John from DPW described some Gloucester High School curb appeal betterments we happened upon today and kindly shared this photo for Good Morning Gloucester.
John, Nick, Fred (electrician), Tommy, Brian, and Billy from Gloucester DPW have been finishing some corrective cement walkway work and assorted grounds keeping at Gloucester High School. Over in the parking lot, the trees are looking sporty-spruced, and they’re easy to walk under now they’ve been lifted. Overgrown brush has been cleared and hauled off with more to come. Loam is being delivered for the ground around the new entrance sign (class gift) readying for the wonderful gardeners touch still to come.
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The crew and cast of This Old House TV show out on the Amanda Marie. They are working on a house in Manchester, and wanted to do a segment about fishing in Gloucester and some of the ports history. Great day fishing!
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Join us for a groovy night out at the Great Gloucester Growdown to support Backyard Growers‘ Community, Backyard, and School Garden Programs! Enjoy delicious farm fresh appetizers, dinner and cocktails, plus music, performances and a live auction.
Generous local farmers, business sponsors and our amazing friends at Short & Main help us keep event costs very low so that 85% of proceeds go right back into our local programs, helping kids, families and older adults to grow their own healthy, organic food.
Males share child care equally with females. That includes sitting on the eggs during incubation.
And they have figured out a way — actually many ways — to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. Some eat clams, some eat fish, some are attracted to landfills.
Of course, a few will divebomb you at the beach or boardwalk to steal a French fry, or the cheese on your cracker, or an entire slice of pizza.
The beach pirate approach to survival is, of course, where humans and gulls clash. And the outcry from humans is almost as loud and outraged as the cries of the gulls themselves. Several recent news articles have chronicled the predations of gulls and some possible remedies.
From The NY Times- click here to read the entire article-
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The North Shore Horticultural Society has invited me to give a presentation about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Over the years I have shared so much info about attracting this tiny avian pollinator that it was exciting to put the lecture together, just a matter of collecting all the bits into a cohesive program. BTW, it’s been a phenomenal year for hummingbirds in Cape Ann gardens!
“The Hummingbird Garden” is free for members and five dollars for guests.
I am looking forward to giving this program and hope to see you there!
The Hummingbird Garden
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species of hummingbird that nests in Massachusetts. Learn what to plant to help sustain this elusive beauty while it is breeding in our region and during its annual spring and fall migrations. Through photographs and discussion we’ll learn about the life cycle of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and the best plants to attract this tiniest of breeding birds to your garden. Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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The Folly Cove Designers were a group of 45 designer-craftsmen who worked together between 1938 and 1969 producing carefully wrought designs cut into linoleum blocks and printed (primarily) on fabric. Their common interest was in producing solid designs and in good craftsmanship.
At the Annisquam Exchange they have many great gifts and treasures. Yesterday I was there and saw some beautiful Folly Cove Designs.
To visit the Annisquam Exchange:
32 Leonard Street
Gloucester, Annisquam, MA 01930
978-281-0358
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PAUL TAYLOR 2 DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO WINDHOVER FOR THE CONCLUSION OF OUR SUMMER SEASON next week. This engagement is part of “TheCelebration Tour” honoring Paul’s life and work, since his death at age 88 in August 2018.
You are invited to join in the fun of experiencing this company in one of three ways: Three Master Classes, Two Open Rehearsals and Two Dance Performances of Paul Taylor repertory. Here are the details:
Windhover Performing Arts Center hosts the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company starting Wednesday, September 4–Saturday, September 7, 2019. The week explodes with three Master Classes in modern dance for all ages and levels. Master classes offered on Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00-7:30pm; Thursday, September 5 from 9:30am-11:00am; and Saturday, September 7 from 9:30-11:00am. Please come. No fee, but donations are encouraged.
Open rehearsals for the public are Thursday, September 5 from 4:00-5:30pm and Friday, September 6 from 4:00-5:30pm. The works being rehearsed will be different from the works being performed in the evening performances, so come and see more of Taylor’s works.
Evening Dance Performancesare Friday, September 6 at 7:30pm and Saturday, September 7at 7:30pm. Performances include three works by Paul Taylor: “Images” (1977) to music by Debussy; “Funny Papers” (1994) to novelty tunes, and “Airs” (1978) to music by Handel. Performances will be held on Windhover’s outdoor stage in the back garden (weather permitting) or in case of rain, in the back dance studio.
There are no advance tickets and all seating is first come first served. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please come and experience this masterful company in the bucolic natural setting of Windhover.
Donations are critical to the continuation of these programs to the public, so please donate any amount either through paypal on our website: www.windhover.org or you can send checks made payable to Windhover at: P.O Box 2249, Rockport, Ma. 01966. Thank you.
Lisa Hahn, Executive Director
Windhover Performing Arts Center, 257 Rear Granite Street, Rockport, Ma. 01966 978-546-3611 ~ windhover@verizon.net
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Sawyer Free Library Children’s Services shares the flyer for this fun family program with special guest, Mary Rhinelander. A surprise friend may make an appearance 🙂🐾🐶
Mark your calendars for this Wonderful storytime September 11 2019 10AM
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The installation for the Friends 2019 Annual Art Auction will be happening this week. Art fans can preview and leave silent bids throughout September. Save the date for the evening auction, October 3, 2019. from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Contact Gailsarofeen@gmail.com with questions.
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, August 28 – 7pm
My Musical Guest: ED DALEY!
One of our all-time favorites this week, folks. The great Ed Daley is our featured guest, bringing his wonderful catalog of original songs, sung as only he can sing them… with earthy grit and raw emotion. Ed is dearly loved by us all. Come and give him a big hug in the form of cheers and applause – or maybe just give him an actual hug! Wouldn’t THAT be nice?! 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest The Rhumb Line Kitchen…..features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before! Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
This event is always fun and great to be able to get inside the oldest marine Railway in the United States. If you would like to participate you can contact me or contact Gloria Parsons at: gparson@phyllis-a.org. Hope to have many responses.
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Good Morning Gloucester 