Do you remember Zeus? –Pat Morss–

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Zeus is a “Texas Tower” rig that was involved with extension of Gloucester’s sewer outfall pipe offshore around 1990. Before that, the treatment plant dumped directly into harbor, through the notorious “bubbler.” Here are a few of my photos from 1989-1991.

Thursday, May 23: Jazz Dinner Featuring SCOLLINS-WARSI DUO at Feather and Wedge

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The Scollins-Warsi jazz duo is back at Feather & Wedge! With Kevin Scollins on guitar and Sahil Warsi on double bass, they will play from their extensive setlist including selections from the Great American Song Book, modern jazz, contemporary blues and R&B.

Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917

Thursday, May 23, 2019
7:30 PM –  10:00 PM

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Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com

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Opening Day at the Sargent House Museum

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When: Saturday, May 25, 2019, with guided tours from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The Sargent House Museum, 49 Middle Street, Gloucester

The Sargent House Museum will open its doors for its 100th season at noon on Saturday, May 25. Originally built in 1782 for writer and women’s rights advocate Judith Sargent Murray, the Sargent House was incorporated into a museum in 1919 by patrons including Charles Sprague Sargent and Universalist minister Rev. Levi Moore Powers. The Sargent House Museum introduces visitors to the 18th century world of its most famous resident, Judith Sargent Murray, while also featuring a small, curated collection of works by her great-great nephew, the artist John Singer Sargent.

Join us for a great season of programming to celebrate the museum’s centennial, and learn more about Judith Sargent Murray’s revolutionary contributions to women’s fight for equality!

The museum offers guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays and…

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The Rudder Restaurant On Rocky Neck Will Be Opening For The Season Friday May 24th, 2019 at 4PM!

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73 Rocky Neck Ave
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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(617) 974-7090

FLOWER MOON OVER EASTERN POINT

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Saturday night’s Full Flower Moon was beautiful, glowing pink as it was rising through a soft haze of clouds before gradually turning gold, and then white, as it rose higher in the sky.

SERENDIPITY’S PLAYHOUSE

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Come and let your children jump in our foam pit climb our climbing wall and/or nets. Run through our play house, or sit with a character in calm setting at their own pace for a picture. all while you meet new parents in the community.

Community Listening Sessions: Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals are currently conducting a community health needs assessment.  

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Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals are currently conducting a community health needs assessment.
This week the hospitals will host two public meetings to share preliminary data and solicit input on the findings to date. 
It is a great opportunity to share information about current and emerging health needs in the community.
 
If possible, can you please forward the below information.   We hope folks will be interested in attending.
 
Community Listening Sessions
Wednesday, May 22nd from 7-8:30 pm
Gloucester City Hall-Kyrouz Auditorium
9 Dale Ave, Gloucester

Thursday, May 23rd from 8:30-10:00 am
Beverly Council on Aging
Colon Street, Beverly
Refreshments will be served.

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Action Inc 2019 Annual Meeting May 30th at the Elks

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Action Inc Annual Meeting & Breakfast, Thrusday, May 30th, 8:30-10AM

54th Annual Meeting & Breakfast Join local partners, supporters, staff, & board to hear about our current programs and local impact. Enjoy a delicious community breakfast with a gorgeous ocean view from the Elks at Bass Rocks. All are welcome to attend! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on our website or by calling Megan at 978-282-1000 x109.  Buy Tickets Here 

 

Megan Merlin shares more Action Inc Spring news: 

What’s New at Action Inc. 

Mark Adrian Shoes fits shelter guests with new shoes

Guests of the Action Inc. shelter were fitted with brand new shoes this month, thanks to the generosity of Mark Adrian store owner Adam Farber and shoe company NAOT. Along with securing a donation from NAOT of 100 pairs of new shoes, Adam and his team also collected gently-worn shoes at their store in downtown Gloucester. Each guest was then personally fitted by Mark Adrian staff at an event held at the Action Inc. main office.

Action Inc. partners with the

Essex County Community Foundation & others to tackle income inequality

We’ve been working closely with the Essex County Community Foundation as they develop and launch an exciting new initiative aimed at reducing income inequality in our area. Action Inc. is proud to be leading the initiative’s financial coaching & literacy component, along with four other Community Action Agencies across Essex County.

Read the Boston Globe article: $1.3 million initiative aims to reduce income inequality

The mission of Action Inc. is to create opportunities that promote a thriving Cape Ann for all. Thank you for supporting our work and believing in your community. To learn more about our programs or to make a donation, visit actioninc.org.