Good Morning Gloucester

We were very happy to see this sign letting us know Sailor Stan’s would be open for breakfast on the weekends.

Also we were very happy to return to The Studio for (half price!) dinner recently. It feels as though the summer season is officially open now. Jim watched the Bruins game and I watched people. Great food, fun evening.

Seared scallops as an appetizer:

Lobster rolls and chicken scampi:

Adult beverages appropriate for people watching…I love the lighting at the bar.

The Essex Public Library is hosting two special events in the next two weeks. I just wanted to pass the info along in case you would like to highlight them!?

Thanks for considering it!

April

· Annual PIE FEST Fundraiser, Wednesday, May 1^st, 1-5pm. Don’t miss this favorite yearly tradition! Buy a slice of pie and help to support future Library programming!

· Aromatherapy Workshop, Thursday, May 9, 7-8:30pm. Join us and special guest Kim Larkin for a restorative and informative evening! Learn about the history of oils and healing botanicals and create your very own flax hot/cold pouch and a travel size cooling spray and lotion. Tea and music will set the mood so you can relax and focus in this unique workshop! Please RSVP to awanner@essexpl.org.

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April Wanner

Assistant Librarian

TOHP Burnham Library

30 Martin St.

Essex, MA

www.essexpubliclibrary.org

The application deadline for the Cape Ann Community Foundation 2019 grants is fast approaching. This year the foundation will be awarding $15,000 to Cape Ann nonprofits and education initiatives. Don’t miss the deadline!

In 2017 the Cape Ann Community Foundation awarded $3,500 to the Cape Ann Farmers Market to support Fresh Food Access for all and to support local business. The Cape Ann Farmers Market will be opening soon for another season, continuing to make a big difference in our community.

Go to Lovecapeann.com today an order a plate and show your love for our community everyday!

The WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB of MAGNOLIA presents:  “Mari Martin and the Lucky Boys” Tuesday, May 14^th 7 p.m. Magnolia Library Center corner of Lexington & Norman Ave. Magnolia.  This exciting evening of entertainment is open to the public.  All proceeds will be used to support causes to benefit the community.  Tickets for non-members $10.  To reserve tickets and/or a table of 8 -10 please contact Sheila Hanrahan at 978-360-8323.  Tickets will also be sold at the door. Refreshments including wine, desserts, and snacks will be served.  Chinese auction items will be available to take chances on, as well as a door prize.

From our dock in Oristano we traveled by bus into the ruggedly beautiful mountains of central Sardinia.Here we explored one of the many ancient stone towers sprinkled throughout the countryside.These nuraghi  were built between 1900 BC  and 700BC and most likely served as fortresses and storehouses for grain and produce.

In Orgosolo, the walls of the homes and stores display beautiful murals of political , historical and cultural significance.

In Mamoiada, we learned how the Mamuthones folk culture celebrates its agricultural and sheep herding traditions with singing, dancing in heavy fur lined costumes adorned with bells and masks.