Gloucester Rotary Club Announces Photography Contest

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester Rotary Club Announces Photography Contest

The Gloucester Rotary Club will publish a 12-month Cape Ann photo calendar for 2019 as a fundraiser. All profits will go to the Gloucester Rotary Club’s efforts to raise money that supports the many community and international activities in which the club is involved.

In Order to publish a beautiful calendar, the Club is requesting high quality digital photos that show the unique beauty of Cape Ann throughout the year– landscapes, seascapes, harbor scenes, sunrises/sunsets, boats, wildlife, etc. As we will be featuring one photo per month, we need images from each season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Photographs from Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester will be accepted.

Full contest rules and requirements are available online at http://www.gloucesterrotary.org. All entries must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018.

More information about the Rotary Club of Gloucester is available online at http://www.gloucesterrotary.org and http://www.facebook.com/RotaryGloucesterMA .profits will go to the Gloucester Rotary Club’s efforts to raise money that supports the many community and international activities in which the club is involved.

In Order to publish a beautiful calendar, the Club is requesting high quality digital photos that show the unique beauty of Cape Ann throughout the year– landscapes, seascapes, harbor scenes, sunrises/sunsets, boats, wildlife, etc. As we will be featuring one photo per month, we need images from each season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Photographs from Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester will be accepted.

Full contest rules and requirements are available online at www.gloucesterrotary.org. All entries must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018.

More information about the Rotary Club of Gloucester is available online at www.gloucesterrotary.org and www.facebook.com/RotaryGloucesterMA

 

2018 Fish Box Derby

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Sunday, September 16, 2018 @ 12:00 Rogers Street

Open to kids ages 8 to 14
Parents and kids build cars together
Used cars for sale — Building advice available
There is no entry fee, but
you must register by September 1st
Go to www.fishboxderby.org or contact us on Facebook @ Fishbox Derby
for details and simple rules

Sails on Parade from my seat

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

The Schooner Fest could not have had a better weekend!  The city was bustling and it seems like everyone was out enjoying these last few days of summer.  As we all head back to work this week I share my photo dump from my spot on Ten Pd Island…just me, my coffee and the seagulls!

In the Middle of all Those Schooners

Posted on by Nichole S.

In the middle of all those schooners, we also caught three of the Wicked Tuna boats leaving the harbor.  Hot Tuna, Wicked Pissah, and Tuna.com were all headed out.

Good luck, guys!

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September Happenings at NSRY

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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SOAR into September with our new classes, new teachers and workshops!

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Beginners Yoga Series: 6 week series every Tuesday from 5-6PM September 4-October 9, 2018 $60 for six weeks or $15/drop in.

Learn the fundamentals of yoga! Whether you are brand new, always been interested, been to a few classes or even a seasoned yoga, join Katie for this fun, lighthearted series to learn the safe, therapeutic alignment of basic yoga poses. Each week we will focus on breathing, different postures to stretch and strengthen different parts of your body and find the joy of coming home to your body. Join the revolution and discipline of this sacred practice to cultivate balance, clarity and happiness.
All levels, no experience necessary and all props provided including mats. Six week series and no worries if you have to miss one however we do want to inspire you to commit to learning the…

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SNAPSHOTS FROM THE GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

With 29 schooners participating and a three day stretch of perfect weather, the 34th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival was a magnificent success. Congratulations to all the schooners, to the captains, crew, festival committee members, and to all the volunteers and organizations who make possible this most stellar of maritime sailing events. 

Captain Amanda Madiera was honored with a trophy to be given annually in her name: The “Amanda Maderia Award for the George Nichols Cup for Women Skippers.”

GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL 2018 RACE RESULTS

Mayor’s Race Large Schooner: Adventure

Columbia Trophy: Columbia

Medium Schooner: Tree of Life

Medium Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Brilliant

Small Schooner: Malibar

Small Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Blackbird

Amanda Maderia Award for the George Nichols Cup for Women Skippers: Hindu

BEAUTIFUL SCHOONER FEST FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SKY

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Schooner Fest/Labor Day fireworks illuminating Gloucester Harbor and the night sky.

Sunday’s parade of Sails from The Lady Jillian

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you to the Schooner Committee for organizing this amazing and fun event.  We watched the Parade of Sails from Lady Jillian, a great way to see all the schooners.

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Massachusetts Cultural Council announces new cultural district funding: Gloucester eligible for $10,000

Posted on by Catherine

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Announcement from the Massachusetts Cultural Council:

“Some good news to share: As the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) allocation was increased this year we are able to provide financial support to all the designated cultural districts for Fiscal Year 2019. Each district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 based on the submission of a plan of action and budget outlining the use of funds. The use of funds must be in line with the goals of the cultural district initiative…(such as) fees for professional consultants; hiring staff to manage or coordinate district activities; marketing and promotion of district activities and events; and fees connected to new cultural programs. Grant funds cannot be used for capital improvement projects or non-arts related activities…We are very delighted to be able to offer this small investment to support your work.”

Gloucester is eligible to apply for up to $10,000 because the city features two cultural districts: Rocky Neck and downtown. The application will be LIVE this week, due October, and awarded December.

Schooners on Parade. This is Gloucester.

Posted on by Nichole S.

Yesterday’s Parade of Sails was tremendous.  A bustling harbor was out in full force to admire the schooners, but we were lucky enough to get close to a few of them. Ironically, the wind in their sails was breathtaking.

 

Serendipitous Sunset

Posted on by Pat D

My sister was here visiting recently, and we found ourselves admiring the beauty of Our Lady of Good Voyage church.  As we were getting into the car intending to hunt for some sunset photos, a gentleman approached us to offer to share his view of Gloucester harbor at sunset.  We gave it careful consideration and took him up on his generous offer.

Our new friend, Bob, was not kidding around about the spectacular view. Although the sunset that evening was hazy, his hospitality was anything but! Our hesitance was rewarded with great conversation and new friendship.  It’s always wonderful to meet new people and share stories.  Thank you Bob for sharing your home and mostly for just being a nice guy!  I hope we meet again.

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