent, a number of her pieces can be viewed on Facebook (DIVA), Instagram (Adornmentdiva) and on her website (AdornmentDIVA.com).

